Ken Carson just dropped a Halloween treat. The Atlanta-born platinum artist released his new track “YES” today, a high-energy anthem produced by Clif Shyne that arrives in the middle of his Antagonist 2.0 tour with Playboi Carti. After teasing snippets across socials for weeks, the official version finally landed, following his explosive ComplexCon performance and his recent Hypebeast Magazine cover.

2025 has been a breakout year for Carson, who’s turned chaos into an art form. His latest album More Chaos debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200, earning him his biggest release to date and solidifying his reign as one of rap’s loudest disruptors. The project followed A Great Chaos, which helped define the modern “rage rap” movement and pushed Carson’s sound into punk and electronic territory.

Since More Chaos dropped, the Opium signee has racked up four new RIAA Platinum certifications for “Fighting My,” “Overseas,” “SS,” and A Great Chaos. The album’s production lineup features regular collaborators Starboy, Lil 88, F1LTHY, Outtatown, Lucian, and Legion. On release night, Carson surprised fans with the bonus track “Off The Meter,” marking the first official collaboration between Ken, Playboi Carti, and Destroy Lonely.

The success of More Chaos carried Carson into a new league. The project topped Apple Music’s All-Genre chart, Spotify’s Global and U.S. charts, and HITS Top 50, pulling in more than 21 million streams on its first day. Critics across The New York Times, Pitchfork, Rolling Stone, Billboard, and Complex named it one of the year’s best releases, while Variety added Carson to its Young Hollywood Impact Report.

Carson’s live shows have grown just as massive. His Chaos World Tour in 2024 sold over 230,000 tickets across North America and Europe, including two sold-out nights at Shrine Expo Hall in Los Angeles and three back-to-back sellouts at Terminal 5 in New York City. Known for his high-voltage performances, he’s built a reputation for turning every set into a riot of energy, distortion, and viral moments.

Off stage, Carson has become a cultural figure in his own right. He’s earned shoutouts from icons like Jay-Z, Justin Bieber, LeBron James, and Anthony Kiedis of Red Hot Chili Peppers. He’s collaborated with brands like Ed Hardy, Y/Project, and Marc Jacobs’ Heaven line, while also debuting exclusive merch collabs with Jesse Jo Stark’s Deadly Doll and Affliction at ComplexCon. The latter of which will be available at 9pm PT here.

With “YES,” Carson continues his unrelenting streak, proving there’s no ceiling to the world of chaos he’s built. His next chapter is already unfolding on the Antagonist 2.0 arena tour, where he’s turning every stop into a statement on how far he’s come, and how far he’s still willing to go.

Stream “YES” now and catch Ken Carson on tour through December.

Sophie Powers is done holding back. The 21-year-old pop disruptor has dropped her haunting new single “spiderwebs,” a track that dives deep into the emotional wreckage of abuse and control. Following her recent release “muddy,” the song stretches her dark-pop aesthetic into grittier territory, pairing hypnotic beats with vulnerable storytelling that cuts straight to the core.

Since first emerging as a fearless voice in pop, Sophie Powers has built her world on raw honesty and creative rebellion. With over 80 million global streams and collaborations with artists like Grimes, Dillon Francis, and Baby Tate, she’s become a name impossible to ignore. Her crossover into fashion and K-pop has only expanded her influence, from partnerships with Harajuku streetwear icons ACDC RAG and Gloomy Bear to co-writing credits for global acts like IVE, ILLIT, and NMIXX.

Earlier this year, Sophie brought out ILLIT during her mainstage set at Seoul’s One Universe Festival for a performance of “jellyous,” earning her a new wave of international fans. Her freestyle street performance has also exploded on TikTok, pulling in over 50 million views and showcasing her quick, magnetic energy in real time.

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Now, Sophie is back in the studio, crafting her third EP. If “spiderwebs” is any indication, she’s stepping into her most unfiltered and emotionally charged era yet.

Stream “spiderwebs” and watch the music video below.

The woman-powered hard rock band Conquer Divide has released a brand-new, emotionally charged single via Mascot Records.

The Ocean Between Us

Conquer Divide has revealed “The Ocean Between Us”. The song is carried by melodic and powerful vocals flowing over an intense rock instrumental. It explores their heavy, yet melancholy sound and emotionally vulnerable lyrics. The ending brings the loud, powerful song to a close with a calm solo vocal, accompanied by light ambience as Kiarely Taylor sings, “I had a dream we could survive the ocean’s divide.” The single follows “Bad Dreams”, featuring metalcore band Of Virtue, released earlier this year. 

“‘The Ocean Between Us’ is about being set on one life path, going through the motions until something or someone stops you in your tracks,” the band says. “It’s about seeing an alternate version of your life and wondering what if. What if you took the leap and started over somewhere far away, with someone new?”

The single comes with a lyric video, which can be found here!

“Ocean Between Us” is available for streaming and purchase here!

Slow Burn

Conquer Divide is currently working on their upcoming album, set to release in 2026.

Their most recent album, Slow Burn, has received over 52 million streams worldwide and proved to be a success. The album’s single, “Paralyzed”, earned a placement on Metal Hammer’s 2023 Tracks of the Year. Leading up to the release of the iconic album, the band returned to the studio in 2020 with Tyler Smyth and Joey Sturgis. The two proved to be perfect in bringing Slow Burn to life; Smyth, known for his work with Falling In Reverse and I Prevail, and four-time RIAA Certified Sturgis, known for his work with Asking Alexandria, The Devil Wears Prada, and Of Mice & Men.

Slow Burn is available for streaming and purchase here!

The band has also received praise from Rock Sound, Distorted Sound, Alternative Press, Revolver, GuitarWorld, SXM Octane, Loudwire, and more.

Conquer Divide

Having formed a decade ago, Conquer Divide has evolved their sound tremendously from melodic metalcore to hard rock.

Since forming, they have toured with acts such as 10 Years, The Warning, New Years Day, Ankor, Electric Callboy, and plenty more. They have also released collaborations with Electric Callboy, 10 Years, and Of Virtue.

The band, composed of vocalist Kiarely Taylor, drummer Sam Landa, and guitarists Kristen Sturgis and Izzy Johnson, has created plenty of hard-hitting and emotionally raw tracks. “The Ocean Between Us” continues the trend.

From an album release planned and appearances at ShipRocked 2026 and Sonic Temple 2026, next year is set to be their biggest yet.

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In preparation for Megadeth’s final album release, they have revealed the official track listing. The album will include “Ride The Lightning” in order to “close the circle,” according to Dave Mustaine.

Official Track List Revealed

The official track listing for the legendary band’s upcoming self-titled album has been released. It is set to include “Tipping Point”, which was released on October 3rd. More information can be found here! The album will also include the iconic “Ride The Lightning” as a bonus track, which Dave Mustaine wrote with Metallica’s James Hetfield, Cliff Burton, and Lars Ulrich. The song has gone on to become a metal staple, known as the title track of Metallica’s 1984 album. 

“As I come full circle on the career of a lifetime, the decision to include ‘Ride The Lightning,’ a song I co-wrote with James, Lars, and Cliff, was to pay my respects to where my career first started,” Mustaine says.

The official track listing is as follows:

Tipping Point 

I Don’t Care

Hey, God?!

Let There Be Shred

Puppet Parade 

Another Bad Day 

Made To Kill 

Obey The Call 

I Am War 

The Last Note 

Ride The Lightning (Bonus Track)

Self-Titled

Megadeth’s self-titled album is ready to release on January 23, 2026. 

Earlier this year, it was revealed that the 2026 album would be the band’s last. Vic Rattlehead, Mustaine’s alter ego, stated, “For over four decades, I’ve been chained in silence, but the end demands my voice. It is confirmed that the next Megadeth studio album will be the last. Forty years of metal, forged in steel, ending in fire. And when the new year rises, the global farewell tour. You’ve heard the warning. Now prepare yourself, Cyber Army. Stay loud, stay tuned, and meet me on the frontlines.”

Mustaine stated, “There’s so many musicians that have come to the end of their career, whether accidental or intentional, most of them don’t get to go out on their own terms on top, and that’s where I’m at in my life right now. I have travelled the world and have made millions upon millions of fans, and the hardest part of all of this is saying goodbye to them.” He continues, “We can’t wait for you to hear this album and see us on tour. If there was ever a perfect time for us to put out a new album, it’s now. If there was ever a perfect time to tour the world, it’s now. This is also a perfect time for us to tell you that it’s our last studio album. We’ve made a lot of friends over the years, and I hope to see all of you on our global farewell tour. Don’t be mad, don’t be sad, be happy for us all, come celebrate with me these next few years.”

The album is available for pre-order via Mustaine’s Tradecraft imprint in partnership with Frontiers Label Group’s new BLKIIBLK label. You can find it here!

Avatar has released a new album, accompanied by a spooky music video, perfect for Halloween. The band is also hitting the road for the foreseeable future, including a Summer 2026 tour with Metallica.

Don’t Go In The Forest

On the spookiest day of the year, Avatar has unveiled their brand new album, Don’t Go In The Forest. Alongside the album, a music video for the title track was released, directed by Johan Carlén. This video perfectly encapsulates the lyrical themes and haunting energy with an almost vintage style feel.

Speaking on the album, vocalist Johannes Eckerström explains, “The secret ingredient is that we still feel like we’re just getting started. Don’t Go In The Forest is an album filled to the brim with stuff we’ve never done before. It’s all songs and concepts we haven’t been close to touch until now. The mind is wild and we have lost ourselves in the darkest woods, filled with memories, and fantasies. Forbidden thoughts that must be spoken.”

He furthered, “It would have been impossible to make this album at any other time than now. That’s all we ever wanted, and I think you’ll find it’s all you ever wanted too.”

Don’t Go In The Forest is available for streaming and purchase now and can be found here!

Impact of Avatar

Avatar has evolved and continued its acclaimed momentum over the years. Their 2023 album, Dance Devil Dance,included their No. 1 Billboard Mainstream Rock Airplay hit “The Dirt I’m Buried In”. They have continued on to headline multiple sold-out tours, and even have a fossil named after them.

The impact of Avatar is no secret, and Don’t Go In The Forest furthers it.

On The Road

The band is keeping themselves busy on the road for the foreseeable future with tour dates lined up. Their North American headline tour begins on November 5 in Phoenix, Arizona, and continues until December 12 in Dallas, Texas. Tonight, October 31, Avatar will be headlining The Pepsi Center in Mexico City, Mexico. 

Less than two months after concluding their North American tour, the band will be traveling to Sweden to begin their European headline tour. From February 5 to March 13, they will play several shows throughout Europe, including dates in London, Milan, Paris, and more.

May 24 marks the beginning of their summer tour in support of Metallica. They will be joining the metal legends in Frankfurt, Budapest, Dublin, and London. Full tour dates are available below. 

2025 U.S. HEADLINE TOUR:

11/5 — Phoenix, AZ — The Van Buren
11/6 — San Diego, CA —  The Observatory San Diego
11/7 — Riverside, CA — Riverside Municipal Auditorium
11/8 — Las Vegas, NV — Brooklyn Bowl
11/10 — Seattle, WA — Moore Theater
11/11 — Portland, OR — Roseland Theatre
11/12 — Boise, ID — Revolution
11/14 — Salt Lake City, UT — The Union
11/15 — Denver, CO — Fillmore
11/17 — Minneapolis, MN — Fillmore
11/18 — Madison, WI — The Sylvee
11/20 — Detroit, MI — The Fillmore Detroit
11/21 — Pittsburgh, PA — Stage AE
11/22 — Columbus, OH — KEMBA Live!
11/23 — Silver Spring, MD — The Fillmore Silver Spring
11/25 — Huntington, NY — Paramount
11/26 — Boston, MA — House of Blues
11/28 — Allentown, PA — Archer Music Hall
11/29 — Charlotte, NC — The Fillmore Charlotte
11/30 — Louisville, KY — Old Forester’s Paristown Hall
12/2 — Chicago, IL — Riviera Theater
12/4 — Nashville, TN — Marathon Music Works
12/5 — St. Louis, MO — The Pageant
12/6 — Tulsa, OK —  Tulsa Theater
12/7 — Dallas, TX — House of Blues

2025 MEXICO HEADLINE:

10/31 — Mexico City, MX — The Pepsi Center 

2026 EUROPEAN HEADLINE TOUR:

2/5 — Stockholm, SE —  Fållan
2/7 — Helsinki, FI — Kulttuuritalo
2/9 — Oslo, NO — Sentrum Scene
2/10 — Copenhagen, DK — Vega
2/11 — Osnabrück, DE — Die Botschaft
2/12 — Brussels, BE — A.B. [SOLD OUT] ^
2/14 — London, UK — Exhibition ^
2/15 — Manchester, UK —  Academy ^
2/16 — Glasgow, UK — Barrowland ^
2/17 — Nottingham, UK — Rock City ^
2/18 — Bristol, UK — O2 Academy ^
2/20 — Amsterdam, NL —  AFAS Live ^
2/21 — Esch-Sur-Alzette, LU — Rockhal ^
2/22 — Zürich, CH — Komplex ^
2/24 — Barcelona, ES  — Razzmatazz ^
2/25 — Madrid, ES — La Riviera ^
2/27 — Lisbon, PT — LAV ^
2/28 — Bilbao, ES — Santana 27 ^
3/2 — Lyon, FR — Le Cube ^
3/3 — Milan, IT — Alcatraz ^
3/4 — Vienna, AT — Gasometer ^
3/5 — Munich, DE — Tonhalle ^
3/6 — Cologne, DE — E-Werk ^
3/7 — Paris, FR — Le Zenith ^
3/9 — Wiesbaden, DE — Schlachthof
3/10 — Zlin, CZ — Sports Hall Datart
3/11 — Warsaw, PL — Stodola
3/12 — Berlin, DE — Columbiahalle
3/13 — Hamburg, DE — Docks

^ Support: Witch Club Satan

SUPPORTING METALLICA — SUMMER 2026:

5/24 — Frankfurt, DE — Deutsche Bank Park
6/11 — Budapest, HU — Puskas Arena
6/19 — Dublin, IE — Aviva Stadium
7/5 — London, UK — London Stadium

Fresh off the release off their new album Breach, which became the duo’s second record to debut atop the Billboard 200, Twenty One Pilots are stepping into the spotlight once again, this time to honor one of rock’s most iconic duos. The GRAMMY-winning pair announced they’ll be performing The White Stripes’ legendary anthem “Seven Nation Army” at this year’s Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony on November 8 in Los Angeles.

The tribute performance comes on the heels of the aforementioned massive year for Tyler Joseph and Josh Dun, who’ve continued to prove they’re one of modern rock’s most electric live acts. Now, they’re taking that energy to the Hall of Fame stage to salute Jack and Meg White, the band that helped define a generation of stripped-down, garage rock rebellion.

Fans can catch the set when the ceremony streams live on Disney+ at 5 p.m. PT / 8 p.m. ET on November 8, with the full show available to stream afterward.

Get ready, this “Seven Nation Army” is about to march straight into Twenty One Pilots territory.

Pierce The Veil’s iconic Selfish Machines is now available in the form of two limited edition vinyl re-presses.

Selfish Machines

Pierce The Veil’s sophomore album is a crucial part of the band’s discography. From the energy of the opening track, “Bestitios”, to the emotional depth and power of “Sky Under The Sea”, Selfish Machines is a no-skip.

The album was originally released in 2010, reaching fans worldwide with hits like “Bulletproof Love” and “Caraphernelia”. Now, Equal Vision is offering fans a limited-edition repress. 

1000 units of the dark opaque green with white splatter are available for purchase. There are also 1000 units of the white base with multicolor splatter. Vinyls are available for purchase here at the Equal Vision store.

Selfish Machines Track Listing

Besitos

Southern Constellations

The Boy Who Could Fly

Caraphernelia

Fast Times At Clairemont High

The New National Anthem

Bulletproof Love

Stay Away From My Friends

I Don’t Care If You’re Contagious

Disasterology

Million Dollar Houses (The Painter)

The Sky Under The Sea

Melody’s Echo Chamber has unleashed her newest single in anticipation of her upcoming album, Unclouded, an album celebrating the present moment.

Eyes Closed

Melody’s Echo Chamber’s newest single, “Eyes Closed”, creates a unique and captivating atmosphere. With driving drums from British drummer Malcom Catto, the percussion takes the lead in this playful yet dreamy and whimsical single. Catto has previously collaborated with Madlib and DJ Shadow, and is also the powerhouse behind The Heliocentrics.

The single captures Melody’s avant-garde, sculptural production style.

“My eyes are closed not in denial, but in devotion—to vibrant memories, to the complexity of human feelings, to seeing more deeply,” says Melody. “It’s also driven by a resilient aesthetic that emphasizes the beauty of transient things and the bittersweet feeling of their impermanence.”

“Eyes Closed” is available now! It can be found here.

Unclouded

“Eyes Closes” works to build anticipation for Melody’s Echo Chamber’s fourth studio album, Unclouded, out December 5. 

The single joins the previously released “In The Stars”, characterized by its dreamy nature and catchy bass. It has been praised by The Clash for its “drifting psych-pop ambience.” “Daisy”, featuring EL Michels Affair, has also revealed itself to the world. It has received praise from many, including Stereogum, who labelled the song as “bright, delicate and airy…mov(ing) with a skip in its step.”

“The music I create unusually inhabits the liminal zone between realism and fables,” says Melody. “But the more experience I have of living, the deeper I love life and the less I need to escape. If my heart still belongs to the blue hour, it also feels like I’ve gathered up all the pieces of myself that were scattered everywhere and glued them together with gold like Japanese kintsugi.” (Kintsugi is a Japanese art where broken pottery is put back together with gold or silver lacquer.)

Collaborators

Many talented collaborators worked to sculpt the album into Unclouded. Sven Wunder, known for his work with Danny Brown, co-produced as well as assisted in the writing process. Avant-garde strings help to create the perfect atmosphere, added by Josefin Runsteen. Dina Ögon’s Daniel Ögen added distinct guitar parts while Lose Orsan contributed to the bass. The previously mentioned Malcom Catto also played a big role in percussion, heard on “Eyes Closed”.

Frequent collaborator Reine Fiske also added stunning guitar parts, which can be found throughout the album. Leon Michaels, known for working with Wu-Tang, The Carters, Norah Jones, and Clairo, worked on the album’s closer, as well as “Daisy”. And finally, El Michael’s Affair’s Grammy-winning mixer, Jens Jungkurth, worked to bring the entire album to life.

Unclouded was inspired by “My deeper love for the living experience,” says Melody. “I still get ups and downs but I’m faster at getting back to more harmonious feelings.”

Unclouded is available for pre-save here as well as pre-order for physical here.

Tour

25th February – Bonjour Minuit, Saint-Brieuc, FR

26th February – Hydrophone, Lorient, FR

14th April – Lido, Berlin, DE

15th April – VEGA, Copenhagen, DK

17th April – Botanique, Orangerie, Brussels, BE 

18th April – Gebäude 9, Cologne, DE 

19th April – Tolhuistuin, Amsterdam, NL 

21st April – Electric Ballroom, London, UK 

22nd April – L’Aéronef, Lille, FR 

23rd April – Le Trianon, Paris, FR 

24th April – Stereolux, Nantes, FR 

25th April – Le 106, Rouen, FR

9th May – TBA, Austin, US 

11th May – Thalia Hall, Chicago, US

12th May – Black Cat, Washington DC, US 

13th May – Union Transfer, Philadelphia, US 

14th May – Royale, Boston, US 

15th May – Webster Hall, New York, US 

17th May – TBA, Salt Lake City, US 

19th May – Belasco, Los Angeles, US

20th May – Bimbo’s 365, San Francisco, US 

22nd May – Revolution Hall, Portland, US 

23rd May – The Crocodile, Seattle, US

Tickets are available here.

Earlier this year, in August, The Beths released Straight line Was A Lie via ANTI-. The album has received plenty of praise, including Under The Radar claiming it as “some of the most thoughtful songwriting of The Beths’ career.” PopMatters stated, “The Beths’ Straight Line Was a Lie is full of catchy hooks, big guitar riffs, and often introspective lyrics. The New Zealand quartet are at the top of their game.”

Late Night Television Debut

The Beths have officially made their late-night television debut on Jimmy Kimmel Live. They performed Straight Line Was A Lie’s title/opening track, praised by Stereogum as a “total slam dunk of an opener.”

The performance offers watchers a taste of what to expect from The Beth’s world tour, beginning last month in Europe. The North American portion begins on Thursday in Asheville, North Carolina. The North American leg includes some of the largest venues to date in the United States, including The Wiltern in Los Angeles, The Fillmore in San Francisco, The Salt Shed in Chicago, Brooklyn Paramount in New York City, Union Transfer in Philadelphia, 9:30 Club in Washington, D.C., and more. A full list of tour dates can be found below.

Tickets are available here.

Straight Line Was A Lie

The journey from their critically acclaimed 2022 album Expert In A Dying Field to Straight Line Was A Lie required Elizabeth Stokes to break down their typical writing process. 

The band has been struggling to write new material beyond what she already has recorded on her phone. Having recently started taking SSRIs, which assisted in mental and physical well-being, it was more difficult to write. They decided to open up to a new process, with a free-flowing writing routine. Stokes, an already celebrated lyricist, rebuilt her relationship with writing. Her songwriting has gone to new depths of vulnerability, making Straight Line Was A Lie a truthful, observant, and poetic piece of art. A.V. Club described the album as, “…a more insightful, introspective album than anything the band has released in the past—though Stokes’ clever lyrics are still front and center.”

Straight Line Was A Lie is available for purchase and streaming here.

Tour Dates

Thu. Oct. 30 – Asheville, NC @ The Orange Peel *

Fri. Oct. 31 – Atlanta, GA @ Variety Playhouse *

Sat. Nov 1 – Nashville, TN @ Brooklyn Bowl *

Mon. Nov. 3 – Dallas, TX @ The Studio At The Bomb Factory *

Tue. Nov. 4 – Austin, TX @ Emo’s *

Thu. Nov. 6 – Phoenix, AZ @ The Van Buren *

Fri. Nov. 7 – Los Angeles, CA @ The Wiltern * ^

Sat. Nov. 8 – San Francisco, CA @ The Fillmore * [SOLD OUT]

Sun. Nov. 9 – San Francisco, CA @ The Fillmore *  [SOLD OUT]

Wed. Nov. 12 – Sacramento, CA @ Ace of Spades *

Fri. Nov. 14 – Portland, OR @ Crystal Ballroom *

Sat. Nov. 15 – Seattle, WA @ The Moore Theatre * [SOLD OUT]

Sun. Nov. 16 – Vancouver, BC @ Commodore Ballroom * [SOLD OUT]

Tue. Nov. 18 – Salt Lake City, UT @ Metro Music Hall *

Wed. Nov. 19 – Denver, CO @ Ogden Theatre *

Fri. Nov. 21 – Kansas City, MO @ The Truman *

Sat. Nov. 22 – St. Paul, MN @ Palace Theatre *

Sun. Nov. 23 – Chicago, IL @ The Salt Shed (Indoor) * +

Tue. Nov 25 – Cleveland, OH @ Globe Iron *

Wed. Nov. 26 – Pittsburgh, PA @ Roxian Theatre *

Fri. Nov. 27 – Toronto, ON @ Danforth Music Hall *

Fri. Nov. 28 – Toronto, ON @ Danforth Music Hall *  [SOLD OUT]

Sat. Nov. 29 – Montreal, QC @ Beanfield Theatre *

Mon. Dec. 1 – Boston, MA @ Royale *  [SOLD OUT]

Tue. Dec. 2 – Boston, MA @ Royale * [SOLD OUT]

Wed. Dec. 3 – Providence, RI @ Fete Music Hall *

Fri. Dec. 5 – Brooklyn, NY @ Brooklyn Paramount * # [SOLD OUT]

Sat. Dec. 6 – Philadelphia, PA @ Union Transfer * [SOLD OUT]

Sun. Dec. 7 – Philadelphia, PA @ Union Transfer * [SOLD OUT]

Tue. Dec. 9 – Washington, D.C. @ 9:30 Club * [SOLD OUT]

Wed. Dec. 10 – Washington, D.C. @ 9:30 Club * [SOLD OUT]

* w/ Phoebe Rings

^ w/ Bret McKenzie

+ w/ Squirrel Flower

# w/ illuminati hotties