Brew Ha Ha Productions Announces UNHINGED Festival – A New Extreme Music Experience
UNHINGED FEST With Lamb of God, Knocked Loose, In This Moment, The Dillinger Escape Plan, Body Count, Power Trip & More
Saturday, July 26 & Sunday, July 27 At National Western Stockyards In Denver, Colorado Weekend Tickets On Sale Friday, March 14 At 10:00 AM MT At www.UnhingedFest.com
Unhinged Fest 2025 Announced ft. Lamb Of God, Knocked Loose, more
Brew Ha Ha Productions (BHHP), one of the nation’s leading independent music festival producers, is excited to announce the launch of its latest festival brand, UNHINGED. The inaugural two-day extreme music event at National Western Stockyards in Denver, Colorado on Saturday, July 26 and Sunday, July 27 is produced in collaboration with AEG Rocky Mountains, and promises an unforgettable experience of live music, craft beer, and more.
UNHINGED Festival will feature performances from some of the most electrifying artists in heavy music today, with hardcore heavyweights Knocked Loose headlining Saturday and metal titans Lamb of God closing out the mayhem on Sunday. The festival will also feature an epic supporting bill that includes In This Moment, The Dillinger Escape Plan, Body Count, Power Trip, The Garden, Health, Converge, Sunami, and many more. UNHINGED will feature two full days of music from more than 25 bands on two stages, with no overlapping set times. See below for full daily lineups and look for additional UNHINGED Festival dates to be announced soon.
Beyond the music, UNHINGED Festival will elevate the experience with an exclusive craft beer tasting available both days from Noon to 3:00 PM as a $15 (per day) add-on purchase for those 21+. The UNHINGED Festivalcraft beer tasting sessions will showcase the best local, regional, and national craft beer, hard seltzer, and cider, solidifying UNHINGEDFEST as a must-attend event for craft beer enthusiasts and music fanatics alike.
VIP and General Admission Weekend tickets for this all-ages event go on sale Friday, March 14 at 10:00 AM Mountain Time at www.UnhingedFest.com. Single day tickets will be available closer to the event. Fans are encouraged to buy early and save since prices will increase closer to the festival dates.
“We’re thrilled to kick off the UNHINGED brand in Denver alongside the incredible team at AEG Rocky Mountains,” said UNHINGED creator and producer Cameron Collins of Brew Ha Ha Productions. “This partnership allows us to create something truly unique for fans in Colorado, and we look forward to expanding the UNHINGED experience to new markets across the country.”
Dates: Saturday, July 26 & Sunday, July 27 Doors Open: Noon Location: National Western Stockyards, 5004 National Western Dr, Denver, CO 80216
Music Lineup Saturday, July 26: Knocked Loose The Dillinger Escape Plan The Garden Health Converge Terror Sanguisugabogg Jesus Piece Khemmis The Callous Daoboys Rickshaw Billie’s Burger Patrol Glixen Palehorse/Palerider In The Company of Serpents Suicide Cages
Sunday, July 27: Lamb of God In This Moment Body Count Power Trip Sunami Gatecreeper Angel Du$t Catch Your Breath Castle Rat Candy Big Ass Truck Nailed Shut MA Nightwraith Necropanther
The full assault of deathcore returns from one of the best bands currently making it. Hymns In Dissonance is horrifying. Phil Bozeman trapped part of his soul and is singing and screaming like a demon in the most impressive way possible. The drumming is also furious. Some of the drum tracks are endless barrages that might blow out some speakers. You have tracks like “A Visceral Wretch” and the closer “Nothing Is Coming For Any Of Us” that channel the 2000’s Whitechapel. It is evil and nightmare inducing. The song “Hate Cult Ritual” might have taken part of my soul while listening. It’s well crafted, even if a bit daunting after Kin and The Valley. You lose yourself in the pit of despair that Hymns In Dissonance is. This will scare off most people, but deathcore fans and Whitechapel fans should be happy. 8/10.
Whitechapel Hymns In Dissonance Album Review
Whitechapel “A Visceral Wretch”
Tracklist: “Prisoner 666” “Hymns in Dissonance” “Diabolic Slumber” “A Visceral Retch” “Ex Infernis” (interlude) “Hate Cult Ritual” “The Abysmal Gospel” “Bedlam” “Mammoth God” “Nothing Is Coming for Any of Us”
“Hymns in Dissonance is the ninth studio album by American deathcore band Whitechapel. It was released on March 7th, 2025, through Metal Blade Records. It was produced by the band’s guitarist Zach Householder, and thus is their first self-produced album.” (Wiki)
In heavy music there are many gimmicks and formats, and Spiritbox clearly did not care one bit about what is trendy and did their own thing. That resolution paid off massively. Most of Tsumani Sea is an onslaught of wrath and anger. The tuning is dropped to the perfect level while Courtney Laplante shocks and hypnotizes with her vocals. “Soft Spine”, “Black Rainbow”, “No Loss, No Love” can get vicious. Some of the riffs and effects with percussion hits drive the energy and tone of Tsunami Sea, while the calmer and serene sides of tracks like “Perfect Soul” and “Crystal Roses” flesh out much of Spiritbox’s variety. Spiritbox took what was done on Eternal Blue and past EPs and amplified it all into something more fierce and relentless. Tsunami Sea is Spiritbox at their best. 9/10
Spiritbox Tsunami Sea Album Review
Spiritbox “Soft Spine”
“Fata Morgana”
“Black Rainbow”
“Perfect Soul”
“Keep Sweet”
“Soft Spine”
“Tsunami Sea”
“A Haven with Two Faces”
“No Loss, No Love”
“Crystal Roses”
“Ride the Wave”
“Deep End”
“Spiritbox’s highly-anticipated sophomore album, Tsunami Sea, released March 7, 2025, via Pale Chord and Rise Records, builds upon their successful debut, Eternal Blue, and their Fear of Fear EP, both of which earned the band Grammy nominations. Co-produced by Mike Stringer and Dan Braunstein, Tsunami Sea showcases the band’s signature heavy sound, elevated with increased intensity and musicality. The album reflects the band’s connection to their home on Vancouver Island, exploring themes of isolation, the push and pull of belonging, and personal experiences1. With tracks like “Soft Spine” and “Perfect Soul,” Tsunami Sea balances heavy riffs and ethereal atmospheres, creating a listening experience that immerses the listener in a tidal wave of sound.” (Perplexity)
The Podcast That Rocked for 3/4/25. Brand New return after years away from grooming allegations, Ghost blow smoke in Vegas, more.
BRAND NEW Return After Controversy and Allegations | The Podcast That Rocked on YouTube
BRAND NEW Return After Controversy and Allegations | The Podcast That Rocked on Spotify
Discussion Topics: -Brand New announce live shows after 7+ years since Jesse Lacey grooming allegations -Ghost setup billboard in Vegas; new song “Satanized” premieres this week -Mexico Tourism Board says Fyre Fest II does not exist -Spiritbox take down single after label tries to release early -Upcoming tours, albums, song of the week, more.
“Brand New, the influential American rock band from Long Island, New York, is making a comeback in 2025 after a lengthy hiatus. The band’s comeback follows a period of inactivity since 2017, when sexual misconduct allegations against lead singer Jesse Lacey led to the cancellation of their tour and subsequent disappearance from the public eye. Despite the controversy, Brand New has announced three reunion shows for March 2025, marking their first official performances in over seven years. The band’s return has sparked mixed reactions from fans, with some eagerly anticipating their comeback while others remain skeptical due to the lingering effects of the allegations. As Brand New prepares to take the stage once again, their reunion serves as a significant moment in the rock music landscape, potentially reigniting discussions about their musical legacy and the complexities surrounding their return.” (Perplexity)
Visionary, sci-fi-inspired rock collective STARSET have shared the new single “dark things,” a haunting descent into obsession and self-destruction. With shadowy melodies and hypnotic intensity, the track pulls listeners into a world where devotion turns dangerous and darkness takes hold. Lines like “Mayday, we’ve been sinkin’ here slowly / Turning into something unholy” build a cinematic tension that is both mesmerizing and menacing.
As the chorus warns, “When you search the dark, you get dark things,” STARSET deliver an immersive, spine-chilling anthem that lingers long after the final note.
Lauded by Forbes as having “one of the most firmly established brands of any modern rock band,” Columbus, Ohio’s STARSET are creating a true multimedia empire with music at its core. Their hits include RIAA Platinum-selling hit “My Demons” (2012) and RIAA Gold-selling single “It Has Begun” (2014), with others soon to follow. With a staggering 5 billion streams and a rapidly growing rabid global fanbase, 2024 sees STARSET poised to rise as one of rock’s next superstar acts.
Architects’ 11th full album, this time working with Jordan Fish, and you can definitely sense that presence in this electronic and effect amplified version of Architects. The anger from Sam Carter comes through in moments where his vocals have improved on this outing. That electronic metalcore REALLY focuses on the electronic though. To the point that songs are elongated with digital filler, and I’m not sure that shows off what Architects are best at. There are some strong tracks like the furious album opener “Elegy”, “Curse” and “Brain Dead” ft. House of Protection, but a solid amount of this album feels elongated to the point of background noise. Lyrically it ranges from impressive and well-worded, to extremely stock metaphors and cliches. As a long-running Architects fan, I admit I wanted to enjoy this more than I did. This is Architects figuring out who they are and trying something different. You could do worse than electronic Architects. 6/10
Architects – The Sky, The Earth, & All Between | Album Review
Architects – “Brain Dead (feat. House Of Protection)”
Architects “Elegy”
“Architects, the renowned British metalcore band, has just released their highly anticipated eleventh studio album, “The Sky, The Earth & All Between”. This latest masterpiece, produced by Jordan Fish, marks a pivotal moment in the band’s evolution, blending their signature technical ferocity with a more accessible sound. Featuring standout tracks like “Whiplash” and “Brain Dead” (with House of Protection), the album showcases Architects’ ability to balance intense aggression with melodic depth. Following the success of their 2022 album “the classic symptoms of a broken spirit”, this new release cements their status as leaders in modern heavy music, offering a dynamic mix of raw intensity and emotional resonance. Available now via Epitaph Records, “The Sky, The Earth & All Between” is a must-listen for fans of metalcore and beyond.” (Perplexity)
Discussion Topics: –Fyre Fest II is real and it’s a terrible idea. -Louder Than Life 2025 Lineup -Shaky Knees 2025 Lineup -Rocklahoma 2025 Lineup -Deftones start tour with old songs; say new music soon -The Mars Volta play unreleased album -Upcoming albums, tours, song of the week and more.
SONG OF THE WEEK Architects ft. House of Protection “Brain Dead”
SONG OF THE WEEK: Architects ft. House of Protection “Brain Dead”
“Fyre Festival II, the highly anticipated sequel to the infamous 2017 event, is set to take place from May 30 to June 2, 2025, on Isla Mujeres, Mexico. Billy McFarland, the controversial founder, promises a redemptive experience with “world-class accommodations” and “intimate beach-side performances”. Despite the disastrous outcome of the original festival, McFarland claims to have partnered with a prominent festival organizer and various industry professionals to avoid past logistical challenges1. The event aims to offer a diverse range of entertainment, including electronic, hip-hop, pop, and rock artists, as well as unique experiences like professional skateboarding demonstrations and MMA training sessions. However, no specific performers have been confirmed yet, and McFarland acknowledges the inherent risks involved in trusting him again. With tickets ranging from $1,400 to $1.1 million, Fyre Festival II promises luxury and adventure, but only time will tell if it can deliver on its ambitious promises.” (Perplexity)
Louder Than Life will be disturbing the peace in 2025 with one of the biggest and LOUDEST festivals in North America all year. Over 160 bands will perform on 6 stagesSeptember 18, 19, 20 & 21 at the Highland Festival Grounds at Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville, KY for the 11th edition of Louder Than Life. Louder Than Life 2025 also marks the largest lineup in the history of producer Danny Wimmer Presents.
In addition to the previously announced return of metal legends Slayer, the four-day destination event will also feature Rob Zombie in a global exclusive performance of Astro-Creep: 2000 in honor of the album’s 25th anniversary, plus Marilyn Manson on Thursday; Avenged Sevenfold, Sleep Token and Breaking Benjamin on Friday; Deftones, Bad Omens and A Perfect Circle on Saturday; and Bring Me The Horizon, $uicideboy$ and Evanescence on Sunday.
America’s Loudest Rock & Metal Festival will also feature performances from Knocked Loose, Three Days Grace, Lamb of God, Mudvayne, I Prevail, Spiritbox, All Time Low, Dream Theater, Stone Temple Pilots, Motionless in White, Cypress Hill, Acid Bath, DOWN, Lorna Shore, Bruce Dickinson, and many more.
“Louder Than Life has always been about showcasing the future of rock and heavy music while honoring the legends who paved the way. Bands like Bring Me The Horizon, Sleep Token, Bad Omens, $uicideboy$, Motionless In White,Spiritbox, I Prevail, Slaughter To Prevail, Lorna Shore, Wage War, Dayseeker, and Knocked Loose aren’t just performing—they’re defining the next generation of headliners,” says Danny Wimmer of Danny Wimmer Presents. “At the same time, pioneers like Slayer, Deftones, A Perfect Circle, and Avenged Sevenfold have set the standard, proving that this music is always evolving. This is where the past, present, and future of heavy music collide.”
“We’re coming back to Louder Than Life in Louisville. Get ready f*ckers!” says Slayer’s Tom Araya.
“We are very thrilled to finally be returning to America. We have missed our fans dearly and LOUDER THAN LIFE is one of our favorite festivals to play,” adds Bring Me The Horizon’s Oli Sykes.
“Louder Than Life 2025 will bring electrifying beats and bold bites to the Commonwealth,” says David S. Beck, president & CEO of Kentucky Venues. “As one of the nation’s largest and most celebrated music festivals, it continues to grow at the Kentucky Exposition Center, solidifying its place as a uniquely Kentucky experience and a must-visit event.”
While festival producers Danny Wimmer Presents have unveiled some of the Louder Than Life 2025 bands in recent weeks, the full music lineup–including several reunions and rare performances–is as follows for the 11th year of the fan-favorite event: Slayer, Deftones, Avenged Sevenfold, Bring Me The Horizon, Sleep Token, $uicideboy$, Bad Omens, Rob Zombie, A Perfect Circle, Breaking Benjamin, Marilyn Manson, Evanescence, Knocked Loose, Three Days Grace, Lamb of God, Mudvayne, I Prevail, Spiritbox, All Time Low, Dream Theater, Stone Temple Pilots, Motionless in White, Cypress Hill, Acid Bath, DOWN, Lorna Shore, Bruce Dickinson, The Story So Far, Slaughter To Prevail, Trivium, Chiodos, Hollywood Undead, The Dillinger Escape Plan, Cannibal Corpse, Black Veil Brides, Insane Clown Posse, Dayseeker, Wage War, Powerwolf, Flyleaf w/ Lacey Sturm, Cavalera, Machine Head, Chimaira, Neck Deep, PVRIS, Tech N9ne, Testament, Kublai Khan TX, Story of the Year, Letlive., Glassjaw, State Champs, We Came As Romans, Crossfade, Exodus, DRAIN, From Ashes To New, Static-X, Hatebreed, August Burns Red, Bilmuri, Queensrÿche, Imminence, Atreyu, Carcass, DragonForce, Alestorm, Sebastian Bach, Of Mice & Men, Whitechapel, Suicide Silence, Fleshwater, Superheaven, Kittie, Blessthefall, Rev Theory, Accept, Failure, DevilDriver, Stabbing Westward, Hinder, Counterparts, Yngwie Malmsteen, Municipal Waste, Memphis May Fire, Set It Off, The Black Dahlia Murder, Fear Factory, Scowl, Dope, Violent Vira, Demon Hunter, Spineshank, Hawthorne Heights, From First To Last, The Plot In You, Northlane, Snot, LANDMVRKS, Gloryhammer, Winds of Plague, Brand of Sacrifice, Catch Your Breath, 10 Years, Magnolia Park, The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus, Sleep Theory, Miss May I, Thrown, Escape The Fate, Hot Milk, 12 Stones, Dying Wish, Quannnic, Sanguisugabogg, Nonpoint, Full of Hell, Gideon, Walls of Jericho, The Union Underground, The Funeral Portrait, Attack Attack!, Norma Jean, It Dies Today, Woe, Is Me, Thornhill, Left To Suffer, Aurorawave, Guilt Trip, Spiritworld, RA, Return To Dust, Chained Saint, WARGASM, Amira Elfeky, PeelingFlesh, Ded, Disembodied Tyrant, If Not For Me, Colorblind, Mugshot, Liliac, Savage Hands, Small Town Titans, Smile Empty Soul, Halocene, Versus Me, The Haunt, Kami Kehoe, Picturesque, Snuffed On Sight, Big Ass Truck, Fulci, Not Enough Space, Uncured, Islander, ENMY, No Resolve, Gates To Hell, XCOMM, Sicksense, Imperial Tide, plus the “Loudest in LOU” Contest Winner.
Some of the special appearances and reunions at Louder Than Life will include:
12 Stones (Reunion) Accept (50th anniversary) Acid Bath (Reunion) Avenged Sevenfold (Only U.S. headlining show of the year) Cavalera (Playing the brothers’ iconic Sepultura record, Chaos A.D., in full in a very rare, special performance) Chimaira (Reunion) Chiodos (Reunion) Crossfade (Reunion) Dope (25-year anniversary set) DOWN (The band’s first time back in Kentucky in 10 years, celebrating 30 years of NOLA) Dream Theater (40th anniversary) Fear Factory (Celebrating the 30-year anniversary of Demanufacture) From First To Last (Reunion) Gates To Hell (Hometown show from Louisville natives) Insane Clown Posse (Farewell set) It Dies Today (Reunion) Kittie (Celebrating the 25th anniversary of Spit) Knocked Loose (Hometown show from the Louisville natives) Letlive. (Reunion) Picturesque (Home state show from Lexington natives) RA (One of the band’s final shows) Rev Theory (A DWP exclusive: The original lineup reunites for the band’s first show since 2014 to celebrate the 20th anniversary of their debut album Truth Is Currency) Rob Zombie (performing the iconic White Zombie record Astro-Creep: 2000 in its entirety to celebrate the album’s 30th anniversary in a one-night only, worldwide exclusive performance) Slayer (Reunion) Snot (Reunion) Spineshank (Reunion) The Union Underground (Celebrating the 25th anniversary of An Education in Rebellion and the band’s first Kentucky show in over 20 Years) Trivium (Playing Ascendancy in full to celebrate the album’s 20th anniversary) Walls of Jericho (First Kentucky performance since 2008) Winds of Plague (Reunion)
Fans in the Louisville area can celebrate the Louder Than Life lineupwith a Happy Hour this Friday, February 28 from 5PM – 7PM at The Fox Den in Louisville. The event will feature custom cocktails, photo opps and service fee free passes. All who attend will have a chance to win two Mint VIP passes.
A very limited supply of 4-Day Angel’s Envy Top Shelf VIP passes is also available for the most exclusive access and rockstar luxury amenities. And for fans who want to celebrate the biggest eight days of music in the United States, an Exacta Pass offers entry to back-to-back weekends in Louisville at both Louder Than Life and Bourbon & Beyond. Starting at $550 plus fees, an Exacta Pass is less than $69 per festival day.
For a fully immersive weekend experience, fans are encouraged to explore the Louder Than Life Glamping and RV camping options; regular car and tent camping passes are currently on a waitlist. Onsite parking for Louder Than Life at Kentucky Exposition Center will be available for purchase this Spring.
DWP has partnered with GOVX to offer exclusively-priced Louder Than Life passes for 4-Day GA and Single Day GA for military, nurse, firefighter, and police personnel.
Service fees on all pass purchases include a charity fee for the DWP Foundation, which will be supporting the following nonprofits in 2025: Dare to Care and Preston Area Business Alliance, plus more to be announced.
Louder Than Life draws fans from every state and many countries around the world, and passes sell out well in advance, so fans are encouraged to buy early to reserve their spot. The special 10th anniversary edition of Louder Than Life in 2024 brought together 150,000 fans (over three festival days) and continues to retain its title of America’s Loudest Rock & Metal Festival a decade after debuting in Louisville in 2014, marking a dedicated and ongoing partnership between the city and festival producer Danny Wimmer Presents.
Louder Than Life and DWP’s Louisville companion festival Bourbon & Beyond, which takes place the weekend prior, generated over $33 million in local economic impact in 2024 and drew more than 300,000 attendees booking over 60,000 hotel room nights and creating a visitor boom at local restaurants and other businesses, including bourbon distilleries along the Urban Bourbon Trail.
Los Angeles-based Danny Wimmer Presents, one of the largest independent producers of destination music festivals in America produces Louder Than Life.
Louder Than Life is proud to partner with Park Community Credit Union, Kroger, Red Bull, Beatbox, Tito’s Handmade Vodka, Eargasm, vIVe Hydration, White Claw, Angel’s Envy, Jack Daniel’s, Anheuser Busch, Acathla Clothing, Kentucky Venues, Team Kentucky, Louisville Tourism, Louisville Metro, Kentucky Proud, Crowne Plaza, Galt House Hotel, and Louisville Marriott Downtown in 2025. Stay tuned for more exciting partnerships leading up to the event.
The Rock Hall has snubbed a significant amount of names in heavy music. This video looks at 10 bands who belong in the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame (2025 Edition)
10 Bands Who Belong In The ROCK & ROLL HALL OF FAME (2025 Edition)
Soundgarden was an American rock band formed in Seattle, Washington, in 1984 by singer and drummer Chris Cornell, lead guitarist Kim Thayil, and bassist Hiro Yamamoto. Cornell switched to rhythm guitar in 1985, replaced on drums initially by Scott Sundquist, and later by Matt Cameron in 1986.
Ronald James Padavona known professionally as Ronnie James Dio, was an American heavy metal singer. He fronted numerous bands throughout his career, including Elf, Rainbow, Black Sabbath, Dio and Heaven & Hell.
Motörhead were an English rock band formed in London in 1975 by bassist and lead vocalist Lemmy Kilmister, guitarist Larry Wallis and drummer Lucas Fox. Lemmy was also the primary songwriter and only constant member.
This was first time since Alive Or Just Breathing that the band hashed everything out together in the same room as a combined effort. You get that vibe because this is definitely a dyed in the wool Killswitch album. “Abandon Us” kicks off with a lot of fire and great guitar work, the closing track “Requiem” also ends the album with a big statement. The writing through the album is reflective of current issues going on in the world and in our own backyard. Killswitch is paying attention and trying to relate some issues. If you enjoyed the previous release Atonement, then This Consequence should be up your alley. It does not venture far away from past Killswitch material in tone or energy. The writing and hooks are solid, Adam’s guitarwork still has plenty of fire, and with some updated production Killswitch Engage still no how to execute modern melodic metalcore. 7/10
Killswitch Engage – This Consequence | Album Review
Killswitch Engage – This Consequence (Full Album)
“Get ready to immerse yourself in the latest metalcore masterpiece from Killswitch Engage, as they unveil their highly anticipated ninth studio album, “This Consequence”. Released on February 21, 2025, via Metal Blade Records, this album marks a significant milestone in the band’s 25-year career. With Jesse Leach at the helm, Killswitch Engage continues to blend melodic brilliance with unrelenting aggression, showcasing intricate guitar riffs and dynamic drum patterns. Tracks like “Discordant Nation,” “Aftermath,” and “Forever Aligned” highlight the band’s technical prowess and fresh spirit. While maintaining their signature sound, Killswitch Engage explores themes of love, resilience, and societal corruption through Jesse Leach’s powerful vocals. This album is a testament to their enduring influence in modern metalcore and promises an exhilarating experience for both new fans and long-time enthusiasts alike.” (Perplexity)
