Stereogum — Frequent collaborators Yung Lean and Bladee are frequently collaborating again. In the past few weeks the two Swedes have surprise-released the singles “Evil World” and “Inferno” together, and now they’re back with another new single called “Advent.” Turns out those songs are part of a full EP that’s also called Evil World, although it’s unclear if the EP will just be these three songs or if there’s more to come. more info

Metalsucks — Surprise! The post Chiodos Added to Upcoming When We Were Young Festival appeared first on MetalSucks. more info

Metalsucks — This is big. The post Gojira and Landmarks Honored at First Ever Ceremony Dedicated to French Metal appeared first on MetalSucks. more info

Stereogum — Best Friends Forever 2025 is currently underway. The emo-centric Las Vegas festival is hosting reunions of bands including Penfold, Texas Is The Reason, Minus The Bear, and more. One of those newly-reunited bands, Hey Mercedes, took the stage last night. They didn’t do any sort of warm-up set beforehand, so it was truly their first live performance in over eight years. See some clips from the pit below. more info

Metal Injection — One tweet reads, "What's wrong you commie r***** scumbags? Aren't you happy? Or has the reality that your zero substance life has absolutely nothing to hold on to is setting in and now you're panicking? Either way. Fuck all of you. Always hated you. Always will. You suck." The post FRANKIE PALMERI Of EMMURE Pops Off On X Again, This Time Saying "F*ck All Of You" To The "Commie R***** Scumbags" Protesting Genocide appeared first on Metal Injection. more info

Stereogum — Ian Watkins, the former singer of the Welsh scene metal band Lostprophets, was murdered in prison after being attacked with a knife. He was serving a 29-year jail term for several horrific sexual offenses, including baby rape. He was killed this morning at West Yorkshire’s HMP Wakefield and was pronounced dead at the scene at the age of 48. more info

Stereogum — Last night’s episode of SNL was hosted by ex-cast royalty Amy Poehler, with ascendant pop singer Role Model as musical guest. Role Model has a tradition in his live shows where he brings out a fan or a celebrity onstage during his hit “Sally, When The Wine Runs Out”; he’s previously brought out people like Olivia Rodrigo, Natalie Portman, and SNL cast member Bowen Yang. While performing the song on the show last night, Role Model welcomed out Charli XCX as his surprise “Sally.” more info

Magnet Magazine — 15 years ago today, Belle And Sebastian released Write About Love. Carey Mulligan! Norah Jones! We didn’t see it coming! Read our classic B&S cover story: The post Belle And Sebastian Released “Write About Love” 15 Years Ago Today appeared first on Magnet Magazine. more info