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Features

Dec 3 Feature

Stories in the Shadows

Wolves at the Gate's third studio album, 'Types and Shadows,' is born of experience and shaped by story

Nao Lewandowski on Wolves at the Gate
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Nov 13 Feature

I am Pariah

Glasslands, featuring former members of Icon for Hire and Beartooth, forge a new path with their inventive blend of heavy and ambiant on their debut release, 'Pariah'

Philip Trapp on Glasslands
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Nov 13 Feature

Yellowcard: A Retrospective Farewell

As one of pop-punks greatest bids adieu, HM writer Jameson Ketchum reflects on Yellowcard's lengthy, successful and inspirational career

Jameson Ketchum on Yellowcard
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Nov 7 Feature

Ghosts in the Machine

"Sometimes the ones most people don’t see or choose to look straight through -- the ghosts of society, as it were, dead to the world -- end up having the biggest impact." Theocracy's Matt Smith expounds on the world behind the band's latest album, 'Ghost Ship.'

Doug Van Pelt on Theocracy
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Nov 2 Feature

The Gray Area

"It represents the tone of the record, in general, and the idea that the world is not as clear cut and as right-and-wrong as it was when you were a kid."

Nao Lewandowski on Wovenwar
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Nov 1 Feature

Louder Than Life

Returning for its third year, Louder Than Life listened to fan suggestions to pull off another fantastic festival in Louisville

Lizzy Davis on Louder than Life
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Oct 25 Feature

Behind the Mystery

In her second book, former Flyleaf vocalist turned chart-topping solo artist Lacey Sturm opens up about her intimate struggles with relationships, divorce and an affair. Writer Danielle Martin goes behind-the-pages of the book to find out how Sturm achieved peace, balance and fulfillment in the sharing her story.

Danielle Martin on Lacey Sturm
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Oct 9 Feature

The Reality of Death

Fit for a King’s latest album finds its home in the gap between life and death. After encountering the fresh sting of death in Paris after the Bataclan terror attacks, the band was fueled with anger and sorrow. In response, he asked his fans to send him their stories and found within them a common theme: death. The result: 'Deathgrip.'

Nao Lewandowski on Fit For A King
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Oct 3 Feature

In Transit

Transition. We're all moving; physics demands it. Nothing stays still. Everything changes. The Devil Wears Prada deftly illuminates those fixed facts of life on the artistically engaging 'Transit Blues,' their sixth album and an imperative post-metalcore masterpiece.

Philip Trapp on The Devil Wears Prada
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Sep 25 Feature

To Write is to Love

After the publication of If You Feel Too Much, To Write Love on Her Arms founder Jamie Tworkowski joins limited company on the New York Times Best Seller List. Now, after its success and an extended edition, Tworkowski opens up about what it means to him

Jameson Ketchum on To Write Love On Her Arms
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Sep 22 Feature

Change Together

On 'Passengers,' Artifex Pereo raises a lot of questions only to let them linger, a means to raise awareness, incite conversation and bring people together in search of solutions.

Danielle Martin on Artifex Pereo
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Sep 17 Feature

The Toughest Words

On Famous Last Words' latest work, a concept album called 'The Incubus,' the band tackles the brutal reality of domestic abuse, rape and emotional captivity.

Danielle Martin on Famous Last Words
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Sep 16 Feature

The Working Class

Bayside's new album: 'Vacancy.' A record about moving to Tennessee to start a business with ex-wife and family and she changes her mind. Ironically, the record feels the most fun.

Jameson Ketchum on Bayside
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Sep 7 Feature

The Abused, The Abuser, The Bystander

On Norma Jean's seventh album, the tour de force 'Polar Similar,' vocalist Cory Brandan opens up about previous abuse in his life. The result is a stunning sonic and emotional powerhouse.

Nathan Myrick on Norma Jean
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Sep 5 Feature

Warped Rewind

As the sun sets on Summer 2016, Vans Warped Tour puts an end to year 22 and looks forward to year 23. This milestone got us thinking: What does legacy mean to these bands?

Jameson Ketchum on Warped Tour
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Aug 16 Feature

The Inside of Seaside

Indie electronic band Seaside Holiday share the interplanetary vision for their new album, 'Grand Tours,' and the album's theme of human hopelessness made obsolete by unexplainable, celestial redemption.

Philip Trapp on Seaside Holiday
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Aug 15 Feature

Choose Your Own Adventure

Pierce the Veil had quite the frenetic experience recording their newest album, but it proves to be paying off: 'Misadventures' is soaring.

Danielle Martin on Pierce the Veil
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Aug 13 Feature

Nature's Animation

Invent, Animate perfects the line between crushing riffs and an ambient backdrop on their second album, 'Stillworld.' Where does the world take them next?

Nao Lewandowski on Invent Animate
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Aug 3 Feature

Under Control

As Islander's star burns brighter every day, the South Carolina-based band has stayed on track with some help from some genre-defining friends, knocking their sophomore album, 'Power Under Control,' out of the park

Danielle Martin on Islander
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Jul 13 Feature

Spiraling In Control

Forevermore's newest album, Integral, is a colorful concept piece based on the somewhat obscure Spiral Dynamics worldview. HM's Danielle Martin talks with vocalist Kramer Lowe about his true colors.

Danielle Martin on Forevermore
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