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Formed in the late 1990s in California, Linkin Park broke out as one of the defining rock bands of the 21st century — blending metal, hip-hop, electronic and alternative rock into a sound that connected with millions around the world. Their early albums, Hybrid Theory and Meteora, became global phenomena with hits like “In the End,” “Numb” and “One Step …

It’s the time of the year when we make playlists of all our favorite albums and songs that have been on high rotation on our players during the year. Like most years, 2025 has delivered some awesome bangers, and it hasn’t been an easy task to narrow them down to our 50 favorites of the year. But here it is, …

Alt-rock legends confirm massive arena shows with special guests Interpol and Ecca Vandal – first NZ tour in nearly 10 years! Deftones emerged from Sacramento, California in 1988, blending alternative metal, shoegaze, and experimental rock into a sound that has remained influential for decades. Formed by vocalist Chino Moreno, guitarist Stephen Carpenter, drummer Abe Cunningham, and bassist Chi Cheng, the …

Nearly as much as Metallica and Megadeth, Anthrax were responsible for the emergence of speed and thrash metal. Combining the speed and fury of hardcore punk with the prominent guitars and vocals of heavy metal, they helped create a new subgenre of heavy metal on their early albums. Original guitarists Scott Ian and Dan Spitz were a formidable pair, spitting …

Often described as ‘the love-child of Lady Gaga and Marilyn Manson’, DeathbyRomy melds pop melodies, powerhouse vocals, and propulsive dance beats with a sprinkle of heavier industrial and alternative production. Dropping out of school at age 15 due to relentless bullying over her unique style and appearance, DeathbyRomy began releasing music in 2018 and soon found countless fans turning up …

Belonging to the growing realm of acts that play a kind of pulsating dance music blended with edgy chordal guitar noise, Belfast act Chalk also sit on the cusp of traditional guttural guitar acts and vibrant, visual club performers. The three-piece, made up of Ross Cullen, Benedict Goddard, and Luke Niblock, are originally from Dublin but met during film school …