Five meticulously selected albums transport you to the shadow realm and conjure some devilishly good memories of seeing past metal shows in Toronto. Is there really a better time to listen to metal than Halloween?

Over a classic electro-pulsing production reminiscent of the noughties alt-rap heyday, Aesop Rock, with Forest Pond on scratches, gets his ”Infinity Fill Goose Down” on. The latest from the forthcoming Integrated Tech Solutions album.

Finnish melodic death metal band Children of Bodom will release the closing album of their career, A Chapter Called Children of Bodom (Final Show in Helsinki Ice Hall 2019) on December 15th, 2023 via Spinefarm. More info here.

Oshawa’s Dizzy delivered an electrifying performance at Toronto's Danforth Music Hall last night, with Ottawa's Fan Club Wallet setting the stage with an impressive opening set. Read the review and check out the photo gallery here.

Every Friday we challenge ourselves to sift through new music releases and curate a list of albums we think you should be listening to. Tap your favourite music app, put those headphones on and listen to some new music.

Toronto's Rebel reverberated with the thunderous onslaught of hardcore mayhem as Knocked Loose, the Kentucky-based heavyweights, tore through the venue with an explosive performance. Full review and photo gallery here.

Groundbreaking death metal group Job For A Cowboy is set to unleash their highly anticipated album, Moon Healer, on February 23rd, 2024, through Metal Blade Records. Get hyped and listen to their new track “The Forever Rot” here.

Kevin Abstract is gearing up for the release of his third studio album, "Blanket," dropping on November 3rd. Preceding this highly anticipated release, he has just unveiled the third single, "Running Out," listen to it here.

Madge's latest collaborative single 'TALL GRASS' with Portugal. The Man encapsulates a masterful blend of their signature dark pop sound and the dynamic energy of a meticulously crafted musical partnership. Listen here.

Check out the latest from Dance Gavin Dance. The progressive post-hardcore band released a new standalone single, "War Machine," today. You can listen to the track and watch the official visualizer here.

Canadian rock band Big Wreck is back with their newest single "Bail Out" and an upcoming EP titled 'Pages' slated for release on November 24th. Listen to the new single here and make sure to pre-order the release if you’re a fan.

Blink-182, everyone’s favourite pop-punk band, just dropped their new album ONE MORE TIME... and now they're hitting the road for a tour across North America. Check the full tour dates and get psyched for their Toronto date!

Renowned music video director Cole Bennett and his multimedia brand Lyrical Lemonade have unveiled a brand new single titled 'Hello There,' a twist on the iconic melody from blink-182's 'I Miss You' within a lo-fi dreamscape.

Every Friday we challenge ourselves to sift through new music releases and curate a list of albums we think you should be listening to. Tap your favourite music app, put those headphones on and listen to some new music.

Ducks Ltd. have shared their urgent, shimmering new single “The Main Thing,” out today via Carpark Records alongside a Colin Medley-directed video, and featuring backing vocals from Dehd’s Jason Balla. Watch here.

Rivers of Nihil Release New Digital Single "Hellbirds". The band's new single exhibits a fusion of their classic energy with a bold, promising sound. Listen to the new track and watch the accompanying music video here.

Idles have announced their new album Tangk, which is out February 16 via Partisan. Watch the video for their new song “Dancer,” which features vocals from LCD Soundsystem’s James Murphy and Nancy Whang, here.

Earl Sweatshirt and The Alchemist share a new video for "100 High Street," the first song on their joint album VOIR DIRE, available now across all digital streaming platforms via Tan Cressida / ALC / Warner Records.

Mannequin Pussy has exciting news for fans as they unveil their much-anticipated upcoming album, 'I Got Heaven,' produced by John Congleton and set to release on March 1st through Epitaph Records.

On Sept 22 & 23, Collective Arts celebrated ten years of creativity with A Creative Trip, two days of art, music, food, beer, cocktails and obscurities. Check out the photo galleries from the event featuring Born Ruffians & U.S. Girls here.