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MIXX Music Magazine, Raleigh, NC (2025)

11/25/2025

These records owned 2025. Not suggested. Not debated. Dominated. Each one hit the scene with its own storm and carved out a space no one else could touch. Here is why this list matters and why every album here is a landmark release.

1. DEFTONES
Private Music
Deftones did not return with nostalgia. They came back with reinvention. Private Music feels like the band peeled back their own skin and rebuilt their identity from the inside out. The dream haze is still there. The violence is still there. The emotion is sharper than ever. This album is a reminder that Deftones are not a legacy act playing for comfort. They are a living, evolving creative force that still sets the tone for everyone who thinks they understand alternative heaviness.

2. SPIRITBOX
Tsunami Sea
Tsunami Sea is Spiritbox flexing their full power. Courtney throws her entire soul into every note and the band backs her with riffs and production that feel like tectonic plates grinding together. This album hits like a natural disaster and still finds room for melodic beauty that cuts just as deep. Spiritbox refuses to plateau.

3. TURNSTILE
Never Enough
Turnstile proved once again that joy and aggression do not cancel each other out. Never Enough is a celebration and a riot living in the same room together. Every track feels alive and physical. The energy never dips and the creativity is relentless. Turnstile built something that blends punk, hardcore, groove, and pure adrenaline without losing its soul.

4. ARCHITECTS
The Sky, The Earth and All Between
Architects delivered a record that feels like a giant breath pulled straight from the core of the planet. This album is emotional weight turned into sound. Massive production. Devastating lyricism. A band that has lived through hell and still finds the discipline to evolve.

5. KILLSWITCH ENGAGE
This Consequence
Killswitch Engage returned with the same heart, passion, and fire that made them pillars of the genre in the first place. This Consequence hits with classic KSE grit but blends in new layers of melody and lyrical depth that show a band aging with purpose instead of fading out.

11/25/2025

showed up and unloaded pure emotion straight into the crowd. brought the fire, the heartbreak and the honesty that made this band essential in the first place. No fluff. No filler. Just real connection through real music.

Armor for Sleep hit the stage with heartbreak and grit, proving that their shadow soaked emo sound still cuts just as deep. Led by Ben Jorgensen on vocals and guitar, with Chad Sabo locking in on bass, Erik Rudic shredding the leads and Nash Breen crushing those drums. Opening for Story of the Year, they delivered the emotional weight and raw power that made this band a pillar of the scene. This was not nostalgia. This was a band still carving its place with purpose and fire.

Born out of New Jersey in 2001, Armor for Sleep became the soundtrack for every sleepless kid wrestling with heartbreak and self reflection. From Dream to Make Believe to the cult legacy of What to Do When You Are Dead, they defined an era.

Their resurgence has been a full force return to form with The Rain Museum and the upcoming There Is No Memory dropping November 7, 2025. This next chapter feels darker, wiser and just as emotionally devastating.

Live, they tore straight into the nerves. Ben’s vocals hit with clarity and hurt. Erik’s guitar tone carried that perfect mix of atmosphere and bite. Chad’s bass held the whole room upright while Nash’s drumming made every song feel like a rising pulse. None of it felt phoned in. It felt lived. The crowd didn’t just sing along. They felt every line hit somewhere deep, the way Armor for Sleep has always intended.

If you know this band, you know why they matter. If you were there, you got something real. If you missed it, you missed a moment where heartbreak, nostalgia and catharsis collided in the most honest way possible. Armor for Sleep proved again that this music still matters because the feelings behind it still matter.

11/25/2025

Who the f**k is EMM?

EMM is the kind of artist you don’t discover you collide with. A Michigan born, classically trained musician who bailed on the polite path and built herself into a one woman creative army. She writes, produces, engineers, and performs her own music because she learned early that the industry wasn’t going to hand her a damn thing. So she took it.

She came up grinding through every corner of the indie and alt pop world, dropping tracks that hit like confessions and confrontations at the same time. Survival, empowerment, trauma, rebirth she doesn’t sing about pretty ideas. She sings about the stuff that actually scars and transforms people.

Over time she stacked a cult following by refusing to water herself down for labels, executives, or anyone trying to box her in. Her discography is basically a timeline of self evolution. Early experimental pop. Then darker, heavier production. Then the full transformation into the razor edged, genre bending beast she is right now.

She performs like she is burning through every ounce of oxygen in the room. She produces like she is scoring her own revolution. And she writes like she doesn’t care who gets uncomfortable.

If you don’t know EMM yet, good news. You showed up right before she explodes.

Check her out LIVE at on 1/18

**kisemm

11/25/2025

Story of the Year demolished The Ritz with raw passion and sonic fire. Dan Marsala and crew gave it everything, heart, grit, and zero holding back. This is post-hardcore at its finest.

Story of the Year came out swinging on the Scream Team Tour and proved they’re still crucial to the post-hardcore world. Fronted by Dan Marsala, with Ryan Phillips on guitar, Adam Russell on bass, and Josh Wills on drums, they turned their set into a full-on adrenaline trip. The band, born in St. Louis in the mid-’90s (originally as Big Blue Monkey), built their name on raw melodies, screamo grit, and the kind of youthful anger that still lands heavy today.

Their performance was everything fans wanted, an emotional rollercoaster, a cathartic scream session, a reminder that real connection still exists in heavy shows. Dan’s vocals ripped through heartbreak and defiance. Ryan’s guitar cut sharp. Adam’s low end held the weight, and Josh’s drums drove every moment like a heartbeat fighting to stay alive. Songs from Page Avenue mixed with cuts from Tear Me to Pieces made the night feel like both a celebration and a knockout punch.

Story of the Year still matters. They are not a nostalgia act. They are a living, breathing beast that evolved and kept fighting. They reminded us why we fell in love, why we keep coming back, and why this kind of music never lets you go. Real fans know that’s the power of this band.

11/24/2025

Big f**king news — Guns N’ Roses are hitting the road for a 2026 World Tour, and they’re coming to Raleigh, NC on July 23 at Carter-Finley Stadium. This is not a practice run — this is GNR going full-force.

If you grew up on Appetite, Use Your Illusion, or just jamming “Sweet Child” in your bedroom, this is your moment. Stadium lights. Iconic riffs. Axl Rose doing what he does best. You cannot f**king miss this.

11/21/2025

Jay Weinberg just dropped something wild! His solo debut track called “Sandstone” with George Clarke of Deafheaven, and yeah, it bangs in all the right ways.

The drums are feral, hammering like they’re building something on the edge of collapse, while Clarke’s vocals soar and scrape over top, riding waves of pain and light.

This isn’t just a one-off side project. It feels like two artists pushing toward something bigger than their comfort zones and it creates both chaos and beauty in perfect collision. If you want something that’s heavy but haunted, aggressive but graceful, “Sandstone” is your new fix.

MIXX is looking forward to what else is to come from Jay's solo efforts and if this is just a preview, we have a monster of a project on our hands. The scene is ready for it!

11/21/2025

Senses Fail came out swinging on the Scream Team Tour at The Ritz in Raleigh and reminded everyone exactly why they’re a pillar of the post-hardcore scene. These are not guys who mellow out with age. Frontman James “Buddy” Nielsen carried that raw, desperate emotion straight into the pit. Backed by Gavin Caswell and Jason Milbank on guitar, Daniel Wonacott on bass, and Steve Carey on drums, they built a live wall of sound that cut deep and refused to let go.

Formed in New Jersey back in 2002, Senses Fail have always been about more than just noise. Their lyrics wrestle with pain, loss, identity, and redemption. Even through lineup changes, they have remained constant in their craft and sound. They’ve made albums that defined a generation (Let It Enfold You, Still Searching), and they’ve kept evolving without losing their edge.

On this night, their performance was cathartic and electric. Buddy’s voice cracked in all the right places, sometimes screaming, sometimes singing soft, but always authentic. The guitars slammed, the rhythm section thundered, and the crowd didn’t just listen, they felt and they screamed it all right back in unison. Hits from across their discography landed hard, and newer tracks reminded everyone that Senses Fail are still here, still hurting, still bringing that furnace-heat energy that built their reputation.

If you were there, you saw a band that’s not nostalgic but still vital for the scene. For longtime fans, this was the emotional payoff. For newer ones, it was a crash course in why Senses Fail matters. This wasn’t just a set. It was proof that real music still scars, heals, and binds a community together and Raleigh felt that.

11/18/2025

Holy s**t, Welcome to Rockville 2026 just locked in a lineup that’s peak rock chaos. Headliners? Foo Fighters, Turnstile, My Chemical Romance, Bring Me the Horizon, GNR, The Offspring, plus heavy hitters like Behemoth, Lorna Shore, Eagles of Death Metal, Lamb Of God, Failure, Avatar and more. Four days of absolute carnage at Daytona Beach.

Festivals are starting to feel a little samey year after year, but Rockville is throwing in some notable new names that keep the excitement alive. If you’re into rock that roars, wistful anthems, pit madness, or pure metal overdrive — this is your scene next May. Don’t even think about sleeping on this one.

11/18/2025

Ekko Astral came out swinging, and they did not f**k around. The D.C. trio (Jael Holzman on vocals/bass, Liam Hughes on guitar/keys, Miri Tyler on drums) brought their signature “mascara mosh‑pit” noise‑punk to Raleigh. Their sound hit like glitter bombs with razor blades and they are loud, chaotic, emotional, and undeniably q***r in that powerful, in‑your-face way.

From their breakout album Pink Balloons to the way they lean into activism and community, Ekko Astral is more than just a band. They’re a movement. Their lyrics tackle gender, identity, capitalism, and the fight to be seen and live on their own terms. On stage, Holzman’s energy is raw, fearless, and electric; Hughes slashes through guitar lines like a razor, and Tyler’s drumming keeps everything stacked and explosive.

This was a moment: raw punk truth meets glitter chaos. If you’re here for the noise, the politics, and the catharsis, Ekko Astral is your band.

punk ***rcore ***rrock

11/18/2025

Big f**king news! Lamb of God just announced their 2026 North American tour, and they’re not messing around. They’ll be joined by Kublai Khan TX, Fit For An Autopsy, and Sanguisugabogg for a run that promises thunder, riffs, and pit‑ready chaos.

If you want a night where heaviness is dialed up to eleven and the energy doesn’t quit, this is it. Get ready, because tickets are going to vanish.

11/17/2025

Jeff Rosenstock blew the doors off The Ritz in Raleigh while opening for PUP on 9.19.25. The man showed up with his full wrecking crew and delivered one of the most honest and hard hitting punk sets you can witness in 2025. This is the same Jeff who clawed his way out of Long Island’s DIY chaos through The Arrogant Sons of Bi***es and Bomb the Music Industry, and he still carries every ounce of that basement fire with him.

His lineup is a monster. John DeDomenici hammered out bass, keys, backing vocals and glockenspiel like a one man arsenal. Kevin Higuchi was a total machine behind the kit, keeping the crowd locked in with tight, punishing rhythm. Mike Huguenor shredded guitar lines that cut across the room with precision and attitude. Together they delivered a set that felt personal, political, chaotic, and uplifting all at the same time.

Rosenstock’s voice tore through the room with that signature mix of vulnerability and unfiltered rage. Fans screamed every word back at him and he fed off that energy like he had something to prove. And he did. He proved he is still one of the realest names in modern punk and still one of the most important voices in the scene.

11/16/2025

Who the f**k is Atomic Rule? This is not a random jam-band supergroup, it’s a heavyweight outfit born from some of metalcore’s most respected players, and they’re here to wreck s**t.

Their debut EP “With Skull Crushing Force” just dropped on September 26, and it hits like they were made to survive a battle.

Atomic Rule features Andy Williams, former Every Time I Die guitarist (and AEW’s “The Butcher”), pulling no punches on riffs that are thick, loose, and full of bite.

On bass is Travis Bennington from Eternal Sleep, bringing swampy groove and serious depth.

Behind the kit is Kevin Boutot, known from Dry Kill Logic and The Acacia Strain, destruction incarnate on every beat.

Vocals come from James Hendergroove, a voice that fits perfectly here, raw, powerful, and fully in sync with the chaos they’re creating.

They officially made their live debut at a Better Lovers / Blissmas event in Buffalo. But this EP is the first time you hear Atomic Rule locked in as a full, realized band — three songs that showcase their brutal, no-bulls**t vision. With Skull Crushing Force includes “Song One,” “LIZARD,” and “Bone Lady.”

Andy Williams says Atomic Rule “feels like a team trying to deliver their best.” That’s not hype. It’s cold, calculated intent.

If you’re into heavy metal that doesn’t just stomp but roars with purpose, groove, sludge, brutality, Atomic Rule should be your next obsession. This isn’t a side project. This is something real and crushing!

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