The State of the Scene (SOTS Podcast)

The hosts dive into the world of Hideo Kojima and his love for music, alongside Lorna Shore's powerful new anthem. They explore Billie Joe Armstrong's fiery confrontation with a fan and Good Charlotte's triumphant return. Lively discussions cover the evolving dynamics between musicians and audiences, with a humorous take on metalcore and personal relationships. The latest albums from Awaken I Am and Durry are reviewed, highlighting unique sounds and emotional depths, all while reflecting on the changing landscape of the rock scene.

This week, discover a surprising new single from I Prevail and hear mixed reviews on Asking Alexandria's Warped Tour performance. Korn steps up to defend Sleep Token, while Javier Bardem enjoys Bad Omens. The controversies of crowdsurfing spark a lively debate. Tune in for new music highlights from Silverstein and Yungblud, and dive into insights on the evolving dynamics of metalcore. Explore artistic challenges faced by bands and celebrate the emotional depth of contemporary music!

This week Sam and Marcos talk a big new single from Twenty One Pilots, a new album incoming from MGK, My Chemical Romance looking to top the charts with classic album, Lorna Shore promise "versatile" new album, Blessthefall stick it to the haters, Pinkshift might have just released their best song, Orbit Culture could be the next big thing in metal, when is too old to go to metalcore concerts(?) plus much more! News: My Chemical Romance and Turnstile to top the charts, Lorna Shore talk new album, Invent Animate are in the studio and more (12:32). Spotlight: Census and Pintglass starting at (34:52). Dated Discourse: How old is too old for attending metal core shows? (39:48). New Music: Twenty One Pilots, Blessthefall, Orbit Culture, Pinkshift, Wind Walkers, and Beauty School Dropout starting at (50:55). Reviews: None this week. Become a Patron to gain early access and exclusive benefits! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Sotspodcast Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0jp0fpudUz7gvu0SFaXhK3?si=6cddbd5b63564c9a Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@sotspod Discord: https://discord.com/invite/3egU3Dk Merch: https://www.sotspodcast.com/merch Twitter: https://twitter.com/SOTSPodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sotspodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sotspodcast TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sotspodcast  Threads: https://www.threads.net/@sotspodcast?hl=en Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/sotspodcast.bsky.social

This week Sam and Marcos talk about Tyson Ritter's dirt little secret, we review the newest albums from Turnstile, Orthodox, Cherie Amour and more, President drop their 2nd single, Hot Mulligan are back and better than ever, A Day To Remember announce The Maximum Fun tour, Ice Nine Kills goes gold, Linkin Park are deathcore now plus much more! News: A Day To Remember and Yellowcard announce new tour, Ice Nine Kills goes gold, Linkin Park are deathcore now, Beartooth are in the studio and more (6:08). Spotlight: Julia Wolf, Bones Shredder, and Sir Chloe starting at (31:12). Dated Discourse: Tyson Ritter (The All-American Rejects) starts an OnlyFans (37:12). New Music: President, Hot Mulligan, Dreamwake, Creeper, Pool Kids, and Still In Love starting at (43:18). Reviews: Turnstile (1:08:03), Cherie Amour (1:19:07), Orthodox (1:29:19) and Sace6 (1:37:01).  Become a Patron to gain early access and exclusive benefits! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Sotspodcast Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0jp0fpudUz7gvu0SFaXhK3?si=6cddbd5b63564c9a Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@sotspod Discord: https://discord.com/invite/3egU3Dk Merch: https://www.sotspodcast.com/merch Twitter: https://twitter.com/SOTSPodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sotspodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sotspodcast TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sotspodcast  Threads: https://www.threads.net/@sotspodcast?hl=en Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/sotspodcast.bsky.social

This week Sam and Marcos discuss the war between Sleep Token fans and Kali Uchis, new album announcements from Twenty One Pilots, Yellowcard, Thousand Below and Rise Against, The Amity Affliction release first new song without Ahren Stringer, Grandson returns, President hits the charts, we review the final album from Stray From The Path plus much more! News: I See Stars confirm new album, Sleep Token and President on the charts, new album announcements from Twenty One Pilots, Yellowcard, Rise Against and more (6:48). Spotlight: Keep Close and West Friends starting at (31:10). Dated Discourse: Kali Uchis shades Sleep Token (33:20).  New Music: The Amity Affliction, Fit For A King, Thousand Below, Grandson, and The Word Alive starting at (40:30). Reviews: Stray From The Path (1:25:56), Guccihighwaters (1:36:04), and Wolves At The Gate (1:54:13). Become a Patron to gain early access and exclusive benefits! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Sotspodcast Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0jp0fpudUz7gvu0SFaXhK3?si=6cddbd5b63564c9a Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@sotspod Discord: https://discord.com/invite/3egU3Dk Merch: https://www.sotspodcast.com/merch Twitter: https://twitter.com/SOTSPodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sotspodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sotspodcast TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sotspodcast  Threads: https://www.threads.net/@sotspodcast?hl=en Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/sotspodcast.bsky.social

This week Sam and Marcos welcome back deathcore titans Lorna Shore, discuss the separation of I Prevail and Brian Burkheiser, who or what is President(?), Pierce The Veil's insane setlist for new tour, Anthony Fantano murders Sleep Token, Adept return, reviews of new albums from Bury Tomorrow, The Callous Daoboys, Arm's Length, and Sleep Theory plus much more! News: I Prevail and Brian Burkheiser break-up, Sleep Token keeps topping the charts, Trivium and Bullet For My Valentine tour comes to a strange end, Pierce The Veil's insane setlist and more (7:19). Spotlight: Outsider Heart starting at (44:50).  New Music: Lorna Shore, President, Adept, The Rasmus, De'Wayne, and Beauty School Dropout starting at (52:31). Reviews: Bury Tomorrow (1:25:56), Arm's Length (1:36:04), The Callous Daoboys (1:54:13), and Sleep Theory.  Become a Patron to gain early access and exclusive benefits! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Sotspodcast Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0jp0fpudUz7gvu0SFaXhK3?si=6cddbd5b63564c9a Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@sotspod Discord: https://discord.com/invite/3egU3Dk Merch: https://www.sotspodcast.com/merch Twitter: https://twitter.com/SOTSPodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sotspodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sotspodcast TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sotspodcast  Threads: https://www.threads.net/@sotspodcast?hl=en Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/sotspodcast.bsky.social

This week Sam and Marcos review Even In Arcadia the newest album from Sleep Token + feedback from our followers, new singles from Parkway Drive, Pierce The Veil, Of Mice & Men and more, Lorna Shore tease next era, Dayseeker charts for the first time, Turnstile made a movie and much more! News: Lorna Shore show signs of life, Spite are entering the studio, Turnstile make visual album, Dayseekers hits the charts and more (4:48).  Spotlight: Blueshift, LUMiRiSE, and Haywire starting at (23:50). New Music: Pierce The Veil, Parkway Drive, Of Mice & Men, Caskets, and Attack Attack! starting at (27:50). Reviews: Sleep Token (53:15).  Become a Patron to gain early access and exclusive benefits! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Sotspodcast Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0jp0fpudUz7gvu0SFaXhK3?si=6cddbd5b63564c9a Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@sotspod Discord: https://discord.com/invite/3egU3Dk Merch: https://www.sotspodcast.com/merch Twitter: https://twitter.com/SOTSPodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sotspodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sotspodcast TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sotspodcast  Threads: https://www.threads.net/@sotspodcast?hl=en Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/sotspodcast.bsky.social

This week Sam and Marcos investigate why Spotify deleted System of a Down's Toxicity, Loathe finally return with a new music, Ice Nine Kills tease new album, Silverstein announce their second new record this year, Hayley Williams collaborates with Turnstile, Sleep Token tops the likes of Benson Boone and Megan Thee Stallion, should bands legally be allowed to stop playing their old material(?), we review the newest albums from Acres and Tetrarch, and much more! News: System of a Down's Toxicity disappears from Spotify, Ice Nine Kills sort of announce new album, Electric Tallboy and Blind Channel lose members, Sleep Token tops the charts again and more (11:54). Spotlight: RinRin, Ritual Division, and Defiance HC starting at (32:07). New Music: Silverstein, Loathe, Turnstile, Durry, Signs of the Swarm, and Johnny Booth starting at (45:38). Reviews: Acres (1:17:04) and Tetrarch (1:28:40). Become a Patron to gain early access and exclusive benefits! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Sotspodcast Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0jp0fpudUz7gvu0SFaXhK3?si=6cddbd5b63564c9a Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@sotspod Discord: https://discord.com/invite/3egU3Dk Merch: https://www.sotspodcast.com/merch Twitter: https://twitter.com/SOTSPodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sotspodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sotspodcast TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sotspodcast  Threads: https://www.threads.net/@sotspodcast?hl=en Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/sotspodcast.bsky.social

This week Sam and Marcos are back to talk new music from Dayseeker, Turnstile, Fit For A King, We Came As Romans and more, plus Green Day are getting a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, Sleep Token continues to own the Billboard Hot Hard Rock Songs Chart, are tariffs going to make band merch prices soar(?), we review the newest album from Landmvrks and much more! News: Green Day are getting a Hollywood star, Riot Fest announce the 2025 line-up, Sleep Token top the charts again, Spencer Charna's is making a horror film and more (11:41). Spotlight: Unsettled and Mouth Culture starting at (35:32). New Music: Dayseeker, The Devil Wears Prada, Fit For A King, Turnstile, Broadside, Woe, Is Me and We Came As Romans starting at (52:25). Reviews: Landmvrks (1:38:16). Become a Patron to gain early access and exclusive benefits! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Sotspodcast Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0jp0fpudUz7gvu0SFaXhK3?si=6cddbd5b63564c9a Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@sotspod Discord: https://discord.com/invite/3egU3Dk Merch: https://www.sotspodcast.com/merch Twitter: https://twitter.com/SOTSPodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sotspodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sotspodcast TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sotspodcast  Threads: https://www.threads.net/@sotspodcast?hl=en Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/sotspodcast.bsky.social

This week Sam and Marcos talk big new songs from Sleep Token, Babymetal, and Michael Clifford, A Day To Remember take over the charts, You Me At Six are officially over, Oli Sykes (Bring Me The Horizon) is in the studio, what is good mosh pit etiquette(?), plus reviews on new albums from Magnolia Park and Within Destruction, and lots more! News: You Me At Six and Sum 41 are officially over, A Day To Remember own the charts, Oli Sykes is in the studio, Summer School Tour drops the line-up for 2025 and more (9:44). Spotlight: Ethereal Treason and Durry starting at (25:31). New Music: Sleep Token, Babymetal, Michael Clifford, Sleep Theory, and Tallah starting at (43:53). Reviews: Magnolia Park (1:28:14) and Within Destruction (1:51:38). Become a Patron to gain early access and exclusive benefits! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Sotspodcast Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0jp0fpudUz7gvu0SFaXhK3?si=6cddbd5b63564c9a Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@sotspod Discord: https://discord.com/invite/3egU3Dk Merch: https://www.sotspodcast.com/merch Twitter: https://twitter.com/SOTSPodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sotspodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sotspodcast TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sotspodcast  Threads: https://www.threads.net/@sotspodcast?hl=en Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/sotspodcast.bsky.social