The State of the Scene (SOTS Podcast)

This week Sam and Marcos (and Sleep Token) are worshipping the weather, Linkin Park announce the deluxe version of From Zero, Evanescence enter their anime era, Sad Summer Fest 2025 is cancelled, Bad Omens are in the studio, Volumes return, is it cringe to yell out song names during a band's set(?) and lots more! News: Sleep Token are in the weather (and on top of the charts), Connie Sgarbossa talks starting a new band, Sad Summer Fest 2025 is not happening, Bad Omens are in the studio and more (8:57). Spotlight: Indecent Behavior and Set the Lights starting at (41:10). New Music: Linkin Park, Evanescence, Volumes, Split Chain, and TSS starting at (56:43). Reviews: Thornhill (1:26:59). 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 the newest albums from A Day To Remember and Underoath, Sleep Token just keeps getting bigger, Hayley William's Grandmother has been protecting a sacred emo artifact, MGK drops a heartfelt tribute, Yungblud is in his rock opera era and lots more! News: Sleep Token keeps growing, Spiritbox and Imminence hit the charts, Babymetal announces a North American tour, Hayley Williams Grandmother has the sacred Decode beanie and more (15:28). Spotlight: Loveletter and Harrison Gordon starting at (31:15) New Music: MGK, Yungblud, Malevolence, Static Dress, and Dead7 starting at (37:43). Reviews: A Day To Remember (1:03:32) and Underoath (1:31:45)  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 celebrate the return of Sleep Token and breakdown all the big news, review new albums from Bloodywood and Coheed And Cambria, finally settle the debate between "Fake vs Real Metalcore," plus Daughtry loves Bad Omens, Furnace Fest drop a versatile line-up, Caleb Shomo is inspired by Spiritbox, The Callous Daoboys stay weird and lots more! News: Daughtry covers The Death of Peace of Mind, Caleb Shomo praises Spiritbox, Furnace Fest drop line-up, and Poppy returns to Jimmy Kimmel (10:05). Spotlight: Tiberius and OrcaPH starting at (23:59) New Music: Sleep Token, The Callous Daoboys, Orthodox, Fallfiftyfeet, and Prompts starting at (30:03). Reviews: Coheed and Cambria (1:08:57) and Bloodywood (1:27:29) 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 the newest albums from Spiritbox and Whitechapel, welcome a new Papa to Ghost, speculate on the Sleep Token mystery of the week, Bring Me The Horizon are coming to America, Teddy Swims was almost in Linkin Park, Get Scared are back and lots more! News: Sleep Token enter the final phase of teasing, A Day To Remember sell a lot of albums, apparently Teddy Swims was almost the vocalist for Linkin Park, Get Scared return, Bring Me The Horizon are finally coming back to America and more starting at (10:36). Spotlight: Visenya, Knife Bride, and Lake Malice starting at (33:50) New Music: Ghost, Imminence, Wolves At The Gate, Alissic, and Tropic Gold starting at (43:16). Reviews: Spiritbox (1:01:02) and Whitechapel (1:35:29)  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

Dive into a whirlwind of music discussions covering the latest album from Architects and a thrilling collaboration between Bad Omens and Corey Taylor. The hosts tackle the evolution of pop punk and share humorous insights on health routines. They also explore the excitement of the Summer of Loud Tour and critique the slow music release pace from popular bands. With a spotlight on emerging artists like Troubled Minds, the conversation is packed with engaging anecdotes and a genuine love for all things heavy music.

This week Sam and Marcos talk A Day To Remember's Big Ole Album drop, Sleep Token's teasing ritual, Warped Tour's lack of "big name artists," Pvris collaboration with Spiritbox, Arena Stringer sues for The Amity Affliction trademark, reviews of new albums from One Ok Rock and Silverstein, are concerts to expensive(?) and lots more! News: Sleep Token launch mysterious teaser, Warped Tour promises more big names for Orlando, FL date, Arena Stringer sues for The Amity Affliction trademark, Sleeping With Sirens returning to their roots and more starting at (12:54). Spotlight: Headwreck and Mad Kelly starting at (47:28) New Music: A Day To Remember, Pvris, Our Last Night, House of Protection, and Movements starting at (59:42). Reviews: One Ok Rock (1:37:09) and Silverstein (1:51:26).  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 The Amity Affliction officially parting with Ahren Stringer, Matt Skiba rejoins Blink-182 for a night, Spiritbox allude to potential collaborative album, Brendon Urie returns from the grave, Rock & Roll Hall of Fame nominees announced, new music from Underoath, The Callous Daoboys, Heart Attack Man, Arm's Length and more, plus reviews of new albums from Killswitch Engage and Love Is Noise, and lots more! News: The Amity Affliction officially separate with Ahren Stringer, Matt Skiba joins Blink-182 for a night, Brendon Urie returns from the grave, Spiritbox talk potential collaborative album, Evanescence to open for Halsey, and more starting at (21:13). Spotlight: Retrace The Lines starting at (49:28) New Music: Underoath, The Callous Daoboys, Allegaeon, Heart Attack Man, PUP, Arm's Length, and Guccihighwaters starting at (59:48). Reviews: Killswitch Engage (1:28:53) and Love Is Noise (1:46:45).  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 Gojira's big Grammy win, Poppy's big red carpet interview, Polyphia's upcoming collaborations, a new My Chemical Romance album, new music from Spiritbox, Imminence, Sleep Theory and more, reviews of new albums from Jinjer and Darko US, plus is 17 stage dives a lot(?), we review the Post MalOreo's and lots more! News: Gojira wins the Grammy, Courtney LaPlante wins the red carpet, Frank Iero lies about a new My Chemical Romance album, Polyphia to collaborate with Babymetal and more starting at (15:28). Spotlight: Sace6 and Catalyst starting at (40:28) New Music: Spiritbox, Imminence, Sleep Theory, Stray From The Path, Lights and Air Drawn Dagger starting at (47:33). Reviews: Jinjer (1:12:40) and Darko US (1:35:56). 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 whether politics should be in music, Warped Tour drip feeding their line-up, 20 straight weeks at number one for Linkin Park's The Emptiness Machine, Bring Me The Horizon cover Oasis, Slaughter To Prevail and Babymetal's future collab, Bloodywood cook up some more good metalcore, SeeYouSpaceCowboy seemingly calling it quits, plus reviews of new albums from L.S. Dunes and Rory and lots more! News: Ahren Stringer and The Amity Affliction, SeeYouSpaceCowboy drops tours, Warped Tour's slowly dropping line-up, Linkin Park staying at the top, Slaughter To Prevail and Babymetal teaming up and more starting at (09:55). Spotlight: Trauma Bonds and TNL VZN starting at (47:08) New Music: Bring Me The Horizon, Bloodywood, Novelists, Thornhill, Within Destruction, and Face Yourself starting at (56:27).  Reviews: L.S. Dunes (1:30:55) and Rory (1:54:00). 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 Bring Me The Horizon vs Coldplay at the BRIT Awards, Inkcarceration Festival 2025 lineup, 10 Years of Pvris' White Noise, new music from Electric Callboy, Landmvrks, Nova Twins, Silent Planet, Badflower and more, plus reviews of new albums from Grayscale and Vacant Home, is it ok to wear band merch to a concert(?) and lots more! News: Bring Me The Horizon vs Coldplay at the BRIT Awards, Pvris 10 Year Anniversary Tour and rerecording of White Noise, Frank Iero makes a statement, Inkcarceration Festival lineup and more starting at (09:03). Spotlight: Solsic, Hammer To Nail, and A Tiger Made of Lightning starting at (34:02) New Music: Electric Callboy, Silent Planet, Invent Animate, Nova Twins, Employed To Serve, Badflower, Magnolia Park and Landmvrks starting at (42:11).  Reviews: Grayscale (1:16:00) and Vacant Home (1:39:00). 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