Hed PE, Trapt, The Grammar Club

Hed PE is back again this year with their release of New World Orphans, their eighth upcoming studio album set to be released on January 13th. I got a taste of their newest song, "Renegades," and couldn't get enough. I really like the unique style that Hed PE has with their music.



Trapt has had some good success with their latest album, Only Through the Pain. When most people think of the album, many of them think of the son, "Who's Going Home With You Tonight?" I feel their latest single, however, deserves greater attention. It is called, "Contagious."



The Grammar Club never seems to disappoint me with their music. Their latest song, a version of "Red Cyclone," never fails to get me pumped up. Like always, they offer a free download of their song on their website.



I apologize for my absence recently. College started up and took all my time and attention. I appreciate all of the emails that I have still been receiving and I want to assure you that I read every single one of them. I have definitely been receiving some good content from up and coming bands which I really appreciate. I hope to place my favorites on the next few posts, so keep sending them in! (music@new-rock-music.com)

Story of the Year, The Grammar Club, Family Force 5

Story of the Year is a band that has really been around for quite some time now. I never really payed much attention to them for some reason, until I saw them yesterday at the Vans Warped Tour. They put on a fantastic show, and sparked my interest in them. They sounded terrific live and got the whole crowd into the performance as well. After listening to a few of their songs when I arrived back home, I picked out one of my favorites, which I featured below. I recommend checking them out.

The Grammar Club is a band that I have featured before. If you missed the post, The Grammar Club is an up and coming band with a unique style of music that is catchy and grasps your attention. After listening to their complete album which they allow you to download free on their website. This is "balloon flight."


Along with Story of the Year, this band, Family Force 5, put on an amazing show. The Family Force 5 show was probably the most fun I have had in a while. Their music is great to both dance, mosh, and just generally rock out to. It's extremely versatile and just makes for an overall great show. This particular song is my favorite that they played. It's entitled "Never Let Me Go."

Slipknot, The Grammar Club, The Dollyrots

Slipknot is co-headlining with Disturbed in the Rockstar Energy Drink Mayhem Festival this summer. Along with this concert, slipknot is also planning to release their newest album "All Hope is Gone," which is set to be released August 28th, 2008. This will be the fourth studio album, with the last being released in 2004. The band has stated that they wanted to make this album their heaviest to date, and their newest single from the album does this statement justice. This is Slipknot's "All Hope is Gone," the title track from their newest album.

This next band is really working to break through. They are an up and coming band that works hard to promote their band. I have a lot of respect for bands that offer a download of their single, but these guys go the extra mile and offer their full CD for download at their website. This song, entitled "Bank Holiday," is a great song that mashes rock, rap, and electronica type music together to gain a unique feel that really captures and grasps your attention. I definitely recommend checking this band out and downloading their debut album, "Bremelanotide."



The Dollyrots is a punk band that I have really been enjoying lately. Normally I am not really keen on punk, pop style music, but this band is really an exception for me. Their newest album, "Because I'm Awesome," has many good songs on it, which made it hard for me to choose which one I would be displaying. Eventually I decided to go with their new single, "Brand New Key."