They Are Behind Us – Worth The Pain

They Are Behind Us delivers a powerful dose of emotional metalcore with their latest single, “Worth The Pain.” They Are Behind Us are an emotional metalcore band from Virginia, United States. Their sound blends heavy guitars with powerful rhythms and intense emotion. The band focus on themes of identity, pressure, and creative struggle. "Worth The Pain" combines…

15.03.20260Comments

ByTim Marshall

New Releases Reviews

New Release | Split Chain – sylvia (i won’t belong to you)

Split Chain's 'sylvia (i won’t belong to you)' is an emotionally charged track from a band steadily gaining recognition within the heavier alternative scene. Blending elements of shoegaze, alternative metal, and modern hardcore, Split Chain crafts a sound that feels both atmospheric and deeply personal. The song explores darker textures, with layered guitars forming a hazy wall…

New Release | ERRA – silence outlives the earth (Album)

Progressive metalcore powerhouse ERRA return with 'silence outlives the earth', their new album released on 6th March. Many fans are already calling it the band’s heaviest and most technical work to date. Known for blending intricate musicianship with atmospheric songwriting, ERRA has steadily built a reputation as one of the most forward-thinking bands in modern metalcore. Across…

New Release | The Amity Affliction – Bleed

The Amity Affliction return with Bleed, an emotionally intense new release from one of the most recognisable names in modern metalcore. Over the years, the Australian band have cultivated a fiercely loyal global fan base, known for combining crushing heaviness with deeply personal themes that resonate strongly with listeners. Bleed continues that tradition. The track shifts between…

07.03.20260Comments

ByTim Marshall

Featured New Releases Punkio Drop List Reviews

Punkio Drop List 6th March 2026

Every Friday Punkio rounds up the latest releases across pop punk, emo, hardcore, metalcore, deathcore and alternative music. From major artists to underground discoveries, this is one of the most complete release lists on the internet. So here is Punkio Drop List 6th March, 2026! POP PUNK, EMO, POST-HARDCORE & PUNK ROCK Bowling For Soup - "I'm…

Forever Midnight – When You Wake

Sydney, Australia-based Metalcore trio Forever at Midnight have recently released a their new track "When You Wake". This track marks a significant evolution for the band, transitioning momentarily from their original pop-punk roots to a darker, synth-heavy, metalcore sound. The powerhouse trio, comprised of Liv Howlett (vocals), Evan Hughes (drums), and Josh Kim (guitars/programming),…

Oceans & Omens – II: Aether

There must be something in the water over there in Australia when it comes to making the phenomenal “core” genres of metal. Five piece heavy weights Oceans & Omens are reinforcing that currently with their debut album release, “II: Aether”. Over here at Punkio we are excited for you all to listen to this spectacular…

Venice Revive – Evolution

Israel based, symphonic metalcore band Venice Revive have recently released a new track called 'Evolution'. Venice Revive are a new band to the metalcore scene, having only started in 2023, and boy have they released some absolute bangers since then! Their sound mixes old school Metalcore with more of the modern sound, which includes…

Decoy – Re:Selection

Louisiana based metal/hardcore band DECOY with their brutal vocals, aggressively dissonant guitars and pummeling low end, have released a new EP 'Re:Selection'. If you're fans of Hatebreed, Converge, Vein, and Merauder then Decoy are right down your street! Within the track 'Personality Program', the main message is that humanity's personalities have been altered by the…

REDSIX – Part I: Diagnostics

REDSIX, alternative rock band from Jakarta, Indonesia released their latest EP 'Part I: Diagnostics' back in January this year. I was scrolling through Musosoup when I came across REDSIX, and from the first note on 'Nuclear Shadows' (second track on their three track EP) I was hooked and knew I had to review 'Part I: Diagnostics'.…

08.06.20240Comments

ByTim Marshall