10 Most Anticipated 2016

1. Asking Alexandria- The Black is their comeback album of sorts after Danny Worsnop left the band last year to create his own project. The singles off this album, such as “I Won’t Give In” and “Undivided” definitely prove Denis Stoff can be the new ringleader. Although, in my opinion, he long since did that on warped tour this past summer. Out in March! Their tour with BFMV is not to be missed.

2. The Word Alive- This band killed it with their last release, REAL. Tyler "Telle" Smith and company are great writers and have proved it. The single "Trapped" has proved they will have a big year. The single is everything to be expected from TWA, big sing along parts and killer screams from Smith. Dark Matter will be released on March 18.

3. Sixx: A.M.- Nikki Sixx, James Michael & DJ Ashba proved they're not just a side project for Nikki. The album will be a follow up to the successful "Modern Vintage" last year. This album and eventual tour will prove this band is definitely rock and roll. The band has teased it's going to be a double release and it's their best yet so there is a lot for fans to get excited about. But before that, look for Sixx: A.M. on a lot of major festivals this summer.

4. Set It Off- This band just keeps improving their sound and albums. I can't wait to see what they do after Duality. Maybe before the tour there will be a single out to get a taste of what the new record will sound like. They will embark on a massive spring tour with another band with a highly anticipated record, Tonight Alive.

5. Motionless In White- Reincarnate was one of my favorite albums by MIW and it will be their first record not on Fearless Records. Every time Motionless in White release a record, they bring their brand of Goth up to a new level. Lead vocalist and lyricist, Chris Motionless has said the new album will go back to their roots. Look for the album out this fall!

6. Moose Blood- Warped tour was the first they toured America and their slow emo music proves why they accumulated fans on the tour. According to interviews, lead vocalist and main writer, Eddy Brewerton is writing from a very different place this time around with his recent marriage and the arrival of his baby girl. Look for it this spring!

7. Sum 41- This is one of the releases I'm most excited about because I didn’t think I'd ever see another record from them due to the drug and alcohol issues lead vocalist, Deryck Whibley had. Not much is known yet about this album except that it is due to be released before the end of 2016.

8. Creeper- UK goth punk band that I actually recently discovered and was stoked about the single "Black Mass." Check it out and if you live in the UK catch Creeper on tour with Neck Deep and State Champs. The Stranger EP is out February 19!

9. 69 Eyes- This is another release I'm excited about. Finnish metal band, the 69 Eyes have not released music in a while and from the teasers we can only assume it will be a good one. The album titled "Universal Monsters" is going to be out via Nuclear Blast. The single "Jet Fighter Plane" is currently out, along with the video. If this song is an indication of what’s to come then be excited because it’s the dark, catchy music everyone’s used to from them. The album is expected on February 19!

10. Macklemore & Ryan Lewis- they just announced their next album, This Unruly Mess I've Made, the follow up to the massively successful album, The Heist. The singles out already, such as "Downtown" have proved huge, so I expect this album to be nothing but good. He also showed his softer side with a song about his daughter, which premiered in October, titled "Growing Up (Sloan’s Song)." Currently the duo is out on a tour with the album out February 26!

Honorable mention: 1. Paramore- ? (TBD) 2. ROAM- Backbone (1/22) 3. Pierce the Veil- ? (TBD) 4. Tonight Alive- Limitless (3/4)