Author: Eva van den Bosch

Eva van den Bosch is a dynamic professional who seamlessly combines her expertise in photography with a prominent editorial role at Strife Mag., alongside her day-to-day responsibilities as a recruiter and branding specialist. At Strife Mag., Eva holds the position of Head Editor, where she oversees the creation and curation of content that resonates with audiences passionate about the alternative music scene. Her photographic portfolio is impressive, featuring live performances of internationally acclaimed bands such as Rammstein, KISS, Slipknot, Linkin Park, and Bring Me The Horizon, to name a few. Eva's ability to capture the raw energy and emotion of live music events has made her a respected figure in the music industry. In her editorial capacity, Eva spearheads the news content production, ensuring that Strife Mag. remains at the forefront of breaking news in the alternative music world. She possesses a keen eye for detail and a deep understanding of the genre, which enables her to craft engaging and insightful interviews with artists from bands like Five Finger Death Punch, Sum 41, Simple Plan, and Bullet For My Valentine, among others. Balancing her passion for music with her professional role in recruitment and branding, Eva showcases her versatile skill set by enhancing her employer's brand presence through strategic initiatives. Her multifaceted career highlights her dedication to excellence and her ability to thrive in diverse environments. Eva van den Bosch is not only a talented photographer and editor but also a strategic thinker and brand ambassador, making her a valuable asset to any organization.
19 October 2024
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Waterparks

Waterparks Release Two Unreleased Home Demos

Waterparks have surprised fans by releasing two previously unheard home demos, titled Call Me Beep Me and Talking to Myself. The demos were unveiled under the humorously lengthy title 2 (A Collection Of Unreleased Home Demos, This Is Not J, Or Even An Album, Shut Up Enjoy), as the band continues to explore new creative avenues in their current unsigned phase.

This release marks an exciting moment for the trio, who are now navigating an era of independence after parting ways with their previous label. The demos give fans a raw, unpolished glimpse into the band’s creative process, hinting at more to come.

Frontman Awsten Knight also took to Instagram to share some insights about the future, hinting that more news may be on the horizon in 2025. While there are no concrete details yet, Knight’s candid post has sparked anticipation among fans eager for what’s next.

In the meantime, you can listen to Call Me Beep Me and Talking to Myself below and enjoy this rare, behind-the-scenes look at Waterparks‘ evolving sound.

17 October 2024
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Vans Warped Tour Returning

Vans Warped Tour Set To Return In 2025 After Six-Year Hiatus

After six long years away, the iconic Vans Warped Tour is making a comeback in 2025. This much-anticipated return marks the festival’s 30th anniversary, with plans for two-day events in three major U.S. cities. For many fans, this is a nostalgic and exciting revival of the beloved traveling festival that shaped pop-punk and alternative music for generations.

The festival had its final nationwide run in 2018. However, in 2019, a limited version was held in two cities to celebrate the tour’s 25th anniversary. Since then, fans have eagerly awaited news of its return, which was finally confirmed last month. Few details were available at first, but the announcement has now been made via the tour’s official Instagram account, confirming the return in 2025.

Warped Tour founder Kevin Lyman spoke about the revival, reflecting on the festival’s legacy. “Since 1997, I said I was hoping that there was some kid in a garage that was going to come out and kick Kevin Lyman’s ass someday, and put on a better festival,” he told Rolling Stone. He added that the absence of Warped Tour has made people realize how important and fun it was, and he hopes to capture that same magic in its revival.

Two-day tickets will start at $149.98, including fees, with presales kicking off next Thursday, October 24th, at 12pm ET/9am PT. Keep an eye out for more details on the official Vans Warped Tour website and social media.

16 October 2024
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Jera On Air 2025

Jera On Air Announce First Bands For 2025 Line-Up

After celebrating its 30th edition last year, Jera On Air have now announced the first names for their 2025 line-up.

The first 10 bands to visit the usually muddy festival next year are Currents, Motionless In White, Nothing More, Fit For An Autopsy, Stick To Your Guns, H2O, Stray From The Path, Thrice, Yellowcard and Hot Water Music.

Tickets will be going on sale on the 23rd of October and many more names are going to be announced early November.

Check out the announcement below and let us know if you are planning to attend!

15 October 2024
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Linkin Park Announced As Headline Of Major 2025 Festival

The highly anticipated Sick New World festival has just revealed its colossal 2025 lineup, and fans are buzzing with excitement as Linkin Park are set to headline the event. Sharing the stage with Metallica, the festival promises to be an unforgettable experience for rock and metal fans.

Linkin Park’s return as a headliner is particularly exciting, as the band hasn’t performed a full set at a major festival in recent years.

Sick New World will take place at the Las Vegas Festival Grounds on April 12th, 2025. In addition to Linkin Park and Metallica, a diverse roster of rock and metal heavyweights like Queens of the Stone Age, AFI, Evanescence, and Gojira will perform, ensuring a wide range of styles for all attendees to enjoy.

Presale tickets go live this Friday, October 18th at 10 a.m. PT and can be bought here.

Check out the complete line-up so far below and let us know if you plan on attending!

14 October 2024
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Chase Atlantic Announce Spring Tour For 2025

Chase Atlantic have just announced their highly anticipated ‘Lost In Europe & UK’ tour, set to kick off in Spring 2025. The tour will span 12 major cities.

Starting in Hamburg, Germany on April 12th, the tour will hit cities like Copenhagen, Prague, and Paris, before concluding at London’s iconic O2 Arena on May 4th. The tour will be in order to support the release of their upcoming album ‘Lost In Heaven’, which drops on November 1st via Fearless Records.

Fans can look forward to presale tickets starting on Wednesday, October 16th, with general ticket sales opening on Friday, October 18th, at 10am local time. Tickets can be bought here.

Check out the full list of tour dates on the tour poster below:

10 October 2024
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Green Day Re-release Dookie On Obscure Formats

Green Day are celebrating the 30th anniversary of their groundbreaking album Dookie in the most unconventional way yet. After releasing a deluxe edition and performing the album on tour, the band have teamed up with BRAIN to launch DOOKIE DEMASTERED—a collection of the iconic 1994 album’s songs on formats they were definitely never meant to be heard on.

In true punk fashion, DOOKIE DEMASTERED throws all expectations out the window. Forget high-definition vinyl or remastered CDs—how about listening to Welcome to Paradise on a Game Boy cartridge, or Pulling Teeth on a toothbrush? Yes, you read that right. A toothbrush.

A press release from the band states: “Instead of smoothing out its edges and tweaking its dynamic ranges, this version of Dookie has been meticulously mangled to fit on formats with uncompromisingly low fidelity, from wax cylinders to answering machines to toothbrushes. The listening experience is unparalleled, sacrificing not only sonic quality but also convenience, and occasionally entire verses. It’s Dookie, the way it was never meant to be heard.”

Fans can look forward to:

  • 1. Burnout – Player Piano Roll
  • 2. Having A Blast – Floppy Disk
  • 3. Chump – Teddy Ruxpin
  • 4. Longview – Doorbell
  • 5. Welcome To Paradise – Game Boy Cartridge
  • 6. Pulling Teeth – Toothbrush
  • 7. Basket Case – Big Mouth Billy Bass
  • 8. She – HitClip
  • 9. Sassafras Roots – 8-track
  • 10. When I Come Around – Wax Cylinder
  • 11. Coming Clean – X-Ray Record
  • 12. Emenius Sleepus – Answering Machine
  • 13. In The End – MiniDisc
  • 14. F.O.D. – Fisher Price Record
  • 15. All By Myself – Music Box

For those daring enough to experience Dookie in these obscure formats, there’s an opportunity to enter a raffle to win one of the limited-edition physical versions. The raffle closes on Friday, October 11th at 8am PT. You can enter here.

So, if you’ve ever wanted to jam out to Dookie while brushing your teeth or summon Green Day through your doorbell, now’s your chance. Just remember, sonic quality may be sacrificed—but that’s all part of the fun.