The State of the Scene (SOTS Podcast) Loathe RETURN, System of a Down SNAPPED From Spotify, Ice Nine Kills NEW ALBUM | SOTS Podcast 5/5/25
May 5, 2025
In a whirlwind of music news, the hosts dive into the mysterious disappearance of System of a Down's Toxicity from Spotify. Loathe makes an exciting return with a new six-minute single, while Ice Nine Kills teases fans with hints of an upcoming album. They also debate whether bands should be obligated to play their old hits and discuss Silverstein's ambitious second album this year. Meanwhile, Turnstile drops new singles featuring Hayley Williams, and Sleep Token is making waves in the rock radio scene.
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Buckethead: Strange Show, Wide Audience
- Marcos shares a spontaneous concert visit to see Buckethead and describes the diverse, odd crowd and set length.
- He highlights Buckethead's prolific album output and fans' unpredictable reactions at the show.
Sarcasm As A Marketing Signal
- Ice Nine Kills teased a summer single and an early-2026 album through sarcastic social posts, showing playful marketing tactics.
- Sam interprets the sarcasm as deliberate rollout strategy and predicts a non-Halloween album timeline.
Lineups Shift To Recover Ticket Sales
- Summer Slaughter pivoted back toward established heavy acts after weak ticket sales the prior year.
- Booking Hatebreed and Bleeding Through aims to reclaim older fans and boost festival viability.