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Showing Teeth Premieres “Labyrinth” Video

Showing Teeth has shared a new video for her latest single “Labyrinth.” You can check that out below. Notably, the song also features Periphery drummer Matt Halpern. Showing Teeth commented: “‘Labyrinth‘ is a sad yet fun expression of my struggle to accept myself and escape the maze of people-pleasing. The verses are an angry outburst…

December 5, 2025

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Showing Teeth Premiere New Song “Labyrinth”

Showing Teeth have premiered new song titled “Labyrinth.” The track, which features Periphery drummer Matt Halpern, can be streamed below: Showing Teeth commented: “Showing Teeth is the project I’ve always dreamed of making but never thought was possible. It’s a fully uncensored creative outlet where anything goes. ‘Labyrinth‘ being the first track is very symbolic…

November 14, 2025

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Periphery Recruit Drummer Anup Sastry For Upcoming Tour

Periphery have recruited drummer Anup Sastry for their fall tour with Spiritbox and Honey Revenge. He will be filling in for Matt Halpern during the trek. Halpern commented: “Hey everyone! Matt here… I wanted to let you know that I’ll be sitting out our upcoming tour supporting Spiritbox. I have some important family-based commitments here…

October 16, 2025

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Periphery Drummer Matt Halpern To Sit Out November Australian Tour

Periphery drummer Matt Halpern will be missing the band’s November Australian tour following the birth of his second child. David Parkes (I Built The Sky) will be filling in. The band commented: “We’re excited to say that Matt recently welcomed his second child into his family and everyone is doing great! With that in mind,…

October 1, 2024

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Periphery Working On New Album

It looks like Periphery are working on a new album. Frontman Spencer Sotelo recently confirmed the news on Twitter: Really excited to start working on the new P record in a few days. I’ve learned so much as a singer over the last two years and can’t wait to doodie all over the record with…

March 4, 2021

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King Mothership (Periphery, Etc.) Premiere New Song “Cosmic Meltdown”, Reveal Details For Debut Album “The Ritual”

King Mothership, the band featuring Spencer Sotelo (Periphery), Matt Halpern (Periphery), and Tai Wright (Slaves), have premiered a new song titled “Cosmic Meltdown.” This track is from the band’s debut album “The Ritual,” which will be released on October 2. “The Ritual” Track Listing: 01. “Hope” 02. “Cosmic Meltdown” 03. “Gold” 04. “Only You” 05.…

August 8, 2020

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A Perfect Circle & Periphery Members Guest On New Till The Days End Song “The Road To Awakening”

Charity music collective Till The Days End have released a new song titled “The Road To Awakening.“ The track, which was mixed and mastered by Periphery’s Spencer Sotelo and engineered by Drew Mazurek (Dog Fashion Disco, Nothingface), features a number of guests including: Matt Halpern (Periphery), Matt McJunkins (A Perfect Circle), David Manning, and Justin…

April 14, 2020

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Rock/Metal Musicians Pay Tribute To The Late Neil Peart (Rush)

As previously reported, Rush’s Neil Peart has sadly passed away following a battle with brain cancer. A number of rock/metal musicians have since taken to social media to pay tribute to the legendary drummer and some of the various posts can be found below: Geddy Lee (Rush): View this post on Instagram A post shared…

January 10, 2020

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Matt Halpern To Miss Periphery’s Knotfest Mexico Performance

Drummer Matt Halpern will be missing Periphery’s Knotfest Mexico performance in Toluca, Mexico. During his absence, JP Bouvet (Childish Japes, etc.) will fill in. Halpern commented: “Peripherals – Matt here… Unfortunately one of my immediate family members is in the hospital and I am unable to join the band in Mexico for Knotfest this weekend.…

October 27, 2017

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Periphery Members Cover Linkin Park’s “Shadow Of The Day”

Periphery’s Spencer Sotelo, Matt Halpern, and producer Taylor Larson have decided to record a cover of Linkin Park‘s “Shadow Of The Day” as a tribute to the late Chester Bennington. You can check that out below:

July 23, 2017

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