Rock'n'roll stalwarts Los Straitjackets have announced their new album Somos Los Straitjackets will release on September 19th through Yep Roc Records. Their first new record of all-original material since 2012's Jet Set, Somos Los Straitjackets was produced by Alex Hall (JD McPherson, The Cactus Blossoms) and demonstrates why they have reigned as the kings of modern instrumental rock for over thirty years. The masked quartet also shared their thrilling new single "High Wire Act," a nostalgic, suspenseful track with retro surf-attack hooks and a raucous, spry groove.
"This is one of those lucky moments when a song just writes itself, probably when I was struggling with another song," said guitarist Greg Townson. "I put this on my record Beyond The Horizon, but thought if I changed the rhythm it could make a good song for Los Straitjackets." (continue)
Cult favorite post-hardcore band letlive. returns in full force this summer, reigniting their legacy with a newly remixed and remastered edition of their iconic 2013 album. The Blackest Beautiful Revisited arrives on all digital streaming platforms June 13, 2025, featuring two powerful bonus tracks and marking the band's first digital release since reuniting.
To kick off the campaign, letlive. drops a blistering new single today: "The Dope Beat Rendition (ft. Dan Campbell)", a reimagined version of a fan favorite featuring vocals from Dan Campbell of The Wonder Years. The single is available now across all major platforms. (continue)
Drowning Pool are making their return to Europe for their first headline tour across the continent in 9 years. But first, the band will warm things up with six U.S. shows in June and July before heading overseas. Joining them for the European run is rising hard rock family band LILIAC, who will serve as special guests on all headline dates.
The European tour launches with a monumental appearance at the SOLD OUT Wacken Open Air on August 1st in Wacken, Germany, one of the world's premier metal festivals. (continue)
The original Alice Cooper Group will be previewing their first new album together in over five decades, "The Revenge of Alice Cooper", with a special fan event in London that will also be streamed globally.
"The Revenge of Alice Cooper" is set to be released on July 25th and was produced by Bob Ezrin. The record marks the first new album from the classic group featuring Cooper (lead vocals), Michael Bruce (guitar), Dennis Dunaway (bass) and Neal Smith, as well as drum tracks recorded by the late Glen Buxton, in over 50 years. (continue)
Deep Purple's Rapture of the Deep turns 20 - and is being celebrated with a complete remix and remaster, striking new artwork, plus a bonus CD/LP featuring never-before-released recordings that will be released on August 29th.
It's no secret that Rapture of the Deep isn't the first album that comes to mind when listing Deep Purple's classics - and while it was met with interest at the time, it gradually faded from view. Despite solid sales, the album arrived during a period when there was little spotlight on the world of classic rock, and over the years, Rapture of the Deep developed into an overlooked chapter in Deep Purple's rich discography. (continue)
Earlier this year, Tim Cronin, original Monster Magnet member, beloved Ribeye Brother, and cherished Jack's Record Shoppe stalwart, was diagnosed with ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis). Now, he needs our support. Join us on Sunday, June 22, at Whitechapel Projects in Long Branch, NJ, for a one-of-a-kind art auction and live music event to benefit Tim.
Hosted by standup comedian Dave Hill, the bands - Holmes, Von Mons, and The Long Defeats - start at 3 pm and will be playing short sets of Ribeye covers, alongside some awesome rock'n'roll DJs. (continue)
Paradise Lost have shared a music video for 'Silence Like The Grave', the lead single from their forthcoming 17th album "Ascension", which will arrive on September 19th via Nuclear Blast Records.
The label shared these details: The band's first album in 5 years, following 2020's critically acclaimed Obsidian, was produced by guitarist Gregor Mackintosh and mixed/mastered by Lawrence Mackrory. Ascension is a testament to the band's longevity and relevance over their 35+ year career, encompassing their signature styles of gothic, death and doom fans have cherished along the way. (continue)
From Night Street Games-an indie studio co-founded by Mac and Dan Reynolds (from diamond-certified GRAMMY Award-winning band Imagine Dragons)-Last Flag is a 5v5 team shooter built to bring CTF center stage. It's fast, it's fun, and delivers 20 minutes or less of non-stop chaos, clutch comebacks, and buzzer-beating plays.
Last Flag is launching in 2026 on Windows PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store. Console platforms are in the works. Sign up now at LastFlag.com for a shot at becoming the next Contestant in the alpha playtest launching later this year. (continue)
By popular demand, Queens of the Stone Age are releasing the audio of their spellbinding Alive in the Catacombs performance. Appropriately, the music arrives this Friday the 13th across all digital platforms via Matador Records.
The band has also announced a limited vinyl edition of the AITC audio. Only 5,000 copies will be pressed of this special one-sided vinyl edition. Housed in a gatefold jacket with foil print inside and out, the AITC vinyl edition contains an exclusive 24-page booklet of behind the scenes photos taken by long-time collaborator Andreas Neumann. Each copy will be individually stamped and numbered. Pre-orders are available now at qotsa.com for a release date of August 22nd. (continue)
More Queens of the Stone Age News
The 40th anniversary of Talking Heads' "Little Creatures' album is being celebrated by the syndicated radio show In The Studio With Redbeard: The Stories Behind History's Greatest Rock Bands.
Redbeard shared this synopsis for the episode: Here on the fortieth anniversary of the Talking Heads' Little Creatures, even longtime fans might be hard-pressed to name the June 1985 release as their best seller ever, easily selling over two million copies initially. By the time of Little Creatures, the Talking Heads were going through both major career growth and personal maturity. Their preceding 1983 studio album Speaking in Tongues was their most popular to date; their foray into the major film world with Stop Making Sense was a critical and box office revelation; and band members starting families all gave main songwriter David Byrne fresh new topics to explore. "And She Was" and "Stay Up Late" are just two examples. (read more)
Dustin Douglas & The Electric Gentlemen recently released their new single/video 'Drunk And Alone' and to celebrate we asked Dustin to tell us about the song. Here is the story:
"Drunk and Alone" is one of the most personal songs I've written. In one of the darker moments in my life, the song just poured out of me. I had to push myself to even include the song on the new album but I knew deep down there's someone out there that has been in a dark place and could relate. (continue)
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