British Lion, led by Iron Maiden founder Steve Harris, are excited to announce European & UK Tours for 2025. The Euro tour will take place in August, followed by the UK this fall.
Steve Harris had this to say, "We're really happy to be doing a number of European shows in the summer as well as a more extensive tour of the UK at the end of the year. (continue)
On the heels of re-visiting Latin American stages and announcing a new album and tour for autumn 2025, Canadian high-octane rock three-piece Danko Jones have released their anticipated single "What You Need" today.
The song represents the band's first auditory glimpse from their new album and also marks their debut at their new label, PERCEPTION, while their partnership with Sonic Unyon Records in their home country remains unchanged. (continue)
Bleed From Within have today released their brand new studio album, Zenith, via Nuclear Blast Records. After their most successful year to date, Zenith's whirlwind of accomplished songwriting, white-hot metal fury and hard-earned confidence proves the best is yet to come from the Scottish heavyweights. To coincide with the album release, they have also revealed a video for storming opening track 'Violent Nature'.
On the release of their new album, the band comment: "Today is the day. Friday 4th April 2025 marks the release of our greatest work so far. This is the best collection of songs we ever put together and a massive step forward for us creatively. (continue)
kylekelly just announced his debut EP, a melancholic romcom, will be released May 16, and to celebrate we asked him to tell us about the lead single "it always ends the same." Here is the story:
The post-chorus, "Hey, I can't keep making the same mistakes. It always ends the same" was playing on repeat in my head for close to a year after fleshing out a majority of what became the final production of the song, but I had nothing else. (continue)
Lynyrd Skynyrd have shared a video of Jelly Roll joining them for a performance of "Tuesday's Gone" at the famed Ryman Auditorium in Nashville as a preview to their forthcoming 50th anniversary live package.
"Celebrating 50 Years - Live At The Ryman" is set for release on June 27th on DVD, CD, and digitally and was captured at the iconic venue and features the final performance for Gary Rossington. (continue)
The title track to Metallica's 1986 album "Master Of Puppets" is the latest track from the iconic metal band's catalog to surpass one billion streams on Spotify.
The remastered version of "Master Of Puppets" sat at 1,000,612,605 streams at press time, joining the previous Billions Club tracks "Enter Sandman" (1.65 bil) and "Nothing Else Matters" (1.3 bil). (continue)
Seven previously-unheard Bruce Springsteen records will be released for the first time this summer on the widely-rumored and long-anticipated "Tracks II: The Lost Albums," coming June 27 via Sony Music.
A set spanning 83 songs, "The Lost Albums" fill in rich chapters of Springsteen's expansive career timeline - while offering invaluable insight into his life and work as an artist. "'The Lost Albums' were full records, some of them even to the point of being mixed and not released," said Springsteen. "I've played this music to myself and often close friends for years now. I'm glad you'll get a chance to finally hear them. I hope you enjoy them." (continue)
Modest Mouse and Sixthman, the leader in festivals and music cruises for more than two decades, is excited to announce the inaugural voyage of Modest Mouse Presents Ice Cream Floats, a four-night, roundtrip cruise sailing February 5-9, 2026 from Miami, FL to Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic, aboard the Norwegian Pearl.
Priority Presales for members of Modest Mouse's Ice Cream Party fan community begin April 14. First Round Presale Sign-Ups are available now through April 10 at 11:59 pm (ET). Presale (Early Booking Times) run April 14-18. Final Round Presale Sign-Ups will conclude April 20 at 11:59 pm (ET). Public On-Sales begin April 22 at 2:00 pm (ET), exclusively at www.modestmousecruise.com. The first 400 cabins booked will secure an onboard photo opportunity with Modest Mouse. Bookings are available for just $100 down per person when they make reservations before June 5 or while cabins last. (continue)
Alec Ounsworth and his band Clap Your Hands Say Yeah are celebrating their 20th anniversary with today's announcement of limited deluxe vinyl reissues of the landmark self-titled debut album, Clap Your Hands Say Yeah, as well as Flashy Python's Skin and Bones, Ounsworth's 2009 solo debut, Mo Beauty, and the band's 2011 third album, Hysterical. All albums will be available Friday, May 30, on Ounsworth's label via Secretly Distribution. Pre-orders are available now.
Clap Your Hands Say Yeah (20th Anniversary Edition) will feature a fresh reimagining of the album's iconic artwork, embodies the album's DIY spirit with stunning splatter vinyl housed in a refined gatefold redesign featuring peel-off gecko stickers for personal creativity and a bonus flexi 7" with the recently unveiled original 2004 recording of "Heavy Metal" all paying tribute to one of the most beloved indie rock records of all time. (continue)
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After more than four decades of speculation, rumor, and myth, avant-garde legends The Residents will present the first-ever full live performance of their seminal 1979 album Eskimo on Saturday, June 7th, 2025, at the historic Mayan Theater in Downtown Los Angeles.
The once-in-a-lifetime event will serve as the headlining centerpiece of EXOTIKON, the immersive two-day festival celebrating the wild, weird, and wonderful world of mid-century exotica culture. (continue)
Rock legends The Doors took to social media to pay tribute to iconic actor Val Kilmer, who passed away this week at the age of 65. One of Kilmer's most notable roles was portraying late frontman Jim Morrison in The Doors biopic.
The group shared, "We are sad to hear of the passing of Val Kilmer, a truly gifted actor whose powerful performance as Jim in The Doors film helped introduce the band's story and music to a new generation. (continue)
Godsmack have share an official statement, confirming that Tony Rombola and Shannon Larkin have both left the group because they no longer wanted to tour.
The band shared, "To our dearest friends and fans, We send this message to all of you to share some bittersweet news with you regarding a significant change in our journey together. (continue)
Megadeth co-founder David Ellefson and Chip Z'nuff have shared their rendition of the Cheap Trick classic "Downed" under the moniker of Ellefson Z'Nuff.
They shared these details: "In December 2024, Ellefson released a powerful rendition of Ah! Leah! a beloved track by Donnie Iris, also with Chip Z'Nuff on vocals along with Stephen Shareaux of Kik Tracee. (continue)
Sleep Theory have shared a music video for their brand new single "III". The track comes from the band's forthcoming debut album, "Afterglow", which will be hitting stores on May 16th.
Vocalist Cullen Moore said of the new song, "At its core, 'III' is about betrayal. It's that gut-wrenching feeling when someone you trusted completely lets you down. The song dives into that pain, but it's also about facing the truth, even when it hurts and realizing not everyone is who they say they are. (continue)
The Rock & Roll High School podcast, hosted by two-time Grammy Award-winning producer and music executive Pete Ganbarg, welcomes Curt Smith, co-founder, co-lead vocalist, and bassist of the legendary band Tears for Fears, for an intimate and revealing conversation.
With over 30 million albums sold worldwide and performances to countless sold-out audiences, the band represent an inimitable intersection of pop palatability, clever and cognizant lyricism, guitar bombast, and new wave innovation. The duo's hit-making DNA - as heard on songs like "Everybody Wants To Rule The World," "Shout," "Head Over Heels," and "Mad World" - remains embedded within three generations of artists and are currently celebrating the 40th anniversary of their monumental album Songs from the Big Chair. This must-listen episode delves into the history of one of the most influential bands to emerge from the Second British Invasion of the 1980s. In this episode, Curt Smith discusses his journey through music, offering exclusive insights into his career, creative process, and personal growth. (continue)
A decade ago, Bruce Soord-the creative force behind The Pineapple Thief-released his eponymous debut solo album, a deeply personal exploration of memory, place, and identity. Now, ten years on, it is revisited in a newly remastered edition, mastered at half speed at Abbey Road Studios and presented on pearl blue vinyl, set for release on 30th May on Kscope.
In contrast to the expansive, cinematic soundscapes of his band, Bruce Soord revealed a more introspective and organic side to his songwriting. Since its original release in 2015, Soord's career has continued to evolve. As The Pineapple Thief's principal songwriter and producer, he has guided the band through a series of acclaimed albums, including Your Wilderness (2016), Dissolution (2018), Versions of the Truth (2020), and 2024's chart-topping It Leads to This, each refining and expanding the band's distinctive fusion of progressive and alternative rock. Beyond his work with The Pineapple Thief, Soord has established himself as a sought-after producer and mix engineer, lending his expertise to artists such as TesseracT, Opeth, and Jethro Tull, while also continuing his solo work with All This Will Be Yours (2019) and Luminescence (2023). (continue)
New Jersey rockers The Modbeats have released their latest single, "The Passers-Bye," a thought-provoking reflection on the routine nature of modern society. The track challenges listeners to consider the inner lives of those we pass daily; are they lost in thought, chasing ambition, or simply existing without question? Now available on all major streaming platforms via Mayleen Records, "The Passers-Bye" is a striking addition to the band's growing catalog.
Co-written with J. Vincent Vassallo and featuring The Gaslight Anthem's Bryan Haring on piano, "The Passers-Bye" explores the everyday movements of people from all walks of life. The Modbeats pose a thought-provoking question: "What is really going on in the minds of regular people just moving about their business? Perhaps there is nothing there, but maybe there is? For some, there is bliss in not questioning anything or perhaps wanting more or thinking deeper about life...just being a passerby..." (continue)
Steve Earle announces his Fifty Years of Songs and Stories, a solo acoustic tour sprawling journey across over 50 cities in the U.S. and Canada. Marking half a century since he began writing songs and stories, this solo acoustic tour will take fans on a chronological exploration of his extensive discography.
Along the way, Earle will share personal anecdotes from his legendary career, offering an intimate look at the moments that shaped his music. In addition to his solo acoustic dates, Earle will also perform select shows with Reckless Kelly, co-headline dates with Taj Mahal, and open for Parker McCollum. (continue)
Rising folk/Americana artist Cloe Wilder just released her new EP "Life's A Bitch" and to celebrate we asked her to tell us about the single and video "Cigarette". Here is the story:
I wrote "Cigarette" last year with my friends, Spencer Sutherland and Sam Nicolosi. The idea of "trying my first ever cigarette" was more of a metaphor than anything. I was in a different stage of life than all my friends; people were leaving for college, going through breakups, getting into these new relationships, and experiencing a whole other side of being young. In many ways, I felt so ahead of them. I was already working and touring, but I was also falling behind. I hadn't experienced anything romantic or rebellious. (continue)
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