Slipknot have released two new music videos for unreleased music, "Memories (Adderall - Rough Demo)" and "Death March", which were both directed by multidisciplinary artist and Slipknot founding member, M. Shawn 'clown' Crahan.
Alongside the videos, the band has released the Adderall EP, which collects alternate versions and reworkings of the band's song "Adderall", along with non-LP tracks. The original studio version of "Adderall" is the lead-off track on SLIPKNOT's latest album THE END, SO FAR. (continue)
3 Doors Down commemorates the anniversary of their sophomore album, Away From The Sun, by finally unleashing the original video treatment for "When I'm Gone," which has been buried in the band's archives for the last two decades.
Abandoned initially in favor of a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity with the US Military to perform on the USS George Washington, the impactful video from that collaboration has garnered over 160 million views while showcasing the band's captivating live performance intertwined with poignant moments of military reunions. The video stands as a testament to the shared values and unwavering support that has defined the profound connection between 3 Doors Down and the US Military. (continue)
Eric Clapton's previously unreleased 1991 performance of the blues classic "Key To The Highway (Live at Royal Albert Hall)" is available digitally via Warner Records.
Clapton delivers a masterful performance of the song which leads off the Blues set in his upcoming album The Definitive 24 Nights out June 23rd. The Definitive 24 Nights 2023 reissue expands the live collection of Clapton's record-setting 1990-91 run of 24 concerts at London's prestigious Royal Albert Hall with nearly six hours of live music and 36 unreleased performances that were painstakingly restored and upgraded by Clapton's team of Simon Climie (audio production and mixing), producer Peter Worsley (Slowhand at 70 and The Lady In The Balcony), and director David Barnard (The Lady In The Balcony). Available as limited-edition boxed sets as either 6-CDs ($139.98) or 8-LPs ($199.98), both versions of The Definitive 24 Nights come with three Blu-ray discs for the video content, a hardbound book, and an individually numbered lithograph featuring a photograph of Clapton by Carl Studna. (continue)
North American gothic metal fans were met with cause for elation last week, when genre-leading outfits Black Veil Brides & VV (Ville Valo) announced an epic co-headlining tour for autumn of this year. The announcement has proven to be an omen of what is still to come, as today, Black Veil Brides have released their cover of the Sisters of Mercy classic, "Temple of Love" featuring VV!
Leading with foreboding organs that quickly kick into a dark double time pace, the track tells tales of the perils of love in gothic storms, and bades the listener beware the wrought elegance it weaves. With an ominous tone, "Temple of Love" is the solemn backdrop to which these love metal paragons begin their union and sets the unholy couple off on their upcoming concert tour. (continue)
Today, with the release of summer anthem, feel-good classic "West Coast Eyes," the Southern California-based roots rockers Robert Jon & The Wreck have announced Ride Into The Light, their seventh studio album, out August 4th via Joe Bonamassa's Journeyman Records.
Packed with blistering blues-rock and sun-soaked Americana ballads, Ride Into The Light is as high-octane as it is soul-stirring, proving that rock & roll is thriving in 2023. Reinvigorating their traditional production process, The Wreck teamed up for this release with the legendary producers Don Was (John Mayer, Bonnie Raitt), Dave Cobb (Brandi Carlile, Chris Stapleton), Kevin Shirley (Iron Maiden, The Black Crowes), and guitar maestros Joe Bonamassa & Josh Smith (Marc Broussard, Eric Gales, Joanne Shaw Taylor). The resulting album finds the band reaching a new level of musicianship and songwriting prowess, delivering a fresh take on Rock & Roll while evoking classic artists like The Allman Brothers Band, Eagles, and Lynyrd Skynyrd. (continue)
The String Cheese Incident are thrilled to announce their first studio album in over six years, Lend Me A Hand. The new collection of songs showcases the full depth and character of their songwriting like never before, ultimately delivering some of their most intimate and emotionally potent material to date.
A poignant yet high-spirited reflection on love, loss and resilience, Lend Me A Hand emerged as SCI coped with such life-changing events as the sudden death of their close friend Jesse Aratow (a member of their management team for most of the band's history). As they dreamed up a batch of songs firmly centered on their storytelling, the band joined forces with Brad Cook (Bon Iver, Hiss Golden Messenger, Nathaniel Rateliff & the Night Sweats, Waxahatchee), a producer whose distinct vision helped SCI to fully embrace the album's rootsy simplicity. (continue)
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Liam Gallagher will document his triumphant two-night Knebworth Park shows with the release of the live album 'Knebworth 22' on August 11th. Returning to the scene of the era-defining Oasis gigs of the '90s, the huge audience stretched from fans who had been present some 26 years earlier right through to teenagers relishing the excitement of their first big gig. The voice of a generation? With Knebworth, Liam confirmed himself to be the voice of two generations.
Anticipation for the shows was at fever pitch after all 170,000 tickets for the weekend sold-out almost instantly. The heady atmosphere of the shows shines throughout the 'Knebworth 22' album, from the roar of approval that greets Liam as he steps up to open the show with 'Hello' right through to the mass singalongs that greet the closing classics 'Wonderwall' and 'Champagne Supernova' (the latter featuring a very special guest in the shape of Stone Roses legend John Squire). (continue)
Wolves At The Gate have shared their cover of Twenty One Pilots' "Heathens." It may seem like a surprising choice of song to cover, but the band has a powerful connection to the track on several levels.
"Long before we ever got signed, we played a VFW show with Twenty One Pilots," says vocalist/guitarist Steve Cobucci. "We were just local Columbus, Ohio bands trying to get out there and make some fans. They definitely did not fit the rest of the bill, but they were undeniably unique." (continue)
Christopher Mansfield, also known as Fences, announces a new album due September 15th: Bright Soil. He also shares its title track "Bright Soil" with an accompanying video. Joining Mansfield on the tune is Wesley Schultz, an artist he'd met more than a decade ago.
"His performance is startlingly beautiful," says the singer-songwriter. "I got goosebumps when I heard it. I love how he really came out swinging. He sang it like he wrote it. I think that's why that song works so well." Mansfield also turned to a friend and past collaborator, Ryan Lewis, to mix the track. The pair previously worked on a song called "Other Side" c.2008 with Macklemore. (continue)
"Drum City," the new video from Legendary drummer-songwriter-producer Carmine Appice and acclaimed LA session musician Fernando Perdomo from their powerful new album, Running Up That Hill, has been released by Cleopatra Records, the band's label. Featuring infectious guitar riffs and a colorful animated visual backdrop, the video for "Drum City," wowed the audience at the group's New York City show where it was previewed at The Cutting Room.
The duo's sophomore album again focuses on the art of instrumental rock gems, performed mostly just by Fernando Perdomo and Carmine Appice. The two musicians worked on opposite coasts of the US via a remote online recording process to complete the album. The two musicians played nearly all the instruments on the entire album with the exception of a few tracks which also featured an all star cast of guest musicians, among them: bassist Billy Sheehan, keyboardist Derek Sherinian, guitarist Ron "Bumblefoot" Thal, bassist Tony Franklin and multi-instrumentalist Jimmy Haslip. (continue)
(hennemusic) Foo Fighters are sharing video of the debut performance of their "But Here We Are" lead single, "Rescued." The footage comes from the band's May 21 livestream event, "Preparing Music For Concerts", which mixed three songs from the new album (including "Under You" and "Nothing At All") alongside classic tracks, and the reveal of new drummer Josh Freese.
The hour-long livestream marked the first 2023 appearance of the band as they returned to action following the passing of drummer Taylor Hawkins last year while on tour in South America. (continue)
(hennemusic) Motley Crue is sharing a video recap of their June 7 headlining appearance at the Sweden Rock Festival. Playing alongside world tour partners Def Leppard, the Crue topped the bill on the opening night of the event, which also featured sets by Clutch, Airbourne and Testament, among others.
"Sweden 43,000 sold out," shared Motley Crue. "Sweden Rock Festival Thank You!" The four-day series will see headline appearances by Deep Purple (June 8), Iron Maiden (June 9), and Ghost (June 10). (continue)
(hennemusic) Def Leppard is sharing a video update from their World Tour with Motley Crue. Fans can check out an inside look behind the scenes as the UK rockers recently performed in their hometown of Sheffield, and two shows in Germany: Monchengladbach and Munich.
In sync with the tour's launch, Def Leppard released its new album, "Drastic Symphonies." The project sees the band working with London's iconic The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra to deliver re-imagined versions of some of the group's biggest songs, as captured during a series of March 2022 sessions at Abbey Road studios. (continue)
Iowa hard rock heavyweights Saul - brothers Blake Bedsaul [lead vocals] and Zach Bedsaul [lead guitar, backup vocals], William McIlravy [bass, backup vocals], and Myles Clayborne [drums] - recently announced their new album This Is It... The End Of Everything. The album arrives July 28 via Spinefarm.
Today, the band shares the video for the explosive - both musically and thematically - new single "TOOTH AND NAIL." "Plain and simple - the world is f***ed," states Blake. "We've all been too complacent to do anything about it. (continue)
Blues Traveler's highly-anticipated Summer tour with Big Head Todd and the Monsters may still be weeks away, the six-time Platinum-selling rockers are already gearing up for Autumn as they reveal details for their Fall 2023 U.S. run.
The seminal band will embark on a cross-country routing that kicks off in Cherry Point, NC on October 19 and will hit such East Coast cities as Port Chester, NY and Tom's River, NJ before culminating in the South in Nashville, TN on November 21. (continue)
Bad Omens have today released the eagerly anticipated music video for their smash hit, "Just Pretend" (via Sumerian Records). The music video was directed by Erik Rojas (Chase Atlantic, Jessie J, Waterparks) and based on a story written by vocalist Noah Sebastian.
The track itself has taken a life of its own, peaking at #1 on Active Rock radio while currently in the top 10 on Alt radio, and has amassed over 135 million streams and counting. (continue)
Embrace the sumptuous darkness with Adelaide's alt. and their glossy new single "FRIENDINTHEDARK". The song is taken from alt.'s upcoming debut album ABEYANCE, due out on June 16 via Resist Records in Australia and SharpTone Records for the rest of the world.
"FRIENDINTHEDARK" opens with swooning sonic ink, swaying melodics and modern production while also sporadically erupting with towering soundscapes. (continue)
New Jersey based, Bluesy, 70s influenced rock band Colossal Street Jam has released the Official Music Video for their new single, "Seconds".
With the music video filmed and produced by Soto / Sinestra Studios, "Seconds" is off of Colossal Street Jam's critically praised new album, No Way To Live. (continue)
Jason Derulo has shared his latest summer smash, "Slow Low", available now via Atlantic Records at all DSPs and streaming services. Written by Jason Derulo and Shawn Charles, produced by Pink Slip (One OK Rock, Royal & The Serpent), and Jackson Morgan (Machine Gun Kelly, Sam Fischer), The change of tempo in "Slow Low" is a never-been-done-before creative choice that is sure to get everyone's attention. Jason is no stranger to being a trendsetter and being first. (continue)
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