The Rock and Roll Hall Of Fame snubbed metal legends Iron Maiden for the second time this year, and frontman Bruce Dickinson once again reiterated that he does not want to be inducted into the controversial institution.
Artists are eligible for induction 25 years after their first release, so Iron Maiden, who continue to sell-out arenas and stadiums today, 43-years after the release of their self-titled debut album, have been eligible for almost two decades and have only been nominated twice, but have been passed over in favor of artists outside of rock.
Dickinson told The Telegraph, "I don't want to be in the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame because we're not dead yet." (continue)
As a member of Guns N' Roses and also as a successful solo artist since leaving the band, Steven Adler has played some of the biggest concert venues in the world. At the same time, the Rock n' Roll Hall of Fame drummer also appreciates the appeal of connecting to fans one-on-one in intimate venues.
"For me, the biggest thrills come in rocking out live and feeding off the energy of the fans," says Adler, who Rolling Stone named one of the 100 Greatest Drummers of All Time. "Whether it's the largest concert hall in the world, or someplace small and low key - the important thing is delivering the audience a show they will love." (continue)
The 45th anniversary of Foreigner's "Double Vision" album is being celebrated by the syndicated radio show In The Studio With Redbeard: The Stories Behind History's Greatest Rock Bands.
Redbeard had this to say, "As we discuss the forty-fifth anniversary of their blockbuster second album Double Vision, one of the most endearing things about Foreigner founder and guiding heart, Mick Jones, is that he has never been coy or clever in trying to hide his inspirations, or aspirations, for the band. Case in point is the song 'Blue Morning, Blue Day' from the Summer 1978 second Foreigner album, Double Vision. 'That was a little Procol Harum coming out in me, the period with the big orchestra and 'Conquistador',' Jones confessed.' It was that mood. I felt very strongly that it was an inspiration in that song. And I was starting to experiment, I was getting clever (composing) on the piano! (chuckles)'. (read more)
The highly anticipated single "1946" by The Future I Dream Of has come to full vision! "1946" promises to take you on a journey, filled with grand melodies and captivating lyrics.
With its blend of skate/punk elements and modern sounds, "1946 "is a true masterpiece that will leave you wanting more. Don't miss out on this one-of-a-kind experience, as The Future I Dream Of cement their place as one of the most talented and innovative bands of our time. Listen to "1946" now and let the music take you on a journey through time! (continue)
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Industrial-tinged and true crime-inspired electronic duo SKYND is the dark creative outlet and the alter ego of its lead singer, Skynd, and producer and multi-instrumentalist Father. They are known for taking inspiration from inexplicable and brutal criminal cases and the mystery surrounding unsolved deaths, and transforming them into songs to remind us of the darkness within the human psyche, while taking great care to avoid any glorification. Small clusters of songs have been released as EPs, titled in numbered chapters.
Today, SKYND concludes Chapter IV with the release of the new single "Edmund Kemper" and its accompanying video, directed by Anique Wild. The song features a mysterious guitarist as the special guest. (continue)
Thom Southern is pleased to confirm 'So Long My Friend'; a brand new solo album slated for release on 8th September 2023 (via Mighty Good Leader).
A rapid follow-up to his 2022 NI Music Prize-nominated debut 'Plaza', it's also a record that finds the prolific Belfast songwriter returning to his lo-fi roots. Turning a decisive corner on the shoegazey sheen of his previous work, Southern teases this future release today with the lead single "Let Someone Else In". (continue)
Ten Ton Mojo will release their new EP Rebel Heart Gypsy Soul via Curtain Call Records on June 30th. The EP was produced by Max Norman (Ozzy Osbourne, Megadeth).
Conjured on the streets, on the stages and in the studios of New York City, emerges Ten Ton Mojo - the new classic rock. This is where bluesy southern soul meets the glory of rock & roll! Ten Ton Mojo is a rock band on the rise! Hailed in the press as "easily the best rock band in New York City" (The Aquarian Weekly), Ten Ton Mojo has been providing live support for Kix, The Supersuckers, Molly Hatchet, Enuff Z'nuff, Saving Abel, John 5, the late Scott Weiland and others. (continue)
The new metal supergroup Withering Scorn are gearing up to release their debut album, "Prophets Of Demise" early next month, to celebrate we asked Shawn Drover (Megadeth/Eldolon) to tell us about "Dark Reflections". Here is the story:
The lyrics for "Dark Reflections" unfortunately is a reality based, though most of my lyrics are fictional/horror based ( I am a total horror movie freak, and it ties in to my music quite nicely) the drug epidemic is getting worse and worse each year it seems and now with Fentanyl, which can be laced in basically anything now, the overdose death rate is just unreal and the potential to get off drugs with Fentanyl being extremely addictive seems to be at an all time low BUT there still are success stories of course and this song is about 1 of these stories, thankfully. (continue)
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