The official trailer for "Imagine Dragons Live In Vegas" has been released ahead of the July 14th premiere on HULU. Directed and produced by Matt Eastin, the documentary concert film offers an intimate glimpse into the band's electrifying performances from their chart-topping hits during the ongoing "Mercury Tour" as one of the most influential acts in the world.
Synopsis: Far from the days of playing in dive bars and casinos across the Las Vegas Strip, Imagine Dragons returns home to perform at the city's largest stage, Allegiant Stadium, in a triumphant concert film that showcases the band's rise to fame and the city that helped shape their sound. (continue)
Bloc Party have today confirmed details of a surprise new EP, The High Life EP, due to be released on July 21st via Infectious / BMG.
The news follows a busy first half of 2023 for Bloc Party. Fresh off of an extensive worldwide tour in support of Paramore, the band recently released EP title track "High Life," and their first ever collaboration with another artist, "Keep It Rolling" (with KennyHoopla). (continue)
(hennemusic) Metallica is sharing pro-shot video of a performance of the 1988 "...And Justice For All" classic, "One", from a June 10 appearance at the UK's Download Festival.
The band's fourth album was the group's first to reach the US Top 10, where it peaked at No. 6 on the Billboard 200 on its way to sales of more than 8 million copies in the region. (continue)
(hennemusic) Queen guitarist Brian May is revealing the origins of his 1983 EP, "Star Fleet Project", in the first episode of a new video series about the package ahead of its reissue next month.
"It's 1983 and Queen are taking a break," reads the preview. "Brian is in LA, at a loose end, feeling creatively inspired - so he picks up the phone and makes a call. Find out who he called and what happened next..." (continue)
Nuclear Blast is proud to announce that the complete Testament catalogue has been acquired and the band signed for an additional 3 albums in the future! The signing took place before the band's fiery performance at Hellfest this past weekend. Fans will now be able to listen to the band's seminal albums The Legacy and The New Order on the DSP of their choice!
Chuck Billy states, "After a long history of making music and Testament teaming up with Nuclear Blast in 2008 with The Formation of Damnation to the current release Titans of Creation, we have taken it to the next level and have reclaimed our 6 albums from Atlantic Records and have delivered them to Nuclear Blast to be re-released. Along with the Atlantic catalogue, Testament will sign a new 3-album deal with NB worldwide. We are so grateful to be with the Best Heavy Metal label in the world that will spread Testament's Legacy." (continue)
Frank Iero, the prolific guitarist for seminal rock band My Chemical Romance, has teamed with Reverb to sell a collection of guitars, amps, memorabilia and more from throughout his career, including music gear used on the tour for the celebrated album The Black Parade. Beginning June 28, fans can shop dozens of pieces, including an early '2000s Fender Telecaster 72 Deluxe Reissue, in The Official Frank Iero of My Chemical Romance Reverb Shop.
For more than two decades, Iero has been busy both in the studio and on the road. With a career spanning platinum plaques, nearly a half-dozen bands, and numerous solo projects, his sound is recognizable to millions across the globe - but when it comes to some of his most cherished gear, including an early '2000s Fender Telecaster 72 Deluxe Reissue, Iero said that "...the time has come to pass it on to another deserving player." (continue)
Earlier this year, extreme metal icons Cradle Of Filth and groove metal pioneers Devildriver embarked on a killer co-headline tour, purveying their musical onslaught to thousands of fans across the country.
This October, the dark duo will return for the tour's highly-anticipated second leg, dubbed "Double Trouble Live II". The tour will begin in Los Angeles, CA on October 4, visiting a slew of cities across the U.S. before ending back in Riverside, CA on October 29. (continue)
Progressive rockers Haken are in the midst of a run of European summer festivals in support of their much acclaimed recent album 'Fauna', with the band recently performing at Download Festival, Z Rock, Loudfest & Graspop.
Today the band are pleased to reveal that a new track titled 'The Last Lullaby' is now available on streaming services. Originally appearing as a bonus track on the Japanese edition of their latest album, 'Fauna', they have made this track widely available. (continue)
Global superstar and recent Rock n' Roll Hall of Fame inductee, Dolly Parton, is breaking new ground this week as her latest single from her hotly-anticipated Rockstar album (available November 17th on Butterfly Records with distribution by Big Machine Label Group) "Bygones" featuring Rob Halford with special guests Nikki Sixx & John 5 debuts atop the Mediabase Classic Rock Songs chart. With #1s throughout her 7-decade career across Country, Pop, AC, Dance, Christian, Bluegrass, Folk/Americana, Holiday, and now Rock, Parton continues to make history.
"I am so excited to see the response 'Bygones' is receiving! To debut at #1 on the Rock charts is such a thrill for me, and it makes it even sweeter to share this with Rob, Nikki, and John 5," says Parton. "I also have to recognize my coproducer on the album and cowriter on this song, Kent Wells, who helped me bring this song to life. I am a happy girl today!" (continue)
Original Judas Priest guitarist K.K. Downing's new band KK's Priest have announced the Priests, Killers & Witches Tour which will also feature original Iron Maiden frontman Paul Di'Anno and Burning Witches.
The short trek will be kicking off on October 7th in Birmingham at the O2 Institute and will wrap up on October 12th in London at the O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire. (continue)
Radiohead offshoot The Smile, featuring Thom Yorke, Jonny Greenwood and Tom Skinner, have released a brand new single, "Bending Hectic".
Produced by Sam Petts-Davies and with strings by the London Contemporary Orchestra, the standalone single was recorded at Abbey Road Studios in London earlier this year. It was first debuted by The Smile during their Montreux Jazz Festival appearance in 2022 and, while not included on the subsequent live album The Smile (Live at Montreux Jazz Festival, July 2022), it became a word-of-mouth phenomenon, with fans and critics calling for its release. After a year of waiting, "Bending Hectic" gets a global digital release today via XL Recordings. (continue)
LA area rock outfit Centershift have released new single "The Ride" via Spotify and Apple Music. The group features singer/guitarist Jasan Radford of Onesidezero notoriety and the track comes on the heels of their recent single "Fade Away". "The Ride" will be released by label/distro partner Auspicious Recordings/Wolf Entertainment, and Summer shows have been announced in support of the track.
"The Ride'' was produced by Jose Alcantar, whose credits include Linkin Park, Blue October, Imagine Dragons, All American Rejects and others. Centershift entered the studio with Alcantar in April to begin work on what will soon be their follow-up album to 'A Different Shade of Color', which was the band's 2022 debut effort. The band is rounded out by Ryan Shane Stuber (ex-Shuvel) on guitar, Ted Wenri (ex-Bemus) on bass and drummer Stefan Storace (ex-BLüPRNT). The band released their debut album A Different Shade Of Color on November 11th, 2022. (continue)
British epic doom metallers Godthrymm -- featuring members once involved in such luminaries as My Dying Bride, Anathema, Vallenfyre, and Solstice -- return with their new album, Distortions, set for release on August 18th via Profound Lore Records.
The follow-up to 2020's widely lauded Reflections shows the Halifax-based quartet of Hamish Glencross (guitars, vocals), Catherine Glencross (keyboards, vocals), "Sasquatch" Bob Crolla (bass), and Shaun "Winter" Taylor-Steels (drums) elegantly expanding upon their sound and vision. With tracks like "Follow Me," featuring former My Dying Bride compatriot Aaron Stainthorpe, "Echoes," and "Devils," Distortions advances GODTHRYMM into the hallowed halls of the genre they adore to death. (continue)
Kvelertak are back! Their new album Endling arrives on September 8 via Rise Records/Petroleum Records. Today, the band has shared the lyric video for "Skoggnagr."
"'Skoggangr' was the first song we wrote for Endling. It's a song about Helmut Von Botnlaus, whose life history and written records have inspired many of the lyrics on the album," the band explains. "It all takes place in the heathlands and mountain area of the south-west coast of Norway, where Helmut was born. This is where he spent most of his secluded life, living off what the earth can provide him with while fighting anyone trying to destroy the surrounding nature. Wind turbine and real estate developers, look out!" (continue)
Goose has announced plans for its 10th annual Goosemas holiday celebration, set for December 8 and 9 at Hampton, VA's famed Hampton Coliseum, marking the band's final shows of 2023.
"Goosemas started as a small holiday party with our friends in Connecticut 10 years ago, so it's wild to bring it to this epic coliseum," says Rick Mitarotonda. "Hampton is a very special place to me, I've only been there once before, but it was a very meaningful and impactful experience, I'm very grateful we have the opportunity to play there this year." (continue)
AXS TV presents the ultimate six-string clinic with the all-new instructional series Marty Music Guitar Academy-premiering as part of the Network's new primetime summer lineup on Tuesday, July 11 at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT.
Marty Music Guitar Academy is hosted by beloved guitar instructor and YouTube sensation "Marty Music" Schwartz, who has built a loyal following of more than 3.8 million subscribers for his personable demeanor and expert ability to teach a wide variety of complex topics in an approachable and easy-to-understand way-from improvisation and modes and scales, to tutorials and so much more. Having served as both a school music teacher, private guitar instructor, and touring musician in several rock bands, Marty has influenced and inspired generations of aspiring pickers and seasoned pros alike, remaining a core voice of guitar culture and amassing over two billion views. (continue)
Loss Becomes - Brian Tsao, Guitar; Will Gomez, Bass; Anthony Copozzi, Vocals; Anthony Lopardo, guitars; Sean Ageman, drums - have dropped the video for the new single "L.O.F." The song was originally titled "Capazism."
"'L.O.F.' Is an abbreviation for 'lube oil filter,' which means 'oil change,'" says Copozzi. "[It's] a term my father has been using to communicate on paper what kind of job needs to be done on a customer's car. (continue)
The solo hard rock project, As I Speak, delivers a heartfelt and powerful offering in "Mend". The emotive music video portrays a dark and real experience shared by many of losing a loved one. While delving into a difficult topic, AS I SPEAK makes a point to focus on the cathartic nature of music as a means to heal.
"'Mend' is a very personal song for me and came from a place of loss. Losing a family member is always difficult but there's a certain hell in watching someone die slowly from cancer, which is exactly what I did in 2016. I was able to find a sense of closure after finally sitting down and writing about it." - Zach Cunningham (continue)
Fireborn have released their debut album "Reflections". The band is fronted by powerhouse singer Jenny Gruber, and rounded out by Dennis Weber, Raphael Singh, Flo Bucher, and Chris Lehr. The German metal/rock act produces unique and timeless music with strong passion, expressive vocals, and defining hooks. Despite her young age, the petite singer stands out with her hard to delicate voice, extensive vocal range, and incredible sovereignty. In 2019, Fireborn (under the name Dislike Silence) played in the finals of the 37th German Rock and Pop Awards and took third place in the Rock category.
In winter 2021, the band visited the Little Creek Studio in Gelterkinden, Switzerland, where the first album, "Reflections", was recorded with producer Schmier (Destruction, Burning Witches, Pänzer) and sound engineer V.O. Pulver (Destruction, Pro-Pain, Burning Witches, the Order, Nervosa). Schmier states, "There's gotta be something special to arouse my interest as a music fan and as a composer and performer, something that touches my soul and gives me the chills. This really happened the first time I heard Jenny from Fireborn sing." This is sure to be an album and a band to keep an eye on as they take the rock and metal world by storm. (continue)
Art Rock Duo Hey Major recently released their new single "You're So Cold (I'm On Fire) ". To celebrate, we asked them to tell us about the track. Here is the story:
You're So Cold (I'm On Fire) has changed names a lot before finding its identity. It went from Down The Ride to Rolling Stones, because I was singing lots of Rolling Stones at the time, which might be why there's a bit of Mick Jagger's attitude in the voice. (continue)
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