NEEDTOBREATHE is back with new music, making a compelling introduction to their ninth studio album CAVES with the first track "Everknown."
The heartfelt anthem is a soulful, power-packed glimpse into the band's most ambitious body of work yet. "Everknown" features epic synth-pop production and delivers an empathetic tribute to the world's unsung heroes. As heard in the chorus - 'You never give in - currency moves from every inch of your bones' - "Everknown" builds to an epic refrain. (continue)
Legendary SoCal punk rock band, The Offspring, are thrilled to announce their brand new podcast, Time to Relax with The Offspring. The podcast features Dexter and Noodles alongside their longtime friend Jason "Blackball" McLean (from "You've Gotta Keep 'Em Separated"). The open format video podcast brings friends into their studio to chat music, touring, life and everything in between. Kick off your shoes, lean back and just enjoy the nonsense. It's Time to Relax with The Offspring.
Time to Relax with The Offspring will be available to watch on the band's YouTube channel. Audio downloads are available on Spotify, Apple Music, iHeart Radio and Audible. (continue)
Last night, the acclaimed rock band, Red Hot Chili Peppers, kicked off the European leg of their 2023 tour with an incredible headline performance at PGE Narodowy in Warsaw, PL.
The Mars Volta and Iggy Pop opened the show and once Red Hot Chili Peppers took the stage they played fan favorites such as "Snow ((Hey Oh))," "Californication," "Tell Me Baby," and more, along with popular tracks "Eddie," "Black Summer" and others off their two #1 studio albums that were released last year, Unlimited Love and Return of the Dream Canteen. (continue)
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With their latest single "Everything" currently in the Top 25 at Active Rock radio and celebrating weeks as one of the top most-added songs at the format, GRAMMY Award-nominated Sevendust is releasing another piece of music for fans.
"Holy Water" is the new song being released from Truth Killer - the band's 14th studio album slated for worldwide release on July 28th via Napalm Records. "Holy Water" is an upbeat rocker that is now available via all digital service providers. (continue)
We are pleased to premiere the online video stream for Andrew Gold's "Space and Time" from the forthcoming reissue of his "The Fraternal Order of the All - Greetings from Planet Love".
Gold's pastiche psychedelic masterpiece will be released on CD on July 28, 2023 and will also be available as a limited edition double LP is pressed on 10-inch colored splatter vinyl and features a newly designed lavish gatefold sleeve. (continue)
Phil Campbell And The Bastard Sons have announced details of their upcoming third album Kings Of The Asylum. The album will be released on 1st September through Nuclear Blast Records, and will be the first studio release to feature singer Joel Peters.
To coincide with the announcement, the band have released a video for the album's first single 'Schizophrenia', and announced that they will be playing an intimate release show at The Patriot in Crumlin, South Wales on 7th September. Tickets go on sale at 9am on Friday 23rd June. (continue)
New York City-based collective VRSTY (pronounced "Varsity") - Joey Varela [vocals], Javy Dorrejo [bass], Chris Cody [drums], and Paul Gregory [guitar] - are serving up a brand new track with "The Plug."
It's a confident track, powered by Varela's vocals, synths, and powerhouse riffs. It doesn't adhere to any genre specifications or parameters - and that's what makes VRSTY stand out from the pack. (continue)
Nashville, TN prog rocker Neal Morse has announced the upcoming release of his new Rock Opera album, entitled THE DREAMER - JOSEPH: PART ONE, on August 11, 2023. The first video from the album, "Like a Wall," is out today. It will also be available as a limited edition double-vinyl package on September 15, 2023
'The Dreamer - Joseph: Part One' has all the elements you would hope for from a new NEAL MORSE progressive rock album-from long epics and odd time signatures to very melodic and song-oriented tracks--and more! Plus, this is just 'Part One', ending with Joseph in prison for a crime he didn't commit. 'Part Two' will follow in 2024! (continue)
Emerging to a new wealth of critical acclaim, Kiefer Sutherland's new album 'Bloor Street' made a huge chart impact in the UK. Debuting at #16 on the Official Albums Chart, it also fired straight to #1 on both the Americana and Country charts as well as to #3 on the Independent Albums Chart.
The album has shown once more that Kiefer's whole-hearted, story-telling songcraft is continuing to connect with a growing fanbase following his previous albums 'Down In A Hole' (2016) and 'Reckless & Me' (2019). (continue)
D.O.A. have released a special "War On 45" 40th anniversary reissue. Comes with both original album covers (U.S.A. and U.K.) and contains original 8 tracks from 1982 and 7 bonus demo tracks from 1982 with Chuck Biscuits on drums.
Also contain 12 page War on 45 "Songs of Power and Struggle" booklet written by Joey Sh*thead Keithley. Now available in limited edition Cherry Red vinyl (500 copies only), Black vinyl and Splatter Vinyl (20 copies only) (continue)
Memphis May Fire have shared the very special video for the new single "Misery" from last year's Remade in Misery album, out now via Rise Records.
"With 'Misery' being the song we named the album after, it obviously holds a lot of weight," states Matty Mullins. "It's raw and honest, and it's the song that I felt tied the whole body of work together. The video is unlike anything we've ever done before. We shot inside of a one-of-a-kind 4D capture machine in Atlanta and it was a WILD experience. I am so stoked to give this song another push and for everyone to see the video!" (continue)
Juno Award-winning rockers Billy Talent have announced U.S. tour dates to coincide with their appearances at the Aftershock and Louder Than Life festivals.
Billy Talent are one of Canada's most successful bands. They have sold nearly one million albums in Canada alone and nearly 3 million albums internationally. They have won seven Juno Awards and have been nominated 24 times, including two nods for their most recent studio album Crisis Of Faith (for Group of the Year and Rock Album of the Year). The album also saw three songs reach #1 on rock radio in Canada and four #1 songs on rock radio in Germany. They have also been nominated for 32 MMVA Awards - taking home the prize 10 times. (continue)
The Hold Steady's 20th-anniversary festivities continue with a series of very special in-store events marking the upcoming publication of The Gospel of The Hold Steady: How a Resurrection Really Feels, a new oral history by Michael Hann and The Hold Steady, arriving July 25 via Akashic Books. The book-as-ticket events (purchase of the book at participating stores ensures entry) include Q&As with award-winning writers and local personalities and exclusive book signing sessions. The first one is on July 1 at Chicago's City Lit Bookstore. It will be a special pre-release launch event hosted by Jessica Hopper with the book exclusively available for pre-release.
It will be followed by appearances at Brooklyn, NY's Powerhouse Arena (August 2, hosted by Isaac Fitzgerald), Kingston, NY's Rough Draft Bar & Books (August 6, hosted by Jimmy Buff), Minneapolis, MN's Electric Fetus (September 1, hosted by Steve Marsh), and Las Vegas, NV's The Writer's Block at The Beverly Theater (October 8, host TBA). In addition, The Hold Steady will host a special book signing pop-up event alongside their eagerly awaited appearance at Newport, RI's sold-out Newport Folk Festival, set for Saturday, July 29; copies of The Gospel of The Hold Steady will be available for purchase. Tickets for all events (excluding Newport Folk Festival) include admission and a copy of The Gospel of The Hold Steady, with the option of getting the book signed by the band. Additional copies can be purchased at the event while supplies last. (continue)
Put It Here Productions and Big Minnow Records have joined forces to help continue the legacy of trailblazers Naked Raygun and their bassist, the late Pierre Kezdy, who sadly passed away from cancer in October of 2020.
The tribute album consists of cover songs from artists who not only love Naked Raygun, but were also influenced by them. Hot Water Music, Face To Face, Swingin' Utters, J. Robbins (Jawbox), Josh Caterer (Smoking Popes), The Bollweevils, The Methadones, Pegboy, The Brokedowns, The Usuals, Grey Trash Aliens, Death And Memphis, The Turdles, and Stress Dreams, all recorded one of their favorite songs, paying homage to the band and a legend gone too soon. (continue)
Today, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame E Street Band member, Crazy Horse member and solo artist Nils Lofgren released "Won't Cry No More (For Charlie Watts)," a blistering track that channels the passing of Charlie Watts into a broader reflection on loss and perseverance. The song is the third single from Lofgren's upcoming album Mountains, out on July 21.
"Without the Beatles, Stones, Hendrix, this music of mine wouldn't exist," states Lofgren. "I was so furious and hurt when Charlie Watts died, I turned to his music for solace, desperate for connection and inspiration through the grief. First one chord blues I ever wrote. Needed his musical spirit to cope and found it. One raw riff to sing for him. Miss you, Charlie." (continue)
Fresh off a European and UK tour supporting The Winery Dogs, singer, songwriter, guitarist, and Gibson Guitar brand ambassador Jared James Nichols is pleased to announce his "October 2023 Headline UK Tour" with special guests DeWolff.
Tickets go on general sale 10am BST on Thursday June 22.Additional support on selected dates comes from British rock bands Doomsday Outlaw and Silveroller, and guitar sensation Toby Lee. (continue)
Columbia, MO based Heavy Rockers Dark Below have delivered their powerful new single "Make Believe". What began as a humble trio making music for their friends in the Midwest has grown into a promising force on the national scene.
The song features a massive, wall of sound vibe - Thanks to award-winning producer Malcolm Springer (Matchbox 20, Collective Soul, Fear Factory, Josey Scott). The song was recorded at East Iris Studios in Nashville, TN. The band is influenced by Chevelle, Breaking Benjamin, and 10 Years - and that heavy alternative sound shines through on this new release. (continue)
NMB (The Neal Morse Band) present 'An Evening Of Innocence & Danger: Live in Hamburg', a live recording of their 2022 tour in support of their most recent studio album. Recorded live in Germany, this 3-disc release captures the band in fine form, presenting 'Innocence & Danger' & more over nearly 2 and a half hours of music, and will be released on July 14th, 2023.
Today, fans can listen to the band perform 'Another Story To Tell' from 'Innocence & Danger'. Mixed & mastered by longtime collaborator Jerry Guidroz, the album will be available as a limited 3CD digipak, and digital album. (continue)
ANGUS McSIX present a brand-new animated music video for "Ride to Hell"! The track is taken from the band's recently released debut album, ANGUS McSIX and the Sword of Power, which has garnered great reception so far and even entered the Official German Album Charts in the Top 10. Additionally, as of today, the digital deluxe version of the album - including orchestral versions of all album tracks - has been released!
While riding on the back of a Pegasus, head-bopping techno beats and synth-waves are abound in the action-packed music video for "Ride to Hell". ANGUS McSIX's three previous music videos have gained plenty of attention, with "Master of the Universe" reaching more than 1.2M views on YouTube alone to date. (continue)
Jeff Symonds' latest ElectraCast Records release pays tribute to Bob Dylan by rescuing some of Bob's greatest but obscure 1966 songs. The three song EP also serves as a companion to Jeff's ElectraCast Podcast "50 Years Of Music" with co-hosts Tim Plaehn and Ben Barton.
The Deep Dive - 50 Years of Music (Dylan '66) ties into the concept of the podcast as "a roadmap through the history of the music of our lives." Once ElectraCast signed the podcast and then Jeff, the chance to combine the two worlds was too good to pass up. (continue)
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