Ghost have released a statement after they were forced to cancel their concert at the CCNB Amphitheatre at Heritage Park in Simpsonville, SC at the last minute on Tuesday night (August 29th.
The band shared via social media, "Children of South Carolina (and beyond)! First off all we wish to apologize for taking this long to respond to yesterday's prolonged cancellation, but we had to maneuver through a lot of bureaucratic hoops. We are as upset as you are about last night's events. (continue)
Members of Disturbed were honored with a key to the city earlier in Tinley Park, Illinois on Wednesday (August 30) ahead of their concert at the Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre.
The band shared the news via social media. They wrote, "What an amazing honor receiving the key to the city in our hometown! Thank you to the Mayor of Tinley Park, @colleen.sullivan71 and to all of the trustees and board members for this sentimental moment." (continue)
Baroness, who are days away from the release of their highly-anticipated new album, STONE (Sept. 15, Abraxan Hymns), celebrate the 10-track collection's arrival with a series of acoustic record store performances, kicking off with a release day outing at New York City's Rough Trade.
"Independent music stores are a huge part of our musical background," John Baizley shares. "We discovered so much music in them as teenagers; they undoubtedly had a profound effect on all of our development as young artists (they still do). We are thrilled to be able to travel around the East Coast this September to play stripped down sets in some of our favorite shops." (continue)
Godslave are celebrating the 50th anniversary of Status Quo's "Caroline" with the release of a video for their take on the song, and have also digitally rereleased their EP "Whatever We Want - A Tribute to Status Quo"
"...with this riff, everything started for me..." says Bernie, guitarist and founding member of Godslave about the intro of Status Quo's "Caroline," which ignited the flaming passion for heavy metal in him. And as a self-proclaimed "Status Quo - Ultra," he couldn't help but pay tribute in 2015 and record an entire tribute EP of Quo songs with his boys. (continue)
Legendary Vocalist Phil Lynott's final recordings with his post-Thin Lizzy project Grand Slam were released on vinyl today. Slam Anthems... Renovations is the vinyl companion to the remastered songs and live performances that were released on CD earlier this month.
Revered as the founder and frontman for iconic 70s rockers Thin Lizzy, Phil Lynott had, yet another, powerhouse band that was set to take on the world before his tragic and untimely passing at the young age of 36 - Grand Slam. Producing such hits as "Sisters Of Mercy" and "Nineteen," this fledgling group never issued an official studio album, however they did play numerous shows around Europe and cut a series of demos that proved Lynott still had incredible songs in him and a brilliant career ahead after his Thin Lizzy tenure. (continue)
Southern California alternative rock band Dirty Heads' single "Rescue Me" is spending its 4th consecutive week at #1 on the Billboard alternative radio chart, released on Better Noise Music.
"Rescue Me" is also the 10th most played song on Alternative radio in 2023. This is the band's second #1 hit of their career, after the track "Lay Me Down," featuring Rome, topped the charts for 10 weeks in 2010. (continue)
Primal Fear have released a lyric video for their new track "Cancel Culture". The song appears on the band's new studio album, "Code Red", which will be hitting stores tomorrow, September 1st.
Producer/bassist Mat Sinner comments, "There are countries where you just disappear if you speak your mind. These are intolerable conditions. But I'm not backing down. I've always been a rebel; I don't want to conform. And I don't have to play in certain countries either. It's that simple." (continue)
Fresh on the heels of their raucous Reading & Leeds festival performances, English punk rock duo Soft Play (formerly known as Slaves) make their long-awaited return with the new banger of a single 'Punk's Dead,' which recently made its global premiere on BBC Radio 1 as Jack Saunders' 'Hottest Record In The World'.
After an unexpected hiatus spanning several years, Laurie Vincent (guitar, bass, keys) and Isaac Holman (vocals, drums) announced in late 2022 that they would reignite their partnership under the SOFT PLAY moniker, teasing their return to the studio. (continue)
Hollow Front have released a music video for their new single "We're All Left Suffering". The track comes from their forthcoming album, "The Fear Of Letting Go", which arrives on October 27th.
"This track is an anthem for the broken spirited," says vocalist Tyler Tate. "We live in a world riddled with heartache and constant struggle. Whether mentally, physically, or financially, we are a collective of human beings doing our best to survive." (continue)
Boston heavy metal unit Blood Lightning have released their new video "The Dying Starts". Their self-titled debut album will be issued on October 20th through Ripple Music.
Comprising members of GOZU, Sam Black Church, Worshipper and We're All Gonna Die, the band was formed with one thing in mind: get back to the real essence of heavy metal. No pretense. No subgenres to fit into. Only badass, straightforward, hard-hitting heavy metal with a nod to old-school NWOBHM with contemporary firepower. (continue)
VRSTY (pronounced "Varsity") have released a music video for their kiss-off anthem "F U Forever," which comes from their forthcoming album, "Levitate", that will arrive on October 27th.
"F U Forever" opens Levitate and is about that one thing that brings out the worst in you. VRSTY are not holding back with the song's message - or its guitar heft and stadium-sized choruses. So go ahead and play it for the most recent person to break your heart! (continue)
On the full moon, Thursday 31 August, the second full moon of August, Peter Gabriel releases the ninth track from the album i/o. This month the song is Love Can Heal and the first version to be heard is the Bright-Side Mix, by Mark 'Spike' Stent.
Written and produced by Peter Gabriel, Love Can Heal is 'a dreamy, experiential piece with some abstract imagery,' says Gabriel, 'a carpet of sound, a tapestry where things are woven together, but not necessarily supposed to stick out, but just form part of a whole.' (continue)
Emerging "power punk" sensations Kid Kapichi are set to electrify us all once again with their highly infectious new single, "Let's Get To Work", set for release today on Spinefarm Records.
"Let's Get To Work" is an agitated blast of danceable and defiant punk, and an anthem for "all the dreamers, the 'don't stop believers'". The title of the track says it all. (continue)
Powerwolf set another milestone in their career, and live music as a whole, when they made history with the use of augmented reality at a live music festival in Europe during their headline set at Summer Breeze Festival in Germany! It was one of the biggest productions ever, during which POWERWOLF performed in front of tens of thousands of fans.
Together with ARTE Concert and the 0221 Mediaagentur, using technology used in video games, they created a monstrous wolf above the stage in real time during the set, visible by both fans on site, as well as devotees watching the livestream from all over the world. The wolf was visible four times during the set, during their hits "Incense & Iron", "Amen & Attack", "Beast Of Gévaudan" and "Resurrection By Erection". (continue)
Following the celebration of a Diamond Certification for their best-selling, greatest hits compilation, Yer Favourites, today The Tragically Hip announce an extensive deluxe boxset to commemorate the 25th Anniversary of their revered album, Phantom Power, due out November 3. 2023.
Phantom Power, The Tragically Hip's sixth album, was originally released on July 14th, 1998, featuring three of the band's biggest career hits including "Bobcaygeon" which is recognized as one of the band's most enduring signature songs and won the Juno Award for Single of The Year in 2000 and "Poets" which spent 12 weeks at #1 on Canadian alternative radio plus "Fireworks" which is one of the band's great hockey connected tracks used in many synchs over the years. (continue)
Swedish-American atmospheric melancholic pop duo Silent Skies are releasing their highly anticipated new full-length, 'Dormant', tomorrow, September 1, 2023 via Napalm Records! Today, the international ambient collaboration unveils one more single, entitled "Reset".
Diving deep into philosophical and existential themes through their poetic, reflective lyrics and tender piano melodies, with "Reset" SILENT SKIES presents yet another heart-wrenching and beautiful original composition. The single is accompanied by a music video, directed by the international joint team of Patric Ullaeus and Paul Moore, which offers an evocative visual rendition of the song's central themes. (continue)
French/Irish alternative rock-metal outfit Molybaron, known for their energetic, hard-hitting sound, are set to release their new album Something Ominous in just 2 weeks, on September 15th, via InsideOutMusic/Sony Music.
Today, Molybaron are pleased to share the epic third single from the album "Reality Show," a high-energy track, fusing driving guitars and bass with soaring synths, alongside a catchy memorable vocal melody. (continue)
Los Angeles-based grunge trio, Return to Dust, have released a music video for their latest single, "Cellophane" taken off their debut EP, "The Black Road" via Jim Kaufman Productions.
After racking up over 2 million TikTok views within a weekend, see HERE, the band's fan base has skyrocketed. The TIkTok featuring the band's single, "Belly Up" swiftly impacted the band's trajectory - nearly a million streams, 70K Spotify Monthly Listeners, and you can now catch over 70,000 fans across all socials waiting for their next glimpse of Return to Dust. (continue)
Canadian Rockers Jaded Truth unleash "Bottom Of the Bottle", the next video from their upcoming EP "Bitter". "Bottom of the bottle" is the epic final track on the "Bitter" EP. Inspired by stoner rock, doom & gloom by bands like black sabbath & type o negative. The lyrics deal with the struggles of addiction and abuse. "
With their new EP "Bitter" the band has written 6 tracks which are definitive of their sound with elements of grunge, metal, punk, & stoner rock. The EP 7s scheduled for a September 8th release. (continue)
Michael Abdow (Fates Warning/Ray Alder/ex-Last Chance To Reason) is gearing up to release his new album, "Seance In Black," on October 6th. To celebrate we asked him to tell us about the single "Seance In Black (Part I)". Here is the story:
The concept behind the single and title track "Séance In Black" is neither occult nor religious but rather an amalgamation of philosophy, story telling, historical reference, artistic intent and spiritualism. The way I write music is very much finding sounds and ideas that resonate with me on a level that makes me feel something. I later spend a great deal of time reflecting on each piece and what it means, where it came from and what it is trying to say. I see the music as its own life form and by running it through these filters, I try to let it bridge its subconscious origins with its physical world as an experience. (continue)
W.A.S.P. announce The 7 Savage: 1984-1992 deluxe 8LP boxset from their Capitol Years, with studio album half-speed mastering, LP of bonus tracks, 60 page book, posters and numbered certificate. The 7 Savage: 1984-1992 will be released Friday 27th October 2023 on Madfish and is strictly limited to 2000 copies worldwide.
Currently on break from the 40 Years Live World Tour and sounding better than ever, W.A.S.P. is one of the most consistent and reliable forces in rock music - unstoppable and unassailable, like a heavy metal juggernaut sent back in time from along- distant galaxy. Frontman Blackie Lawless is undoubtedly one of rocks everlasting figures - someones whose attitude and vision changed the musical landscape around him, in the process bearing fruit to some of the biggest anthems of their time. (continue)
(hennemusic) Greta Van Fleet has released a video for "The Falling Sky", the current single from the band's latest album, "Starcatcher." They recorded "Starcatcher" at the legendary RCA Studios in Nashville, TN with producer Dave Cobb (Chris Stapleton, Sammy Hagar).
"A peer into the wilds of a starlit oblivion," explains lead singer Jake Kiszka about the song, "this visual representation of 'The Falling Sky' demonstrates the darkness and barbarity in a world filled with such duality. In essence, a reminder of the complexity of the human soul and all it is capable of enduring; a letter of love written to the rising sun." (continue)
(hennemusic) Def Leppard is sharing a behind the scenes video recap of concert appearances in Sturgis, SD and Fargo, ND from the North American leg of their World Tour with Motley Crue.
"Join the 13th episode of Behind The World Tour as Def Leppard takes the stage in Sturgis & Fargo," reads a synopsis of the footage. "The guys rock the rally, Sav takes you behind his pedal board and how he creates all of the different sounds and textures, and more!" (continue)
(hennemusic) Alice Cooper is streaming his new album, "Road", in sync with its August 25 release via earMUSIC. "Road" is now available in a wide variety of formats and limited vinyl colors.
Produced by longtime Cooper collaborator Bob Ezrin, the project was written, composed and recorded with the rocker's bandmates - guitarists Ryan Roxie, Tommy Henrikson and Nita Strauss, bassist Chuck Garric, and drummer Glen Sobel. (continue)
(hennemusic) Peter Frampton has announced a new series of fall US dates. The two-week, eight date fall series will open in Louisville, KY on November 9 and wrap up two weeks later at the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, TN.
"I wanted to thank all who came to the 'Never Say Never' tour this summer. I can't thank you enough for your love and encouragement at every show!" says Frampton. "*Breaking news* I am going to be continuing the tour in November. I'm just a glutton for enjoyment and hope you can come see us." (continue)
Gin Blossoms and Sugar Ray will embark on their co-headlining summer tour with special guests Tonic and Fastball beginning tomorrow, Thursday, August 31 in Wisconsin. Come see the "Hey Jealousy" and "Every Morning" hitmakers, respectively, as they grace the stages of amphitheaters and theaters across the Midwest and East Coast.
"I'm so excited to tour with Sugar Ray, Tonic and Fastball," says Robin Wilson of Gin Blossoms. "They're some of my favorite bands to be on the road with. We're looking forward to doing some rock 'n' roll shows." (continue)
Blood Ceremony have shared a music video for their new single "Powers of Darkness." The track, taken from their fifth studio album, 'The Old Ways Remain' (released in May of this year), "Powers Of Darkness" finds the band tapping in to new areas of mystical melodies, with poptastic allure.
As founding member Sean Kennedy comments: "It's been a decade since our last music video, and we're thrilled to unveil a new promo for 'Powers of Darkness.' We drew inspiration from iconic '60s music programs such as Beat Club and Ready, Steady, Go!, and director Mark Cira captured a moody, live-off-the-floor atmosphere. The song is about invoking sinister elements, so there's a heavy dose of pop-occult madness threatening to intrude on the performance." (continue)
Hyro The Hero will release his sophomore full-length album BOUND FOR GLORY on September 15 via Better Noise Music and will be performing in his hometown that night at House of Blues as part of his upcoming tour dates supporting labelmates Nothing More from September 9-25.
Long before mosh pits regularly broke out at rap shows and metal samples abounded throughout the culture, HYRO THE HERO was collaborating with members of At The Drive-In and Blood Brothers as well as era-defining producer Ross Robinson (Slipknot, Korn) on his independently released EP BIRTH, SCHOOL, WORK, DEATH in 2011. The latter generated applause from BBC, Kerrang!, and Alternative Press who touted him as one of "19 Underrated Bands From The 2010s Who Deserve Another Listen." (continue)
Nervosa has revealed a brand-new official music video for the title track cut from their upcoming fifth full-length, 'Jailbreak', out September 29, 2023 via Napalm Records!
This uncontrollable assault shows the four women on top of their game and attacks with a relentless thrash metal chorus and roaring axe attacks. The song delivers pure brutal power and comes along with a smashing music video that visualizes the energy and strength of this powerhouse quartet. (continue)
Sleep Maps have premiered the official video for "Vapor" the latest single from their forthcoming 5th album, Reclaim Chaos. The visually stunning video was directed by Brendan Gill.
After a three year break, Northern California based post-metal band Sleep Maps is set to release their 5th LP, Reclaim Chaos, on September 8th, 2023. For the first time the band has a dedicated vocalist to bring a new intensity and rawness to the cinematic post-metal sound that has defined the band for a decade. Founder Ben Kaplan enlisted vocalist David Kegg to write and record lyrics and the result is a brand new direction that incorporates black and sludge metal with synth soundscapes to create something totally new in the genre, taking as much inspiration from Russian Circles as it does from Depeche Mode. (continue)
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