Beloved "Margaritaville" and "Cheeseburger In Paradise" hit maker Jimmy Buffett passed away on Friday, September 1st and a number of celebrities took to social media to pay tribute. He was 76.
The sad news was broken to fans via Buffett's official website with the following statement, "Jimmy passed away peacefully on the night of September 1st surrounded by his family, friends, music and dogs. He lived his life like a song till the very last breath and will be missed beyond measure by so many." (continue)
Metallica's foundation, All Within My Hands (AWMH), and Enlightened have partnered in the fight against hunger with the release of their limited edition, guitar-shaped ice cream bar. The campaign will launch nationally on September 6th, 2023.
Inspired by the legendary ESP Truckster, once available as part of the James Hetfield Signature Series line, Enlightened and All Within My Hands collaborated with ESP Guitars to resurrect the design, bringing authenticity to the first-ever guitar-shaped ice cream bar! This creation of rich dark chocolate and creamy vanilla ice cream brings together the love of music, delicious treats, and giving back. A portion of the proceeds from each purchase will help fund the Foundation's mission of supporting local food banks. (continue)
Red Reign have released a music video for their new song "Here I Am", which is the second single from their forthcoming album "Don't Look Back" that will arrive on October 27th.
Chipster shared, Richmond, VA-based rockers Red Reign take 80's influences and steer them in a more contemporary direction - bridging the sounds of yesterday and today. The band is comprised of members singer/guitarist Carlton "Bubba" McMichael, guitarist Stevie Shred, bassist Larry Moore, and drummer Sammy Lee. Red Reign has worked with Grammy Award-nominated multi-platinum producer David Ivory (Halestorm) on both its releases: 2021's self-titled EP and 2023's forthcoming full-length Don't Look Back. (continue)
Hard-hitting, dynamic, heavy metal duo Lemmy Kilmister and guitar renegade Larry Wallis always knew how to push the boundaries of hard rock music. First, through the formation of the behemoth Motorhead, with Wallis as the guitarist hand-picked by Lemmy, and second through their various solo and side projects. Now, the two icons are united, once again, even in the afterlife, with the release of a brand-new music compilation that documents the trials and tribulations of two rock legends from a small West London neighborhood.
The Boys Of Ladbroke Grove, available now through Cleopatra Records at The Boys Of Ladbroke Grove Set features 19 tracks from their repertoire including Motorhead, the psychedelic collective Pink Fairies, and Lemmy's rockabilly side project The Head Cat. The collection also features brand new mixes of Lemmy and Larry's solo tracks produced by psychobilly heroes The Brains that have never before appeared on physical media. (continue)
British rock legends Wishbone Ash share a new single, "Jailbait (Live)". The track is included on their upcoming live album, 'Live Dates Live', out September 29th on Steamhammer / SPV.
Andy Powell: "'Live Dates Live' is our tribute to the original and our thank-you to all those fans who have been instrumental in making WISHBONE ASH one of the few bands from the early seventies who are still active today, who still record new albums and tour on a regular basis." (continue)
There are certain albums in the extensive Neil Young Archives that take on a unique life of their own. Maybe it's their rarity, or a galvanizing reputation that sets them apart. One of the most anticipated releases in this ongoing musical march is the live collection ODEON BUDOKAN, recorded with Crazy Horse, available now on vinyl via Reprise Records, Neil Young's home label for over 50 years.
Originally recorded in 1976 almost a world apart at two overseas venues: Hammersmith Odeon in London and Nippon Budokan Hall in Tokyo. The ten-track album includes an electrifying range of songs, from well-known classics to true surprises. Tracks on Side 1 were recorded in London March 31, 1976, and feature Neil Young's solo set on guitar and piano from the first half of the concert. Side 2 tracks were recorded two weeks earlier on March 11, 1976, with Young and Crazy Horse at an early electric apex. (continue)
Cavo have shared a lyric video for their song "Feel the Same" to celebrate the release of their brand new "The Shakes EP". O'Donnell Media Group shared the following:
When asked about The Shakes EP, Andy Herrin says, "A lot of these songs for The Shakes EP had been sitting unfinished for a few years. We were writing like crazy back then and it's been amazing finally getting these songs finished and giving them a proper release. Kinda feels like the story of this certain time period of CAVO has finally been told." (continue)
Escape The Fate are proud to release their highly anticipated album, "Out Of The Shadows". This thrilling musical journey has been commemorated with a nationwide tour of the same name, featuring an impressive support lineup including D.R.U.G.S., Point North, Stitched Up Heart, and Garzi.
Having begun on August 31st in Salt Lake City, UT, the "Out Of The Shadows Tour" is sure to be a high-energy experience as it traverses the United States, culminating at the Aftershock Festival in Sacramento, CA, on October 7th. Escape The Fate will also make a stop at Blue Ridge Rock Fest on September 7th. (continue)
(hennemusic) The Black Crowes have announced a series of reissues of their 1992 classic, "The Southern Harmony And Musical Companion." The follow-up to the Georgia band's 1990 debut, "Shake Your Money Maker", delivered their first No. 1 on the US Billboard 200 with instant classics like "Remedy", "Sting Me", "Thorn In My Pride" and "Hotel Illness."
Due December 1, the 2023 series will feature Super Deluxe 4LP and 3CD box sets that present a remastered version of the original album alongside a collection of 14 unreleased recordings, including 2 studio recordings, a live concert from February 1993, and the never-heard-before live in-studio performance recorded at the end of The Southern Harmony session along with b-sides; also included is a reproduction of the original 132-page promotional hymn book featuring insights on the record and band's state of mind from both Chris and Rich Robinson and sheet music for the 9 Chris and Rich compositions; along with the box there are 4 12"x12" lithographs of images from The Southern Harmony photo shoots. (continue)
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