(hennemusic) The family of a longtime KISS guitar tech who died while quarantining in 2021 after contracting Covid during the band's End of the Road World Tour is suing for wrongful death, according to a lawsuit reviewed by Rolling Stone.
Catherine Stueber, whose husband Fran had served as guitar tech for Paul Stanley for decades, filed the suit in Los Angeles on Wednesday along with several members of her family, claiming both negligence and wrongful death. (continue)
(hennemusic) Nancy Wilson joined her sister Ann Wilson for the Heart classic, "Barracuda", during the singer's October 10 concert in Santa Rosa, CA, and fan-filmed video from the event is streaming online.
Currently on tour with Tripsitter in support of their new album, "Another Door", Ann welcomed her guest to the stage at the Luther Burbank Center For The Arts in Nancy's hometown for the final song of the evening. (continue)
(hennemusic) Motorhead is sharing video of a 1983 live performance of "One Track Mind", as the latest preview to the November 3 release of an expanded 40th anniversary edition of "Another Perfect Day."
The previously unreleased live version was recorded at Hull City Hall, and is featured as part of a full concert that's available as part of the 2023 package. After former Thin Lizzy guitarist Brian Robertson replaced Fast Eddie Clarke, the band's sixth studio album presented what Lemmy called a more "musical" approach, the classic line-up's full-tilt ferocity harnessed to more traditional guitar rock tropes enhanced by carefully crafted production. (continue)
(hennemusic) Extreme is debuting a video for "Hurricane", the latest single from its album "Six." "Dedicated to those who are being hit hard from the endless waves of a painful loss," says the band. "We heal as time allows more and more space between those reoccurring, crushing, waves. This is this the storm before the calm."
"Six" was produced by guitarist Nuno Bettencourt and recorded in his home studio; the set marks the group's first new full record in 15 years. The project - which was launched with the set's lead single, "Rise" - debuted in the Top 10 in several countries, including the UK, Japan, Switzerland, Austria, Germany, Scotland and Hungary. (continue)
CMH Records is celebrating the 20th anniversary of their "Fade to Bluegrass: The Bluegrass Tribute to Metallica" with a limited vinyl release of the album and a new music video.
The album, which was released on October 14th, 2003, features the Alabama-based Iron Horse's take on classic songs from Metallica including "Fade To Black," "Enter Sandman", "Ride the Lightning", "The Four Horseman" and more. (continue)
SoCal's surf-rock ringleaders Sun Room pair an official video with their latest single "At Least I Tried." Directed by Jack Revell, the video jumps between the band trying their best to make it through a whirlwind week, and footage from a house show they played in San Diego for the 4th of July. An ode to the messy chaos of the house shows that raised them, the "At Least I Tried" video perfectly captures how Sun Room spends their summer days .
Released last week, the new single saw Sun Room team up with one of their musical idols, Zac Carper of FIDLAR. The song was premiered by Paste Magazine, who said, "It's vibrant, rowdy and a hell lot of fun." Packing the energy and chaos of their garage jams into two and a half minutes, the song runs Monday to Sunday, showing how the band is just winging it and hoping for the best. Especially out on tour, sometimes everything goes wrong, and they just have to laugh and get on with it. (continue)
Iconic Nick Oliveri-fronted stoner punk trio Mondo Generator team up with Invisible Oranges to present their forceful seventh studio album "We Stand Against You" in its entirety ahead of its release this Friday 13th October on Heavy Psych Sounds.
Three years after the triumph of their comeback album "F*** It", the unstoppable trio of Nick Oliveri (ex-Kyuss and Queens Of The Stone Age), Mike Pygmie (John Garcia, You Know Who) and Mike Amster (Nebula) returns louder than ever with their fiery seventh album "We Stand Against You". Described by Oliveri as their "heaviest and most brutal album to date", this sonic A-bomb is a f***-them-all statement, nine punk-charged missiles propelled by sharp riffing and fire-driven drumming that will induce severe whiplashes and a wide grin on each listener's face. Crank the volume up and raise your fists against authority and all forms of oppression as Mondo Generator deliver their most cathartic record to date! (continue)
As the final dates of their monumental 20th anniversary tour approach, The Postal Service and Death Cab for Cutie commemorate their 2003 landmark albums once more: This time in the form of a double A-side single, Brand New Colony / We Looked Like Giants 7", featuring The Beths and Car Seat Headrest paying tribute to two beloved songs from Give Up (Sub Pop) and Transatlanticism (Barsuk).
On one A-side is New Zealand indie rockers, The Beths' delightfully bright cover of "Brand New Colony." The sonically brilliant reinterpretation features fellow New Zealander, producer and multi-instrumentalist Pickle Darling's signature finger pluckings and dulcet keys. (continue)
As a final preview from Venera's self-titled debut album, which arrives tomorrow via Ipecac Recordings, the duo have shared the song "Ochre" (featuring HEALTH) and its accompanying video.
"'Ochre' came early on in the recording process of the album," explains Chris Hunt. "For me, it recalls a beast stealthily moving through a dark space, or a strange ritual unfolding in moonlight." (continue)
Powerwolf have released a lyric video for their track "Wolves Of War" to celebrate their final shows of the year. Freeman Promotions sent over the following details:
The bans reign as Germany's most actively successful artist without a shadow of a doubt! Earlier this year, the wolves proved this once more by setting another milestone not only of their own, but in the live music sector 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 German Summer Breeze Festival. This was further proven with the releases of their chart-breaking current studio album, 'Call Of The Wild', as well as the special album, 'Interludium'. (continue)
Marc Hudson (DragonForce) has revealed a new lyric video for his track "Dracula X!", cut from his recent solo debut Starbound Stories! Explosive power metal anthem "Dracula X!" features a skillful guitar solo by Jacky Vincent (ex-Falling in Reverse, ex-Cry Venom) and impressive guest vocals by Adrienne Cowan (Seven Spires).
Starbound Stories is an uplifting journey through MARC HUDSON's universe of power metal, anime influences, Japanese music and video game soundtracks, last mentioned particularly present on "Dracula X!". The new comic-inspired animated lyric video to "Dracula X!" leads the listener through the exciting storyline of the track. (continue)
Ruiner, the acclaimed new LP from time-honored Philadelphia black metal collective, KRIEG, is now streaming in its entirety ahead of its official release this Friday on Profound Lore Records.
KRIEG's Ruiner is the first full-length from the long-running and iconic cult since 2014's Transient and is a despondent expression that captures the classic band complexion which has solidified the band as a vanguard and pioneer of US black metal. Although Ruiner is the band's first full-length album in nine years, KRIEG has continued to remain active leading up to its long-awaited release through various splits, collaborations, and EPs. This all culminated in that moment for Ruiner to ultimately manifest itself. (continue)
The Flower Kings have released a music video for their song "Day For Peace". The track comes from their recently released 16th studio album" Look At You Now."
Roine comments on the new single: "'Day for Peace' This is one of my personal high points on the new album - simple, but full of nice orchestral details. Not a regular prog-epic - a plead for sanity, peace, and compassion in this troubled time. (continue)
Almost Honest have shared a brand new song called "Laughter of the Deer Owl", featuring Brandon Yeagley of Crobot. The track comes from their forthcoming album, "The Hex of Penn's Woods", which will be released November 24th.
The band had this to say about the new single, "The lyrics of this song are about a creature we created called the 'Deer Owl' who is on the cover of the record. This creature has the head of an owl, body of a deer, wings of a fly and octopus tentacles. (continue)
Having returned with their announcement of their new album previously, fans at long last can hear the first sample of what to expect on the up-coming Ozric Tentacles release "Lotus Unfolding," which will arrive on October 20th.
Today the band have made available a beautiful visualizer that takes us inside the world of "Lotus Unfolding". Created by Matthew Vickerstaff. the video brings the psychedelic album art to life as we're transported into the wormhole of the magical realm of Ozric Tentacles sonic creations. (continue)
German pagan metal band Varg have released a music video for their track "Ewige Wacht", which is the title track to their brand new album that arrives this Friday, October 13th.
The title track "Ewige Wacht", underlined by an intense and very special official music video, forms the final climax and combines pagan themes, haunting melodies and the engaging power of the wolves to end this outstanding sonic adventure, leading into promising times for the German horde. (continue)
Glasgow-based 70s occult rock goldsmiths Lucid Sins present their magnetic new track "Take Me With You" featuring Dunbarrow's frontman Espen Andersen on guest vocals. The song is taken from their third full-length "Dancing In the Dark", due out October 27th on Totem Cat Records. The band will deliver their magic through a full UK tour, starting this week in Aberdeen!
"In a smoky tavern in a remote village, a wide-eyed youth serves a flagon of ale to the mysterious traveller who has settled by the fireplace. Youthful curiosity takes hold and a conversation begins..." (continue)
The Boxer Rebellion release their first new music in five years, revealing new single Powdered Sugar at the same time as completing their first run of SOLD-OUT live dates following an extended hiatus. The track is the first to be drawn from a new, four-track EP produced by the band and mixed by Sam Duckworth set for release in early 2024, with the band also announcing the relaunch of their back catalogue in updated, re-mastered form. It will be the first time that the band's albums Exits, Union, The Cold Still, and Promises will be available to fans on vinyl.
Quietly stating their intentions to return to their fervent community of fans in the spring, the four-piece officially returned to the stage for the first time since 2018 earlier this month at a full-to-capacity Brudenell Club, Leeds and will complete all eight UK & Europe dates this week. Following a run of memorable nights, including a celebratory, yet intimate 'homecoming' at Lafayette, London, the band concludes the tour with sold-out dates in Brussels (Ancienne Belgique - Sat 14 Oct) and Amsterdam (Paradiso - Sun 15 Oct). (continue)
Employed To Serve have released an all-conquering live video for their bruising track "World Ender", which comes ahead of the band's UK headline tour at the end of October.
Filmed during the quintet's huge Bloodstock set this year, the band comment on the new video: "Being invited to play the main stage at Bloodstock was a truly exciting moment for us and we knew we wanted to make a statement. We knew we had to immortalize this milestone performance in a video, and really capture the energy and enthusiasm of the Bloodstock audience. (continue)
Ida Mae just released their new album "Thunder Above You," and to celebrate they tell us about the new single "American Cars". Here is the story:
'American Cars' is a Bonnie and Cylde rock n' roller. It's about escaping the suburbs and the adrenaline fuelled moments of falling in love for the first time. Against the odds and against good advice. It's the deep inhale and scream, discovering a new world outside of your upbringing. (continue)
(hennemusic) Pink Floyd legend Rogers Waters is sharing a track-by-track overview of his new release, "The Dark Side Of The Moon Redux." The project presents an epically ambitious reinterpretation of one of the most famous and acclaimed albums in history, fifty years on from recording the original with Pink Floyd.
"The original Dark Side of the Moon feels in some ways like the lament of an elder being on the human condition," says Waters. "But Dave, Rick, Nick and I were so young when we made it, and when you look at the world around us, clearly the message hasn't stuck. That's why I started to consider what the wisdom of an 80 year-old could bring to a reimagined version. (continue)
(hennemusic) Sammy Hagar is sharing a video recap of night one of his annual Birthday Bash series at his Cabo Wabo Cantina in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico that took place on October 9th.
The Red Rocker - who turns 75 on October 13 - was joined for the evening by The Circle, who welcomed special guests Vince Neil, guitarist Stevie Salas, and rapper Champtown to the stage during the event. (continue)
Tomorrow, October 12th, will see Maneskin add another chapter to their fast growing list of national U.S. television appearances, with their second visit to JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE - for a performance of their latest hit single "HONEY (ARE U COMING?)."
The track, which has already vaulted to #6 on Billboard's "Alternative Airplay" Chart within just a few weeks (following the trajectory of the bands multiple #1 Rock and alternative singles), is also the first advance release from a brand-new version of their acclaimed #1 album RUSH! entitled RUSH! (ARE U COMING?), due for release on Friday 10th November 2023, and featuring five new songs. (continue)
My Morning Jacket is partnering with nugs.net for exclusive live recordings of their upcoming Fall Tour, getting underway October 17 at Toronto, ON's historic Massey Hall. Select shows along the tour will be available within 24 hours streaming for nugs.net subscribers and as 24-bit hi-resolution MQA, FLAC, and MP3 downloads, exclusively on nugs.net. To further celebrate today's announcement, an exclusive cache of live concert recordings from My Morning Jacket's Summer 2023 Tour is available now at nugs.net.
"Since my very first time seeing the band from the side of the stage at Bonnaroo 2004 during a raging lightning storm for their instantly legendary 'Beyond Thunderdome' set (which we released the next day), I've been hoping we would get to work with this band on a nightly basis," says nugs.net founder and CEO Brad Serling. "I'm happy to say that day has come!" (continue)
The Damn Truth are pleased to announce their brand-new single "I Just Gotta Let You Know," released Friday October 20th, and they have shared a teaser trailer for the official video that will also arrive on Friday.
"This is the first song from the sessions for our forthcoming studio album that we are recording with our producer Bob Rock (Aerosmith, Metallica, Motley Crue) at Bryan Adam's recording studio 'The Warehouse' in Vancouver," says TDT's lead singer Lee-La Baum. (continue)
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