The Black Moods are excited to announce their new single, an electrifying cover of The Doors' 1970's hit "Roadhouse Blues," which features none other than The Doors' guitarist Robby Krieger himself and rock singer-songwriter Diamante.
Recorded at Krieger's Los Angeles studio, Love Street Sound, the band recorded the cover with most of the same gear used by The Doors in its original recording, keeping its nostalgic and gritty sound while allowing The Black MoodS to add their modern flair. The Black Moods-Josh Kennedy (vocals, guitar), Chico Diaz (drums), and Jordan Hoffman (bass)-have debuted the music video for "Roadhouse Blues (feat. Robby Krieger and Diamante)," which features live footage from the recording session. (continue)
Dirty Mondays - an atmospheric, live-fast, die-young experience that channels the degeneracy of CBGBs, the rebellion of the Sunset Strip, and the sensations and intensity that music can make us feel - have announced that Sum 41 drummer Zummo, will guest DJ at the November 6th event at Madame Siam in Los Angeles. In addition to his DJ set, Zummo will perform live, putting on a drum show for those in attendance.
Founders Paolo Casartello and Stefan Poole, who created Dirty Mondays to extend the weekend and start the week off positively with a group of strangers, brought in Zummo to help unite the community. "Having Zummo play our night in L.A. is special to us and our collective. We all grew up with Sum 41 soundtracking our lives, so they're one of our favorites! Sharing this night with him is gonna be epic!" Zummo agrees, confirming, "I'm so excited to rock with Dirty Mondays in Hollywood on November 6th, and I have a special set planned!" (continue)
Hollow Front have shared the video for "Will I Run?", a track from their forthcoming third album The Fear of Letting Go, that will be released on October 27 via UNFD.
"'Will I Run?' is a song about the struggle of fighting your inner demons, who tell you're not good enough, and resisting the urge to turn around and run away from your problems when things get hard," says singer Tyler Tate. (continue)
Trouser Press Books is proud to release Backstage & Beyond Volume 2: 45 Years of Modern Rock Chats & Rants, the second anthology from award-winning music journalist Jim Sullivan, to be published in paperback and e-book. To celebrate the release of the book, Sullivan will be making several local appearances in Boston, including The Paradise on October 30, The Earfull on November 7, City Winery Boston on November 13, and Brookline Public Library on November 16.
Sullivan - a 2023 inductee into the New England Music Hall of Fame - spent 26 years writing for the Boston Globe and two decades more writing for national publications. He has interviewed and reviewed countless musicians, many of them multiple times. The second volume of his music-writing anthology focuses on artists who came to prominence in the 1970s and '80s: punk, new wave, post-punk, and beyond. Eleven of them are already in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. (continue)
In May 2023, DARKO (UK) tripped to Signal House Studios, Hatfield to record a live session with Tim Kramer; The result was two brand new tracks, and one re-imagined from the 2017 album, 'Bonsai Mammoth.'
"The guys had just finished working on some new material and they were keen to try it out live in the studio. DARKO and I go way back from when I was playing in Drones and it was revitalising to hear them bring so much fresh energy to the table. I was stoked to hear the new songs, and you all should be too." says producer Tim Kramer. (continue)
Following the record-setting, unprecedented launch of U2's globally-acclaimed 'U2:UV Achtung Baby Live At Sphere,' Sphere Entertainment Co. and Live Nation today announced that an additional 11 dates have been added for January and February 2024. The announcement comes after the first 9 sold-out shows to meet the overwhelming demand for 'U2:UV Achtung Baby Live At Sphere,' a first-of-its-kind live music experience that ushers in a new era of live entertainment with the world's biggest rock band, U2, in the world's most cutting-edge venue, Sphere.
The news follows U2's new track "Atomic City" taking the top spot on Billboard's Alternative Digital Song Sales Chart, marking their first No. 1 and fifth Top 10 on this chart. The track has also landed in the top 5 at Triple A radio and is climbing. (continue)
Taking Back Sunday announces new colored vinyl editions of five albums via Bandbox including Tell All Your Friends (2002), Where You Want to Be (2004), Louder Now (2006), Happiness Is (2014) and Tidal Wave (2016).
The Bandbox exclusive colored vinyls, accompanied by the Taking Back Sunday issue of our signature fanzine - sporting in-depth interviews with the band, rare photos and career-spanning features (continue)
The Problem With Kids Today are excited to share their new single "What Else Could I Say" and it's accompanying music video, which was directed by Kicker Pictures' Connor Rog. "What Else Could I Say" is the first track to be releases from the band's full-length debut album Born To Rock out on February 9, 2024.
On the song the band's Tate Brooks says, "'What Else Can I Say' is an indie punk anthem, written out of frustration both metaphorically and literally. It broke us out of a writer's block and set the bar for the rest of the album." (continue)
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While waiting for Santa this winter, Zakk Sabbath will be coming to a North American town near you. The preeminent Black Sabbath tribute band on the planet, featuring guitarist and singer Zakk Wylde (Black Label Society, Ozzy Osbourne, Pantera), Rob Zombie and Ozzy bassist Blasko, and drummer Joey "C" Castillo (Danzig, Queens Of The Stone Age) will also bring the new single "Fairies Wear Boots" as a first glimpse of great things to come in their bags.
The new Zakk Sabbath rendition of this classic track will be released as a vinyl 7" and sold in an exclusive tour edition starting with the kickoff show at Ace of Spades in Sacramento, CA on December 5. (continue)
Today, legendary SoCal punk rock band, The Offspring, have shared the fifth episode of their podcast Time to Relax with The Offspring, featuring special guest Rob Trujillo of Metallica.
In this episode, Rob Trujillo drops by the studio for a Topo Chico and talks about his legendary career in some of the world's most iconic metal and rock bands such as METALLICA, Suicidal Tendencies, Ozzy Osbourne and Infectious Grooves. Plus, Blackball shares the epic tale of recording his part in "Keep 'Em Separated." (continue)
Pearl Jam and Legacy Recordings, the catalog division of Sony Music Entertainment, commemorate the 30th anniversary of the band's seminal sophomore full-length offering, Vs., with a series of special releases.
Vs. will be available in new Vinyl and Cassette configurations via various partners on November 17. Pearl Jam's own Ten Club features an exclusive 2LP Dreamsicle (translucent orange with white swirls) color variant vinyl and clear cassette. Target offers its own 1LP exclusive clear vinyl, an international clear vinyl will also be available outside of the United States, and a new black 2LP vinyl will be available in participating retailers. (continue)
After their last two successful albums Abrahadabra and Eonian, Dimmu Borgir herald their 30-year legacy by releasing, together for the first time, a collection of their cover songs. The album Inspiratio Profanus is being announced with the release of the thunderous first single, 'Black Metal' by the extreme metal pioneers Venom. The album Inspiratio Profanus will be released on December 8th via Nuclear Blast Records.
Silenoz comments: "We're pleased to announce the Inspiratio Profanus release! We thought it was about time to finally compile the cover songs we've done over the years and give these renditions an updated mastering, all in one package, highlighting some of our many influences!" (continue)
Bad Omens have today announced new dates for the postponed Albuquerque, Tempe (now taking place in Mesa, AZ with a venue upgrade), and Dallas Concrete Forever headliner shows slated for April 2024.
Not only that, but the band has also unveiled new dates in San Antonio and Tulsa, as well as an additional Dallas show to boot. Previously purchased Concrete Forever tickets and VIP for postponed dates will be honored, while refunds are available for those unable to attend at point of purchase. (continue)
Vancouver's Americana group of the year The Matinee have just released their 4th studio album "Change Of Scene" to much acclaim, including rave reviews from The Daily Express & The Daily Mirror and airplay from Radio X's John Kennedy. To follow the success, the band have now just unveiled a brand-new lyric video for their stellar classic rock jam 'Cut To Pieces' from the album.
For the new album, The Matinee chose to work with Nashville's Steve Dawson (Matt Andersen, Old Man Luedecke, Birds of Chicago), who insisted on capturing the essence of their performances and the energy of a band that has been connecting on a musical level for so long. (continue)
Heavy Psych Sounds Records sign Slower - the brand new project "playing Slayer slow and low" with members of Kyuss, Fu Manchu, Kylesa, Monolord, Lowrider and Year Of The Cobra - for the release of their debut album in early 2024!
About this collaborative project between major players from the international stoner and doom scene, Fu Manchu guitarist Bob Balch says: "The idea for the SLOWER project started around four years ago. I was teaching a student how to play "South Of Heaven" by Slayer but she was a beginner so we slowed it down. I thought that sounded cool so I tuned down to B standard and tried it. I added some drums and thought "someone in the doom community should do this and name it SLOWER." (continue)
Los Angeles quartet Dead Poet Society are pleased to announce their second album FISSION. It arrives on January 26 via Spinefarm. After a decade defining, redefining, and perfecting their art, Fission finds Dead Poet Society poised to be rock's next breakout act. The album is a 13-track study of personal change and the turbulence of growth that, as frontman Jack Underkofler attests, takes "a microscopic and broad look at the events that changed who we are."
Today, the band has dropped two singles - "I hope you hate me." and "How Could I Love You?" Both songs address the sometimes bittersweet, more often simply bitter, fallout from a tumultuous relationship. The latter is an excruciating yet intoxicating journey, backed by searing guitars, while the former addresses the aftermath of a relationship. (continue)
Swedish rockers Bonafide are gearing up to release their new album "Are You Listening?" on October 27th. To celebrate we asked them to tell us about the lead single "Hero To Zero". Here is the story:
The first single from the new Bonafide album "Are You Listening" is the song "Hero To Zero". It's a collaboration between our biggest fan, and nowadays great friend, James Braban from Newcastle, England. (continue)
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