Tragedy struck Lamb Of God's Headbangers Boat Cruise on Friday, November 3rd, as a fan fell from the Norwegian Pearl, and a search and rescue effort was reportedly unsuccessful.
The inaugural cruise from Sixthman also featured performances from Mastodon, Hatebreed, GWAR, Shadows Fall, God Forbid, Fit For An Autopsy, and Lamb of God's Mark Morton (Solo Band) and was hosted by Jose Mangin and Riki Rachtman. (continue)
Former Journey frontman Steve Perry looks back at the band's blockbuster hit "Don't Stop Believing" in a new video excerpt that AXS TV shared from The Big Interview With Dan Rather.
Perry talks with Rather about joining the band, how the group contributed to the development of power ballads, the massive success of "Don't Stop Believing," and how the song ended up in the series finale of "The Sopranos" on The Big Interview. (continue)
Spiritbox have released their highly anticipated new EP 'The Fear of Fear' (out now via Rise Records/Pale Chord). In celebration of the release the band have initiated a 3-part video premiere event, releasing the official music videos for the 3 brand new tracks on the album.
The event began now with the release of the music video for "Ultraviolet", followed by e music video for "Angel Eyes" and the official music video for "Too Close/Too Late". (continue)
The Veer Union have teamed up with 2 Shadows for the release of their brand new collaborative single "Marionette'', which was just released by Rock Shop Records, along with a music video.
Glen Bridden of 2 Shadows says "Marionette' was a really enjoyable song to write - on the surface it has a great beat and puppet metaphors. Conceptually it's a rant about how people so often feel this obligation to do all these things that seem "right" to be successful, all the while without really knowing why you are doing them. It's what it feels like to be stuck in the middle of the blind leading the blind and being manipulated. The song is a call for people to stand out and stand up for who they are without letting their integrity be stolen out from under them". (continue)
The Tragically Hip release an extensive deluxe boxset to commemorate the 25th Anniversary of their revered album, Phantom Power. Phantom Power, The Tragically Hip's sixth album, was originally released on July 14th, 1998 and features 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.
The Phantom Power 25th Anniversary boxset is bound to be the centerpiece of any collection featuring two double LP sets on 180g vinyl, with five never before heard tracks from the original recording sessions as well as a 2LP live show recorded from The Metropol in Pittsburgh, PA on October 2, 1998, plus an additional seven alternative versions curated by the band. The boxset comes complete with a 24-page original Bobcaygeon illustrated video storyboard with behind-the-scenes photos, a 12 X 12, 64-page coffee table book documenting the history of Phantom Power by producer Steve Berlin that includes rare photos, concert posters and track by track descriptions from the band. The set also includes a Blu-ray of brand-new Dolby Atmos and surround sound mixes of the original record. (continue)
Island/UMe are celebrating the 30th anniversary of The Cranberries' debut album "Everybody Else Is Doing It, So Why Can't We?," by releasing a solid gold colored vinyl of the record on December 1st.
Reybee sent over these details: Originally released on March 1, 1993, Everybody Else Is Doing It, So Why Can't We? hit the No. 1 spot in both the UK and Ireland and has sold more than six million copies worldwide. Spawning two Top Ten singles - the debut lead single "Dreams" and its mainstream breakthrough follow-up "Linger" which cemented the band's position within the rock world, the album highlighted the unique vocal stylings of Dolores O'Riordan (whose untimely passing in 2018 rocked the music industry). Combining Gaelic, Catholic, and indie vocal influences, O'Riordan coupled her relatable lyrics that captured the frustrations of late adolescence, giving these songs universal appeal. In the 30 years since its release, this carefully crafted debut has stood the test of time as a landmark album. (continue)
Californian stoner rock unit Hermano - formed by John Garcia (ex-Kyuss), Dandy Brown, David Angstrom (Supafuzz), Chris Leathers (Supafuzz), and Mike Callahan (Disengage) - reissue their 2002 debut album "...Only A Suggestion" in a fully remixed and remastered edition through Ripple Music today. Turn it up!
This reissue comes as part of Hermano's collaboration with Californian label Ripple Music for the reissue of their entire back catalog, as well as the release of an exclusive 10" record, which will be their first effort since 2007's "Into the Exam Room". Entirely remixed by David Barrick (Black Stone Cherry, Kentucky Headhunters) and mastered by Ty Tabor (King's X), the updated Hermano catalog has been dynamically enhanced and will offer some exciting new features and twists such as never-before-heard live and studio tracks. (continue)
Following the release of their hugely successful debut single - a cover of Accept's "Balls To The Wall" in August 2023 - Killington Pit return with a remake of the Rainbow classic "Kill The King."
This recording sees the band joined by rock music veterans, guitarist Stef Burns (Alice Cooper/Huey Lewis & The News) and vocalist guitarist Jeff Blando (Slaughter/Lynchmob/Vince Neil).
Killington Pit was born of the pandemic. The members connected during the lockdown and began recording together. As time progressed friendships grew and a core band formed with Terry LeRoi, Will Hunt, Troy McLawhorn and Chuck Garric. (continue)
Catch A Fire, Bob Marley And The Wailers seminal first release on Island Records, universally regarded as the album which put reggae music on the global stage, is out now, as a beautiful deluxe edition via UMe. The release celebrates the 50th Anniversary of the album's original release in 1973. In addition three classic tracks, Slave Driver, Get Up, Stand Up & Stop That Train, all recorded live at the Wailer's legendary performance at the Sundown Theatre in the village of Edmonton, North London in 1973.
A hugely anticipated new film Bob Marley: One Love, celebrating the life and music of an icon who inspired generations through his message of love and unity, is in theatres February 14th, 2024. Produced by Ziggy Marley, Cedella Marley and Rita Marley, and with Stephen Marley as the music supervisor, the film tells the inspirational story of how Bob overcame huge adversity to become one of the world's most revered musical and cultural giants through the power and beauty of his revolutionary music. Produced in partnership with the Marley family, the film stars Kingsley Ben-Adir as Bob and Lashana Lynch as his wife Rita. (continue)
Letdown. has released a new, deeply moving version of his widely acclaimed track, "Crying In The Shower (Reimagined)" via Big Loud Rock. With its emotionally charged lyrics paired with a stripped-down orchestral melody, Letdown. breathes new life into the poignant remix, accompanied by a gorgeously cinematic music video. S
Peaking on today's news, Blake Coddington, the mastermind behind Letdown.'s evocative music, shared: "I took a song that I feel is very personal to us all about loss regret and moving on, and turned it towards my roots as a songwriter using orchestral and classical instruments and playing styles. I think it takes the song in a whole new emotional direction." (continue)
New York death metal legends Suffocation have unleashed their ninth full-length album Hymns From The Apocrypha via Nuclear Blast. The band offers fans the third track 'Delusions of Mortality' which combines progressive melodies and Ricky Myer's monstrous vocals. Check out the 3D lyric video created by Tamara of Aimed & Framed.
Ricky Myers comments, "'Delusions of Mortality' is the third single off our new album Hymns From The Apocrypha. The lyrical content pertains to these dimensional beings granting us ancient scriptures scribed of our true origin, purpose, and the reason why humanity was created. Revealing knowledge that is too much for man to comprehend but at the same time, it allows mankind to remove the veil and see the truth. This existence is nothing but a delusion. (continue)
New Jersey rockers Colossal Street Jam has released their single, "No Way to Live," with a new music video slated to release late November, 2023, followed by the full album in 2024.
"No Way to Live", the actual song , started out about the daily struggles in life we all go thru. The song ended up being the start of an album and songs that touch on so many social and emotional issues during a rough time for everyone in the world. We never set out to make a concept album, but it definitely has that feel when you go from song to song," says frontman Gene Potts. (continue)
Pendulum, composed of Rob Swire, Gareth McGrillen, Peredur ap Gwynedd and KJ Sawka - have released their highly anticipated EP 'Anima', out today via Virgin Music Group / Mushroom Group.
'Anima' consists of four tracks including the EP's focus single, a collaboration with acclaimed rising UK metal/underground hip hop artist Scarlxrd, who provides a blistering combination of rap and vicious screamo on 'Mercy Killing' - backed by Pendulum's unique brand of thunderous DnB to make it a thrilling ride from start to finish. Watch the visualizer here. "It very quickly became clear that Scar [Scarlxrd] was one of our favorite people that we've ever had in the studio. He's pure energy. Nothing was off-limits. Trap verse? Let's do it. Slightly-more-pop-punk-than-usual chorus? F*** it, let's go." - Rob Swire (continue)
Mother Mother share a brand new single and music video entitled "The Matrix" via Warner Records. It heralds the arrival of their anxiously awaited forthcoming full-length album, Grief Chapter, set for release on February 16.
On Grief Chapter, vocalist, songwriter and guitarist Ryan Guldemond swings big, goes as grandiose with songwriting as he does granular, with Big Picture concepts like life, death, mourning, and the freedom that comes with accepting the inevitable - seemingly heavy themes that, magically, are buoyed by lyrical moments of complexity and lightness throughout the albums 12 tracks. As Guldemond explains, "death and grief rooted themselves in these songs, but not morosely. It's used more as a reference point for how to live more fully and presently. Life is fleeting, therefore it's precious, and death is the most effective way I know to frame this miracle of living." (continue)
The legendary "rock band with horns" Chicago released Chicago Greatest Christmas Hits today, kicking off the holiday season with a splendid new collection of songs from all three of its beloved Christmas albums. CHICAGO GREATEST CHRISTMAS HITS is available now on CD, red vinyl and digitally. A green-vinyl version is also available exclusively at Barnes & Noble.
In addition, all of Chicago's holiday albums are now available bundled as CHICAGO CHRISTMAS COMPLETE, a 3-CD set ($29.98) available only from Rhino here. The music from all three albums also has been compiled into a single playlist that's available to stream on digital platforms. (continue)
Youth Foundation just released their new album, "Together In Lonesome", and to celebrate we asked project leader, guitarist/vocalist Tyler Zanon to tell us about the song "Identical Days". Here is the story:
The single 'Identical Days' was written originally just kinda using the same classic Youth Fountain chords I've done in songs like 'Grinding Teeth' / 'Scavenger' from the past. I wanted to write a tune that really sounded from 'the roots' that could be a sort of fan service to long time fans. (continue)
Share this article:
On The Record: The dB's- Rick Monroe and the Hitmen- Atlas Maior- Stoned Jesus
Hot In The City: Lou Malnati's Pizzeria Opens in Surprise, Arizona
What's Doing With Dave Koz? Christmas Carols and Cool Cruises!
On The Record: Craft Recordings Announces Record Store Day Exclusives
Live: T Bone Burnett Rocks Phoenix
Sammy Hagar Shares Trailer For Best Of All Worlds Las Vegas Residency
Ghost To Share Sister Imperator Origin Story With New Comic Series
Riverside Announce Live ID Album With 'Landmine Blast' Video
John Petrucci and Rick Beato Make Cameos In Ola Englund's 'Game Over' Video
The Strokes' Albert Hammond Jr Launches New Reverb Shop
Palm Ghosts Cover Radiohead For Charity and Shared New Video
R.P. Mixon Announces New Album With 'Zen'
Skid Row Currently Auditioning Singers