Original KISS guitarist Ace Frehley shared his regret in a new Rock Candy Mag cover story that the band did not invite him to join them on stage at what was billed as their final concert late last year.
The magazine sent over the following details and excerpt: Speaking exclusively to Rock Candy Mag as part of an in-depth 14-page cover story, founder member and much-loved guitarist Ace Frehley explained to writer Andrew Daly why he never made it on stage one last time with Kiss for their final show at Madison Square Garden last December after last leaving the band back in 2002. (continue)
Pink Floyd will release a Collector's Edition of The Dark Side Of The Moon on crystal clear vinyl on Friday, April 19, 2024. This will be a 2 x 180g single sided LP set, featuring UV artwork print on the non-groove side.
Originally released over 50 years ago, and becoming one of the most iconic and influential albums ever, Pink Floyd's 'The Dark Side Of The Moon' continues to find new audiences globally. The famous sleeve, which depicts a prism spectrum, was designed by Storm Thorgerson of Hipgnosis and drawn by George Hardie. 'The Dark Side Of The Moon' has sold over 50 million copies worldwide. (continue)
Vader Announce Next Part of European "40 Years of the Apocalypse - Anniversary Tour 2024", as their North American Tour with Origin and Inhuman Condition Kicks Off This Week!
Polish Death Metal Legends Vader have announced their "40 Years of the Apocalypse - Anniversary Tour 2024" in Europe for this Summer, joined by Maurycy 'Mauser' Stefanowicz (Vader guitarist in 1997-2008). (continue)
Brew Ha Ha Productions has announced the initial music lineup for the first-ever BRIGHTSIDE Music Festival, presented by WJRR-FM, on Saturday, April 27 at Central Florida Fairgrounds in Orlando, Florida.
Summer comes early with the good-time vibes of the BRIGHTSIDE music lineup that includes Sublime, 311, Goldfinger, Story of the Year, Face To Face, Save Ferris, Unwritten Law, Zebrahead and more. (continue)
Troy Redfern will embark on "Troy Redfern Invocation Headline UK Tour" on June 17th. The 11-date UK tour will showcase tracks from Redfern's forthcoming studio album Invocation, plus songs from his extensive back catalogue. Tickets go on sale at 9am on Friday February 2nd.
The highly anticipated concerts will showcase Redfern's three-piece band comprising Troy Redfern (guitar, lead vocals), Keira Kenworthy (bass, backing vocals), and Nicky Waters (drums, percussion). (continue)
Young The Giant, Midland, Shakey Graves, and Cory Wong have been announced as the headliners of the inaugural Landlock Festival, taking place May 3-5 at Waco Surf in Waco, TX.
Presented by Noise Frontier, co-founders of the iconic Luck Reunion and Waco Surf, the premier artificial wave and water park in Waco, TX, Landlock Festival will offer attendees a one-of-a-kind three day experience celebrating music and surf culture, all in an intimate setting. (continue)
Lexington, Kentucky post-hardcore band Too Close To Touch announce their final album 'For Keeps' today, coming out on March 8th via Epitaph Records. Over more than ten years and two full-length releases the band continuously earned praise for their skillful musicianship and intricate arrangements that highlight each member's technical ability.
The glue that held them together throughout it all was beloved front man Keaton Pierce, who met his untimely death in 2022. With atmospheric production and dynamic drums, Too Close To Touch share lead single "Control" alongside a satisfying music video chronicling the meticulous process of artist/director Whit Flint painting the album's artwork. (continue)
Drew & Ellie Holcomb are excited to announce that they will be releasing their new Brick by Brick EP this coming Valentine's Day - the same day the duo kick-off their Feels Like Home US headline tour. News of the EP comes with the release of the achingly beautiful title track "Brick by Brick" today.
The song opens with the sounds of an acoustic guitar and is anchored by the warm tones, subtle twang, and alluring cadence of the pedal steel as well as Drew & Ellie's harmonies. (continue)
As Brian Setzer gears up to hit the road this spring, the iconic guitarist, songwriter, vocalist, and three-time Grammy Award-winner talked about the five essential songs that served as his inspiration.
Here are Brian Setzer's essential five songs that he listens to before shows. Elvis Presley, "Mystery Train": "The song that first got me is 'Mystery Train' by Elvis Presley. And when I heard that guitar, a hand came out of the jukebox and said 'you're going to play this music!'" (continue)
Brace yourself, Austin! The city celebrated for its vibrant music scene is gearing up for an electrifying new event. We are thrilled to announce the first ever Austin Death Fest, a two-day death metal extravaganza. Set to shake the foundations of Austin on April 27th and 28th, 2024, the festival will take place at the iconic Mohawk venue.
Today, the festival has revealed its full lineup (below), promising an unmissable event for death metal aficionados and music lovers alike. Jason Dahlke, festival founder and member of LEFT TO ROT, shared his vision: "The goal with Austin Death Fest is to showcase the best contemporary bands in the genre on one of the coolest stages Austin has to offer. So many of the bands on the lineup are churning out some of the best records in modern death metal and grinding it out in clubs or DIY venues, playing for the die hard fans of the culture. Paying homage to previous Austin festivals such as Chaos in Tejas, I wanted to bring back a festival that got people excited for what's happening currently in the scene and hopefully inspire them to start up their own bands, start attending more local shows, and putting their passion into the scene to help it further grow." (continue)
Metallica's Lars Ulrich made news on this Day in Rock back in 2014 when he shared his fears for the future of rock and metal because he was not sure where the future stars of the tomorrow would come from.
Lars took part in a Reddit Ask Me Anything session and said this of the future, "I think it would be so awesome if there was a band that come along and shook it all up again. I just don't know who. (continue)
Changing The Design recently released a lyric video for their latest single "Heart String Symphony" and to celebrate we asked mastermind Alan Griffith to tell us about the song. Here is the story:
Heart String Symphony was written mostly sitting in my car in the middle of the forest during some of the first snows in the Sierra Nevada's. There is a specific time of year when my musical conductivity gets jolted into high-alert and the external forces seem to be extreme and immensely palpable. That time when the flora changes and just before the first snow falls, when you can sense in the ether, that time is seemingly suspended in the balance. (continue)
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