Following the announcement and sellout of their milestone 30th anniversary show in Los Angeles, two-time GRAMMY-award winning band Korn, has announced their 2024 run of shows across North America.
The rock cultural icons will embark on the 25-date Live Nation produced tour featuring special guests, GRAMMY-nominated band Gojira and Canadian heavy metal group Spiritbox, beginning September 12 at MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre in Tampa, FL. (continue)
In a collaboration that's sure to have metal heads raising horns in salute, renowned vocalist Graham Bonnet and guitar maestro Marty Friedman have joined forces to breathe new life into the classic rock anthem "Since You Been Gone." This iconic single dates back to 1976, but its best-known version was recorded in 1979 by Bonnet during his tenure with Ritchie Blackmore's megalithic metal band Rainbow for their Down To Earth album. The song was a massive hit in the UK and a moderate one in the US, but it has since become a classic rock radio staple and one of Rainbow's most recognizable singles, even landing at #82 in VH1's "Hard Rock Songs Of All Time."
Now, 45 years later, Bonnet revisits the track that made him one of the most celebrated vocalists in rock history. Indeed, the song's success is simply inconceivable without Bonnet's bravado, powerhouse vocal performance. Incredibly, one listen to the new version shows that he hasn't lost an ounce of that vocal power. And stepping into Blackmore's mighty boots, guitar shredder Marty Friedman showcases his own undeniable talent, bringing both muscle and finesse to this new recording. Check out the new version of "Since You Been Gone," which is released today on all music platforms. (continue)
The Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) today released 2023 recorded music revenue figures, reflecting 8% growth to $17.1 billion, the highest topline number the annual report has reported and marking eight consecutive years of growth. Streaming continues to power music, making up 84% of total revenues and now totaling $14.4 billion - hitting an all-time high of 96.8 million paid subscriptions to on-demand services.
"Recorded music keeps reaching new heights as labels' 'all of the above' commitment to meet fans everywhere they want to be continued to pay off for the entire music community. Licensing of social networks, fitness apps, and short form video are adding new value [...] and physical sales once again boomed, with vinyl records delivering yet another double-digit increase," said RIAA Chairman & CEO Mitch Glazier. "For artists, songwriters, and fans, this strong and sustained growth signals a time of incredible opportunity - with new formats, styles, and sounds rising up across innovative platforms and emerging ways to listen. As new services continue to get fully licensed at rates reflecting music's incredible value, revenue for artists and songwriters will only continue to grow." (continue)
Stray Cats-original members Brian Setzer (guitar, vocals), Lee Rocker (upright bass, vocals) and Slim Jim Phantom (drums, vocals)-will rock their way across America this summer when they return to the road for a three-week tour on July 27.
The multi-million selling band's trek will include stops in Bend, Los Angeles (two shows in Costa Mesa), San Diego, Denver, New York City and more before wrapping up August 17 in Bridgeport, CT. They'll be joined for these dates by The Midnight Cowgirls as the support act. More tour dates to be announced soon. (continue)
Ahead of their performance at When We Were Young 2024, Sleeping With Sirens have announced a tour in celebration of their second studio album, Let's Cheers To This, featuring a full album playthrough every night.
Joined by special guests Holding Absence, the tour will be making stops throughout the United States, kicking off in Minneapolis, MN, on September 21 and visiting Columbus, Richmond, Orlando, San Antonio, Albuquerque, Salt Lake City, and more before wrapping up at When We Were Young in Las Vegas, NV, on October 20. (continue)
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The String Cheese Incident have unveiled "County Road Blues" the second bonus track to be released from the band's most recent album Lend Me A Hand (2023). "County Road Blues" follows "Windy Mountain" which was released last month.
"In Bluegrass, the guitar players call these 'floaties.' You pick the notes and let the open strings ring out," says Bill Nershi. "When I bring bluegrass to the band it usually morphs into other styles and takes on a character all its own." (continue)
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Maximo Park have shared their brand new single 'Favourite Songs' accompanied by a music video and also announced that they will be launching a UK and EU headline tour this fall.
Prescription Music PR sent over these details: 'Favourite Songs' is the band's own salute to the potency of pop music in its ability to provide solace in times of need, and a place to retreat into with like minds. Jerky riffs, shimmering synths and a driving chorus propel 'Favourite Songs' to a place of collective joy, while singer Paul Smith's reassurances that "all of our troubles will fade away" ring out in elation. (continue)
Frank Turner has shared a lyric video for "Letters," his latest track following "Girl From The Record Shop," "Do One" and "No Thank You For The Music" that is taken from the Friday, May 3 release of Turner's forthcoming album, Undefeated, the follow-up to his acclaimed #1 UK album, FTHC .
"'Letters' is a song that I've been working on for a long time," Turner says. "In some ways, I've been writing it since a genuine pen-friendship of mine dried up when I was a kid, when the mixtapes stopped coming through the post. It's a song about communication and its breakdown, about nostalgia for teenage romance, and about how reassessing those things as an adult can be the start of a healing process." (continue)
Oceano have today announced new North American headlining dates with The Last Ten Seconds Of Life and A Wake In Providence as support. Tickets go on sale this Wednesday, March 27 at noon CST. The band will also be on the road beginning next week for the 'Depths' 15 anniversary tour dates.
Oceano's ability to encode such transmission within the framework of tight, taught, and technical heavy music remains a key to their success since 2006. Over the years, the group has ignited a diehard fan base. (continue)
Red Voodoo have premiered a music video for their new single "Style", which comes from their "Sammy Hagar endorsed self-titled debut album" that will arrive on June 7th.
Chipster sent over these details: Red Voodoo is breaking out on the scene with their electric stage presence, polished harmonies, and classic but fresh new take on rock 'n' roll. Based out of Sacramento, CA, the group has been playing clubs since 2019 and released two singles, "Rise Up" and "Bring It Back," in 2020. This led to opening spots for heavy hitters in rock such as Rock N' Roll Hall of Famer Sammy Hagar, Bay Area legends Y&T, Everclear, and many more. (continue)
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