Black Sabbath legend Geezer Butler has shared his opinion about the idea that Ozzy Osbourne has floated about the original lineup of the band reuniting to perform a final farewell concert together.
The bassist and lyricist was asked about the idea while discussing the new paperback edition of his autobiography "Into The Void: From Birth To Black Sabbath-And Beyond," with BraveWords.
Butler responded, "Ozzy has been texting me about doing one final show with Bill and that's it, but it's just not going to happen. But I always said that the original Black Sabbath would never get back together. (continue)
Iron Maiden frontman Bruce Dickinson has further explained why he was forced to cancel his June 3rd concert at the Arenale Romane in Bucharest, Romania because he was suffering from a viral infection.
The show was part of the iconic metal vocalist's tour to promote his recently released solo album, "The Mandrake Project". He took the stage at the Sweden Rock Festival on June 8th and was asked about the cancellation and his recovery at the event by Sveriges Radio P4 Live. (continue)
Pantera took the stage at the Download festival in Donington Park, UK on Saturday (June 15th) for a headline set on the Opus stage for their first UK performance in over 20 years.
The current incarnation of the group announced in 2022 that original frontman Phil Anselmo and bassist Rex Brown had recruited Anthrax drummer Charlie Benante and longtime Ozzy Osbourne guitarist Zakk Wylde to come together to celebrate the band's legacy. (continue)
Orange County rockers Eighteen Visions have announced that they are celebrating the 20th anniversary of their "Obsession" album by releasing a new vinyl edition that will feature re-recorded tracks and bonus material.
Set to arrive this fall, the special release will mark the vinyl debut of the 2004 album which is set to be released as a 2 LP set featuring the original album with B-sides, as well as re-recorded versions of the original album tracks, along with two recently completed songs from the album's original sessions. (continue)
All That Remains have shared a music video for their brand new single "Let You Go", which is the follow-up to the group's recently released comeback single "DIVINE".
"Let You Go" was produced by Josh Wilbur (Parkway Drive, Lamb Of God, Trivium, A Day To Remember), who also produced "Divine," the band's first new music since the tragic loss of guitarist Oli Herbert. (continue)
Indie rockers The National Parks have shared their new single "Where Are You", and have announced that they will be releasing their brand new studio album, "Wild Spirit" on August 23rd.
The band had this to say about the new single, "Not too long ago I began to go through a season of life that led to a lot of existential questioning. I didn't realize at the time that I would be setting out on such a long, difficult, beautiful and challenging journey that would lead me to question things that were always concrete reality to me. I would lay awake at night feeling like I could never catch my breath. (continue)
Punk rock veterans Down By Law (DBL) are back with a vengeance, announcing the release of their electrifying new single "Stand Up, Stand Down," a powerful track from their highly anticipated album Crazy Days, set to drop later this summer. DBL frontman, the legendary Dave Smalley, along with longtime guitarist Sam Williams, return to the forefront with renewed passion, delivering a set of studio recordings that promise to captivate both longtime fans and newcomers to the punk scene. With a career spanning over 30 years, DBL have consistently delivered high-energy, thought-provoking music, and Crazy Days will be no exception.
Known for their influential role in shaping modern punk rock, DBL has been a force to be reckoned with since their inception. Over the decades, they've built a legacy of raw, unfiltered punk anthems that resonate with authenticity and passion. Crazy Days encapsulates the band's rich history and experiences, offering a sonic journey that reflects their storied past and enduring spirit. (continue)
In advance of next month's release of their forthcoming LP Painted Shield 3, Seattle, WA-based Painted Shield have shared a new single, "Window," from the album due for release July 26, 2024 via Loosegroove Records.
Last month, the band shared "Lover Divine," which followed on the heels of the album's lead single, "Transector." The band recently headlined their first show at the iconic Paramount Theatre and curated the first House of LSGRV compilation which came out for Record Store Day 2024. (continue)
Formed in Stockholm, SE and based out of Los Angeles, Solence have engaged global audiences with their authentic positive vibes, high energy performances, and endless optimism. The world can be cruel, but Solence offers a simple cure: "A Banger a Day Keeps the Doctor Away."
Much like their recent track "F*ck The Bad Vibes, the title represents the band's way of life. It's equal parts hypnotic and uplifting with relatable lyrics that listeners can easily sing and bounce along to. (continue)
After recently introducing a new line-up and making a powerful comeback from a brief hiatus with the track "Killer & The Queen", Finnish heavy metal band Oceanhoarse continues to forge ahead with the launch of their newest single, "Logos". The release is accompanied by an intense new video.
"This song is one big jin and jang. It starts with the most aggressive music we have made but changes into a mystical spring rain kinda vibe", Oceanhoarse drummer Oskari Niemi states. (continue)
Alternative indie folk singer Rory Taillon (pronounced Tay-lawn) just released his new single "Hatchet" and to celebrate we asked him to tell us about the track. Here is the story:
Hatchet was born out of my frustrations with the social obligation to accept toxic behaviour from people in your life and the crushing anxiety of having to spend time with said people. I struggle with the expectation to accept abuse from someone or their patterns of destructive, toxic actions simply because they are family or because the onus is placed on everyone else due to the offending individual refusing to work on their issues. I grew tired of "burying the hatchet" over and over again and what the anticipation for the behaviour to happen again was doing to my own happiness and struggles with mental health. Letting go of the obligation to someone who causes anguish and misery can be incredibly freeing while also being really difficult because it is not what is expected in most cases, especially in a family dynamic. (continue)
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