Trafalgar Releasing is thrilled to announce the record-setting success for GHOST's RITE HERE RITE NOW. Inclusive of the screenings on June 20 through 23, the unique feature-length concert/narrative film entered the worldwide Top 10 box office at No. 9 with a total gross of $5.04 million worldwide* from limited showtimes.
RITE HERE RITE NOW, which screened in 1,800+ cinemas across 49 territories, combines never-before-seen 2023 concert footage of GRAMMY award-winning rock band, GHOST, with a narrative story that picks up plot threads from the band's long-running Chapters series, directed by GHOST's Tobias Forge and Alex Ross Perry (Her Smell). (continue)
Entering a fearlessly bold era, Imagine Dragons will unveil their anxiously awaited sixth full-length album, LOOM (KIDinaKORNER/Interscope), this Friday, June 28th. To usher in the album's release week, the band will perform tonight (June 24) on Jimmy Kimmel Live!
Imagine Dragons' sixth studio album LOOM represents the pinnacle of their artistic journey of self-discovery and marks the best body of work they've ever made. LOOM, produced entirely by Imagine Dragons with Swedish hitmakers and longtime band collaborators Mattman and Robin, finds the perfect balance between the classic sounds that have made them superstars and the freshness that brought them joy in the studio. The propulsive funk-pop of "Kid" and "Nice to Meet You" channel your favorite early 2000s sound. The reggae-rock of "Gods Don't Pray" blends with the gothic-anthemic vibe of lead single "Eyes Closed" and melancholic balladry of "Don't Forget Me." Featuring 9 brand new tracks including hit singles "Eyes Closed" and "Nice to Meet You," LOOM signifies new beginnings on the horizon - the excitement for a new day, moments yet to come. (continue)
The Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) today announced the filing of two copyright infringement cases based on the mass infringement of copyrighted sound recordings copied and exploited without permission by two multi-million-dollar music generation services, Suno and Udio.
The case against Suno, Inc., developer of Suno AI, was filed in the United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts and the case against Uncharted Labs, Inc., developer of Udio AI, was filed in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York. The plaintiffs in the cases are music companies that hold rights to sound recordings infringed by Suno and Udio - including Sony Music Entertainment, UMG Recordings, Inc., and Warner Records, Inc. The claims cover recordings by artists of multiple genres, styles, and eras. (continue)
Craig Finn has announced plans for a run of US dates on his This Is What It Looks Like: Solo Songs & Stories tour, beginning November 6 at Northampton, MA's Iron Horse Music Hall and then traveling through late November. Artist presales begin Tuesday, June 25 at 10:00 am (local) (PW: stories). General on-sales start Friday, June 28 at 10:00 am (local). For complete details and ticket information, please visit craigfinn.net/tour.
In addition, Finn has an additional slate of This Is What It Looks Like: Solo Songs & Stories dates in Europe and the United Kingdom, getting underway September 6 at Dublin, Ireland's historic Whelan's and then making stops across England, Wales, Denmark, and Germany. Finn will be joined on all EU/UK dates by special guest Kathleen Edwards. (continue)
Gibson, the iconic global instrument brand, is proud to introduce the Jeff Beck "Yardburst" 1959 Les Paul Standard from Gibson Custom. In honor of Gibson's 130th anniversary, only 130 of these exceptional guitars handmade by the expert luthiers of the Gibson Custom Shop in Nashville, TN, are a part of this remarkable limited run, artfully aged to match the original by the Murphy Lab in the highly coveted Dark Cherry Sunburst finish. For more information, visit: www.gibson.com.
"Jeff was enormously proud to have owned the original of this guitar," says Sandra Beck. "He was aware and fully supportive of the amazing job and love that Gibson Custom provided to create this instrument and would have hoped that this guitar will give hours of pleasure to those who play it." (continue)
Empire of the Sun announced a trio of North American headline Shows. The astral wizards of electro-pop will play Auditorio Telmex in Guadalajara, Mexico on November 19, the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles on November 23 (with support from NEIL FRANCES), and the King's Theatre in Brooklyn on November 26. The shows mark the first North American headline dates for the duo since their 2019 Walking On A Dream 10th Anniversary tour.
The artist ticket pre-sale will begin on Wednesday, June 26, at 10:00 AM local time. Tickets will go on sale to the general public on Friday, June 28, at 10:00 AM local time. See below for itinerary. Prior to the headline shows, Empire of the Sun will perform at Corona Capital 2024 in Mexico City on November 17. (continue)
Wage War just digitally dropped their fifth album STIGMA on June 21 via Fearless Records. The physical version will land in stores on September 6. The band has just announced its upcoming Fall 2024 headline tour, which kicks off September 29 and runs through November 3. ERRA, thrown, and Fame on Fire will also appear.
The tour includes select radio show appearances, as well. The band will also enjoy a special hometown show at Addition Financial Arena with Pop Evil at WJRR Halloweenie Roast on November 1. (continue)
Delain continue to grace stages around the world in support of their latest opus, 'Dark Waters', out now via Napalm Records. The band is thrilled to announce their return to North American shores with a newly announced headline tour, set to take place in early 2025!
The run will also feature support from special guests, symphonic metal patriots, and label mates XANDRIA, who are touring in support of their latest album, 'The Wonders Still Awaiting.' (continue)
Connecticut-based rock quintet Goose has unveiled a new slate of US headline dates, culminating with its 11th annual Goosemas holiday celebration, set for December 13-14 at North Charleston, SC's North Charleston Coliseum.
The newly announced dates begin September 2-4 with a three-night stand at Boston, MA's MGM Music Hall at Fenway and includes three-night stands at Chicago, IL's The Salt Shed (September 11-13) and Cincinnati, OH's Andrew J Brady Music Center (November 8-10), two-night stands at Asheville, NC's ExploreAsheville.com Arena (October 25-26), Miami, FL's The Fillmore Miami Beach (October 29-30), St. Augustine, FL's St. Augustine Amphitheatre (November 1-2), and Washington, DC's The Anthem (November 12-13), and one-night-only performances at Nashville, TN's Ascend Amphitheater (October 24), St. Petersburg, FL's St. Pete Pier (October 31), and Pittsburgh, PA's Petersen Events Center (November 7). (continue)
Paul Di'Anno's Warhorse, the band fronted by the legendary former vocalist of Iron Maiden have announce that they will be releasing self-titled debut album on July 19th via BraveWords Records and have shared a music video for the song "Here Comes The Night".
MBM sent over these details: "Metal" Tim Henderson of BraveWords Records, "The killer is on the loose again and original Iron Maiden singer Paul D'Anno is riding his Warhorse into new battles with eyes of fire and a fighting spirit. Wrath children pay attention!" (continue)
For the first time, the BBC will livestream Glastonbury headline performances to a global audience from this year's festival, with Coldplay's 2024 set on Saturday, June 29 available to view live on the recently relaunched BBC.com, from 9.45-11.45pm BST (4.45-6.45pm ET). The performance will remain available on demand globally for 10 days after the live broadcast.
On Friday, Coldplay released their new single, feelslikeimfallinginlove, which quickly reached Number One on the global iTunes chart, and has already hit 6m streams on Spotify. The track - described by NME as "euphoric". The song's official music video is expected soon. (continue)
From Autumn To Ashes have been forced to cancel concerts that they had scheduled in California next month after frontman Francis Mark was injured in a motorcycle accident.
They had were set to play the Echoplex in Los Angeles on July 12th and The Glasshouse in Pomona on July 13th, but have now canceled those appearances. They still appear to be on track to co-headline The End Is Near pre-Furness Fest event in Birmingham, AL on October 2nd. (continue)
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Pantera have announced that they will be returning to Europe early next year to launch a tour that will run from late January 2025 through mid-February that will be followed by their previously announce UK and Ireland tour.
They shared, "Guess what, Europe? We are coming for you! See you in early 2025. Our artist presale starts tomorrow (6/25) at 10 AM, CET. Sign up to get updates on our website." (continue)
Bleeding Through, END, Overcast, and Terror have been added to the lineup for this year's New England Metal &Hardcore Fest, which will be taking place on September 21 and 22 at the Palladium in Worcester, MA.
Here is the official announcement: New England Metal & Hardcore Fest launched back in 1999 and took place at the famed Palladium in Worcester through 2018. It was often held over two or three days, with multiple stages and top-tier acts like Megadeth, Manowar, DragonForce, Opeth, Between the Buried & Me, Meshuggah, Killswitch Engage, Suicidal Tendencies, Anthrax, and more appearing through the years. It was always a "who's who" of the metal and hardcore scene and was a "not to be missed" event each Spring. (continue)
The Chris Slade Timeline announce their new album "Timescape" will be released worldwide on July 19th. "Timescape" contains completely original new tracks and some of Chris Slade's favorite covers.
"Metal" Tim Henderson from BraveWords Records, "The legendary Chris Slade continues to leave us thunderstruck as he reinvents the rock world with a unique proggy orchestral vision of intense magnitude. To put it simply, the drummer still means business nearly 60 years into his remarkable music career." (continue)
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Kyle Pfeiffer, better known as Blacklite District, is back and stronger than ever. With a career marked by resilience, authenticity, and innovation, Pfeiffer is electrifying fans with his latest album, "You Can Do Better." With this album and his recent tour he continues to push boundaries and inspire audiences worldwide. Testament to this success is his fast-approaching milestone of 1 BILLION streams for Blacklite District's catalog!!
Pfeiffer's story is one of overcoming adversity and defying expectations. Early in his career, he made the life-changing decision to get clean and sober for his then eight-year-old son, breaking the cycle he witnessed as a child. He has consistently bucked industry trends, prioritizing genuine connection with his audience over traditional radio success. This commitment to authenticity has paid off, earning him four spots on the Billboard Top 40. (continue)
ASK4 Entertainment has announced the core music lineup for the 15th year of ShipRocked, the premier rock music festival cruise. ShipRocked 2025 will feature Parkway Drive, Hollywood Undead, Nothing More and The Struts, as well as 10 Years, Atreyu, Buckcherry, The Ghost Inside, P.O.D. and many more during the January 19-25, 2025 cruise departing from Miami, Florida on Carnival Magic, with stops at St. Thomas in the U.S. Virgin Islands (a new destination for ShipRockers) and Half Moon Cay in The Bahamas. Staterooms for ShipRocked 2025 sold out in just a few days, but a waiting list is available at www.ShipRocked.com.
Some of the ShipRocked 2025 bands shared their excitement about joining the cruise: Parkway Drive: "ShipRocked we are BACK!!! We had so much fun the first time around, this was a no brainer for us. The lineup is stacked, the vibes are high and we are set to bring the energy to another level. Can't wait to see everyone there." (continue)
Celebrated and award-winning blues rock guitarist and singer songwriter, Joe Bonamassa in association with J&R Adventures and N&P Touring is pleased to announce five UK arena concerts in April 2025.
Backed by a stellar band of legendary musicians, the set list for this show will feature new songs alongside career-spanning favourites. By exceeding his own vertiginously high artistic goals, Bonamassa has shattered all expectations with 27 #1 Billboard Blues Albums (more than any other artist in history). Bonamassa's career in the music industry has built steadily over the years and continues to gain momentum. (continue)
As they prepare for their 50th Anniversary Tour, Squeeze's co-founders Glenn Tilbrook and Chris Difford look forward to opening Glastonbury Festival when they perform on the Pyramid Stage at midday on Friday (June 28).
"I was at the 1971 Glastonbury Fayre and it was a life changing experience for me. I didn't return until 1994, and, of course, the festival had grown but it carried the same spirit that I remembered. I have been a regular at the festival ever since which may explain why I am so pleased and proud that Squeeze will be opening the Pyramid Stage this year!" said Glenn Tilbrook (continue)
The 35th anniversary of Don Henley's "The End Of Innocence" album is being celebrated by the syndicated radio show In The Studio With Redbeard: The Stories Behind History's Greatest Rock Bands.
Redbeard shared this synopsis: The evening before my first interview with him was scheduled to occur, regarding his third solo album The End of the Innocence, Don Henley wanted to check me out. You see, Henley doesn't suffer fools lightly, and now that I've lived for almost forty years among the rural Northeast Texas hard-scrabble ranchers and family farmers that, like Henley from Cass County, have populated this region for generations, I've come to know discernment of a stranger's intentions as a common trait. (read more)
Rising alt-pop star Klemntyna just released her debut album "SHE", and to celebrate we asked her to tell us about the song "DISTANCE". Here is the story:
It was the very beginning of the pandemic in March 2020. I have moved to a new apartment in Williamsburg, Brooklyn and I was sitting on the floor by the portable keyboard that my friend lent me so I could continue writing music in lockdown. This is how "DISTANCE" came to be. Originally, it was a song I wrote as my submission for a songwriting competition, where "distance" was a keyword off of which you had to come up with a story. "Distance" at the time meant for many the actual, physical distance as people were separated from each other. I decided to interpret "distance" metaphorically and write about the "distance" I've felt within myself in the context of my dreams and ambitions. (continue)
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