Neil Young + Crazy Horse have announced that they have cancelled the upcoming dates on their Love Earth Tour because "a couple" of members have to recover from an illness.
Young's camp shared, "The Love Earth Tour has been a great experience for us so far. GREAT AUDIENCES AND MUSIC. WE HAVE HAD A BLAST! When a couple of us got sick after Detroit's Pine Knob, we had to stop. (continue)
80's glam rock veterans Poison are making plans to hit the road for a tour next year, according to a social media post that drummer Rikki Rockett shared earlier this week.
Rockett took to Facebook on Monday (June 24th) and shared, "Poison will be touring in 2025. As usual, there will be no backing tracks. Live, raw and uncut. Warts and all." (continue)
Guns N' Roses legend Slash has announced that he will visit Easy Street Records in Seattle to play an in-store set celebrating his star-studded new album Orgy of the Damned, available now on Gibson Records.
n Sunday, July 7 at 7:00pm SLASH and his blues band bassist Johnny Griparic and keyboardist Teddy 'ZigZag' Andreadis, drummer Michael Jerome, and singer/guitarist Tash Neal will perform live at Easy Street Records ahead of their S.E.R.P.E.N.T. Festival show on Monday, July 8, in Redmond, WA at Marymoor Park, with Warren Haynes Band, Samantha Fish and Eric Gales. (continue)
A cause of death for Crazy Town frontman Shifty Shellshock, real name is Seth Binzer, has been revealed by a representative. The singer was found dead in his Los Angeles home on Monday (June 24th). He was 49 years old.
Howie Hubberman, a reported representative for Binzer told Rolling Stone. "Seth has been struggling with substance abuse problems for quite some time. (continue)
On the heels of the one year anniversary of their debut album Life Under The Gun, Los Angeles' Militarie Gun shares their new song "Gun Under The Gun (MFG)," which was created for the new WWE 2K24 video game for Post Malone. Heavy and menacing, "Gun Under The Gun (MFG)" is used when Post Malone's wrestling character enters the ring and features the iconic Militarie Gun "OOH OOH." Additionally, Militarie Gun's "Do It Faster" is included on the WWE 2K24 soundtrack curated by Post Malone.
Following their support dates with A Day To Remember, Militarie Gun continues to traverse the globe through the end of the year, which includes their highly anticipated headline hometown show in Los Angeles on July 25th with support from Gouge Away, Heart to Gold, and Human Garbage. The band will also perform at various festivals, including Lollapalooza, Project Pabst, Thing Festival, Reading & Leeds, Louder Than Life, Aftershock, and more, this year. Additionally, Militarie Gun heads to Austrailia tomorrow to begin a string of shows with Hockey Dad along with headline plays ahead of their headline European tour dates with Lip Critic, Pluto The Racer, Never Yours, Chiefland, daysdaysdays, and Tripsun on select dates. This September, Militarie Gun will join Manchester Orchestra during their 10 year anniversary COPE tour across North America. (continue)
In May 1973, three months before work would begin on John Lennon's fourth solo album, Mind Games, John and Yoko Ono moved into their newly purchased apartment in the Dakota building on West 72nd Street in New York City, high above Central Park and with a beautiful view over the area, which would later be dedicated to John and named Strawberry Fields, where the now world-famous "Imagine" circle mosaic resides.
A new video out today pairs a series of extraordinary and intimate never-before-seen home movies filmed by John of himself and Yoko in their famous residence, paired with the new Ultimate Mix of "Aisumasen (I'm Sorry)," John's aural apology to Yoko from his Mind Games album recorded just a few months later. (continue)
Cage The Elephant, the GRAMMY Award winning rock band, share the official Loris Russier-directed music video for "Out Loud", The song comes from Neon Pill, the band's new sixth studio album which is out now worldwide.
Cage The Elephant are currently in the midst of their 47-date North American tour, produced by Live Nation, hitting cities including Seattle, Los Angeles, Chicago, New York City and more, with support from Young The Giant & Bakar on most dates. (continue)
Post-hardcore band Destroy Rebuild Until God Shows (D.R.U.G.S.), featuring Chiodos' Craig Owens, are pleased to announce their third album UNTIL GOD SHOWS. The album - their first since 2022's DESTROY REBUILD and following their 2011-issued, self-titled debut - arrives on September 27 via Velocity Records. The band has just dropped the video for the new single "Losers Stay Losers (Let-down)."
"'Losers Stay Losers' is a vivid picture of grappling with the emotional aftermath of a significant betrayal and the pain, disillusionment, anger, and distress that you have to face," Owens says. "It speaks to the profound impact the other person's actions have on your emotional well-being." (continue)
Dream Evil have now launched the second single "Chosen Force" off their upcoming seventh studio album effort, entitled Metal Gods, to be released via longtime label Century Media Records worldwide on July 26th, 2024.
The band had this to say, "The fourth song in the "tetralogy" of songs in the same manner. First it was "The Chosen Ones", then "Chosen Twice", after that "The Unchosen One" and now as the fourth song it's time for the "Chosen Force". Truly Epic Metal!" (continue)
Celebrating the film's 10th anniversary, Mercury Studios is re-releasing the acclaimed feature documentary Heaven Adores You in select theaters beginning August 6th.
Heaven Adores You explores the life and music of singer/songwriter Elliott Smith. The film includes excerpts from previously unreleased and unfinished songs along with his best-known tracks such as the Academy Award nominated "Miss Misery," "Happiness," "Son Of Sam," and "Waltz #2." (continue)
A soul-baring ode to being present in the moment, the brand new single "California Sober" out today from Sydney alternative trio Yours Truly is an empowered and engaging step closer to the group's upcoming sophomore album, with TOXIC set for release on August 16 via UNFD.
Raw yet polished and loaded with forward-thinking pop punk hooks, "California Sober" finds Yours Truly's Mikaila Delgado taking another star turn with power-laced confessional lyricism amplified alongside sharp drumwork and emphatic guitars. (continue)
ProgStock Festival, The American Northeast's Only International Progressive Rock Festival, will take the stage for its eighth straight year from October 18th through October 20th, 2024, at the Williams Center in Rutherford, New Jersey.
Doors open for regular passholders at 4:00PM on Friday, October 18th and at 11:30AM on Saturday, October 19th, and Sunday, October 20th. In-person attendance at ProgStock 2024 includes a seat in the historic Rivoli Theater, opportunities to meet, greet and get to know our artists, and the chance to witness unique and spontaneous things that only happen at ProgStock. For those who can't attend in-person, ProgStock offers live-streaming of our staged performances during the festival. (continue)
Blues Traveler has announced that they will be celebrating the 30th anniversary of their seminal, six-time platinum album four with a cross-country tour this fall. Kicking off September 13 in Spencer, IA and hitting such legendary venues as The Fillmore and The Graceland Soundstage along the way, the routing will culminate November 17 in St. Petersburg, FL.
Regarded as the album that catapulted Blues Traveler into the mainstream, four was the band's fourth and most commercially successful release to date. The record peaked at #8 on the Billboard 200 charts and generated two Top 40 hits including "Run-Around" and "Hook," which charted at #8 and #23 respectively on the Billboard Hot 100. "Run-Around" also earned the band their first Grammy® Award in 1996 for "Best Rock Vocal Performance By A Duo Or Group" and set a record upon its release as the longest-charting radio single in Billboard history. (continue)
After announcing their signing to Epitaph Records this Spring, today, Tampa, FL based trio Nevertel release their volatile label debut single "SYM". Combining the bouncy flow of resident rapper (and producer/guitarist) Raul Lopez with the urgent screams of vocalist Jeremy Michael, "SYM" is a high-energy nu-metal anthem that's perfect for unleashing your inner rage.
Underneath the explosive breakdowns, "SYM" tells the story of Lopez's journey toward regaining his sense of self amidst internal battles. "SYM was written between a weird period in my life where I felt like I had lost all my confidence in who I was and what I was making," he confesses. "I hope this song can resonate with anyone that has felt this way in the past and or with someone going through those feelings right now." (continue)
The Mystic Twangers, a genre-defying Americana pop-rock collaboration, is thrilled to announce their fifth studio album due to release on July 1st, 2024 on all streaming services. The new collection of 13 tracks weaves together a selection of heartfelt ballads, progressive folk, country pop and high energy rock, that take listeners on an eclectic musical journey.
"Time Slips Away" derives its name from its title track, a poignant reflection on the passage of time and embracing every moment. The album showcases the band's versatility, seamlessly blending its Americana influences. "Time Slips Away" explores the ebb and flow of life, as songwriter A.G. Twanger delves into moments of joy, heartache, and resilience; creating a tapestry of emotions that universally resonate. "Time Slips Away" is an introspective journey that captures life's timeless moments. (continue)
Alternative rock duo Loveless is thrilled to announce their new album Loveless II, set to be released on September 13th via Rise Records. Additionally, the band has shared their single and music video "Heart-Shaped Soul".
"We put everything into this record, and I am so grateful it's finally coming out," shares Julian Comeau. "Loveless has always been a deeply personal project, but we got to work with some amazing collaborators this time to really bring out our best both instrumentally and lyrically. We assembled the dream team and it's been an absolute joy to hear Loveless in a way that's never been heard before, and I can't wait to share it with everyone." (continue)
Doom metal pioneers Pentagram reveal a brand new lineup for their upcoming new album and tours. The band has recently signed to Heavy Psych Sounds for the reissue of their "Review Your Choices" and "Sub-Basement" albums as well as the long-awaited follow-up to their 2015 full-length "Curious Volume".
A new chapter dawns on the mighty Pentagram, and the modern lore unfolds with the arrival of an electrifying new lineup. Around legendary frontman and band founder Bobby Liebling comes the melodic power of guitarist Tony Reed - known for fronting Seattle rock stalwarts Mos Generator as well as producing and engineering some of the modern heavy scene's cornerstone releases from Electric Wizard to Blues Pills - and the sheer grooves of bassist Scooter Haslip, also of Mos Generator and former Saltine. The new lineup is rounded out by scene heavyweight and internationally renowned drummer Henry Vasquez of Saint Vitus, Spirit Caravan, The Skull/Legion Of Doom and Sourvein. (continue)
Metal legend Ozzy Osbourne has been forced to pull out of a scheduled appearance at Mad Monster Party next month in Arizona because he is unable to travel, according to his wife and manager Sharon Osbourne.
Ozzy was set to appear with Sharon and their son Jack at the event that runs from July 12th to July 14th at the Renaissance Phoenix Glendale Hotel & Spa in Glendale, AZ. (continue)
(hennemusic) Def Leppard is streaming a lyric video for its new standalone single, "Just Like 73." The tune marks the first collaboration between the UK rockers and Rage Against The Machine guitarist Tom Morello.
"It encapsulates a time that burned deep into our DNA," says frontman Joe EIlliott of the brand new track. "We wanted to celebrate that very important and glorious time." (continue)
(hennemusic) Metallica is sharing video of a performance of its "72 Seasons" single, "Lux AEterna", from a May 29 concert at Ippodromo SNAI La Maura in Milan, Italy. The event in the Italian city marked the continuation of the 2024 leg of the band's ongoing M72 World Tour.
Metallica will wrap up the current European series of live dates in Madrid, Spain next month before the group performs shows across North America starting in early August. (continue)
Toronto indie rockers Vicky von Vicky just released their new "Broken Chairs" EP and to celebrate we asked Michael Wynn to tell us about the single "Be Still My Heart". Here is the story:
I started writing "Be Still My Heart" back in May of 2020. It was shortly after I had been laid off from my full time job. I know I am not unique in that, many people lost their jobs at the start of the pandemic, but it still left me stunned and off kilter. It came out of nowhere and I was really surprised that it had happened to me. I spent the rest of that day feeling anxious and a bit down. (continue)
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