Nile band leader Karl Sanders has been hospitalized in Belgium following the band's appearance at Graspop Metal Meeting last week and the band was forced to perform at Hellfest this weekend without him.
Sanders broke the news to fans via social media. He shared, "I'm heartbroken to share that I became seriously ill after Graspop and have been in an emergency hospital this week in Belgium. As a result, I am going to have to miss Nile's performance at Hellfest. This is the first time in 19 years that I, personally, have not played a show due to illness, and it's incredibly hard for me to disappoint you all. Over the many years of my career with Nile, I have played shows while combating broken bones, neck injuries, back injuries, hand and wrist injuries, and all conceivable varieties of tour flu and infection sicknesses. If there were any way at all for me to make the show at Hellfest, believe me I would be there to participate in Metal. It's just not possible this time. (continue)
Sick of It All frontman Lou Koller took to social media to reveal that doctors discovered a tumor in his esophagus and will be undergoing treatment this summer, which was the reason behind the band's recent cancelation of their European tour plans.
Koller shared a video update with fans. He had this to say in the clip, "What's up everybody, Lou here. As you may or may know, we had to cancel out full European tour this Summer. There's some rumors going around as to why and we're here to set the record straight. But we wanted to wait til we got all the information before making an announcement. (continue)
Sunbomb, the musical alliance between two steadfast warriors of the U.S. hard rock/metal scene: Tracii Guns and Michael Sweet, drops their sophomore album 'Light Up the Sky' via Frontiers Music Srl. Developed as a tribute to the classic heavy metal of the 80s, SUNBOMB melds influences of classic metal bands such as Black Sabbath, Ozzy Osbourne, Dio, and Judas Priest.
To celebrate the release, the band shares the track "Light Up the Skies" and a visualizer to go along with it. About the track, Michael Sweet had this to share: "'Light Up The Skies' is a raw track that takes you back to a time when music was driven by guitars, with powerful grooves that woke you up immediately. Me and Tracii could not be happier with the results. In a time where computers rule, we're trying to keep the human side of hard rock alive." (continue)
The Cranberries' quintessential worldwide single "Linger" has gotten a dreamy reimagining by CHVRCHES' Iain Cook, released June 28, 2024 via Island/UMe.
This new version imbues the gorgeous indie rock original with lush and orchestral tones. "Iain did an outstanding job in remixing 'Linger,'" says Cranberries drummer Fergal Lawler. "He reimagined the song completely, creating a fresh and upbeat version of this classic." (continue)
Fans are clearly excited for the reunion many (including the band) said would never happen. After Soul Coughing announced a 17-date American tour, they have now introduced venue upgrades for certain shows, and are kicking off the tour earlier with an extra date in San Diego. The tour ends with a two-night celebration at Brooklyn Steel in Brooklyn, NY on October 4 and 5.
From the original announcement: The four members of Soul Coughing have said it again and again to audiences, fans, and journalists: We will not reunite. Stop asking. Well, you might want to pose that question one more time, because the tune has changed. This fall, all four original members will take the stage once more, with 17 dates across the country - bringing their glorious, off-kilter magic to a whole new audience. (continue)
The Used have shared a brand-new music video with NX Zero for "On My Own (Live In Brazil)", which was recorded in Belo Horizonte in March 2024 on the I Wanna Be Tour.
In a 2020 interview with Revolver, frontman robbietheused called the track called "probably the most special and profound slow/soft song on the planet, in my world" - and for good reason. Originally released in 2002 on The Used's groundbreaking self-titled album - which celebrated it's 22nd anniversary earlier this week - the classic hit delves into deep themes of introspection and self-discovery that defined the band's early career and shaped a generation of fans. (continue)
The rock sister-trio from Monterrey, Mexico, The Warning, proudly present their much-anticipated new full-length album, Keep Me. The band also unveiled their new music video for "Six Feet Deep," which made its global broadcast premiere on MTV Live, MTVU, MTV Biggest Pop and across MTV's global network of channels, as well as on the Paramount Times Square billboards.
About the record, the band commented, "This new album is the result of our rawest emotions and most meaningful connections with people we've gotten to know and work with these past few years. We're incredibly proud of this music and we can't wait for you to make it yours. From our hearts to you, this is Keep Me Fed." (continue)
Earlier this year The Zutons released their first album together in more than 16 years. Produced by Nile Rodgers alongside the band's original producer Ian Broudie, The Big Decider arrived to widespread acclaim and landed in the UK albums chart Top 10.
The band have since been touring the album up and down the country - and recently announced a first live return to North America since 2006. Today they are announcing new single 'Pauline' and sharing news that they will be special guests to Paul Heaton on his upcoming 2024 UK arena tour. (continue)
3x GRAMMY Award-winner Fantastic Negrito has united with 17x GRAMMY Award-winning legend Sting for the deeply soulful new single, "Undefeated Eyes," available now via his own Storefront Records.
Fantastic Negrito's first release since last year's acclaimed Grandfather Courage, "Undefeated Eyes" was recorded in 2020, just days before COVID lockdown policies went into effect. The two iconic artists spent the day together in Fantastic Negrito's West Oakland studio, their distinctive voices perfectly complementing each other as they tell an elegantly gritty yet full-of-life tale of misplaced trust and the sometimes low points of relationships. (continue)
Brew Ha Ha Productions has announced the first wave of bands for Punk In The Park Orlando, Saturday, September 14 at Central Florida Fairgrounds in Orlando, Florida. This marks the second stop for Punk In The Park - American Road Trip, originally known as Southern California's favorite punk rock and craft beer tasting festival, following May's Road Trip debut at The Cow Palace in San Francisco.
The initial lineup for Punk In The Park Orlando includes punk rock legends Alkaline Trio, The Vandals, Dead Kennedys, Black Flag, T.S.O.L., Down By Law, Swingin' Utters and Dwarves, with more to be announced. The festival will feature band performances on two stages, with no overlapping set times. (continue)
Banks Arcade have released a music video for their new single "Heartstop" to celebrate the arrival of their brand new EP, "A Muse". Atom Splitter sent over the following details:
Evolving from the darker sides explored on their recent DEATH 2 EP, released in February, A Muse finds the New Zealand-hailing, Melbourne-based quartet shedding the expected and instead flourishing between moments of searing rock, towering hooks, dance beats, and fresh explorations into heavy surrounds. (continue)
Earlier this month, RCA Records and Legacy Recordings announced a new 111-track Elvis Presley set titled 'MEMPHIS' - marking the first fully-comprehensive collection of his hometown recordings; available August 9 on 5CD, 2LP and digital configurations. Celebrating the 70th anniversary of Elvis' first Sun Studio releases from the summer of 1954, the collection spans 22 years of music made in his eternal home - at legendary studios like American Sound and Stax, as well as from the stage of his '74 arena tour and in the Jungle Room at Graceland.
Much of the music has been remixed by four-time GRAMMY winner and Memphis native Matt Ross-Spang (John Prine, Al Green, Margo Price, Jason Isbell) including removing overdubs from each of the 60s/70s studio recordings - leaving the listener with only what Elvis heard live in the room at the time...as if they were standing next to him. Today, we're sharing Ross-Spang's new mix of "In The Ghetto," the chart-topping single that helped spearhead Elvis' comeback on 1969's From Elvis In Memphis. (continue)
The Felice Brothers released their new full-length album Valley of Abandoned Songs, the first release on Conor Oberst's new label imprint Million Stars. The 13-song collection consists of recordings primarily from sessions for the band's 2019 album, Undress, as well as their most recent release, 2023's Asylum On The Hill, with band's current lineup of Ian Felice (guitar/vocals), James Felice (piano/vocals), Jeske Hume (bass), and Will Lawrence (drums). The band will kick off an album release tour with support from Dead Gowns on July 10 in State College, PA before making stops in New York, Philadelphia, Chicago and more.
"A few years ago, I started revisiting old demos that had never seen the light of day and recordings that hadn't found a home on previous albums, and I started thinking of them as the Valley of Abandoned Songs," explains Ian Felice. "At a certain point, I realized that I had a particular group of tunes that worked really well as an album, and so I shared it with Conor, along with my idea to post it online, but he immediately texted back that he loved it so much he wanted to start a new record label just to put it out." (continue)
Kentucky's renegade rock and rollers Mojo Thunder will release their sophomore album The Infinite Hope on Friday 16 August 2024. The second single, "Step by Step" has been released along with a music video.
"Step by Step" is an incredibly catchy tune written by Mojo Thunder's lead singer and rhythm guitarist Sean Sullivan. Bursting with pop sensibilities, "Step by Step" finds a way to turn despair and loneliness into a triumphant stadium-ready anthem. (continue)
Southern rock band Robert Jon & The Wreck are thrilled to announce the release of their latest album, Red Moon Rising, available NOW on CD, 180-gram coloured vinyl, and on all digital platforms via Joe Bonamassa's Journeyman Records. Produced by the legendary Kevin Shirley, the album offers a fresh take on Southern rock with its funk-infused rhythms and thought-provoking lyrics, signaling the band's evolution into a new musical era with a rapidly growing fanbase.
The band has also unveiled a music video for their latest single, "Down No More," a joyful, breezy, acoustic-driven, country-pop leaning track that showcases their versatility and knack for storytelling. "'Down No More' is a song we co-wrote with Dylan Altman (Tim McGraw, Jason Aldean) during a trip to Nashville," Robert Jon adds. "This song reveals that you can be down on yourself or down on your luck but there's always a bright side and you don't have to be down no more." (continue)
Spirit of Unicorn Music are pleased to announce the release of "The Rarities Series Box Set" from Curved Air, which will be released on 20th September, 2024.
This 6 CD box set brings together all the CD's previously released in the Rarities series but which have been out of print for some considerable time. The package also includes a booklet featuring brand new sleeve notes, written by PROG magazine's editor, Jerry Ewing. Ewing has interviewed the band's enigmatic and beguiling lead singer, Sonja Kristina, viewed by many as the first lady of prog; providing a new, fresh perspective on these recordings. (continue)
After a successful sold-out reunion show at the legendary Viper Room, The Exies have just returned with the release of their long-awaited comeback EP, "Closure".
As a significant milestone in The Exies' illustrious career, "Closure" marks their first body of work in over a decade and features a collection of tracks that delve into themes of reflection, resilience, and new beginnings. This 6-track EP features the band's signature - a blend of infectious rock anthems weaved together with introspective lyrics, embodying the band's lasting legacy. (continue)
Smartpunk Records' power pop darlings Virginity have released their long-awaited album Bad Jazz. The release is a follow up after achieving great success with their previous album POPMORTEM, which recieved acclaim from Audiotree, Brooklyn Vegan, The Alternative, and more.
Their third album's title and approach are inspired by the improvisational spirit of jazz - specifically, improvisation born out of necessity. The songs on Bad Jazz come from a place of musical tangents, digressions, and what-ifs. A place of realizing that sometimes your best ideas are the ones that start as jokes. The album is about going with your gut, taking the mistakes and running with them, and letting curiosity take the lead. Singer Casey Crawford has said that Bad Jazz is the record where Virginity became, in his words, "a real band." (continue)
Florida-based Gods of Centaurus, (GOC), which morphed out the band Dark Matter, is currently mixing their second effort at Morrisound Recording, Tampa, FL., with Jim Morris at the helm.
The album, entitled "Volition," is set to be released this Fall with the first single due out mid-Summer. The band's lineup consists of Paul Beach (lead vocals), John Beach (keyboards and backing vocals), Terry Schambers (guitar), Jeff Lords (bass), and GJ Gosman (drums). Jeff Lords, who is also bassist/co-songwriter and founding member of the prog-metal band, Crimson Glory, supplies the subject matter and concepts around which the band's songs are composed. Topics include child abuse, martyrdom, self-determination, sensationalism, in conjunction with concepts of the purely abstract. (continue)
Long Beach, Ca rockers Carsex recently released their brand new single and video "Crooked Canvas" and to celebrate they tell us about the track and visual. Here is the story:
Singer Nigel Burk said of the song: "Crooked Canvas' is about the metaphorical wool being pulled over people's eyes and the blind, general consumption of what's being put forth. Whether it's politics, religion, what shoes to buy, which pill will make your d**k bigger. It's about consumerism at its finest and my distaste for it. (continue)
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