Motley Crue guitarist John 5 says that the band will be releasing new music "very, very soon", which would mark the follow-up to the group's latest single "Dogs Of War" that marked the first music from the band since he replaced founding member Mick Mars as lead guitarist.
John 5 broke the news about new music coming during an appearance on SiriusXM's Trunk Nation With Eddie Trunk. When asked about the follow-up to "Dogs of War", he responded, "Yeah, actually, that's gonna be coming very soon. Actually, coming very, very soon. There's gonna be some announcements coming up very soon, and I can't really spill the beans now, but it is coming, baby. It is coming." (continue)
Last night Kings of Leon kicked off their Can We Please Have Fun Tour at the Moody Center in Austin, TX. The band delivered an epic night of rock music with some of their fan favorites and new material from their critically acclaimed album Can We Please Have Fun, released via Capitol Records.
The tour continues Friday, August 16th at Houston, Texas' Toyota Center and will make its way through some of North America's most popular venues including LA's Kia Forum on August 22nd, New York's Forest Hills Stadium on September 18th and Nashville's Bridgestone Arena on September 26th. (continue)
Nearly 60 years after The Beatles performed their final concert at Candlestick Park, Beatlemania is back in the Bay. Organized by the National Portrait Gallery, London, and presented exclusively in California at the de Young museum, Paul McCartney Photographs 1963-1964: Eyes of the Storm will present more than 250 personal photos by Paul McCartney, video clips, and archival materials, that offer a behind-the-scenes look into the meteoric rise of the world's most celebrated band.
"In Eyes of the Storm, recently unearthed photographs by Paul McCartney provide a rare time capsule of The Beatles' world at the moment of their extraordinary rise to fame," remarked Thomas P. Campbell, Director and CEO of the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco. "Well known as one of the world's most famous musical stars, it is a revelation to discover McCartney's proficiency as a photographer, documenting everything from the band's quieter moments and friendships to the 'Beatlemania' of the time. We're honored to present this exhibition here in San Francisco, where The Beatles left an indelible mark on our city's musical and cultural history." (continue)
Greg Kihn, best known for his hit singles "The Breakup Song" and "Jeopardy", has died at the age of 75 after a battle with Alzheimer's disease, according to Michael Brandvold Marketing.
They sent over the following eulogy by Skyler Turtle: It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Greg Kihn, an iconic figure in the realm of rock music. Greg lost his battle with Alzheimer's disease on 8/13/24 at the age of 75. Known for his magnetic stage presence and unique storytelling that captivated audiences around the globe. He was not merely a musician but a cultural phenomenon whose influence will resonate for generations to come. (continue)
Stryper have premiered a music video for their brand new single "When We Were Kings." The song is the the title track to their forthcoming new album, which will be released on September 13th.
Michael Sweet had this to say, "We wanted to take you back in time, to see a small glimpse of the band back in the early days. Gavin Holmes did an amazing job of creating an animated time machine that relives and revives the incomparable 80s. When We Were Kings!" (continue)
Bright Eyes have released a new video to accompany their track "Rainbow Overpass," from their forthcoming tenth studio album, Five Dice, All Threes, out on September 20th via Dead Oceans. The comic book-inspired visual, directed and animated by Nick Scott, sees the band, along with their comrades Alex Orange Drink, Corina Figueroa Escamilla, and Petra The Dog, trek across various backdrops in monochromatic black, white, and red until the speeding car drives off the eponymous rainbow overpass, illuminating the visuals in a mosaic of color.
The bright, punky anthem is propelled by acoustic guitar, horns, and fist-pumping gang vocals featuring Alex Orange Drink of The So So Glos, the accelerating tempo mirroring the quick-changing visuals in the music video. (continue)
Drowning Pool, the iconic heavy metal band known for their electrifying performances and chart-topping hits, is thrilled to announce the No Authority Tour 2024 with special guests A Killer's Confession, Above Snakes and The Failsafe.!
This tour promises to be an adrenaline-fueled journey, featuring Drowning Pool's dynamic return with lead singer Ryan McCombs. Fans can also look forward to the release of brand new music, including their first new single with McCombs in 13 years. Keep an eye out in the next few weeks for this highly anticipated track! (continue)
Riot Fest 2024 is moving back to Douglass Park September 20-22, 2024 and organizers have revealed daily schedules as well as a special ticket deal for fans that have already purchased tickets.
"If there was no Chicago, there'd be no Riot Fest" Said founder Michael "Riot Mike" Petryshyn, "It grew out of an independent music community where one would be able to see Naked Raygun, Smashing Pumpkins, or Rise Against on a random Saturday night, and you'd still have enough time to go catch a late-night set at Legends and if lucky enough, maybe Buddy (Guy) would be there performing at his venue. We're not just coming home-we're coming back passionately, with an even greater purpose and doubling down on our commitment to Chicago, our fans, and our community. Riot Fest was born and bred here; it's where we belong." (continue)
Lords Of The Trident are back with the third single off of their upcoming EP, 'V.G.E.P.' out October 1st, with "Valerie," a cover of the Steve Winwood classic. The single is accompanied by a music video, paying homage to the original.
Frontman Fang VonWrathenstein explains: "When I was a kid, the local mall arcade - 'Aladdin's Castle'- was a short bike ride from my house, so I basically grew up there. I remember parking my bike, entering the mall out of the hot summer air, and listening to the canned mall music being played over the tiny, ceiling-mounted speakers as I walked toward the arcade. (continue)
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Ripped To Shreds shares "Force Fed," the second single off their forthcoming new album 'Sanshi,' out September 27th via Relapse Records. Bearing all the blood-soaked hallmarks of their hellacious sound, 'Sanshi' is an onslaught of frenetic dueling solos, blasting drums, and van Drunen-esque vocals that further fuse the grit and grime of old-school Death Metal and Grind with the here and now. Helmed by guitarist and frontman Andrew Lee, Ripped To Shreds is as fierce and focused as ever.
Lee comments on "Force Fed": "In the infinite hells of the afterlife, you will be dismembered, steamed alive, made to crawl through knives, until your soul is purified of earthly sins. Then you're force-fed an elixir of forgetfulness so that you can be reborn to sin and to be tortured all over again." (continue)
Progressive metalcore pioneers Born Of Osiris have released their latest offering "In Desolation" and the accompanying official video (via Sumerian Records).
Leading up to today's release, the band has dropped "Torchbearer", "A Mind Short Circuiting" and their most recent banger, "Elevate". Altogether, the tracks have clocked up 2.6 million streams on Spotify and 664k views on YouTube. (continue)
Death Angel took to social media to explain their surprise departure from the upcoming North American W.A.S.P. tour, where they have been replaced by Armored Saint.
The band shared, "In light of recent events we'd like to set the record straight on a few things. We unfortunately had to drop off of the WASP tour due to various unforeseen circumstances and numerous scheduling conflicts that arose. We are more than appreciative of Blackie Lawless and the entire WASP camp for so graciously giving us the opportunity and wish them a very successful tour. (continue)
Last night, iconic Las Vegas band The Killers kicked off their special residency at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace. This run of shows features the original band line up - Brandon Flowers (vocals), Dave Keuning (guitar), Mark Stoermer (bass) and Ronnie Vannucci Jr (drums) in celebration of 20 years of their iconic album Hot Fuss.
The band performed the record front to back for the first time ever and rounded out the night with an electrifying live debut of their brand new single "Bright Lights," which was released last week. (continue)
Prime Video today released the official key art and trailer for the upcoming four-part docuseries The Tragically Hip: No Dress Rehearsal, an intimate and unvarnished look at the extraordinary 40-year journey of Canada's most beloved rock band. Directed by Mike Downie, the four-part series chronicles the triumphs, trials and deep bonds of brotherhood that defined The Tragically Hip's rise from basement shows to arena rock legends. The docuseries will have its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) before screening at film festivals nationwide. The Prime Video launch date will be shared at a later date.
"We're thrilled to premiere the incredible story of The Tragically Hip at this year's TIFF. It will be a powerful and memorable event," said Mike Downie. "This project is a labour of love, with personal and unseen footage from the band's 40-year history. We set out to understand what held the band together, what pushed them apart and how they captured the hearts and minds of so many fans both in Canada and around the world." (continue)
Eva Under Fire, led by powerhouse vocalist Eva Marie, surprised audience members at Pine Knob Music Theatre in Clarkston, MI last Thursday night, August 8, by joining iconic rock outfit 30 Seconds To Mars on stage during their "Seasons Tour." EVA sang alongside vocalist Jared Leto during the performance of their groundbreaking Double-Platinum hit single, "The Kill." EVA UNDER FIRE won an online contest held by 30 Seconds To Mars earlier this year after submitting their shattering rendition of "The Kill" from a recent taping at Sirius XM's NYC studios.
"Singing 'The Kill' with 30 Seconds To Mars meant the world to me," exclaims Eva. "30 Seconds To Mars is one of the bands I listened to when I was first discovering my love for rock music. To be up there on a massive stage with the man himself screaming my 2004 emo anthem was a nod to my younger self, like 'we made it!' The band's team was very kind. My bandmates were all able to come and support me. It was an incredible moment." (continue)
Oathbound just delivered their new single "Anxiety" and to celebrate we asked Taylor Harper (guitar) and Kalyan Lopez (vocals) to tell us about the track that has arrived ahead of their forthcoming 'Until It's Gone' EP. Here is the story:
Taylor - ""Anxiety" is the third and final single from our upcoming debut EP, Until it's Gone. The song effortlessly moves back and forth between in-the-pocket metalcore riffs to crushing breakdowns." (continue)
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