Sum 41 frontman Deryck Whibley took to social media today (August 27th) to dispel a rumor that he would be joining Linkin Park in place of late frontman Chester Bennington for a rumored reunion.
Linkin Park launched an online countdown clock that will reach zero tomorrow, Wednesday, August 28th at 11AM Pacific. Many have speculated that they will be announcing a reunion. (continue)
Falling In Reverse's juggernaut of a new album POPULAR MONSTER is the No. 1 rock record in the U.S. and beyond. The album's first week consumption totaled 30,929 units. It has accumulated 1.96 billion global streams to date, with U.S. sales totaling of over 723,000 album units - it's well on its way to platinum certification.
The key U.S. charts: #1 Current Rock Albums #1 Current Hard Music Albums #1 Independent Albums #1 Current Alternative Albums #1 Record Label Independent Current Albums (continue)
Sick of It All frontman Lou Koller took to social media on Monday (August 26th) to give fans an update on his cancer battle as his chemotherapy treatment gets under way.
He shared, "Hey, everybody, it's Lou. I'm here in my recovery room. Hope you're all doing good. To give you all a little update, the first week of chemo, almost two weeks ago. It's like a week and a half since I've had it. The first three days were brutal, not fun at all. It got gradually better, and now I feel more like myself. I felt really good this past weekend and today. Luckily nothing, no complications. The second round starts this weekend coming up. Hopefully it won't be as bad, but who knows? (continue)
Fit For An Autopsy have shared a music video for their brand new single "Savior Of None / Ashes Of All". The song comes from the band's forthcoming album The Nothing That Is which is set to be released on October 25th.
On the new track, the band shares: "'Savior Of None / Ashes Of All' is a reflection of the inherent darkness surrounding one's struggle to find a place of peace within the pressures of existence. The root causes of suffering that leads us to depression, addiction, etc. can be ever-present in everyone. Whether or not it materializes in a controlling way, it certainly exists as a stain on the human psyche. It's a powerful thought knowing that we all share this potential to self destruct, and how that can bring comfort in not feeling alone, or more chaos to an already fractured human." (continue)
The iconic multi-platinum-selling group America are celebrating their 54th anniversary with a series of national tour dates in 2024. Billed as the "Ride On Tour 2024," it launched July 18 in Minneapolis and will continue throughout the year. Known for their timeless magic and powerful performances, the Grammy Award-winning perennial classic-rock favorite will draw on their deep catalog of hits including signature song "A Horse With No Name," a Number One smash on Billboard's Hot 100 in 1972.
Meanwhile, AMERICA will release a new live album, America - Live From The Hollywood Bowl 1975 (Primary Wave Music; distributed by Sun Records), on September 6. Previously available as a Record Store Day exclusive, this album features never-before-heard recordings of their iconic 1975 performance backed by a symphony conducted by the legendary George Martin and will now be widely released on CD, a new red vinyl variant, and digitally for the first time ever. This extraordinary performance has been preserved in never-before-heard tapes that were recently restored and remastered for this special release. (continue)
The Sublime family is mourning the loss of their close friend and Skunk Records label mate, Bert Susanka of The Ziggens, who passed away Saturday August 17th at the age of 62 after a battle with ALS. Leader and chief songwriter for the Huntington Beach, CA based band The Ziggens, Bert Susanka became close friends and label mates with Sublime in the early 90s. Nowell sang 'Bert Susanka made me drink' in their song "Greatest Hits" and covered The Ziggens' song "Big Salty Tears" on many occasions while touring in the 90s. Ziggens played with many notable Orange County bands including Sublime, No Doubt, Slightly Stoopid, Supernova, Mike Watt, The Vandals, Guttermouth, Voodoo Glowskulls, The Cadillac Tramps, and many, many more.
"Bert was loved by everyone who met him because he was genuine from the inside out, a real gentleman, father, husband, musician, comedian, and a true friend to anyone with a heart. He leaves behind a loving wife and family of his own, but also a loving family of Ziggens, worldwide! His compassion for his fellow man never faltered, he always had time for a friend or a person in need whether he knew them or not. He cared! I don't know how his human body contained all this love because he had so much of it for everyone. The only way to lift a heavy heart is with wings. Bert now has wings and he is lifting us all so let's celebrate this man, his life, his legacy and family, and the love that he has shown us all! Be happy for him in his eternal journey." - Sublime's Bud Gaugh (continue)
(hennemusic) Def Leppard is sharing video of a recent visit to the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame in Cleveland, OH while on tour with Journey across North America. The band - who were inducted into the Rock Hall in 2019 - made the trek while in between shows on the summer run.
"Got to enjoy a day off at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame when we were in Cleveland," says the group. "Come along as we take a look through Rock history, those who paved the way for us, and some of our own memorabilia." (continue)
The Veer Union have released new single "Empirical" on Rock Shop Records. The song is the first track from their upcoming album "Welcome To Dystopia", which is slated to be released in the 4th quarter of this year.
"Empirical" is a plea for us to not lose our humanity in the face of an overwhelming amount of rapidly advancing technology that threatens to take over our lives - if we let it. (continue)
Liam and Noel Gallagher appear to have put their differences aside and will be reunite next summer for their first UK and Ireland shows in sixteen years, as part of their world reunion tour plans. Here is the official announcement: Oasis today end years of feverish speculation with the confirmation of a long awaited run of UK and Ireland shows forming the domestic leg of their Oasis Live '25 world tour. Oasis will hit Cardiff, Manchester, London, Edinburgh and Dublin in the summer of 2025. Their only shows in Europe next year, this will be one of the biggest live moments and hottest tickets of the decade.
The Oasis live experience is unlike anything else. The roar that greets them as they step on stage. A set full of wall-to-wall classics. The spine-tingling sensation of being in a crowd singing back every word. And especially the charisma, spark and intensity that only comes when Liam and Noel Gallagher are on-stage together. (continue)
A Day To Remember continue a banner touring year with the announcement of their next North American headline run, Couple More Shows. The multi-platinum Florida rock juggernaut will kick off the trek on October 17 at Fountainebleau in Las Vegas, NV before hitting the main stage of When We Were Young Festival on October 19 and 20.
Next up, they roll through key markets in the Midwest and on the East Coast before two monumental homecoming shows on November 9 in Jacksonville, FL and November 10 in Hollywood, FL. (continue)
The Offspring's track "Make It All Right" has hit #1 on the Alternative Airplay Chart. The song, which was released earlier this year, is the first song from their upcoming SUPERCHARGED album out October 11th via Concord Records.
"Make It All Right" marks the band's fourth #1 song on the Alternative Airplay Chart following "Come Out and Play (Keep 'Em Separated" in 1994, "Hit That" in 2003, and recent Spotify Billions Club inductee "You're Gonna Go Far, Kid" which hit #1 for 11 weeks straight in 2008. This only adding to the accolades the band has hit over the years with over 40 million records sold worldwide. (continue)
Deryck Whibley of the iconic Grammy-nominated rock band Sum 41 announced a U.S. book tour supporting his new memoir, Walking Disaster: My Life Through Heaven and Hell, out October 8. The book is available to pre-order now through Gallery Books, a division of Simon & Schuster.
He will be making stops in four cities across the U.S. including Jersey City, Boston, Los Angeles, and Las Vegas. His first three stops on tour will include an intimate conversation with different renowned moderators about his triumphs, struggles, and accomplishments throughout his career and in his personal life. All attendees will leave with an exclusive look into the making of Deryck's memoir and a signed copy of the book. (continue)
Repercussion, the second album by The dB's, will be reissued on CD, vinyl (its first time on vinyl in the US) and all digital platforms on October 18, 2024, through Propeller Sound Recordings.
The first digital single will be "Neverland," due out on August 28, followed by "Ask for Jill" on September 25. Both will be available on streaming services. When The dB's released their debut Stands for deciBels in January 1981, critics were virtually unanimous. The New York City (by way of North Carolina) quartet had delivered a set of songs that was smart and irresistible, rooted in rock traditions yet fresh and new. Intelligent lyrics, inventive melodies and sharp hooks were wedded to a forward-looking musical sensibility. Drawing influences from both well-known and obscure-but-great sources, The dB's earned widespread praise. What they didn't find, however, were significant sales. Stands for deciBels was released in the UK, and available in the US only as a pricey import. (continue)
Nashville-based alt-rock duo Lips Speak Louder has released its highly-anticipated debut single, an edgy and captivating track called "Hype" that's available everywhere now.
Lips Speak Louder was formed last year by Rachel Brandsness (guitars, vocals) and Angela Lese (drums, vocals), both seasoned veterans of Nashville's music scene who had previously worked together on several other projects. With the goal of creating the kind of explosive, formidable rock duo each had long envisioned, the pair quickly began penning songs and cultivating a robust, multifaceted sound shaped by an array of influences and their extensive performing, touring and recording experience. (continue)
Liberation Hall will issue Emergency at the Old Waldorf 1979, a previously unreleased concert recording by the English punk band 999, on October 18. Newly remastered by Randy Perry, this high-energy live set will be available on LP, CD and download. CD and download will feature six bonus tracks.
In addition to standard black vinyl, this title will also be available in a limited edition, translucent ruby red vinyl pressing sold exclusively at independent record stores. All formats are distributed by MVD Entertainment Group (USA) and Wienerworld (UK). (continue)
Davey Jones tells us about his single "Woman I Love" Here is the story: While most songs are probably intentional in their creation, "Woman I Love" was the opposite.
During a live performance, my drummer had to fix an issue with his drum set. Not wanting dead air and silence during a set, I randomly started playing a riff on the guitar. Surprised by the uniqueness of what I had just made up, I turned to the drummer who was ready to finally ready to begin playing and told him just to follow me. What followed was what became a crowd favorite, and "Woman I Love" was born. (continue)
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