Scorpions guitarist Matthias Jabs shared an update with fans after he had surgery for injuries that he suffered in a home accident that caused the band to cancel the dates they had planned this month in their native Germany.
Matthias shared, "Dear fans and friends, as you might have heard already, i had a bad accident in my rented summer house. I fell down the stairs with 16 steps and broke my left pinky twice and I also broke my left heel. (continue)
After months of negotiations, Randy Bachman and Burton Cummings of the iconic Canadian rock band The Guess Who are pleased to announce the resolution of their long-running dispute with fellow former band mates Garry Peterson and Jim Kale following a lawsuit filed in October 2023.
Though details of the settlement remain confidential, terms include acquisition of the "The Guess Who" trademark by Bachman and Cummings. Having now settled the long-standing trademark dispute, Bachman, Cummings, Kale, and Peterson - all of whom are Canadian Music Hall of Fame inductees as members of The Guess Who, with Bachman and Cummings two-time inductees for their work with Bachman-Turner Overdrive and as a solo artist, respectively - have expressed their appreciation to one another in a spirit of unity going forward. (continue)
Weezer will celebrate three decades of their seminal full-length debut LP, Weezer a.k.a. the Blue Album, with the release of the Blue Album 30th Anniversary Edition on November 1, via Geffen/UMe. This must-have for any Weezer fan will be available in multiple configurations, including a massive Super Deluxe Edition 4LP + 10-inch + 7-inch box set as well as a Deluxe 3CD set, and digitally. To herald the arrival of Blue Album 30th Anniversary Edition, Weezer just shared the earliest known recording of the hit single "Undone - The Sweater Song (Third Practice)." (continue)
This past Saturday at the legendary Whisky A Go-Go in Los Angeles, CA, heavy metal kings KK's Priest - featuring Judas Priest alum and GRAMMY Award winning/nominated musicians K.K. Downing (guitar) and Tim "Ripper" Owens (vocals) - and Teutonic metal originators Accept kicked off the most iconic metal tour of the season.
Today, in celebration of the tour's kickoff, KK's Priest has revealed a brand new music video for their latest album's title track, "The Sinner Rides Again". Featuring mythical, dark fantasy imagery, astonishing, soaring vocals by Tim "Ripper" Owens and high flying guitar solos from K.K. Downing and A.J. Mills - who together are redefining the seminal metal guitar duo for a new generation - the video enters the band's catalog as one of their most epic to date! (continue)
Fever 333 have released another new single taken from their upcoming album "Darker White" out October 4. Fans can now stream and watch the music video for "Desert Rap".
"If you hope to be an instrument for change, you must remember to keep said instrument sharp," says Jason Aalon on the new song out today. "Fatigue will find you if you don't find yourself first. On the micro and macro level, this song serves as a reminder that when trying to do right by the people remember you as a person as well." (continue)
The Lumineers today share, "Sleep On The Floor," from their recently announced concert album, LIVE FROM WRIGLEY FIELD. The album, set for digital release and as a 3LP vinyl set via Dualtone in the U.S. & Canada and Decca internationally, will be available on Friday, September 27.
Recorded on September 3, 2022, at Chicago's historic Wrigley Field, the album captures the final night of the two-time GRAMMY Award-nominated band's widely praised BRIGHTSIDE World Tour. (continue)
Alt-country troubadour Nathan Jacques is gearing up to release his new concept album "Dark Wanderer and the Bounty Heart" on September 26th, and to celebrate we asked him to tell us about the single "Shapeshifter". Here is the story:
This was the last song I wrote for the record. I felt like the album was missing two things: an introduction to the villainous presence early on in the story, and another upbeat tune. (continue)
Legendary Queen guitarist Brian May revealed in a new video message to fans that he recently suffered a minor stroke that caused him to loss control of his arm, but he reports that his "OK" and can play guitar.
In a video entitled "Health hiccup... plenty of bombshells in the documentary ", May shared, "Hi Folks. I hope you're all well out there I'm here to bring you first of all some good news, I think. The good news is that I can play guitar after the events of the last few days, and I say this because it was in some doubt because that little health hiccup that I mentioned happened about a week ago and what they called it was a minor stroke and all of a sudden, out of the blue, I didn't have any control over this arm. So it was a little scary, I have to say. I had the most fantastic care and attention from Frimley Hospital, where I went. Blue lights flashing, the lot. Very exciting. (continue)
The Painted Turtle and The Bridge School are thrilled to announce "Harvest Moon," a special daytime benefit concert featuring legendary musicians Neil Young and Stephen Stills, with additional artists to be revealed soon. Set against the stunning backdrop of The Painted Turtle camp in Lake Hughes, CA, this intimate event will take place on Saturday, October 5th, offering guests a unique opportunity to enjoy live music in a picturesque setting just 50 minutes from The Getty in Los Angeles. All proceeds will support The Painted Turtle, which provides children with serious medical conditions a free and transformative camp experience year round, and The Bridge School, which offers essential educational services to children with severe speech and physical disabilities.
The concert will begin as attendees arrive to the sounds of the marimba ensemble Masanga. As the day progresses, Neil Young and Stephen Stills will take the stage for individual sets, joined by other talented performers to be announced. The event will culminate with a sunset performance, creating a magical atmosphere for all who attend. The festival-like day will also feature family-friendly activities, including face painting, food trucks, and much more. (continue)
(hennemusic) Metallica is streaming pro-shot video of a performance of a pair of classic songs from their 1984 album, "Ride The Lightning", from the second of two recent shows in Chicago, IL.
The band can be seen performing "Fight Fire With Fire" and "The Call Of Ktulu" at the city's Soldier Field on August 11, while the event also featured "For Whom The Bell Tolls" and the record's title track as part of a 16-song performance. (continue)
(hennemusic) The Offspring's track "Make It All Right," not only has held #1 on the Alternative Airplay Chart for two consecutive weeks, but has launched to #1 on the Active Rock Chart. The chart topping song, which was released earlier this year, is the first song from their anxiously awaited album SUPERCHARGED, out October 11th via Concord Records.
"Make It All Right" marks the band's sixth #1 song on the Active Rock Chart, following "I Choose" (1997), "Pretty Fly (For A White Guy)" (1998),"The Kids Aren't Alright" (1999), "Hit That" (2003), and "Gone Away" (1997)-which remained on #1 on the chart for 5 consecutive weeks and the song that Queen's own Brian May performed with them earlier this year. (continue)
Previously unreleased song 'The Way That It Was', taken from the upcoming special edition release of the Johnny Marr + the Healers album Boomslang (Deluxe), is now available to stream. First released in 2003, Boomslang will now be available in its entirety for the first time in 21 years from 20th September 2024 via BMG.
In addition to the album's 11 original songs, Boomslang (Deluxe) offers fans more new and unheard music from this exciting period of Johnny Marr's songwriting. Seven previously unreleased archive recordings from the Healers era, titled 'All Out Attack', 'You Are The Magic' (Union Mix), 'Get Me Wrong', 'A Woman Like You', a cover of Bob Dylan's 'Don't Think Twice It's All Right', plus the extended mix of original album track 'Get Me Wrong' (Instrumental Version), and 'The Way That It Was' will all feature on the album for the first time. (continue)
Twenty years ago, Brooklyn-based band TV on the Radio released their critically acclaimed debut album, Desperate Youth, Bloodthirsty Babes. In celebration, on November 15, Touch and Go Records will release an anniversary edition of the project with five bonus tracks, two of which are previously unreleased tracks. The first, "Final Fantasy," is out now and is an early demo of what became the song "Bomb Yourself."
Originally released on March 9, 2004, Desperate Youth, Bloodthirsty Babes was hailed as "an immaculate album about disappointment in all its forms: romantic, civic, psychological" by Rolling Stone and was included in the book 1001 Albums You Must Hear Before You Die. (continue)
Following a hugely successful and sold-out Rebellion Festival this August just gone, the organisers are already deep into booking bands for the iconic punk event, which is set to return to its annual home of the Blackpool Winter Gardens, August 7th - 10th 2025.
Fans of legendary Manchester bands Joy Division and New Order are in for a treat next year when their bassist Peter Hook returns to the Festival with his band Peter Hook & The Light for a thrilling deep dive through his vast back catalogue. (continue)
In support of their upcoming, critically acclaimed studio album 'Embers', due out this Friday on Napalm Records, progressive psych-and krautrock trio God Is An Astronaut presents us with their brand new video single "Odyssey"!
The track provides an exhilarating ride blending all facets of the band's incredible songwriting skills. God Is An Astronaut reveal: "'Odyssey' is the echo of loss, born from the raw grief of our father's passing. A journey of sound - acoustic guitars, cello, sitars, and heavy riffs - leading through sorrow, finding light in a psychedelic crescendo. It's not just a tribute, but a space where sorrow and joy become one." (continue)
Epiphone, in partnership with Gibson Custom and the Hendrix family, is proud to introduce the Jimi Hendrix "Love Drops" Flying V, an Inspired by Gibson Custom recreation of a guitar that Jimi customized and played extensively from 1967-1969. As part of the Epiphone Inspired by Gibson Custom Collection, the guitar continues a new era of premium features for Epiphone, including high-quality electronics and design upgrades. The Epiphone Jimi Hendrix "Love Drops" Flying V is now available at Authorized Epiphone dealers and worldwide on www.epiphone.com.
"Jimi's artistic expression was all-encompassing. It went far beyond creating magical music and expanded into another dimension of art that allowed us to see the beauty of his music," says Janie Hendrix, Sister of Jimi and President and CEO of Experience Hendrix LLC & Authentic Hendrix LLC. "When he hand-painted his Flying V, which was an expression of his love for his instrument and his music. With the Epiphone series, Gibson has recreated Jimi's artwork beautifully! We are excited to partner with them! Seeing Jimi's handiwork come alive in this spectacular collection is extremely gratifying." (continue)
The 50th anniversary of ABBA's victory in the Eurovision Song Contest on April 6th 1974 has been thoroughly celebrated all over the world - not just the triumph with 'Waterloo', but the group's amazing accomplishments and their position as one of the world's major pop bands. And the celebrations aren't over yet! In October 2024, Polar Music International will issue a magnificent box set of ABBA's single A-sides: The Singles - The First Fifty Years. The compilation brings together, for the first time, not only every ABBA single issued by Polar up until 1982 but also the singles released in conjunction with 2021's Voyage album.
Building on ABBA's classic double album The Singles - The First Ten Years, originally issued in 1982, this new box set expands the concept by bringing the story bang up to date, featuring every ABBA single released 1972-2022. Available as a four-vinyl disc set and a double-CD, The Singles - The First Fifty Years is a journey through some of the best pop music ever recorded. From the group's 1972 debut single 'People Need Love' to the Voyage album's 'No Doubt About It' in 2022, the 38-track box set features masterpieces such as 'SOS', 'Mamma Mia', 'Fernando', 'Dancing Queen', 'Knowing Me, Knowing You', 'Take A Chance On Me', 'Chiquitita', 'Gimme! Gimme! Gimme! (A Man After Midnight)', 'The Winner Takes It All', 'Super Trouper', 'One Of Us', 'Don't Shut Me Down' and all of ABBA's other big hits. (continue)
Memphis May Fire have shared a music video for their new single "Infection". The song careens back and forth between synths, monster melodic verses, stadium-sized choruses, and earth-shaking breakdowns that are certain stir up plenty of mosh pits.
"'Infection' dives deep into the pain of betrayal and the toxicity that can spread like a virus," shares Mullins. "This song is about recognizing the destructive forces in your life, calling them out, and reclaiming your power. It's not just about surviving the infection; it's about emerging stronger, with the scars to prove it. (continue)
Award-winning and critically acclaimed Canadian blues rock one-man band, guitarist and singer-songwriter, Steve Hill is pleased to announce the release of his new studio album Hanging On A String released Friday 1 November 2024.
The first single "World Gone Insane" is available on all streaming platforms on Friday 6 September. Recorded in Los Angeles at Dave Grohl's Studio 606, produced by 10 X Grammy Winner Darrell Thorp (Foo Fighters, Radiohead, Paul McCartney) and mastered by 6 X Grammy Winner Michael Romanowski, Steve Hill's latest album is as close to the heart as you can get. Decades of dedication to the lifestyle of a working musician have shaped him and his craft, and Steve's new batch of songs are based on his own successes and failures and the life lessons he's learned from them. (continue)
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