The Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame have announced the performers and presenters for the 2024 induction ceremony that will be taking place on October 19th at the Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse in Cleveland.
Artist set to be part of the event include former Van Halen frontman Sammy Hagar, Guns N' Roses guitarist Slash, The Who's Roger Daltrey, Jelly Role, James, Taylor, Keith Urban, Kenny Chesney, Busta Rhymes, Dr. Dre, Demi Lovato, Dua Lipa, Ella MaiJulia Roberts, Lucky Daye, Mac McAnally, Method Man, and The Roots. (continue)
The Dead Daisies took to social media to share the bad news that guitarist Doug Aldrich (Dio/Whitesnake) has been diagnosed with throat cancer and while it is treatable, he will be unable to join the band their upcoming tour dates and will be replaced by Reb Beach for the dates.
The supergroup shared, "Hi, to all Daisies fans. We have some crappy news we'd like to share... Unfortunately Doug has been diagnosed with a treatable throat cancer and has to undergo surgery this week. (continue)
Join Testament Monday, October 14th at 7pm for a Meet & Greet / Signing
at Park Ave CDs - 2916 Corrine Dr, Orlando, FL 32803. Featuring a Special Q&A with the band AND a Testament judged pumpkin carving contest! Bring your killer creations to the shop for a chance to win a prize-pack from Concept Cafes Coffee + Park Ave CDs.
Testament will be signing records along with their latest release 'Brazen', the official TESTAMENT coffee! This coffee is in collaboration with local roasters Concept Cafes & Coterie Coffee Co. and they'll be on site selling the collectible / limited edition 'Brazen' coffee tin! (continue)
25 years since its first release, London Records are set to release Echo & The Bunnymen's album 'What Are You Going To Do With Your Life?' on vinyl for the very first time on November 29th, both on crystal clear vinyl and on limited edition rust orange vinyl. Fully remastered, the 1999 album will also be reissued on an expansive 34-track double CD edition featuring B-sides, alternative takes and live versions of Bunnymen classics and tracks from the album.
'What Are You Going to Do with Your Life?' is the eighth studio album by the Liverpool post-punk legends and the follow-up to their triumphant 1997 comeback album 'Evergreen', which saw original Bunnymen members Ian McCulloch, Will Sergeant and Les Pattison reunite in the studio for the first time in almost a decade. (continue)
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House Of Lords shares a visualizer video for "Taking the Fall," the third single from their upcoming twelfth studio album 'Full Tilt Overdrive' out October 11th via Frontiers Music Srl. Recorded and produced once again by the band's singer and mastermind, James Christian along with keyboardist Mark Mangold, 'Full Tilt Overdrive' does not change nor alter the band's winning formula but instead offers an inspired and credible album that stands shoulder to shoulder with the best albums from the band's repertoire.
Frontman James Christian on the story of the song: "In 'Taking The Fall,' the protagonist faces a wrongful accusation of homicide. With his girlfriend mysteriously missing, the only clues left behind are a single shoe and a key, deepening the haunting uncertainty of her fate." (continue)
Bryan Ferry unveils the I Thought EP, a collection of covers, original compositions and brand-new music, ahead of the highly anticipated Retrospective: Selected Recordings 1973-2023 box set release (on October 25th) - a new collection celebrating over five decades of Ferry's groundbreaking musical career. Listen here.
'I Thought,' a beguiling and resonant collaboration with former Roxy Music bandmate Brian Eno, as featured on 2002's Franticalbum, showcases Ferry's exploration of love's complexities. With a lightness of touch that transports listeners into an ethereal soundscape, the song is part of the overarching theme on Disc Two of the upcoming 5CD Retrospective box set, which focuses on Ferry's evolution as a composer from 1977 to the present day. (continue)
Canadian indie/alt band The Trampoline Delay have released their brand new song "Little Lucy", which is the 3rd release from the band's upcoming studio album.
Frontman Pete Marino said of the song, "'Little Lucy' is about watching someone self-destruct and trying to snap them out of it. Lucy's caught up with the wrong crowd, doing things that drag her down-whether it's drinking, drugs, whatever. (continue)
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The Halo Effect have shared a music video for their new song "Detonate', which is the first taste of the group's just announced sophomore album "March Of The Unheard", that will be released on January 10th, 2025, via Nuclear Blast Records.
Following the massive success of their critically acclaimed debut Days of the Lost, March of the Unheard delivers a triumphant continuation of the band's signature sound. Packed with soaring melodies and electrifying energy, the new album promises to exceed fan expectations. (continue)
Between The Buried and Me took to social media this morning (September 25) to share the bad news that are being forced to pull out their planned shows in Brooklyn, Worcester and Asbury Park this weekend due to "an urgent family matter within the band.
A post on their Facebook said, "Due to an urgent family matter within the band, we will regrettably be unable to perform our scheduled shows this weekend in Brooklyn, Worcester, and Asbury Park. we send our sincerest apologies to the promoters, the venues, the bands, and most importantly our fans. (continue)
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As Fever 333 gear up to released their new album "Darker White" on October 4th, they have shared the bad news that they have pulled the plug on their planned Welcome To Tha Function Fall Tour so that frontman Jason Aalon Butler can work on his battle with depression.
Butler broke the news via social media with the following message to fans, "Hey everybody, it's your friend Jason Butler. I come to you admittedly a bit uncomfortable and afraid, but grateful for the opportunity to be honest. Recently I've been faced with my most significant and challenging struggle with depression. And in a rather unusual turn of events, I became deeply depressed at a time where one would expect to be excitedly anticipating the release of a new album and a tour to support it. (continue)
Following the news that Metallica is headed to Sonic Temple Art & Music Festival for the first time ever in 2025 for a "No Repeat Weekend" offering two nights, two unique sets, festival producers Danny Wimmer Presents have announced more details for the event, being held May 8, 9, 10 & 11 at Historic Crew Stadium in Columbus, Ohio.
In addition to Metallica who will headline Friday, May 9 and Sunday, May 11, with previously announced direct support from Rob Zombie on Friday and Alice In Chains on Sunday, new bands have now been announced for the lineup including: Killswitch Engage, Hollywood Undead, Trivium, Citizen Soldier, Alice Cooper, Power Trip and Chevelle. (continue)
Heavy metal legends, Sabaton recently announced that over 700 cinemas spanning 26 territories are taking part in the global premiere of their explosive concert film, Sabaton - The Tour To End All Tours in Europe.
Today, the band is pleased to announce that the event will also premiere in the U.S. and Canada, which is news that will surely delight its legion of diehard fans. The concert event will land in nearly 500 North American cinemas for two nights only - October 30 and October 31. (continue)
With their debut album, Highly Irresponsible, just weeks away from its Oct. 25 release via SharpTone Records, Better Lovers reveal a whole new dimension to their music with today's of "At All Times".
"When the guys sent me the instrumental of 'At All Times' I was really blown away," Greg Puciato shares. "I've been looking forward to the 'writes power ballads' stage of my existence for a while now. I knew it was coming. I had no idea it would be with this band. As a vocalist, it's really exciting to be with guys that can write songs like this AND '30 Under 13.' This one's for the lovers." (continue)
DGM & Panegyric proudly present the 50th anniversary edition of the King Crimson classic album "Red". A 2 Blu-ray + 2 CD edition features completely new Dolby Atmos, 5.1 DTS-HD Master Audio Surround & Stereo mixes by Steven Wilson taking the music to new levels of clarity & power which will be available on
October 25.
"Red" was one of the earliest mixes undertaken by Steven Wilson in 2009 & King Crimson was the first of a number of classic bands & artists to be mixed by Steven so it's entirely appropriate that he return, some 15 years later, to take the album into the Dolby Atmos era. "What I hear on 'Red' is the best representation of 72-74 era line-up in the studio. In effect this is a power trio record and their sound is just huge." - Steven Wilson (continue)
The Lumineers announce a European and UK tour for April and May 2025. This tour marks the first part of their global journey in support of their highly anticipated fifth studio album set for release in 2025 via Dualtone. The tour promises to be their biggest European and UK tour yet. Fans can expect unforgettable performances across major cities and iconic venues. For the newly announced dates, visit The Lumineers' official website. Tickets go on sale October 4th.
On Saturday, September 28, the Live From Wrigley Field concert film will be released. The film captures the band's sold-out performance on September 3, 2022, at Chicago's iconic Wrigley Field, the final night of their acclaimed BRIGHTSIDE World Tour. It will be available on The Coda Collection, a music and concert film streaming platform. This service, known for telling the stories of the most iconic moments in music with fresh perspectives, unique editorial, and exclusive video content, is available exclusively on Prime Video Channels in the US and the UK. Additionally, the concert will be accessible on Qello Concerts, the world's leading streaming service for full-length, on-demand concerts and music documentaries. The film will also be made available, for a limited time, on Amazon Prime Video outside of the US and UK and available on Prime Video Channels worldwide next month. (continue)
3 Pairs of Boots, the San Francisco-based Americana duo comprised of husband and wife Andrew Stern and Laura Arias, are gearing up to release their new album "Boot Scootin'" this Friday and to celebrate we asked them to tell us about the song "Reno". Here is the story:
Laura Arias, re the lyrics: I accidentally wrote an allegory about the hazards of compromising one's own principles. It's not an original topic, but it sure is timely, or maybe it's just a topic that never goes out of style with human nature being what it is. In the song I ponder: is Life a game? Is the world run like a giant casino? How do we navigate in a world like that? If we're living on a giant game board maybe just seeing or acknowledging the board changes our odds. (continue)
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