Doug Aldrich (The Dead Daisies, Ex-Dio, Ex-Whitesnake) guitarist updated fans on his condition after he underwent surgery in his battle with throat cancer. He revealed the diagnosis last week and shared that because of the treatment he would be sitting out upcoming live dates with The Dead Daisies.
Aldrich shared a photo from his hospital bed and a message via Instagram on Saturday (September 28th). He said, "Quick update... Hi guys, just wanted to reach out and say thank you so much for the prayers and well wishes. It really helped more than I can say. (continue)
Daughtry have released their debut record with Big Machine Label Group. Out now on all platforms via Big Machine Rock, the 6-track EP, Shock to the System (Part One), includes previously released back-to-back No. 1s, "Artificial" and "Pieces," in addition to new single, "The Dam."
Daughtry's Shock to the System (Part One) offers up the first set of tracks in a two-part project that continues pulling back the curtain on frontman Chris Daughtry's personal life. Six new songs, highlighted by amplified production and commanding vocals, showcase the universal story of a life laid bare by grief and built back up again through sheer determination. The journey through loss may be arduous, but on their new EP, Daughtry delivers a soundtrack to see you through every step of the way. (continue)
Atreyu share their version of the American classic "Mary Jane's Last Dance" - another stellar track from their upcoming collection of eight reimagined greatest hits and two nostalgic tribute covers 'The Pronoia Sessions.' The digital release will begin streaming on October 25th while vinyl and CDs will hit streets on November 8th.
On their version of Tom Petty's "Mary Jane's Last Dance," frontman Brandon Saller comments: "This song is a classic. Pure and simple. This is us, again, trying to breathe new life into an already legendary song." (continue)
A 50th anniversary for a seminal album is an opportunity to reflect and reevaluate. A half-century on, and it can take on a new life and a new meaning, especially when that album is Neil Young's On The Beach. In the first half of the 1970's as Young was recording collections of songs that would each take on an aura of their own, ON THE BEACH became its own achievement. It followed the release of 1972's HARVEST, which reached Number 1 on the Billboard sales chart.
This new anniversary limited edition of ON THE BEACH will be pressed on clear vinyl, with "50" added to the front cover to mark the passage of time, and is set for release on November 8th, via Reprise Records. The songs range from "See The Sky About To Rain" to "Ambulance Blues," and explore the evolving counterculture in the 1970s in ways which had not been done. These were songs that he took into a new realm of where he and the country were going, and where that would take the (continue)
Richie Kotzen has premiered the official lyric video for "Nihilist" to coincide with the release of his brand-new solo studio album 'NOMAD,' which is out now via BMG. The album is available digitally, on CD and sky-blue vinyl.
"'Nihilist' may be the cornerstone of the entire album as I see it" says Kotzen. "It is certainly the oldest composition as I have been holding onto this master recording for a few years. I knew it was a special song and I wanted folks to hear it, but I wasn't clear on how to go about that. Meaning, it could have been a single but I didn't have the right window for that. Once I felt like I was on path to making a full-length album it became clear to me that this was the closing song regardless of what may come before it." (continue)
Nashville alt-rock duo Lips Speak Louder have shared their brand new track "Crush", which is the second single from their forthcoming debut album, and follows their previous single 'Hype'.
On "Crush," Lips Speak Louder delves into a concept that is surely familiar and relatable to many - the "incredible rush of emotions you get when you first start falling for someone and how one unexpected encounter can change everything," according to Rachel Brandsness. In vividly bringing those wistful, nostalgic sentiments to life, Brandsness and Angie Lese deliver a powerful musical and lyrical performance from start to finish, one that brims with infectious energy and catchy hooks and features a rousing, memorable chorus. (continue)
Venamoris, the duo of Paula and Dave Lombardo, has signed with Ipecac Recordings, prepping a 2025 sophomore release, with a glimpse of what's to come with today's release of the entrancing track, "In The Shadows" (https://venamoris.lnk.to/shadows).
"'In The Shadows' is a song that arose from real-life feelings," Paula Lombardo shares. "The pulsating drum wholly evocative of marching forward even when internal unrest is still close-at-hand. It is a call for self-acceptance with the heaviness of a life well lived." (continue)
Toronto alt-rockers Cigar Club just released their new single "Rain", and to celebrate we asked Trevor Coughlin to tell us about the track. Here is the story:
I don't remember when I first played the riffs in the song, but there was a point where basically every time I'd pick up my guitar at home I'd play one of those parts. Things went like that for months cause I liked the main riff so much, nothing I sang over it felt good enough. (continue)
Five Finger Death Punch have been forced to pull out of tonight's (September 29th) final stop of Metallica's current M72 World Tour leg in Mexico City after frontman Ivan Moody was injured during their appearance at the Louder Than Life Festival on Thursday (September 26th).
The band shared the following update, "At Louder Than Life this past Thursday, Ivan fell and broke his rib during 'IOU' - as the rain poured and despite the fall Ivan was able to finish the set. As a result, we will not be able to play the show with Metallica in Mexico City tomorrow night. (continue)
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Slayer fans that were ready to see it raining blood in Louisville, KY on Friday night (September 27th) were out of luck as real rain thwarted the thrash metal legends headlining reunion set at the Louder Than Life Festival, after organizers were forced to pull the plug on the full day lineup due to incremental weather.
The festival is set to resume today (Saturday, September 28th), as of early this morning, with the festival offering fans that had one-day passes for Friday their choice of using them either today or tomorrow. (continue)
Friday (September 27th) marked the 38th anniversary of the death of legendary Metallica bassist Cliff Burton. To mark the occasion, frontman James Hetfield reflected on Cliff in a new episode of The Metallica Report.
James shared that Burton still has a massive influence on the band, even after all of these years. He said, "Hetfield says, "Cliff still lives in all of us. The way he lives in me is I get to channel, you know, 'Cliff, what would be really cool right here?' (continue)
KISS have announced that they will be releasing a limited edition 45th anniversary super deluxe box set of their acclaimed 1976 "Destroyer" album on October 2nd that is priced at $940.48.
Here is the product description from KISS Online Shop: This bundle includes: Destroyer 45th Anniversary 6LP Super Deluxe Premium Color LP (Limited-Edition) + Destroyer Track List T-Shirt (continue)
(hennemusic) Pink Floyd legend David Gilmour is streaming tour rehearsal video of a pair of Pink Floyd classics in sync with the launch of his 2024 tour. Gilmour and his band can be seen running through "Breathe (In The Air)" and "Time" from the iconic UK group's 1973 masterpiece, "The Dark Side Of The Moon."
The guitarist played two warm-up concerts in Brighton, UK last week ahead of the launch of the world tour in support of his new album, "Luck And Strange." The project - which marks Gilmour's first album of new material in nine years - was produced by David and Charlie Andrew, best known for his work with alt-J and Marika Hackman. (continue)
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