Lynyrd Skynyrd frontman Johnny Van Zant says that his spirits have been lifted by the outpouring of love, support and prayers from fans in the wake of the sad news that a mass was found in his daughter Taylor's brain.
Late last month the band were forced to cancel several concerts so Johnny could return home because Taylor had to undergo emergency surgery. He shared last week, Taylor started having numbing feeling on her right side. She went to the emergency room, they did a cat scan, they found a, the only way to say it is found a mass on her brain. Some of it was bleeding, causing the numbing part." (continue)
Original Queensryche frontman Geoff Tate has announced that he will be launching a massive U.S. tour next year where he will be performing the band's classic concept album "Operation Mindcrime" in full for the very last time.
The Operation Mindcrime, The Final Chapter Tour will be kicking off on March 18th in Tucson, AZ at the Rialto Theatre, with the first leg running through April 25th where it wraps in Boise, ID at the Revolution Center. (continue)
Motley Crue have shared two photos on social media with the dates 10/03/24 over a view of North America on a photo of earth from space. The first photo with a wider view of the globe appeared on Monday, followed by a second photo today (October 1st) with North America focused in more closely.
Fans have speculated on social media that they could be hinting at a tour announcement that would follow the band's upcoming string of rare club dates this month that will find the group returning to the Los Angeles clubs where they got their start for their "Hollywood Takeover". (continue)
Oasis are selling out venues with their recently announced reunion tour and the album that first made them superstars, 1994's "Definitely Maybe", was actually the group's second attempt at the record.
They originally went into the Monnow Valley Studio in Wales with Scottish producer Dave Batchelor and recorded almost an album's worth of material, but the tracks from those sessions were ultimately abandoned and the band started over to record what would be the official version of "Definitely Maybe". (continue)
Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band have expanded their 2025 European tour run, adding eight new shows to previously-rescheduled dates in Marseille, Prague and Milan.
Beginning on May 17 in Manchester, each of the just-added performances will bring Springsteen and The E Street Band to cities they haven't yet played in 2023-2024 - with new shows planned across England, France, Germany and Spain. (continue)
Slayer icon Kerry King has released a music video for the song "Where I Reign" and revealed his plans to hit the road next year for a North American Headline Tour.
The trek will also feature Municipal Waste as Special Guest and Alien Weaponry and is being launching in support of King's debut solo album "From Hell I Rise" and he will be backed by his new solo band featuring drummer Paul Bostaph (Slayer), bassist Kyle Sanders (Hellyeah), guitarist Phil Demmel (Machine Head), and vocalist Mark Osegueda (Death Angel). (continue)
Four-time Grammy Award winning artist Gary Clark Jr. announces his 2025 North American tour in support of his critically acclaimed album JPEG RAW, released earlier this year.
Kicking off at Grand Sierra Resort and Casino in Reno, NV on February 19, the tour will continue with shows in Houston, Atlanta, Nashville, Charlotte, and more before concluding on March 15 in Hollywood, FL at Hard Rock Live at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood. Artist presale will begin tomorrow, October 2 at 10am local time, with public on-sale to follow on Friday, October 4 at 10am local time. (continue)
A Place To Bury Strangers release the new single/video, "Fear Of Transformation," from their forthcoming album, Synthesizer, to be released digitally October 4th and on vinyl October 25th via Dedstrange.
Following lead singles "Disgust," "You Got Me," and "Bad Idea," "Fear Of Transformation" is a snarling, gothic techno-punk track that feels like getting body slammed by a wave out at sea. The track delves into the struggle of overcoming internal barriers. (continue)
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Robert Jon & The Wreck, have announced the dates for their 2025 U.S. Winter Tour, kicking off on January 31st in Fort Lauderdale, FL. The band will bring their adrenaline-fueled live show to cities across the Southeast, with additional stops in Alabama, Georgia, Tennessee, and North Carolina, before returning to Florida for a final performance in Stuart, FL on February 11th. The Broward Center (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) and the Bijou Theatre (Knoxville, TN) will host a Ticketmaster presale, using code "GUITAR" starting at 10 am local time on Thursday, October 3rd. All tickets go on sale to the public on Friday, October 4th at 10am local time.
The announcement comes on the heels of a breakout year for Robert Jon & The Wreck, which saw the band continue to push the boundaries of Southern Rock with their signature blend of electrifying guitar solos, lush vocal harmonies, and powerful storytelling. Fresh off their critically acclaimed 8th studio album, Red Moon Rising, the band's recent momentum has been further fueled by the release of their new single, "Life Between The Lines." Produced by the legendary Kevin Shirley (Led Zeppelin, Aerosmith, Joe Bonamassa), the track marks a new chapter in the band's sonic evolution, showcasing a heavier, more expansive sound while maintaining the authentic grit and soul that has captivated fans worldwide. (continue)
Acey Longley, son of late Great White guitarist Ty Longley who was among those that tragically perished in the Station Nightclub fire a few short months before Acey was born, returned to his hometown of Joliet, IL on 9/11 this year to help surprise his mentor Fire Battalion Chief Blake with a retirement celebration, as well as honor the members of the Joliet Fire Department with Lou Malanti's gift bags and $100 gift certificates for pizza parties in remembrance of 9/11.
Honoring first responders with pizza on 9/11 is a tradition Acey started a number of years ago, but for the solemn anniversary this year, he also took the occasion to share the big news that he himself is becoming a firefighter. (continue)
(hennemusic) Queen is sharing video of "Son And Daughter" from a Christmas Eve 1975 performance at London's Hammersmith Odeon. The song was originally featured on the band's 1973 self-titled debut album, which is being remastered and expanded for reissue on October 25.
The 6CD + 1 LP I box set contains 63 tracks with 43 brand new mixes, comprising the original album with its intended running order restored, intimate fly-on-the-wall audio of Queen in the studio, demos, rare live tracks, and previously unheard recordings from Queen's first ever live performance in London, August 1970. Absent from the 1973 release, the song "Mad the Swine" has been reinstated to its original place in the running order. A 108-page book containing handwritten lyrics and memorabilia accompanies the release. (continue)
Tim Kasher (Cursive, The Good Life) will premiere his new film Who's Watching tomorrow night (10/2) at Beyond Fest in Los Angeles, CA (7pm at Los Feliz 3 Theater). The movie-the second feature written, directed, and scored by Kasher following his 2017 debut, No Resolution-is also confirmed for an east coast premiere on October 19th at Brooklyn Horror Film Festival (4:20pm at Nitehawk Cinema). Who's Watching stars Zachary Ray Sherman (Everything Sucks!, A Desert), Olivia Luccardi (It Follows, Orange Is The New Black), Gracie Gillam (Superhost, Teen Beach Movie), and Steve Berg (Don't Worry Darling, Tag). The film was produced by Josh Ethier, Maher Jafari, Liz Renner, and Kasher.
Sherman plays Caleb, a metalhead loner who becomes obsessed with his new coworker, Krista (Gillam). Determined to make a film about his newfound "object of beauty," he begins invading every aspect of Krista's life. As his infatuation escalates from inappropriate to criminal, we are left questioning who is really watching whom. Who's Watching is a masterwork of discomfort that will get under your skin-and stay there. (continue)
Popular social media guitar duo 'Pete & Vinnie Play' have formed a guitar-centric metal band called No Writer and have shared their debut single 'The Wheel' along with a music video.
Here is the official announcement: 'No Writer' is a guitar-centric instrumental metal project from renowned social media guitar duo Pete Napper and Vinnie Minotto (aka 'Pete & Vinnie Play'). The London based pair are fearlessly bringing back the 90s golden era of iconic shred guitar duos, with their own unforgettable style of guitar playing that consists of equal parts crushing riffs, blazing shred, and blissfully intertwined harmonies. (continue)
Blues-soul rocker Huntley, the season 24 winner of The Voice, just released his new single "Tell Me When It's Over", and to celebrate we asked him to tell us about the track, which marks his first new original song release since he won the TV show in 2023. Here is the story:
This song came from a pretty tough time in my life. I had just gone through a really hard breakup, and I needed a way to work through everything I was feeling. Writing this song was almost like therapy for me. It's about that moment when you realize something is over, but you're still hanging on, waiting for that final bit of closure that may come. (continue)
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