Alex Van Halen has revealed that he and frontman David Lee Roth were planning to launch a Van Halen tour, but the outspoken vocalist "popped a fuse" when the idea of a special tribute to the late Eddie Van Halen be part of the show.
The drummer shared the story during a conversation with Rolling Stone about his new memoir "Brothers". Alex shared that he reached out to Brian May to discuss how Queen carried following the death of Freddie Mercury, and the guitarist gave him an idea of how to honor Eddie if Van Halen were to take the stage again. (continue)
Ahead of the European and U.K. run of their "Tour Of Earth," GRAMMY and BRIT-nominated band Glass Animals stopped by Jimmy Kimmel Live! to perform an electrifying rendition of their single "A Tear in Space (Airlock)" from their critically acclaimed fourth studio album I Love You So F***ing Much.
Last night, the Diamond-selling band hit the stage in Paris as they continued their global headline tour following the recently wrapped North American leg, where they sold out arenas and amphitheaters across the country including New York's Madison Square Garden and Los Angeles' Kia Forum. (continue)
Christopher Cross announced his classic holiday album, A Christopher Cross Christmas, will be available on CD and LP for the first time in over a decade, with the CD out on December 6, and a special edition white vinyl out on November 29 for Record Store Day Black Friday.
Christopher Cross burst onto the music scene in 1979 with his self-titled debut which included classic singles like "Ride Like The Wind" (featuring Michael McDonald on backing vocals), "Say You'll Be Mine (with Nicolette Larson), "Never Be The Same," and the gigantic smash "Sailing." The songs flew up the charts and remain ever-present on the airwaves to this day. The album and singles garnered six Grammy nominations, winning five (a feat not replicated by a new artist until Billie Eilish nearly four decades later). He continued to dominate with "Arthur's Theme (Best That You Can Do)" in the coming years, garnering more Grammy nods, an Academy Award, and another number one single. (continue)
After announcing their recent signing to BMG, hard rock veterans Breaking Benjamin have released their anthemic new track "Awaken", the first single from the band in five years. Consistently dominating the rock charts since their debut in 2002 with "Saturate", Breaking Benjamin has accumulated ten #1 hits, platinum and multi-platinum albums, 8.5 billion streams globally, and a social following of over 6.5 million, they've solidified their global influence and devoted fan base.
The past release, "AURORA," earned them their 10th #1 rock radio hit with "Far Away". Their previous album, EMBER debuted at #3 on the Billboard Top 200, marking their fourth Top 5 debut. Their track record includes #1 hits like "Red Cold River" and "Torn in Two." Both AURORA and EMBER achieved Top 10 status in multiple countries and #1 spots across various charts, including Top Alternative Albums, Top Rock Albums, Top Hard Rock Albums and Top Digital Albums. (continue)
More Eagles fans will have the opportunity to witness the legendary band's residency at the Sphere Las Vegas with the group announcing that they have once again added new shows to the run, with four new dates added in March 2025.
They just shared via social media: Due to overwhelming demand, the Eagles have announced four additional shows to the band's residency at Sphere in Las Vegas on Friday, March 7th, Saturday, March 8th, Friday, March 14th, and Saturday, March 15th. (continue)
Pink Floyd Legend David Gilmour Has Shared An Animated Music Video For His Latest Single "Dark And Velvet Nights", A Track From His Recently Released New Studio Album, "Luck And Strange".
His official Facebook page said of the new visual, "Watch The Full Animated Video For David's Latest Single, Dark And Velvet Nights - Some Of Which Is Seen On The Big Screens during the Luck and Strange shows" (continue)
The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus have shared a music video for their brand new single "Home Improvement", which is the first taste of music under the band's brand new deal with premiere independent music label Better Noise Music. SRO shared: Formed in 2004 in Jacksonville, FL, the band has accrued Gold and multi-Platinum singles-including their massive 5x Platinum hit single "Face Down" and "Your Guardian Angel"-and 2X Platinum-certified debut album, Don't You Fake It, alongside numerous high-ranking radio chart positions and a robust digital history of 1.4 billion career streams.
Better Noise Music President / COO Steve Kline remarks on the band's signing: "We're excited to partner with The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus on their next release. The timing is perfect, allowing longtime fans to dive into new music while creating a platform for new listeners to discover the awesome songs from the band's upcoming album." (continue)
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Cardboard Sessions releases the first of two new episodes featuring the legendary Doors guitarist Robby Krieger from his own Love Street Sound recording studio in Los Angeles. Rounding out the session are The Soul Savages, featuring the incredibly gifted Kevin Brandon, Ed Roth and Franklin Vanderbuilt. Robby's son Waylon even stops by to join his dad on the cardboard guitar. The second session of the series will be released next Wednesday, October 23rd.
Rolling Stone named Robby one of the Greatest Guitarists of All Time and that's true whether he's on a classic '64 Gibson or a guitar made of cardboard as proven by his performance on the cardboard Fender. (continue)
Dead Icarus have premiered a music video for their new single "1 Million Days", which is the latest taste of the group's forthcoming debut album, "Zealot" that is set to be released on Halloween (October 31st) via MNRK HEAVY.
Atom Splitter sent over the following details: the new band features former Atreyu lead vocalist and Gold-selling artist Alex Varkatzas, as well as Gabe Mangold of Enterprise Earth and Brandon Zackey. Produced and co-written by Mangold, ZEALOT is a precise and pummeling execution of airtight technical riffs, miles of solos, blast beat assault and battery, and screamed, growled, and sung vocals. (continue)
My Morning Jacket has announced the latest installment in their MMJ LIVE vinyl series, MMJ Live Vol. 4: Terminal 5 - NYC - The Tennessee Fire 10/18/10, arriving on 3xLP red vinyl via ATO Records on Friday, November 22. The 22-track collection documents the opening night of My Morning Jacket's 2010 complete catalog run at New York City's Terminal 5, a five-night stand that kicked off with a performance of their landmark 1999 debut album, The Tennessee Fire, in its entirety, along with a seven-song encore highlighted by covers of Elton John's "Rocket Man," Jefferson Airplane's "White Rabbit," and Rod Stewart's "Hot Legs."
MMJ Live Vol. 4: Terminal 5 - NYC - The Tennessee Fire 10/18/10 is heralded by today's premiere of a smoldering live take on the classic ballad, "I Will Be There When You Die," available everywhere now. (continue)
"'Just Like You' was the last song I recorded for Artificial Melodies", explains Wendy Stonehenge of Oakland, CA-based glam synth band The Candy Whips about their new 80s Synthesized track from their upcoming angular synthpop album Artificial Melodies (release date: November 5th, 2024 via Kitten Robot Records).
Stonehenge describes how the track became the final piece to complete the album, "The album [Side A, which includes the full Candy Whips band] was pretty much done but I felt like the solo side [Side B, which features only Stonehenge] needed another upbeat number to round it out...of course, I couldn't write a catchy pop song without adding nihilistic lyrics." Stonehenge adds, "The B side of this album is going to go over great with fans of the first album, but I'm hoping to expand our audience with the full band material." (continue)
Alt-rock artist and producer Letdown. has revealed the track listing for his anticipated debut album Be Ok, dropping November 15, 2024, via Big Loud Rock. Known for his cathartic, genre-blurring sound that fuses punk, emo, electronic, and pop, Letdown. is about to deliver a record that channels raw emotion into infectious, anthem-packed tracks.
Be Ok features the hard-hitting singles "Hate Myself" and "Crying In The Shower"-both of which broke into the Top 25 at Alternative radio-and the title track "Be Ok," a collaboration with alt-pop artist LØLØ. The album dives into Blake's three-year journey of self-discovery and healing, blending his struggles with mental health into tracks that are equal parts vulnerable and high-energy. (continue)
Metal Allegiance is entering their second decade together, and unlike most other metal supergroups or collaborations, Metal Allegiance continues stronger - and heavier - than ever. Beginning as a celebration of heavy metal, Metal Allegiance is powered by the almost tribal bond shared between the extreme music community's most revered trailblazers, armed with a list of contributors onstage (and off) that read like a Wikipedia entry on the genre itself -whose "core 4" is comprised of David Ellefson, Mark Menghi, Alex Skolnick, and Mike Portnoy.
On Thursday, January 23, 2025, the band - which in addition to the core 4, will also include Chuck Billy (Testament), Bobby Blitz (Overkill), John Bush (Armored Saint), Doc Coyle (Bad Wolves & God Forbid), Brandon Ellis (The Black Dahlia Murder), Marty Friedman, Gary Holt (Slayer / Exodus), Andreas Kisser (Sepultura), Jeff Loomis, Mark Tornillo (Accept), Angel Vivaldi and more - will perform at what has become an annual event for the band at the House of Blues (400 Disney Way) in Anaheim, CA. (continue)
Canadian rockers Lions in the Street release their new single "Lady Blue" from today. "Lady Blue" is the third single taken from the band's highly anticipated album Moving Along released Friday 8 November 2024.
"Lady Blue would fit comfortably on a Lynyrd Skynyrd or Eagles album," says Lions in the Street's vocalist and guitarist, Chris Kinnon. "It's a classic northern take on a southern rock, a la Neil Young or the Band. It's a song about regret, with organ swirls, languid vintage guitar tones, and a James Burton-inspired guitar solo setting the tone." (continue)
Ora Cogan released the "High Noon" video today as she starts her tour tonight in Nashville. From the critically acclaimed album Formless, "High Noon" observes the smoke and mirrors of the posturing, masks, and ego rising from the right political wing and the search for love and community. Feeling broken-hearted and disillusioned, nihilistic and scared about the funnels into ways of thinking and disinformation.... "the world is lost, isn't it love."
Directed by Alistair Nicholls, the film is a mixture of old-fashioned stop-motion animation techniques. As Nicholls embraces the handmade, lo-fi look, we follow a hare running through the woods as if being chased. Nighttime falls and it burrows into the soil, following a series of underground tunnels. The video resolves as a triumphant tale of community and finding a chosen family. (continue)
Hillhaven have unleashed their sixth single "Temple & Tomb." It follows the buzzy prior singles "Damned to Dream," "The God You Think You Are," "GAPS," "SYCOPHANTS," and "LIAR."
"'Temple & Tomb' is the chronicling of my own intrusive thoughts," says singer Chris Kelly. "Anxiety, depression, dysmorphia, the struggle for self-worth, pretty much all the bad sh*t makes an appearance here. It's angry and painful, but as a result, incredibly cathartic. The song was written and recorded in isolation, which really comes through on a visceral level, as I think most of us would attest that our worst thoughts often get louder when we're alone. Corny as it is to say, I very much hope people are able to connect to this song and find their own catharsis. If nothing else, it's confirmation that you're not alone." (continue)
Rising punk rock act Winona Fighter has announced their highly anticipated debut album, My Apologies To The Chef, set to be released on February 14th via Rise Records. In addition they have today shared their blistering new single "ATTENTION", a call to arms that rages against the societal issues that gone unchecked for far too long.
"We cannot believe we finally get to announce our Debut LP 'My Apologies To The Chef' is on the way. This has truly been a long time coming," reflects frontwoman and multi-instrumentalist Coco Kinnon. "Our amazing label Rise Records allowed us to take our DIY approach to the recording of the album. Every song was either written or co-written by us. It was just me (Coco) and the boys (Dan and Austin) in our home studio from pre-production to sending it off for mastering." (continue)
Toronto-based alt-rocker Harley Olivia recently released her debut EP "Hiding Little Pieces" and to celebrate we asked her to tell us about one of the tracks and she selected "You're Not Ready". Here is the story:
I wrote "You're Not Ready" after ending a toxic situationship with someone who turned out to be the epitome of a wolf in sheep's clothing. He initially came across as kind and loving, but over time, the mask slipped, and he even admitted to deceiving me. As his true self emerged, I realized what I had mistaken for charm was really just a lack of empathy-which is why I wrote the line, "I won't pretend that your coldness is charming, you just lack empathy." (continue)
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