Lzzy Hale and Joe Hottinger of GRAMMY-winning hard rock band Halestorm announced an intimate tour featuring the two of them performing acoustic, stripped down versions of Halestorm favorites and the music that has inspired the band. Dubbed "Halestorm's Lzzy and Joe: The Living Room Sessions," the tour consists of 12 dates in January 2025. A full list of dates is below. Pre-sales begin on Wednesday, October 23, and tickets go on-sale to the general public at HalestormRocks.com this Friday, October 25 at 10 AM local time.
"With this tour, we're inviting our fans to experience what it would be like hanging with Joe and me in our living room: picking up instruments, telling stories, chatting about songs that helped shaped us as a band and brought us to where we are today," says Lzzy Hale, Halestorm's lead singer. (continue)
Leprous, who recently released their eighth studio album, Melodies Of Atonement via InsideOutMusic, return to North America this Spring for the second leg of their Melodies of Atonement tour.
The Norwegian band will also mark the 10th anniversary of theThe Congregation's release with full album performances of the collection on specific dates: Boulder, Los Angeles, Chicago, Montreal and Boston. (continue)
Foreigner has decided to extend its Farewell Tour and include a celebration of the band's Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction. Original band members will join them at select shows starting with Foreigner's sold-out three-week fall residency at the Venetian, Las Vegas. Both Rick Wills and Al Greenwood, who are frequent guests of Foreigner, will sit in with the band they helped create for the entire residency. Discussions are in hand to include Lou Gramm as Foreigner moves toward its 50th Anniversary in 2026.
On Sunday, October 20th, Foreigner celebrated the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction with a very special halftime performance at the Cleveland Browns-Cincinnati Bengals game. Lead singer, Kelly Hansen, welcomed the crowd and announced future appearances by original Rock & Roll Hall of Fame members. (continue)
Newly Rock and Roll Hall Of Fame inductee Ozzy Osbourne is helping fans gear up for Halloween by sharing his updated Official Halloween Playlist via Spotify that he is updating daily.
Ozzy's Halloween Horrors playlist features his solo song "Bark At The Moon", "Diary Of A Madman", "Evil Shuffle", "Mr. Crowley", "Scary Little Green Men", "Zombie Stomp", "Spiders", "Killer Of Giants", "Straight To Hell", "Ghost Behind My Eyes", "Hellraiser", "Bloodbath In Paradise", "Fire", "Waiting For Darkness" and more. (continue)
The full list of shows has been announced for Dropkick Murphys' St. Patrick's Day 2025 Tour, which kicks off February 26, 2025 in Huntington, New York and wraps with four Boston, Massachusetts hometown shows on March 14, 15, 16 and 17, 2025.
Dropkick Murphys have chosen The Menzingers and Teenage Bottlerocket as support for most dates, with varying lineups for the special annual St. Patrick's Day Weekend celebration in Boston. (continue)
Gibson have shared a video interview with Led Zeppelin legend Jimmy Page at Gibson in Nashville, Tennessee to give fans a first look at the creation of the Jimmy Page 1964 SJ-200. Prime PR sent over the following details: As it celebrates 130 years of music history, Gibson, the iconic global instrument brand, is proud to announce it has expanded its partnership with Jimmy Page, one of the most influential musicians in history and co-founder of one of the biggest bands of all time, Led Zeppelin. Introducing the Jimmy Page 1964 SJ-200 and 1964 SJ-200 Collector's Edition from Gibson Custom. Made in close collaboration and with significant input from Jimmy Page, only 50 of the 1964 SJ-200 Collector's Edition and 100 of the Jimmy Page 1964 SJ-200 will be available worldwide in this extraordinary limited run via authorized Gibson dealers and online at Gibson.com.
One of the most iconic guitarists in history is Jimmy Page, and his acoustic guitar of choice when recording Led Zeppelin's debut album was a mid-60s Gibson SJ-200™ that he played on multiple songs on that legendary record. Jimmy also used his SJ-200 guitar in his brilliant solo appearance on the "Julie Felix Show" on April 26, 1970, where he performed "White Summer/Black Mountain Side." (continue)
Better Lovers drop a highly irresponsible-inspired video with today's release of "Love As An Act Of Rebellion," the final preview of their debut album Highly Irresponsible (out this Friday, Oct. 25, via SharpTone Records).
"Here's one more appetizer before the Highly Irresponsible main course is served this Friday," Jordan Buckley dishes. "Some crispy green beans before your Buddha's Fest. A blooming onion before your slow roasted prime rib. Unlimited soup and salad before your Tour of Italy. 'Love As An Act of Rebellion' is now out everywhere. Learn the words, answer The Knock!" (continue)
Swim the Current is thrilled to announce the release of their latest single, "Stay", via TLG|ZOID, distributed by Virgin Music Group. The powerful new track, co-produced by George Pond and David Caplinger, is now available for fans worldwide.
Bringing together an all-star lineup of rock talents, including vocalist Marcos Leal (formerly of Ill Ni-o), bassist George Pond (Disciples of Verity), guitarist Greg Antine, drummer Chris Moore (George Lynch, Ultraphonix, Rock of Ages), and lead guitarist Joe Gareri, "Stay" takes the band's sound to new heights. (continue)
The Rolling Stones have shared a trailer for their forthcoming "Welcome To Shepherd's Bush," the legendary band's very first 4K UHD release with Atmos Sound, which will arrive in multiple formats on December 6th. Kayos Productions sent over the following details:
With that opening introduction, shortly before launching into Shattered, The Rolling Stones gave an inspired performance during this June 8, 1999, club show at the Shepherd's Bush Empire in London for "1,800 lucky dogs," according to Paul Sexton's liner notes that accompany the release of Welcome to Shepherd's Bush, the brand-new video release from the world's greatest rock 'n' roll band. (continue)
GRAMMY-nominated rockers Daughtry continue their reign of music video dominance with a visual for their new single, "The Dam," out today on all platforms via Big Machine Rock. Cut from their recently released, debut Big Machine EP, Shock to The System (Part One), the cinematic video, directed by Jensen Noen (Demi Lovato, Falling in Reverse, Bring Me the Horizon), finds frontman Chris Daughtry fighting for his life in an epic sci-fi setting.
"Working on this video with Jensen Noen was such an incredible experience. He's a true visionary, and we've wanted to work together for a while now. This felt like the perfect opportunity, as only he could capture the scope of my vision," Daughtry explains. "Three days in the desert made for the most brutal shoot of my career, but I feel it's the best video I've ever done, so it was absolutely worth every minute!" (continue)
The original line-up behind the G3 touring concept returns with "Reunion Live," released January 31st, 2025, worldwide on earMUSIC and they have shared a video of their performance of "Crossroads". The album captures the guitar magic of Joe Satriani, Eric Johnson, and Steve Vai on their sold-out 2024 US tour. This electrifying reunion features three guitar icons who first joined forces in 1996 and showcases boundary-pushing performances that define G3.
Fans will enjoy full sets from each guitarist, including hits like Satriani's "Sahara," Johnson's "Cliffs of Dover," and Vai's "For the Love of God," along with a thrilling encore jam of Hendrix, Clapton and Steppenwolf covers. (continue)
The recording console used by the Beatles to record the iconic Abbey Road album is coming to Reverb. The beautifully restored EMI TG1234 recording console will be for sale through the official Reverb shop of London's recording studio experts, MJQ Ltd, starting October 29.
The legendary one-of-one recording console was custom-built for EMI Studios in 1968 and used the following year to record Abbey Road-the Fab Four's last-ever recorded album before their breakup in 1970. The album went on to sell over 27 million copies worldwide, with a sound that shaped music for generations, and a cover-shot in front of the studio on Abbey Road-that is one of the most famous and imitated of all time. (continue)
Arizona rockers Archetypes Collide have unleashed a visual for their brand new single "Hallow High". The track is the band's first new song since 2023. It's also their heaviest to date.
Produced by Beartooth's Oshie Bischar, the track is infused with influences from their favorite hardcore bands, as well as '00s mainstays Linkin Park and Limp Bizkit.The subject matter is also insanely relatable and is sure to become a fan favorite and staple of the band's live show. (continue)
Cult Swedish progressive rockers Beardfish are set to release their brand new studio album titled 'Songs For Beating Hearts' on November 1st, 2024, their first new music since breaking up in 2016. With just over 2 weeks to go till the album release, the band have launched the opening part of the albums epic centrepiece, 'Out In The Open'.
Rikard comments: "Out in the Open Was one of the very first songs we started working on for 'Songs for Beating Hearts' and musically it's a real trip! It's a 20 minute epic divided into five parts that range from quintessential Beardfish-esque melodies and themes to dreamy soundscapes, folky elements and heavy rock. Something that's always been very important for us with these kind of songs are returning themes and this one has them all over the place, sometimes obvious ones but some of them are reworked and just subtle hints. Lyrically the song follows the love theme of the album and deals with finding your way back in relationships after falling out. There's also a part that's almost like a testament to ones hopes and dreams. (continue)
Cradle Of Filth are previewing their upcoming "By Order Of The Dragon" UK/European tour in the most grandiose macabre style - with a brand-new, entrancing single!
"Malignant Perfection" arrives just in time for the Halloween season, haunting with eerie keys, vampiric atmosphere, intricate riffs, and revered frontman Dani Filth's iconic soaring vocals. The track is accompanied by a deliciously dark new official music video, which promises to be only the first of several upcoming visual delights brought to you by CRADLE OF FILTH as they creep closer to the release of their 14th full-length album and Napalm Records studio debut. (continue)
Nashville-born, Chapel-Hill based artist Florence Dore, winner of the Best Americana Album of 2022 at Lonesome Highways for her Highways & Rocketships, is releasing a single, "Signs of Life" on October 25. This single follows her 2022 album Highways & Rocketships release on Propeller Sound Recordings, produced by Don Dixon. Recorded with her stellar band, which includes Mark Spencer (Son Volt, Laura Cantrell) and husband Will Rigby (Steve Earle, the dB's), "Signs of Life" was originally recorded as part of Highways & Rocketships but was consigned to the shelf. Highways was paused due to Covid-19, and when it appeared the whole record was going to have to be recorded in quarantine, she and the band forged ahead and created "Signs of Life" from their various home studios.
Vaccines emerged soon after production on "Signs of Life" had been completed and Florence and the band were able to record the rest of Highways & Rocketships live at Mitch Easter's studio. Featuring the haunting fiddle tracks (and vocals) of Mipso's ingenious Libby Rodenbough (Florence's former literature student), "Signs of Life" has a vibe totally unlike the rest of the tracks on Highways. Libby noted "In the fall of 2020, I had a lot of time on my hands. So it was kind of a blessing to be sent this long track with lots of open space and have Florence essentially say, 'do as you see fit'. I got to layering string parts and harmonies and the end result was this fairly lush thing you're listening to now. Disappearing into the kingdom inside my headphones was such a welcome way to spend those solitary strange days." In Florence's words, "It feels far enough away from the sobering era of quarantine to bring it out now." Producer Don Dixon's exquisite attention to the moment is to be credited with how "Signs of Life" ended up sounding. The vocals, lead guitar track and fiddles soar slightly unhinged over deliberately ponderous, echoing beats, creating both isolation and deliverance in the song. It's wholly unusual track for Florence, and so it needs to stand on its own. It's finally coming your way on October 25 via Propeller Sound Recordings. (continue)
Alex Van Halen has shared a download of the full 6-minute version of "Unfinished", the that last song that he worked on with his brother Eddie Van Halen prior to the guitar legend's death.
The song is also included in the audio version of Alex's brand new memoir "Brothers" and on Monday (October 21st), the official Van Halen website Van-Halen.com shared a direct MP3 link for fans to download the full track. (continue)
Duran Duran announce the release of an exciting new live concert film, Secret Oktober, available exclusively on StagePlayer+ starting Friday, October 25, just in time for Halloween 2024.
Secret Oktober presents the origin story of Duran Duran's latest studio album, Danse Macabre. The concert film was recorded at the Encore Theatre at Wynn, Las Vegas, October 31, 2022. Simon Le Bon, John Taylor, Nick Rhodes and Roger Taylor, in full costume, took to the stage complete with 20-foot high skeletons, tombstones, cobwebs, coffins and ghouls, for a unique, themed set. The ultimate Halloween party ensued. (continue)
Judas Priest have shared the bad news that they have been forced to cancel tonight's stop of the Invincible Shield Tour with special guest Sabaton at the Smart Financial Center in the Houston suburb of Sugar Land, TX.
The legendary metal band shared the following message from the venue, "Due to unforeseen circumstances, the Judas Priest show on October 22at Smart Financial Centre at Sugar Land has been canceled. Refunds will be available at the point of purchase. (continue)
Denver based Livetronica rockers LVNDR.SOUND just released their sophomore album "In The Dark", and to celebrate we asked them to tell us about the record and the latest single "Nostalgic Nights". Here is the story:
When we set out to create In The Dark, we wanted to explore the journey of finding light in life's darkest moments. The album reflects those times when you feel like you're drowning in hardship, but somehow, you manage to push through. Each track speaks to different phases of that journey-whether it's personal battles, societal pressures, or the overwhelming weight of just trying to navigate life. But through it all, the underlying message is about resilience. In The Dark is about embracing those heavy emotions and finding joy in the small, often overlooked, moments that give life its color. It's about realizing that even in the deepest depths, there's always a way to rise, and that on the other side of that darkness lies creativity, strength, and an opportunity to become something greater. (continue)
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