The full music lineup has been announced for the fourth year of Sonic Temple Art & Music Festival, including some incredible firsts for the Pinnacle of Rock Festivals in America, held May 8, 9, 10 & 11 at Historic Crew Stadium in Columbus, Ohio.
More than 100 bands will take the stage during the four-day destination event, marking its biggest year ever. The festival will feature a massive lineup of rock royalty including LINKIN PARK with new co-vocalist Emily Armstrong; they will make their debut at Sonic Temple headlining on Saturday in one of the band's first shows in seven years. As previously announced, Metallica will also appear at Sonic Temple for the first time ever in 2025 for a "No Repeat Weekend" offering two unique headlining sets over two nights (Friday and Sunday). (continue)
Mediabase presented Billy Morrison, Ozzy Osbourne & Steve Stevens with a #1 song plaque for "Crack Cocaine" on Wednesday October 16, 2024.
"Crack Cocaine" was co-written by Billy Morrison, Ozzy Osbourne, and Steve Stevens.
Billy Morrison states: "Receiving this plaque from the wonderful people at Mediabase just solidified the achievement of getting to Number One. I'm really grateful to them for making the trip to Los Angeles and recognizing the song. It's a pretty cool feeling! I can't wait for the world to hear what we have cooked up for the new year together!" (continue)
Impellitteri share a magnetic new single entitled "Wrath Child" taken from the band's new album - 'War Machine' out November 8th via Frontiers Music Srl. The lightning-quick track is accompanied by a music video.
About the new track and its video, Chris stated, "Our fans get to see the people involved in making this album, the equipment we used, and the team in action! Next, WTF is with this song title - ha, ha! It's definitely been used by the mighty Maiden. In all sincerity, we were writing about the wrath yielded by a child imprisoned by greed and power. Once he is freed from his demons, his mighty wrath is then bestowed upon those corruptive forces...hence, our wrath child. (continue)
Modern progressive leaders Jinjer have announced their powerful, long-awaited fifth studio album, 'Duel,' set to be released on February 7, 2025' via Napalm Records!
Technical grooves and heavy progressive passages, brutally clear vocals, and skillful growls by matchless vocalist Tatiana Shmayluk have garnered the Ukrainian outfit millions of cross-platform streams and views worldwide, as well as revered renown with fans and critics alike. JINJER has traversed glorious paths of tireless touring and extremely successful album releases, including their most recent chart-topping studio album, 2021's 'Wallflowers'. 'Duel' showcases the band at the very top of their game and marks yet another matchless milestone in the world of modern metal! (continue)
Skillet are offering an exclusive limited run of "All that Matters" and "Ash in the Wind" tees with 100% of all funds going toward Hurricane Relief efforts across Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee. The band will make donations to Samaritan's Purse and its work across the five-state region.
"We are heartbroken to see the devastation caused by Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton," the band said in a statement. "We have played shows in some of the cities that were hit and they are special places for us. We are partnering with organizations who have boots on the ground, helping get those who are impacted the long-term resources they need." (continue)
The iconic party and brand Emo Nite have announced the lineup for Emo Nite Day, part of their 10 Year Anniversary Weekend celebration this December 7-8 across Los Angeles. Following a sold out event at Zouk Nightclub to kick off When We Were Young weekend, Emo Nite continues to prove that it's not a phase but a lifestyle and cultural movement.
Emo Nite Day will make its triumphant return on Sunday, December 8 at the Hollywood Palladium Indoors & Outdoors, and will feature performances from Cobra Starship, 3OH!3, Saosin, Royal & The Serpent, Tigers Jaw, Ken Vasoli (The Starting Line), The Spill Canva and Noelle Sucks. The event will also feature DJ sets from Vic Fuentes (Pierce The Veil), Craig Owens (Chiodos), Johnnie Gultbert & Jake Webber, Scary Kids Scaring Kids and Babs. The carnival themed party will also include rides, games, prizes, food trucks, memories and more. (continue)
On October 29, 2024, Cathy Rankin will release her debut single "Now You've Gone," featuring renowned musicians David Ellefson (formerly of Megadeth) and Ken Mary (formerly of Alice Cooper). The emotional track, inspired by deeply personal experiences, reflects on themes of love, grief, and ultimately hope, and will be accompanied by an official music video.
Rankin wrote the song as a tribute to legendary drummer Neil Peart, and her nephew, Christian. "Both had a permanent impact on my life," she shares. "Neil's music and lyrics were a huge influence for me, and my nephew was a light in this world for the 18 years he was here. The song is my way of expressing the void I felt when they were gone, and connecting with others who have experienced similar feelings of loss." (continue)
Fred Hostetler just released a music video for his new song, "Crazy Town", and to celebrate we asked him to tell us about the track. Here is the story:
I finally reached the social media and tech tipping point as a songwriter. Feelings burst forth and I grabbed my guitar, picked up my iPhone and recorded a minute and 45 seconds worth of rhythms, chords, and mumblings that became the basis of this timely single 'Crazy Town'. The socially conscious lyric peppered with a bit of wry humor calls for a return to truth telling, integrity and decries the monetizing of everything we do online. Whew, it all happened fast and just in time for the mashup that is the US election. A 'power pop rock' arrangement sets this track apart from my work in the blues and blues rock genre. This is in no small measure due to a creative piano arrangement by Eric Troyer that surprised me, but reflected the Crazy Town theme in a fresh way and pulled the track to its reflective conclusion: "It's time to sit down, relax and have a cup of tea." (continue)
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