Linkin Park-Mike Shinoda, Brad Delson, Dave "Phoenix" Farrell, Joe Hahn, Emily Armstrong and Colin Brittain-reveal an emotionally-charged new single entitled "Over Each Other," along with a Joe Hahn-directed music video.
This time around, the song revolves around a striking, soulful, and soaring solo vocal from Emily Armstrong. Icy keys flicker over a glitchy beat backed by guitar as her voice rings out on the refrain, "All we are is talking over each other." The cinematic video - directed by Joe Hahn and shot on location in Seoul - follows the intense dramatic arc of a relationship literally about to crash, capturing the turbulent emotional ebb and flow of the track itself. "Over Each Other" precedes the much-anticipated arrival of LINKIN PARK's first album since 2017, FROM ZERO, on November 15. (continue)
Festication and TOOL are thrilled to announce the first-ever Tool Live in the Sand, a destination festival taking place at the all-inclusive luxury, 5-star resort - Hard Rock Hotel & Casino & Royalton Resort in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, from March 7th-9th, 2025. Tool Live in the Sand will bring TOOL diehards together from around the world for an island escape.
Headlined by TOOL, this once-in-a-lifetime event will also feature two TOOL sets and performances by some of the most iconic and influential rock bands in the world, including Primus, Mastodon, Eagles of Death Metal, and Coheed and Cambria. Also on the lineup, King's X, Fishbone, Wheel, CKY, Moonwalker and joining them as special guests are longtime TOOL visual collaborators Alex Grey and Allyson Grey. (continue)
Visions Of Atlantis have returned their sites to North America, announcing the "Armada Over North America" tour. The thrilling voyage begins April 2 in Mechanicsburg, PA, and will plunder several major ports along the way including Baltimore, New York, Seattle, and Los Angeles before the closing celebration in Dallas, TX on April 29.
Their latest opus, 'Pirates II - Armada', continues and expands on the success of 'Pirates' (2022), landing at #2 on the US Hard Music Album Charts and #3 on the Canadian Hard Music Album Charts. Furthermore, VISIONS OF ATLANTIS have conquered the 70,000 Tons of Metal cruise, the Sabaton Cruise, ProgPower USA, Bloodstock Festival UK, several other festivals, and a 2023 North American headline tour. Their majestic soaring melodies and uplifting songwriting have carried them through treacherous waters and the crew emerged triumphant, hungry for their next adventure. (continue)
Madfish and the John Mayall Estate are proud to announce the forthcoming release of a boxset celebrating John Mayall's remarkable career on the 7th March 2025. The The 'Second Generation Boxset' Live Magic 1968-1993 box set announcement coincides with John Mayall's much-deserved induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and was approved and fully supported by the Two-Time Grammy Nominee before his sad passing earlier this year.
This new collection of previously unreleased live concerts features sound-desk and audience recordings capturing a host of line- ups with guitar legends Mick Taylor, Harvey Mandel, Walter Trout and Coco Montoya; drummers extraordinaire Keef Hartley, Mike Gardner and Colin Allen; bass supremos Larry Taylor, John McVie, Steve Thompson and horn maestros Blue Mitchell, Johnny Almond and Clifford Solomon all featured along with many more. (continue)
U2 members, The Edge and Adam Clayton, join Apple Music's Zane Lowe to reflect on the band's historic residency at The Sphere in Las Vegas and discuss what's next for the iconic rock band, including new music plans and health updates on original drummer Larry Mullen Jr.
U2 tells Apple Music about the landmark residency at The Sphere in Las Vegas -
Adam Clayton: Sphere was kind of amazing. It was a huge gamble going into it. We didn't know what was going to happen. We didn't know what to expect. But I think after the first show we realized that we were actually performing in an idiom that is actually going to be the future of how shows are because that immersive experience allows you to have a different relationship with the audience. (continue)
Things are not going well with As I Lay Dying with only frontman Tim Lambesis and guitarist Phil Sgrosso remaining in the group following the departure of guitarist Ken Susi, bassist Ryan Neff, drummer Nick Pierce and tour manager Alex Kendrick
Neff was first to leave. He shared via social media, "As of today, I have made the decision to leave As I Lay Dying. This choice comes after much reflection, and I believe it is the right step for my personal and professional journey. I am grateful for the experiences and connections I've made during my time with the band. Thank you to all the fans for your support." (continue)
Sick Of It All frontman Lou Koller shared the news with fans that he is undergoing surgery today (October 24th) in his fight against esophageal cancer (adenocarcinoma). He revealed the diagnosis back in July.
On Wednesday (October 23rd), Koller took to Facebook to update fans with a video message. He captioned the clip, "Hey just a message before I go in for my surgery tomorrow. Thank you for all your support and everything you all have done for me! I am very lucky to have you all behind me. I'm also very lucky that this has been going so well and the treatments are doing their job. Please send well wishes and support and prayers to two of my friends fighting a much tougher battle than me." (continue)
Ghost have announced that they will be releasing their debut feature film "RITE HERE RITE NOW" in various home video formats. Nasty Little Man sent over the following details: By Popular Demand the #1 Hard Rock Cinema Event in US History Comes to Home Video December 6
The prayers of the legions of the GHOST faithful have been answered: On December 6, the physical home video release of the band's worldwide Top 10 box office smash feature film debut RITE HERE RITE NOW will bring its mesmerizing live ritual to your living room. (continue)
Hollywood Undead, the multi-platinum rap-rock powerhouse, have launched the next chapter of their storied career today with the release of brand new single "Hollywood Forever", an anthemic tribute to the exceptionally special bond the band have with their enduringly loyal fanbase.
The track, accompanied by an official music video, marks the band's first release under their newly inked deal with globally renowned independent label, Sumerian Records. The music video, alongside the artwork for the single, has revealed the reintroduction of the band's iconic masks, each with a brand new, dramatic design from legendary prosthetic artist Jerry Constantine, that matches the band's larger than life personas. (continue)
Multi-Platinum and Billboard record-setting hard rock powerhouse, Five Finger Death Punch have donated $200k from a portion of ticket sales from their massively successful headlining arena and amphitheater North American tour this past Summer/Fall. The funds will be split between two charities handpicked by Ivan Moody and Zoltan Bathory.
Ivan chose Covenant House, a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping homeless, trafficked, and exploited youth and young families, in support of Youth Homelessness Awareness Month in November. With 34 locations across the Americas, Covenant House's mission is to provide shelter, support, and comprehensive services to youth facing homelessness. Highlighting this issue, Five Finger Death Punch leveraged their platform by including facts and resources for the cause in the music video for their 2023 single "Judgement Day". An acoustic version of the song is available as a bonus track on the digital deluxe edition of AFTERLIFE, alongside acoustic renditions of "The End," "Thanks for Asking" and "This is the Way" (feat. DMX), marking the late rappers first No. 1 at Rock Radio. (continue)
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League Of Distortion just released another electrifying banger from the upcoming album, 'Galvanize', out October 25, 2024, via Napalm Records. "Crucify Me", which bribes with a stomping electronic rhythm, brings stunning vocalist Anna "Ace" Brunner (Exit Eden) to an angry yet catchy sing-a-long refrain.
Once again, Jim "Arro" Muller's (Kissin' Dynamite) dynamic guitar riffs form an acoustic painting for a dramatic threat and depiction of circumstances written from the perspective of an AI and shows the human inferiority and hopelessness of this highly topical issue. "Crucify Me" ends with a brutal, superfast-passed breakdown which will guarantee heavy mosh pits on their upcoming headline tour in November. (continue)
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Alex Van Halen shared his hope that his new memoir "Brothers", focused on his relationship with his bandmate and late brother Eddie Van Halen can be made into a film.
The drummer has been promoting the new book that celebrates his and Eddie's life and career together and he expressed his desire to turn the book into a movie during an interview with Billboard (continue)
Metallica have announced that they will be heading down under next fall for a New Zealand and Australian leg of their M72 World Tour that will feature support from Suicidal Tendencies and Evanescence.
The band shared, "It's the announcement we've been wanting to make for a very long time, and we are beyond thrilled to have locked down a return to Australia and New Zealand in November 2025! We'll be hitting stadiums this time around and look forward to visiting some of our favorite cities in the world, including Perth, Adelaide, Melbourne, Brisbane, Sydney, and Auckland, for a total of six shows. (continue)
Lamb of God guitarist Mark Morton has teamed up with Clutch frontman Neil Fallon to cover the Lynyrd Skynyrd's classic "The Needle and the Spoon" and has shared a visualizer for the new cover track.
Mark's team sent over the following details: As a native of small-town Virginia, Morton grew up on the sounds of southern rock, with bands like Lynyrd Skynyrd shaping his musical foundation. For Morton, covering "The Needle and the Spoon" is not just a tribute to a classic; it's a personal reflection of his own musical roots and the lasting impact of Skynyrd's bluesy, swaggering rock. (continue)
Dare to dance with the dead! Dutch symphonic metal titans Epica have unleashed their eeriest creation yet, the spine-chilling music video for 'The Ghost in Me (Danse Macabre),' a haunting track that lures listeners into a world where shadows dance and the afterlife whispers. This song is a unique collaboration with Europe's second-most visited theme park, Netherlands's magical De Efteling, and their much-anticipated new attraction, Danse Macabre.
Drenched in ghostly imagery, the video mirrors the unsettling thrill of De Efteling's new ride, which opens its gates on October 31st, right in time for this Halloween season. Ever since their childhood, every member of EPICA has loved this theme park that welcomes over 5 million visitors per year. Therefore, this collaboration was a true match made in the otherworld. (continue)
Cream icon Jack Bruce's 1968 solo album "Songs For A Tailor" has been expanded and remastered for a special 2 CD/2 Blu-Ray box set edition. Glass Onyon sent over the following details:
"Songs For A Tailor" was Jack Bruce's first solo project to be released after the demise of Cream in November 1968. Eager to make his debut solo album distinctly diverse from the music he had recorded with Cream, it featured music which stylistically drew on jazz, folk, classical and rock influences. (continue)
Jonny Polonsky recently released is new album "Supernatural Radio" via Stone Gossard's Loosegroove Records, and to celebrate we asked Jonny to tell us about the album's title track. Here is the story:
I woke up one Saturday morning with the music to "Supernatural Radio" playing in my head. It's not so unusual for me to hear original music, but something about this felt different and I knew I had to pay attention. It sounded like I was listening to a record-I could distinctly make out all the guitar, bass and drum parts, as well as the vocal melody. (continue)
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