Iron Maiden have shared a new video called "Thank You Nicko" featuring footage from their iconic drummer Nicko McBrain's final show with the band that took place last weekend (December 7th) at the Allianz Parque in Sao Paulo, Brazil.
During the show, frontman Bruce Dickinson, told the audience, "Tonight is a very special night. As some of you, I think probably all of you will know, because this morning we announced, Nicko announced that he was stepping back from playing live with Iron Maiden. (continue)
Legendary metal frontman Ozzy Osbourne still hopes to play one last show and Geezer Butler says in a new interview that Ozzy wants that performance to include a jam with his Black Sabbath bandmates.
The Black Sabbath bassist appeared on a recent episode of "Lifeminute" and during the chat he shared, "Ozzy was talking to me about, when he does his farewell concert, which he still wants to do, he's dying to still get out there and play. (continue)
Soul Coughing will follow their hugely successful first tour together in 25 years with the self-release of their first-ever official live album, LIVE 2024, arriving on CD, 2LP vinyl, and at all DSPs on Friday, April 4, 2025. Recorded this past September and October, the 21-track collection captures all the energy and excitement of the tour they said would never happen, Soul Coughing Play The Songs Of Soul Coughing, a sold-out, 17-city run that saw the band performing to packed houses of rapturous fans across the United States.
Due to popular demand, Soul Coughing will return to the road in 2025 for Soul Coughing Play The Songs Of Soul Coughing Again, a 14-date North American tour that will once again see the four original members of Soul Coughing - Mark degli Antoni (keyboards/sampler), Mike Doughty (vocals/guitar), Yuval Gabay (drums), and Sebastian Steinberg (bass) - performing songs from across their unique and influential catalog, spanning 1994's genre-defining debut, Ruby Vroom, 1996's Irresistible Bliss, and 1998's third and final studio album, El Oso. (continue)
Gojira have unveiled the official music video for their GRAMMY-nominated single "Mea Culpa (Ah! Ca ira!)", captured during their jaw-dropping performance at the Opening Ceremony of the 2024 Paris Olympic Games.
"Mea Culpa (Ah! Ca ira!)" is currently nominated for Best Metal Performance at the upcoming 67th Annual GRAMMY Awards, marking the band's fourth GRAMMY nomination to date. (continue)
Robin McAuley has released a music video for his new song "Til I Die", the lead single from his forthcoming new solo album, 'Soulbound,' which will be released by Frontiers Music Srl ib February 28, 2025.
is pleased to announce the upcoming release of legendary rock vocalist Robin Mcauley's new solo album, 'Soulbound.' This new album sees McAuley 's voice continuing to defy time, sounding as inspired and powerful as ever. The new album is definitively more guitar-driven straight hard rock compared to his previous albums and is still wonderfully melodic, infectious, and fist-in-the-air uplifting. (continue)
Craft Recordings and Traveling Wilburys are thrilled to unveil the newly restored 4K version of the iconic music video for "End of the Line." Fans can now enjoy this timeless classic with breathtaking visual detail, thanks to meticulous restoration work from the original rushes, bringing new life to this unforgettable collaboration.
The Traveling Wilburys, the legendary supergroup featuring George Harrison, Bob Dylan, Tom Petty, Roy Orbison, and Jeff Lynne, formed in the late 1980s and quickly captivated audiences with their unique blend of artistry and camaraderie. Their debut album, Traveling Wilburys Vol. 1, became a critical and commercial triumph, cementing their place in music history. (continue)
Innovative Mongolian rock group and global phenomenon The Hu will continue to dominate audiences worldwide in 2025 as they today (December 10) announce dates for the European leg of their headlining "Incarnation" World Tour. Set to kick off in early June, the tour will coincide with a series of shows with THE HU supporting Scandinavian folk outfit Heilung on the band's final tour.
The Hu will also appear on several of Europe's largest heavy music festivals during the run including Hellfest and Graspop Metal Meeting. See full dates listed below. Tickets are on sale this Friday, December 13. (continue)
Burning Witches bring back 80s heavy metal vibes and recharge their powerful force with renewed sonic clarity on their upcoming maxi-single, 'The Spell Of The Skull,' out today! With screaming guitars, the Swiss band is back for a heavy metal blast session in the snow.
With 'The Spell Of The Skull,' they curse audiences with two new songs from their latest conjuring of witchcraft. Witchqueen Romana Kalkuhl hypnotizes your mind with her melodic riffs, while diabolic priestess Laura Guldemond conquers your soul with crowd-pleasing shouts. Today, the stunning single "Mirror, Mirror" has been released alongside an official lyric video. The track opens with a virtuous intro that shows the band's true witchcraft, especially when it comes to creating catchy and hypnotizing guitar riffs. Laura Guldemond, on the other hand, impresses with her incredible vocal range and distinctive style of singing. This new onslaught satisfies all supporters of the fast and unholy forces. (continue)
Creed has extended their sold-out The Summer of '99 Tour with 23 additional dates. Produced by Live Nation, the dates begin July 9 at Rupp Arena in Lexington, KY and wrap August 20 at the Scotiabank Saddledome in Calgary, AB with support from 3 Doors Down, Daughtry, Mammoth WVH and Big Wreck.
When it kicked off in 2024, The Summer of '99 Tour quickly became "one of the most anticipated tours of the summer" (USA Today) and "one of the hottest rock tickets of the year" (Billboard) for a return that "may be something this industry has never seen" (Pollstar). To date, CREED's Scott Stapp, Mark Tremonti, Brian Marshall, and Scott Phillips have performed over 60 sold-out concerts throughout North America, selling over 800,000 tickets and breaking venue records in multiple markets. (continue)
Toto, Christopher Cross and Men At Work have announced plans to tour North America Summer, 2025, produced by Live Nation. The run commences on July 18 in West Palm Beach, FL, and will stage several dozen appearances prior to the final event on August 30 in Ridgefield, WA.
Steve Lukather shares, "I am thrilled about this tour. Christopher and Colin have been close friends of mine for a long time. This is a tour that musically works, and brings a fresh new Summer tour package to the circuit. I could not be more thrilled an idea that germinated months ago was able to take flight and become a reality." Colin Hay offers, "The mix of Christopher, Steve with Toto, and Men At Work rings true to me. I think it will make for an exciting night of music for old and new fans alike. Let's go!!" Christopher Cross states, "I'm honored to be sharing the stage during the summer of 2025 with my dear friends Toto and Men At Work." (continue)
Coheed and Cambria and Mastodon announced The Infinite Arc Tour. Coheed and Cambria are gearing up for their brand new album The Father of Make Believe releasing March 14, 2025. This year, Mastodon celebrated the 15th anniversary of Crack the Skye with a deluxe box set reissue, marked 20 years of Leviathan with special full album performances, and released a new track "Floods of Triton".
Produced by Live Nation and FPC Live, the 20-city tour kicks off on May 10 at Salem Civic Center in Salem, VA making stops across the U.S.in Raleigh, Charleston, Lexington, Syracuse and more before wrapping up in Waukee, IA at Vibrant Music Hall on June 8. (continue)
GRAMMY-winning Rock and Roll Hall of Fame guitarist Carlos Santana has announced they will hit the road for additional dates of the Oneness Tour in 2025. Santana will perform high-energy, passion-filled songs from their fifty-year career, including fan favorites from Abraxas to Woodstock to Supernatural, and beyond.
The US portion of the tour kicks off in Highland, CA at Yaamava' Resort & Casino at San Manuel on April 16 making stops in Phoenix, AZ; Albuquerque, NM; San Antonio, TX; Sugar Land, TX; Thackerville, OK; Tulsa, OK; and Nashville, TN. (continue)
As 2024 comes to a memorable close this holiday season, California metal maestros Steel Panther are spreading more holiday cheer with the announcement of two more legs of their Feel The Steel 15th Anniversary World Tour.
The first leg is scheduled for March throughout the United States and the second leg heads to Europe this summer. The US leg of the tour kicks off on March 5 in Lincoln, NE and wraps up on March 28 in Dubuque, IA. The tour will make stops in Boise, ID, San Francisco, CA, Tempe, AZ and Kansas City, MO to name a few. (continue)
The Devil Wears Prada will return to the road this Spring! The Metalcore Spring Break Tour will kick off April 17 in Wichita, Kansas and runs through
May 14 in Charleston, South Carolina. ERRA, Kingdom of Giants, and Acres will serve as support.
The band will also appear at Sonic Temple and Welcome to Rockville along the way. Tickets for The Metalcore Spring Break Tour go on sale Friday, December 13 at 10am local time. (continue)
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The Darkness have released explosive new single "I Hate Myself" from their forthcoming eighth studio album Dreams On Toast out on March 28, 2025 via Cooking Vinyl. A lavish display of sonic delicacies, Dreams On Toast is a dynamic dish packed full of sure-to-be hits.
The punk rock glam stomp of "I Hate Myself" features Justin Hawkins in self-deprecating mode, as he chronicles the breakdown of a relationship while pointing the finger squarely at himself. Falsetto soars, riffs swagger, choruses trumpet and solos ignite as though you've walked into an end-of-year party where Slade, Cheap Trick, Motorhead and Status Quo have all come on the jukebox... at the same time! It's quite simply magnificent. (continue)
Nesdam is gearing up to his new album "Find The Truth" on XOVR Records (founded by Korn's Brian "Head" Welch), and to celebrate we asked mastermind Patrick Madsen (Random Hero) to tell us about the single "Plastic Crown" Here is the story:
I was in the studio with my producer and my wife (and label-mate), Zahna. I really wanted an upbeat song to complete the record, I had this certain drumbeat that was stuck in my head for a few days, decided to pitch it to the team and then we were off to the races... (continue)
Guns N' Roses blockbuster debut album, "Appetite For Destruction" earned a top 24 story of March 2024 along with the Doobie Brothers hit song "What A Fool Believe", when it was revealed that they were among the 10 recordings that to be inducted into the Grammy Hall Of Fame this year.
The inductions for very first time this year took place during a special Grammy Hall Of Fame Gala and Concert on May 21st, at the NOVO Theater in Los Angeles. "We're proud to unveil the diverse mix of recordings entering the Grammy Hall Of Fame in its 50th year," Recording Academy CEO Harvey Mason jr. said in a statement. "The music showcased here has played a pivotal role in shaping our cultural landscape, and it's a true honor to recognize these albums and recordings, along with the profound influence each has had on music and beyond." (continue)
One of the big milestones we are looking back at in the Year in Rock was Former Journey frontman Steve Perry's reaction to the to the band's classic hit "Don't Stop Believin'" being named the "biggest song of all time" by Forbes magazine after the track was 18-times platinum by the RIAA (Recording Industry Association Of America). The story was a top 24 story of March 2024:
Perry shared via Instagram, "When this Don't Stop Believin' ,'The Biggest Song of ALL Time' article came out yesterday {3/19/24} I was so emotionally stunned. To be part of such a moment as this made me reflect on my parents. (continue)
Ozzy Osbourne and Steven Stevens landed a top 24 story of March 2024 when they teamed up with Billy Morrison for the song "Crack Cocaine", which would go on to become a chart topping hit.
Here is the original report from SRO in our look back in the Year In Rock: "I guess the way that your love makes me feel/Must mean I'm really addicted," sings Ozzy Osbourne on the track from Billy Morrison's new solo album The Morrison Project. (continue)
Dierks Bentley landed a top 24 story of March 2024 when he released a music video for his take on the Tom Petty classic "American Girl", which featured Bentley strapping on Petty's own signature Rickenbacker guitar that was flown in from his archives in California for the shoot.
Here is the report from The GreenRoom from our look back at this year in rock:The video for the lead single from Big Machine Records' tribute album, PETTY COUNTRY: A Country Music Celebration of Tom Petty, opens with
Shot at Nashville venue Clementine, the performance-forward video focuses on musicianship as Bentley and his band (which includes Charlie Worsham) circle up at golden hour with light pouring into the room, offering up a sense of sanctification and celebrating the fellowship, joy of playing and spirit that defined Tom Petty and his seminal band the Heartbreakers. Directed by Wes Edwards, the clip focuses on Bentley's rugged features, the appropriate solos and chemistry between road-honed musicians. Their seemingly clubhouse jam is interpolated with Americana images, forward travel and other articles from Petty's archive, including cases and concert memorabilia. (continue)
Graham Bonnet and former Megadeth guitarist Marty Friedman had a top 24 story of March 2024 after they revisited the vocalist's hit song "Since You've Been Gone" from his brief stint with Rainbow.
Here are the details via Glass Onyon in our look back in the Year In Rock: This iconic single dates back to 1976, but its best-known version was recorded in 1979 by Bonnet during his tenure with Ritchie Blackmore's megalithic metal band Rainbow for their Down To Earth album. The song was a massive hit in the UK and a moderate one in the US, but it has since become a classic rock radio staple and one of Rainbow's most recognizable singles, even landing at #82 in VH1's "Hard Rock Songs Of All Time." (continue)
The Alarm had a top 24 story of March 2024 with their announcement of their "Music Television" album that paid tribute to the iconic age of music video. Reybee shared at the time, "A.I. killed the rock and roll star," sing Welsh alt-rock icons The Alarm on the Music Television album, a technicolor homage to the video explosion of the 1980s through a reinterpreted collection of MTV channel classics.
Inspired by David Bowie's 1973 album of glam-proto-punk cover versions Pin Ups, Music Television by The Alarm will step back into the future reinterpreting songs from some of rock's most influential and defining moments in visual music. "The Alarm came of age in the MTV era" continues Peters, "So many of our longstanding fans grew up on MTV and saw The Alarm for the first time on MTV's The Cutting Edge or via the historic 'Spirit Of ''86 Live Global Broadcast' concert, and have stayed with us ever since." (continue)
Joe Bonamassa landed a top 24 story of March 2024 after Reverb shared a video of him playing Jimi Hendrix's a vintage "Band of Gypsys" rig at Nerdville. They sent over these details: Coming to you live from Nerdville, where blues legend Joe Bonamassa put on one hell of an experiment.
In this corner, we have a Jimi Hendrix-inspired rig. Complete with a 1969 Fender Strat in Olympic White, a Vox Wah, a Shin-Ei Uni-Vibe and more, this rig has an estimated cost of over $60,000. And in the other corner, we have less than $1,500 worth of gear; a Squier Strat, a Dunlop JH-1D Wah, a Peavey Classic 30, and more. Who won? Well, based on Joe's own estimate, the Squier rig got 80-85% of the way there! (continue)
Brett Young had a top 24 story of March 2024 after his hit song "In Case You Didn't Know" was officially certified Diamond by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) at an event at the Adventure Science Center in Nashville on March 19th.
The milestone marks 10 million certified units in the U.S. and only the ninth Country single to earn the prestigious honor in RIAA history. He has captured the hearts of fans everywhere through his honest lyrics and West Coast-meets-Southern sound, aptly dubbed "Caliville" style. (continue)
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