Inkcarceration Music & Tattoo Festival returns to the historic Ohio State Reformatory in Mansfield, Ohio on July 18-20, 2025 for one of America's most unique events, featuring 66+ top rock and metal bands across 3 stages, along with 100+ tattoo artists and haunted attractions. Following a record-setting year in 2024 with 75,000 fans in attendance, and four consecutive years of sellouts, 2025 marks the biggest year yet for Inkcarceration.
Friday night at Inkcarceration will feature headliner Falling In Reverse, along with Knocked Loose and Beartooth; Saturday will be headlined by Slipknot, supported by Marilyn Manson and Slaughter To Prevail; and Five Finger Death Punch will headline Sunday, joined by Three Days Grace (with Adam Gontier) and Lamb of God. (continue)
Shinedown has announced their highly anticipated upcoming Dance, Kid, Dance Tour. Co-produced by FPC Live and Live Nation, the Dance, Kid, Dance Tour kicks off on April 25th in Des Moines, IA making stops across the U.S. in Nashville, New York and more before wrapping up in Memphis, TN on August 30th. The 30+-city trek will feature special guest Beartooth on the spring dates and legendary band BUSH on the summer dates with Morgan Wade opening all shows.
Fans can expect megawatt sets from all acts including fan-favorite hits and classics. In addition, Shinedown has teamed up with Musicians On Call, donating $1 for every ticket sold on the tour. Musicians On Call, the nation's leading provider of live music in hospitals, has delivered the healing power of music to patients, families, and caregivers for 25 years. (continue)
Joe Satriani and Steve Vai have joined forces to create the SATCHVAI Band. Today, we are excited to introduce the full band line-up: powerhouse drummer Kenny Aronoff, renowned bassist Marco Mendoza, and virtuoso guitarist Pete Thorn complete the stellar quintet that is SATCHVAI Band.
"Finding the right musicians for the SatchVai Band was at first a daunting task, then, an exciting one; there are so many great musicians to choose from!" says Satriani. "It's no secret that the chemistry between players will always be the thing that makes them a magical live band, and we've found that chemistry with Kenny, Marco, and Pete. The upcoming shows will focus on not only our respective solo works, but also the music from our new album. We are so excited to get this show on the road and celebrate it with all of our fans!" (continue)
Marina V unveils her electrifying new single, "Symphony & Metal", a powerful anthem blending orchestral grandeur and metal intensity. The track features an all-star lineup, including Bruce Kulick (KISS), David Ellefson (Megadeth), and renowned composer Steve Horner, with Marina's husband and longtime collaborator Nick Baker on drums. Marina describes the song as "a reflection of the timeless battle between our inner light and darkness, a message of resilience, and a call to never give up."
She shares: "We are fragile, vulnerable, and beautiful (symphony) yet extremely adaptable, strong, and tough (metal). This duality resonates deeply with me, especially after experiencing life's extremes in recent years-becoming a mom, losing my dad during the pandemic, and enduring the devastating effects of the war on my family in Russia and Ukraine. The lyric, 'It doesn't matter how many times you get knocked down, it only matters if you get back up,' has been my daily mantra." (continue)
Phil X & The Drills are back and ready to blow minds with their electrifying new album 'POW! Right In The Kisser', set for release via Frontiers Music Srl on March 28th. Known for their unique fusion of punk, classic, and modern rock infused with guitar virtuosity, PHIL X & THE DRILLS have carved out a distinctive spot in the rock world-and they're kicking it into high gear with this upcoming release.
To celebrate this announcement, the band shares the album's second single "Moving to California", following up "Don't Wake Up Dead", alongside a new visualizer. The track features Jeremy Spencer on drums.
On the new single, Phil X comments: "'Moving To California" was always a dream of mine when I was a young guitar player going up in Toronto, Canada. From a distance, it always seemed like the place to be. When I moved there in '97, a lot of the ROCK glamor was gone, but I stayed and stuck to my goals. The song is a reflection of my story & other stories I had heard along the way." (continue)
Khanate play their first North American shows in 20 years this spring, with a trio of rare live dates, including headlining performances in Chicago and New York, as well as a featured spot at the Prepare The Ground festival in Toronto.
In the lead up to the band's Roadburn 2024 appearance, Khanate shared: "As a collective, Khanate has been silent during our dormancy, but now we will get loud; very loud. We'll be returning to the stage to explore tension and the elasticity of time. Get dead." Reviews from the event noted the band's "powerful doom intensity" (Louder), their "glacial riffs and unyielding venomous tide of deconstructed doom" (Metal Hammer), and their "immaculate" sound with "new highs and lows of sonic extremism" (Invisible Oranges). (continue)
Recently inducted Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Peter Frampton has announced that he will be returning to the road this spring to launch his Let's Do It Again Tour 2025 in select cities across the U.S.
The trek will be kicking off on March 30 in Uncasville, CT at Mohegan Sun Arena and runs through April 19th when it will conclude in Mount Pleasant, MI at the Soaring Eagle Casino & Resort's Outdoor Summer Concert Series. (continue)
South by Southwest (SXSW) Conference and Festivals has announced the addition of new Keynotes and the third round of Featured Speakers for the 39th edition of its annual Conference, which celebrates the convergence of technology, film, television, and music. SXSW takes place March 7-15, 2025 in Austin, Texas. The Keynotes announced today include Rock and Roll Hall of Famer and Grammy Award-winning lead singer for Creedence Clearwater Revival John Fogerty and Bluesky CEO Jay Graber.
"Whether it be insights from the CEO of one of the fastest-growing social media platforms or tales from a Rock and Roll Hall of Famer, the unique perspectives showcased each March is what makes SXSW such an exceptional event," said Hugh Forrest, President and Chief Programming Officer. "Jay Graber and John Fogerty are excellent additions to what is developing into a fascinating Keynote Speaker lineup." (continue)
The String Cheese Incident has announced a new run of tour dates for May 2025, making their debut at several venues across the East Coast, Midwest, and Southern US.
The tour will make stops at old favorites like Greenfield Lake Amphitheater in Wilmington, NC, where the band will play two nights, as well as at first-time stops like The Amp Ballantyne in Charlotte, NC, Steelhouse Omaha in Omaha, NE, The Factory STL in Chesterfield, MO, and Brown County Music Center in Nashville, IN. (continue)
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Bridging the gap between hard rock and EDM, Silos has announced their upcoming record, APOCALIPS, due February 21 via Judge & Jury Records. The thirteen tracks on the record, painstakingly selected, reflect many important topics including his sobriety journey while other lyrics communicate falling in love so deeply.
In addition to the album announcement, the band released a performance music video for their interpretation of "Save Tonight", made popular by Swedish musician Eagle-Eye Cherry in 1997. (continue)
Phish has announced a series of West Coast tour dates. Highlights include two-night stands at Seattle's Climate Pledge Arena (April 18-19) and San Francisco's Bill Graham Civic Auditorium (April 22-23) as well as a one-night-only show at Portland, Oregon's Moda Center on April 20 - the first Phish performance in Portland, OR in over 25 years.
The run concludes with a three-night return to Los Angeles' historic Hollywood Bowl, set for April 25-27. In conjunction with their return to the Hollywood Bowl, Phish will donate $300,000 to support relief and rebuilding efforts for communities affected by the recent Southern California wildfires through the band's non-profit The WaterWheel Foundation. (continue)
Sammy Hagar took to social media to reassure fans that he not going away anytime soon, after he said recently "I don't think I want to go on tour anymore". The former Van Halen frontman was discussing his upcoming Las Vegas residency when he made the remarks, explaining how he prefers the residency format over touring.
"I don't think I want to go on tour anymore. I hate to say that, because I don't want to piss my fans off," he said during a soundcheck at Caspian's Cocktails & Caviar at Caesars Palace. "I'll go out and do a one-off show and do things like that, but the residency is going to give me a good extension of my career. That's what I'm hoping for." (continue)
Rock legend Billy Idol is returning to the road for It's a Nice Day To...Tour Again! Fellow superstar Joan Jett & the Blackhearts will join Idol on all shows. Produced by Live Nation, the run of arenas and amphitheaters kicks off at the Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre in Phoenix on April 30 and includes stops at an array of storied venues including New York's Madison Square Garden, Los Angeles' Kia Forum, the Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Colorado, Merriweather Post Pavilion in Columbia, MD and more.
Artist pre-sales begin Wednesday, January 22 at 9 a.m. local time, with local presales beginning Thursday, January 23 at 9 a.m. local time. The general onsale begins Friday, January 24 at 9 a.m. local time. Additional info and tickets will be available at billyidol.net/tour. Five dollars from every ticket sold to the Los Angeles show at Kia Forum will be donated to the American Red Cross to support Southern California Wildfire Relief. Billly Idol will also personally match this donation. (continue)
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee Daryl Hall is launching his 2025 international touring slate with a series of shows featuring opening act Glenn Tilbrook of Squeeze starting March 22nd at the Arena Theatre in Houston, Texas, ending May 25th at the Brighton Centre in the U.K. and including a date at London's iconic Royal Albert Hall on May 19th.
Tilbrook has previously performed with Hall on his award-winning web series, Live from Daryl's House. "I've toured with Glenn in the past, and I'm a fan of his songs, and it will be great to work with him again," said Daryl, whose previous tours included acts Howard Jones, Elvis Costello and Todd Rundgren. The format is the same, with Tilbrook performing a solo set in front of the house band to open, then joining Daryl Hall on-stage to close the show. (continue)
British blues-rock sensation Joanne Shaw Taylor has announced the upcoming release of her highly anticipated 10th studio album, Black & Gold, arriving June 6th via Joe Bonamassa's Journeyman Records. Reuniting with iconic producer Kevin Shirley (Iron Maiden, Journey, Joe Bonamassa), the album showcases Taylor's bold creativity, blending blues-rock with influences from Americana, indie rock, and retro '80s pop. Black & Gold offers a captivating mix of heart-wrenching ballads and hard-hitting rock tracks that redefine the boundaries of blues music.
Joanne shares about her latest single "Grayer Shade Of Blue," "This story is a personal one to me. Since this is my 10th studio album and I'm going into a fresh decade's worth of recording, I decided I wanted to use some of my writing on this album to put to bed something that has been bothering me. This song is about a close friendship I had for over a decade that ended suddenly. I've never known why. The person just stopped communicating with me, which understandably has made me very sad. This song was my attempt to give myself some closure on the situation as evidently, none will; be given to me otherwise. I love how it turned out and I'm very happy now to close that chapter in my life but still be able to cherish memories." (continue)
The 55th anniversary of Simon & Garfunkel's legendary "Bridge Over Troubled Water" album is being celebrated by the syndicated radio show In The Studio With Redbeard: The Stories Behind History's Greatest Rock Bands.
Redbeard shared this synopsis for the episode: In January 1970, America's Simon & Garfunkel followed up the sublime Bookends and its critical and commercial success with an even bigger blockbuster, Bridge Over Troubled Water. Containing no less than four Top Ten hits, there was "Cecilia", "The Boxer", "Baby Driver", the South American folk song translated from the original Spanish "El Condor Pasa", and the award-winning timeless classic "Bridge Over Troubled Water". (read more)
Los Angeles-based hard rockers Final Gravity recently released their new album "Stormchaser" and to celebrate we asked them to tell us about the track "The Deep". Here is the story:
In Final Gravity, some songs are brought to the other band members fully-formed (or at least in an advanced state of ideation). In other cases, one member writes the lyrics and another writes most of the music. Occasionally, songs sort of spontaneously form. Our new single, "The Deep" is one of those. (continue)
Acclaimed guitarist John Sykes, best known for his work with Whitesnake, Thin Lizzy and Blue Murder, has died at the age of 65 after a battle with cancer, according to a post on his official social media.
He team shared the sad news via Facebook, "It is with great sorrow we share that John Sykes has passed away after a hard fought battle with cancer. He will be remembered by many as a man with exceptional musical talent but for those who didn't know him personally, he was a thoughtful, kind, and charismatic man whose presence lit up the room.
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Snot triumphantly returned to action this past Friday night, January 17th, at the House of Blues' Parish Room in Anaheim, Ca and the band has shared an official video recap of the show on Instagram.
As we previously reported, Snot revealed the identity of their mystery singer during the first show of their reunion on Friday night (January 17th) at the Parish room at the House Of Blues in Anaheim, Ca. (continue)
Four Seconds Ago, the electronic duo featuring Periphery's Jake Bowen and Misha Mansoor, return with 1000 Needles (February 21, 3DOT Recordings), a continued exploration of analog synths, spacey dynamics and otherworldly ambient melodies.
"Four Seconds Ago, aside from being a fulfilling outlet creatively, is also just a lot of fun," Mansoor shares. "Jake and I have always had a blast writing together, and our explorations in electronic music are no exception. The sessions often feel like a good hang where songs magically materialize before our very eyes. To some degree we started Four Seconds Ago as an excuse to learn how to make this kind of music. Now I think we are able to use it as a genuine form of expression. We are very proud of this album, and we really hope you enjoy it." (continue)
Shutdown are excited to announce the release of By Your Side, the NYHC institution's brand new, six-song EP and first offering of new material in 25 years. A collection of passionate songs that are fueled by the same fiery intensity of the band's youth but imbued and inspired by an outlook, worldview and wisdom that only comes with age and time, By Your Side transcends the genre and shows how effectively the band can write songs that appeal beyond the confines of the scene.
Additionally, Shutdown has released "What Are You Thinking?" today, a new single inspired by bassist Dion DeNardo's son being diagnosed with autism, and a song that confronts and comes to terms with the challenges that this diagnosis posed for him. "That diagnosis taught Dion and even myself - because my oldest son is on the autism spectrum - to open ourselves up and learn more about who we are as people, especially compared to what we were taught when we were kids," says vocalist Mark Scondotto. (continue)
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