Foreigner is thrilled to announce that their three-disc set, Can't Slow Down, has officially achieved Gold certification from the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). The set, which includes twelve brand new songs, a collection of remixes, and a live DVD, has added a major milestone in the band's illustrious career.
Originally released on September 29th, 2009, Can't Slow Down is a comprehensive package that showcases Foreigner''s dynamic range, from remixed hits recorded by the original band to an epic live performance video and twelve new songs featuring Kelly Hansen's stellar vocals. The new songs include "In Pieces" and "When It Comes To Love" which were both featured in the Top 20 on the Adult Contemporary charts. (continue)
(hennemusic) Pink Floyd is previewing footage of a "Dark Side Of The Moon" classic as featured in the restored 1972 "Live At Pompeii" concert film ahead of its theatrical release this spring.
The clip sees David Gilmour and Roger Waters in the studio working on the track, "Brain Damage", in rare behind-the-scenes footage of the band beginning work on the 1973 album classic at Abbey Road Studios in London, UK. (continue)
Currently hitting venues across North America on his "There's No Such Thing As Monsters" tour celebrating 20 years of Transylvania 90210, world-renowned fearsome frontman Wednesday 13 returns with the second single cut from his new full-length album, Mid Death Crisis, set to drop on April 25, 2025 via Napalm Records.
Following acclaimed, ultra-catchy latest single "When The Devil Commands", brand new second single "In Misery" is a spooky rager, scratching the itch of both goth-punk and sleaze metal while deftly ebbing and flowing amid heavy genre influences and an earworm hook! (continue)
Omnivore Recordings has announced Tsar's self-titled debut album will receive its first-ever vinyl release on May 2, commemorating the album's 25th anniversary.
Formed in the late 1990s, Tsar gained attention after a residency at Silver Lake, California's iconic Spaceland club, and burst onto the music scene with their eponymous debut album on Hollywood Records in 2000. Produced by Rob Cavallo (Green Day, Goo Goo Dolls, My Chemical Romance) and mixed by Chris Lord-Alge (Bruce Springsteen, U2, Madonna), the album was an immediate critical sensation, even winning two awards from L.A.'s New Times magazine. (continue)
Deko Entertainment have announced a very special release of Slaughter's 1997 album "Revolution" on 180g vinyl, marking the albums first time on that platform and it's a very limited reissue on two color variations that are limited to just 500 copies each. Chipster sent over these details:
Slaughter was formed in Las Vegas, Nevada in 1988. The group was founded by lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist Mark Slaughter and bassist Dana Strum, who previously played together in the band Vinnie Vincent Invasion. The addition of guitarist Tim Kelly and drummer Blas Elias allowed Slaughter to quickly gain attention for their lively performances, catchy hooks, and melodic guitar solos. Slaughter's debut album Stick It to Ya had three singles released that hit the Billboard Hot 100: the hit "Fly to the Angels" (US#19), and the moderate hits "Up All Night" (US#27) and "Spend My Life" (US#39). (continue)
Employed To Serve release their new single, "Breaks Me Down," the third track from their forthcoming album, 'Fallen Star,' set for release on April 25th via Spinefarm. The new single is accompanied by a performance video taken in the studio.
Frontwoman Justine Jones comments on the new single: "'Breaks Me Down' deals with the uncertainty of death and what it means for us left here on earth when someone you love passes beyond the veil. (continue)
AC/DC have announced that they will be bringing their famed AC/DC High Voltage Dive Bar to Minneapolis on April 9th and 10th to celebrate the launch of their North American Power Up Tour.
The band shared via social media, "Kick off the Power Up Tour in the U.S. with our one-off U.S. AC/DC High Voltage Dive Bar at Machine Shop in Minneapolis, MN. Join fellow fans, check out iconic props and pick up exclusive merch - including special vinyl releases. (continue)
Kobalt, the largest independent music publisher in the world, announced today they have signed the acclaimed rock band Pierce The Veil to a global publishing deal.
Pierce The Veil is in the midst of a highly successful run on the heels of the release of their fifth studio album, The Jaws Of Life, and a global tour this Spring and Summer that includes sold out dates at Madison Square Garden and The Forum among other venues nationwide. The "I Can't Hear You" world tour then hits Europe before closing out the year with multiple dates in Mexico and South America. (continue)
Antone's co-owner Gary Clark Jr. and Texas blues icon Jimmie Vaughan are among a group of illustrious musicians who will unite as the 'Antone's 50th Allstars' at Austin Blues Fest next month; taking place April 26 and 27 in the Moody Amphitheater at Waterloo Park.
Celebrating the 50th anniversary of Antone's - Austin's iconic "Home Of The Blues" - Clark and Vaughan will lead Sunday's Allstar Jam lineup, while the Saturday edition will feature multi-talented vocal powerhouse Kam Franklin (of The Suffers) and Ian Moore, who just headlined Antone's SXSW party last week, an event which "pointed the way towards the future of the blues," according to Rolling Stone. Additional performers at the Antone's 50th Allstar Jams will include John Primer (Muddy Waters' legendary guitarist), Big Bill Morganfield (Muddy Waters' son, and co-star of A Complete Unknown) and 2024 Blues Hall Of Fame inductees Lil' Ed Williams and Lurrie Bell. (continue)
40 Cycle Hum returns with their blistering new single, "Seven Stitches," released via TLG | ZOID and distributed by Virgin Music Group. This latest offering cements the band's reputation for delivering intense, thought-provoking music that resonates deeply with fans of metal.
Brandon Mitchell, the band's vocalist states, "Every Scar tells a story.
This song is about how succumbing to the lure and temptation we commonly face is a fool's game with a price that, more often than not, leaves us wounded, broken, and in need of proverbial 'Stitches'." (continue)
KISS have officially announced their upcoming KISS Army Storms Vegas event to celebrate the 50th anniversary of their fan club The KISS Army, which will include Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons reuniting on stage for an unmasked performance. full coverage communications sent over these details:
KISS Army Storms Vegas is set to take place at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas November 14-16, 2025. The "everything KISS" paradise will take place in celebration of KISS Army's 50th Anniversary and the 30th anniversary of the first KISS fan convention. Since retiring from touring in December 2023, this will be the first time KISS has performed together and will be a one-of-a-kind KISS "unmasked" electric show featuring Gene Simmons, Paul Stanley and special guests. A full schedule of activities will be announced soon, but fans can also expect exclusive Q&A sessions with members of the band, a panel with longtime manager Doc McGhee, a special live performance from former KISS member Bruce Kulick, along with sets from KISS tribute bands, other special guests, interactive activities, exclusive experiences and more. (continue)
Canadian hard rockers Harem Scarem unveil their new single "Better The Devil You Know", taken from their highly anticipated new album 'Chasing Euphoria', set for release on April 25, 2025 via Frontiers Music Srl. The new single is accompanied by a music video.
Vocalist Harry Hess comments on the new single: "We are very excited to share our new single 'Better The Devil You Know' with everyone. We'll be playing this one live on our upcoming tour. Turn it up loud, see you on the road." (continue)
LOLLAPALOOZA: The Uncensored Story of Alternative Rock's Wildest Festival (St. Martin's Press) is out today. The new book sees New York Times bestselling authors Richard Bienstock and Tom Beaujour (Nothin' But A Good Time) telling the no-holds-barred history of the iconic music festival.
Through hundreds of new interviews with artists, tour founders, festival organizers, promoters, publicists, sideshow freaks, stage crews, record label execs, reporters, roadies and more, LOLLAPALOOZA chronicles the tour's pioneering 1991-1997 run, and, in the process, alternative rock's rise - as well as the reverberations that led to a massive shift in the music industry and the culture at large. (continue)
Winnipeg singer-songwriter Tommy Douglas Keenan recently released his new single "Oh Melody" and to celebrate we asked him to tell us how the track came about. Here is the story:
I was recently back from tour, and bummed that it was over. I entered a "Song Every Week" club, where you have to upload a new song by the deadline, or you're out of the club. Predictably, I'd procrastinated till the last day of the week, and was now under the gun. I went out and picked up a Fulltone Supa-Trem and brought it home; this guitar part was literally the first thing I played after plugging in. Pretty sweet pedal. Not that I'm advocating for retail therapy as a creative stimulator, but sometimes there's a man... (continue)
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