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James Plot North American Headline Tour in 15 Years
Fresh off a year of sold-out shows and critical acclaim, iconic British band James will return to North America this fall


Primus Recruit Maynard James Keenan For 'Little Lord Fentanyl'
Primus is back with their first new studio track since 2022's Conspiranoid EP: the blistering, surrealist anthem 'Little Lord Fentanyl.'


James Bay Expands 'Changes All The Time'
James Bay expands his acclaimed 2024 album, Changes All The Time, with a special digital deluxe edition


James Arthur Delivers 'Pisces' Album and 'Cruel' Video
James Arthur returns with his most personal project to date: PISCES, along with a music video for the song 'Cruel'.


Valee, Boldy James & MVW Team For 'Whatchu Think'
Valee, Detroit rapper Boldy James, and genre-blurring composer/producer MVW (Michael Vincent Waller) join forces on 'Whatchu Think


Singled Out: Nathan James' Alienation
Nathan James, who has been gaining a lot of attention on Active Rock radio, just released his new single 'Alienation', and to celebrate we asked him to tell us about the track


Bailey James Declares 'I Hate Chevrolets' With New Single
Nashville country-soul powerhouse Bailey James releases new single 'I Hate Chevrolets.'


Elliot James Reay 'Daydreaming' With New Single
23-year-old singer and songwriter Elliot James Reay shares his new swooning single, 'Daydreaming.'


Bob James and Dave Koz Top Chart With 'Just Us' Album
Bob James and Dave Koz claim the No. 1 spot on the Luminate (formerly SoundScan) Current Contemporary Jazz Albums chart


Loco Dice Mixes Things Up With The Martinez Brothers and Trinidad James For 'Juice'
Loco Dice endeavors to push boundaries while staying true to his hip-hop origins on 'Juice' with The Martinez Brothers and Trinidad James


James Hype Delivers 'Don't Wake Me Up'
James Hype, the UK's most pioneering and skilled international DJ, has released his new single, 'Don't Wake Me Up'.


My Morning Jacket's Jim James Opens Up To Zane Lowe
My Morning Jacket frontman Jim James sits down with Apple Music's Zane Lowe ahead of the release of the band's highly-anticipated 10th studio album, is


James Arthur Goes 'Karaoke' With New Single
James Arthur returns to unveil his new song, 'Karaoke,' from his highly anticipated album PISCES


The Damned Cofounder Brian James Dead At 70
The Damned cofounder Brian James has died at age of 70, his family shared via social media.


Bob James and Dave Koz Stream New Duets Album 'Just Us'
Bob James and Dave Koz mark a unique milestone in both of their chart-topping careers with the aptly titled duo album Just Us


Rivetskull To Pay Tribute To Ronnie James Dio With Special Show
Rivetskull, the heavy metal powerhouse forged from a deep passion for Ronnie James Dio's iconic music, is hitting the road to pay tribute


James Bay Shares 'Sunshine In The Room' Featuring Jon Batiste
James Bay shares a brand new single entitled 'Sunshine In The Room' featuring Jon Batiste


Watch James Arthur 'Celebrate'
James Arthur shares the official music video to his latest single, 'Celebrate.' The song marks the second single from his forthcoming album PISCES


Bob James and Dave Koz Announce Just Us Tour
Bob James and Dave Koz will be touring the U.S. together this spring. The two living legends of instrumental music


Elmore James Definitive Hits & Rarities Coming Soon
Without Elmore James, the slashing sound of electric blues slide guitar would have been very different indeed


Rivetskull Celebrating Ronnie James Dio With New Tour
Rivetskull are hitting the road to honor the legacy of the legendary Ronnie James Dio.


Alice In Chains' Jerry Cantrell Discussed Collab With Metallica's James Hetfield
Alice in Chains guitarist Jerry Cantrell shared a new Q&A with Metal Hammer that he and Metallica frontman James Hetfield


Metallica's James Hetfield Reflected On Cliff Burton's Ongoing Influence (2024 In Review)
Metallica had a top 24 story of Sept 2024 on September 27th, which marked the 38th anniversary of the death of legendary Metallica bassist Cliff Burton


Judas Priest Tributed Ronnie James Dio and Lemmy On New Album (2024 In Review)
Judas Priest frontman Rob Halford scored a top 24 story of March 2024 Judas after he revealed that the band paid tribute to Dio and Lemmy


Tool's Maynard James Keenan Previews 'The Great In Between: An Introduction to Jiu Jitsu'
The Great In Between: An Introduction to Jiu Jitsu, a Maynard James Keenan-hosted introduction to the dynamic sport of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu


Scorpions Paid Tribute To James Kottak (2024 In Review)
One of the saddest parts of looking back at the year in rock, is revisiting the tragic news of the passing of music stars.


James Arthur Gives Fans 'ADHD'
Following the immense success of his latest album Bitter Sweet Love, James Arthur shares his highly anticipated new single, 'ADHD,'


Lettuce Stream New James Brown-Inspired 'Monorail 3000'
Lettuce have released a new digital single entitled 'Monorail 3000.'


Luke Combs, Eric Church, Billy Strings & James Taylor Come Together for Concert for Carolina
Luke Combs, Eric Church, Billy Strings and James Taylor will headline 'Concert for Carolina,' a special benefit show


Metallica's James Hetfield Reflects On Cliff Burton's Ongoing Influence
Friday (September 27th) marked the 38th anniversary of the death of legendary Metallica bassist Cliff Burton.


Daryl Mosley Streams Jesse James Inspired 'Me And Mr. Howard'
Award-winning Bluegrass singer/songwriter Daryl Mosley has just released his latest single, 'Me and Mr. Howard.'


The Lumineers Preview Their First Live Album With 'Gale Song (Feat. James Bay)' Video
The Lumineers are thrilled to announce their first-ever live album, LIVE FROM WRIGLEY FIELD


2024 Bowl For Ronnie (James Dio) Event Announced
The Annual BOWL FOR RONNIE Celebrity Bowling Party, benefiting the Ronnie James Dio Stand Up and Shout Cancer Fund


Watch Metallica's James Hetfield In Trailer For Dark Western Thriller 'The Thicket'
Metallica frontman James Hetfield will soon be on the silver screen in the dark western thriller, 'The Thicket'


Cal in Red Recruit The Shin's James Mercer For 'Kitchen'
Cal in Red today released their new single 'Kitchen Ft. James Mercer,' the latest track previewing their forthcoming debut album Low Low


Brian James Returns With 'Summer Poppin'
Brian James bursts back onto the scene with his brand new single, 'Summer Poppin','


James Arthur and Kelly Clarkson Duet On 'From The Jump'
Global superstars James Arthur and Kelly Clarkson have released their breathtaking new song 'From The Jump'


Singled Out: Susan James' Time In Now
Susan James just released the title track to her forthcoming album, 'Time is Now' (out June 17th), and to celebrate, we asked her to tell us about the new song


Judas Priest Tribute Ronnie James Dio and Lemmy On New Album
Judas Priest frontman Rob Halford says that the band pays tribute to late legendary metal vocalist Ronnie James Dio and Motorhead singer Lemmy


New James Brown Track From 1970 'We Got To Change' Released
A never-before-released James Brown song, 'We Got To Change', makes its debut today on Republic/UMe.


New James Brown Track From 1970 Set For Release
UMe/Republic Records will release James Brown's We Got To Change, a three-track EP featuring the previously unheard title track


Scorpions Pay Tribute To James Kottak
Scorpions have paid tribute to their former drummer James Kottak, who passed away at the age of 61 on January 9th in Louisville, KY


Ronnie James Dio Didn't Have To Die - This Day In Rock 2011
On this Day in Rock in 2011 a top story was about a Ronnie James Dio bandmate revealing that the famed vocalist might not have died


Former Trans-Siberian Orchestra Vocalist James Lewis Dies - 2023 In Review
Former Trans-Siberian Orchestra Vocalist James Lewis Dies was a top 23 story of May 2023


James Durbin Goes Classic Metal With New Band Durbin
Frontiers Music Srl proudly welcomes powerhouse vocalist James Durbin back for a multi-album deal under the moniker DURBIN


Metallica's James Hetfield Felt 'So Inadequate' At Rock Hall Induction Jam - 2023 In Review
Metallica's James Hetfield Felt 'So Inadequate' At Rock Hall Induction Jam was a top 23 story of March 2023


Jared James Nichols Premieres 'Man in The Box' Video
Jared James Nichols today released a video for his cover of Man In The Box by Alice in Chains


Singled Out: The Sons Of James' Boswell
Florida-based melodic skate punkers The Sons Of James recently released a new single called 'Boswell'. To celebrate we asked Steven Blair to tell us about the track.


Jared James Nichols Covers Alice In Chains' 'Man In The Box'
Jared James Nichols today released a cover of 'Man In The Box' by Alice in Chains.


James Bay Gets Nostalgic With 'All My Broken Pieces'
James Bay shares a new single entitled 'All My Broken Pieces' out now via Mercury/Republic Records


Venera (James Shaffer of Korn and Chris Hunt) Debut 'Ochre' (ft. HEALTH) Video
As a final preview from Venera's self-titled debut album, which arrives tomorrow via Ipecac Recordings, the duo have shared the song 'Ochre'


Zacari Teams With James Fauntleroy For 'Redemption'
Gearing up for the release of his debut album this fall, TDE signee and singer, songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist Zacari


Five Finger Death Punch's Andy James Unveils Signature .C. Rich Guitar
B.C. Rich just released British virtuoso, Five Finger Death Punch lead guitarist Andy James' signature guitar.


Jared James Nichols Recruits Joe Bonamassa and Zakk Wylde For New Studio Video
Jared James Nichols is releasing a live version of the latest single 'Easy Come, Easy Go' from his self-titled album


James Dupre Makes Grand Ole Opry Debut
Country singer James Dupre made his Grand Ole Opry debut last night during Opry Country Classics


2023 Bowl For Ronnie (James Dio) Celebrity Bowling Party Announced
Bowl For Ronnie Celebrity Bowling Party, benefiting the Ronnie James Dio Stand Up and Shout Cancer Fund, is set for Thursday, November 16


Metallica Postpone Concert After James Hetfield's Positive COVID Test
Metallica postponed Sunday night's (September 3rd) concert at the State Farm Stadium in Glendale (Phoenix), AZ


James Bay Releases 'Goodbye Never Felt So Bad' Video
James Bay releases the official music video for his brand-new single 'Goodbye Never Felt So Bad


Maynard James Keenan Opens Winemaking Complex on Site of Former Masonic Lodge
Winemaker Maynard James Keenan and the team behind Caduceus Cellars and Merkin Vineyards invite people to experience the Verde Valley


Jameson Rodgers Releasing Three New Songs This Friday
Jameson Rodgers is getting ready to kick off his WHISKEY TRAIN TOUR tomorrow night in Starkville, Mississippi


Jared James Nichols Announces Fall Tour
Jared James Nichols has announced his new fall tour in support of his latest self-titled release Jared James Nichols


Jameson Rodgers Announces Whiskey Train Tour
Jameson Rodgers is catching the whiskey train as he hits the road for his headlining Whiskey Train Tour


Jared James Nichols Announces UK Tour With DeWolff
Jared James Nichols is pleased to announce his 'October 2023 Headline UK Tour'


NLE Choppa 'Champions' Video Features Lebron James, Floyd Mayweather, Mike Tyson & More
NLE Choppa releases the video for 'Champions,' the anthemic single from this month's Cottonwood 2 (Deluxe).


Jared James Nichols Shares 'Easy Come, Easy Go' Video
Jared James Nichols announces his next single 'Easy Come, Easy Go' with an accompanying live video


Former Trans-Siberian Orchestra vocalist James Lewis Dies
Former Trans-Siberian Orchestra vocalist James Lewis has died, and a number of his former bandmates have taken to social media to pay tribute


Rock For Ronnie (James Dio) Concert in the Park Taking Place This Weekend
An All-Star Jam will close out the Rock For Ronnie Concert in the Park on Sunday afternoon, May 7, 2023 at Los Encinos Historic Park in Encino


Shawn James Announces Fall Tour And Shares New Single
Shawn James makes no pronouncements about his musical soul, but there is no doubt he has it


James Bishop Shares New Single 'Wrecking My Body'
California singer, songwriter and producer James Bishop announced today the release of 'Wrecking My Body,'


Underoath Address The Departure Of James Smith
Underoath have shared a statement about parting ways with longtime James Smith


Underoath Dismiss Guitarist James Smith After 20 Years With Band
Underoath guitarist James Smith took to social media to break the news to fans that he was informed that he was no longer part of the band


Metallica's James Hetfield Felt 'So Inadequate' At Rock Hall Induction Jam
Metallica frontman James Hetfield takes the cover of Cigar Aficionado's April issue - which hits newsstands today.


Rock For Ronnie (James Dio) Concert in the Park Announced
The Rock For Ronnie Concert in the Park will take place on Sunday afternoon, May 7, 2023


Tash Sultana Shares 'James Dean' Video
Tash Sultana has released a music video for the new track 'James Dean,' which is the first single from an upcoming EP


James Hetfield Invites All To The Church of Metallica
There's a difference between simply existing and actually living a good life. Just ask James Hetfield.


Paul Gilbert Shares 'Holy Diver' From Ronnie James Dio Tribute Album
Paul Gilbert has shared his rendition of the Dio classic 'Holy Diver', as a preview to his forthcoming Ronnie James Dio tribute album


Metallica's James Hetfield Warns Fans About Imposters
Metallica shared a new message from frontman James Hetfield warming fans to avoid fake social media accounts


Singled Out: Jared James Nichols' Down The Drain
Jared James Nichols is gearing up to release his brand new self-title album on January 16th, and to celebrate we asked him to tell us about the single, 'Down The Drain'.


Ronnie James Dio Wrote 'Holy Diver' For Black Sabbath (2022 In Review)
Sunday, July 10th marked what would have been metal legend Ronnie James Dio's 80th birthday


Metallica's James Hetfield Explains '72 Seasons'
Metallica frontman James Hetfield discusses the title of their forthcoming album, "72 Seasons"


Chris James Recruits gnash For 'I Wanna Feel Good'
Berlin based songwriter and producer Chris James has teamed up with gnash for his new single 'I Wanna Feel Good'


Jared James Nichols Releasing New Album In January
Jared James Nichols has announced that he will be releasing his brand new self-titled album on January 13th


Jared James Nichols Premieres 'Down The Drain' Video
Jared James Nichols has premiered a music video for his brand new single, 'Down The Drain'


Joe Walsh And James Gang Announce First Instore In Over 50 Years
Joe Walsh, Jim Fox and Dale Peters, the classic lineup of James Gang, have announced their first in-store event


Bowl For Ronnie James Dio Event Announced
The 2022 installment of the Bowl For Ronnie Celebrity Bowling Party, benefiting the Ronnie James Dio Stand Up and Shout Cancer Fund


Metallica's James Hetfield Teams for M81 Blackened Cigars
Metallica frontman James Hetfield, BLACKENED's Master Distiller & Blender, Rob Deitrich, and Drew Estates have teamed up to create the Blackened Cigars 'M81'


James And The Shame Get Animated For Give A Damn
Rhett James Mclaughlin's solo project James And The Shame has released an animated video for his new single 'Give A Damn',


Ronnie James Dio Documentary Trailer Now Streaming
Producers of the official Ronnie James Dio documentary, 'Dio: Dreamers Never Die', are streaming a video trailer


Ronnie James Dio Dreamers Never Die Coming To Movie Theaters
The first-ever, career-spanning documentary on the life and times of legendary metal icon Ronnie James Dio comes to cinemas


Ronnie James Dio Wrote 'Holy Diver' For Black Sabbath
Sunday, July 10th marked what would have been metal legend Ronnie James Dio's 80th birthday


James LaBrie Premieres 'Am I Right' Video
Dream Theater's James LaBrie had premiered a music video for his new single 'Am I Right'


James Hetfield Celebrates Call of Duty Endowment Reaching New Milestone
Metallica frontman James Hetfield is featured in a new video celebrating the news that The Call of Duty Endowment


Jimmie Allen Reveals Bettie James Fest Lineup
Jimmie Allen has unveiled the lineup for the second annual Bettie James Fest


Dream Theater's James LaBrie Releases 'Devil In Drag' Video
Dream Theater frontman James LaBrie has released a music video for his new single 'Devil In Drag'.


Dave Grohl Appears On The Late Late Show with James Corden
Dave Grohl was among the guests on the February 23 episode of CBS-TV's The Late Late Show with James Corden


Official Ronnie James Dio Documentary Premiere Announced
The official Ronnie James Dio documentary, 'Dio: Dreamers Never Die', will see its world premiere at the SXSW Film Festival


Ronnie James Dio Documentary Coming This Year
The official Ronnie James Dio documentary will be released later this year


Tool's Maynard James Keenan Believes Social Media Unhealthy 2021 In Review
Tool frontman Maynard James Keenan scored a top 21 story from January 2021


Jameson Rodgers and Luke Combs Take 'Cold Beer Calling My Name' To No. 1
Jameson Rodgers has scored his second consecutive No. 1 single with 'Cold Beer Calling My Name' featuring Luke Combs


Placebo Reveal First New Song in Five Years 'Beautiful James'
Placebo have released their first new single in five years, entitled 'Beautiful James'




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