The witches still gather, even in times like that: And without the possibility to enjoy 'real' concerts, BURNING WITCHES take the concert experiences like many other bands these days to the next level: This Friday, May 29th, the Swiss heavy metal heroines invite to their "Corona Live Accoustic Jam From The Studio". Alongside wonderful guests like Courtney Cox (THE IRON MAIDENS), Laura Ernst (ANNA LUX, EX GONOREAS)
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Finland strikes again! Ready for another Smackbound song? 'Those Who Burn' is taken from the band's upcoming debut album, "20/20" (June 12, 2020). This is some killer hard rock with incredible female vocals, courtesy of Netta Laurenne. Enjoy! Buy or Stream: https://orcd.co/smackbound2020 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GHu7iFo0afw&feature=youtu.be Line-up: Netta Laurenne - Vocals Teemu Mäntysaari - Guitars Rolf Pilve - Drums Vili Itäpelto - Keyboards Tuomas Yli-Jaskari - Bass
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Grammy Winning Rocker SCOTT STAPP Announces Concert For ChildFund – A Sponsorship Special on Thursday, May 28 @ 8:30pm EST Grammy winning songwriter, solo artist, and voice of Creed, SCOTT STAPP will perform an online concert on Thursday to encourage sponsorships for ChildFund International as they battle COVID-19’s secondary impact – hunger and economic instability. Airing on Stapp’s social channels, as
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A message from MOTORHEAD: We hope you liked our new video for “(We Are) The Road Crew.” Now it's your turn! Please use our universal crew anthem and pay tribute to these warriors of the road, available by clicking here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1G3EV3ukKfVIzPA5oItGBJAx5aYsLQJbj/view?usp=sharing. Whether you're in a band or a fan, whether you're in London, Los Angeles or Lagos, wherever you are and whoever you are, create your
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Excellent news from AMARANTHE: The band just finished the studio recordings for their new masterpiece! The sixth studio album from the Swedish modern metal heroes will be out on August, 28th, as the band revealed in a digital press conference last weekend. The band states: "Our sixth album is now completely DONE! Last Sunday, a few select press members and music industry professionals
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Saturday May 30th, the David Ellefson Youth Music Foundation, the nonprofit charity started by GRAMMY-winning Megadeth co-founder and bassist David Ellefson, in partnership with the GRAMMY Music Education Coalition, is proud to present THE DECADE THAT ROCKED, the third offering in their “OH SAY CAN YOU STREAM” livestream series. Once again, hosted by Ellefson and his partner, co-author, and solo
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Respected standard bearers for 21st century metal, DEVILDRIVER have spent almost the last two decades pursuing a course of uncompromising artistry and nonsense-free dedication to the road. Led by the prolific Dez Fafara, the Californian crew have earned their reputation as one of the hardest working bands on the planet, while issuing a steady succession of brutal but distinctive albums
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Rock music legend Ronnie James Dio lost his months-long battle with gastric cancer on May 16, 2010. The Ronnie James Dio Stand Up and Shout Cancer Fund (www.diocancerfund.org), founded in his memory shortly thereafter, is commemorating the 10th anniversary of his passing by posting a video on their website highlighting the work it has done to raise more than $2 million
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Shawn Barusch and Music Gallery International are very proud to announce the signing of the legendary rock band Grand Slam! Originally formed by the iconic Phil Lynott of Thin Lizzy and UFO's Laurence Archer Grand Slam was never given a chance to reach its full worldwide potential due to the untimely passing of Phil Lynott. Now the time has come for
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AXS TV Releases Clips & Highlights Featuring Brian May, Joe Walsh, Tanya Tuckar and James Burton from ‘Rock & Roll Road Trip with Sammy Hagar’ Premieres Sunday, May 17 at 8:30 pm ET/5:30 pm PT Watch Brian May Share How His Signature Guitar Sound Was Inspired by Rory Gallagher & James Burton HERE Watch Sammy Hagar, Joe Walsh and James
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ALESTORM have just released yet another banger fresh off their new album, Curse of the Crystal Coconut, to be released via Napalm Records on May 29, 2020! “Fannybaws” tells the story of the fearsome pirate who killed the mighty terror squid and fought against the Vikings – wearing nothing but a tiger pelt! The melding of rhythmic guitar riffs and
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Frank Godla of music media outlet Metal Injection, is proud to announce Slay At Home, the first of its kind metal music and art festival, in support of MusiCares and Global Giving. Taking inspiration from some of Godla’s favorite European festivals, Slay At Home will be an artfully curated two-day livestream event with exclusive never-before-seen performances from over 30 bands,
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California rock legends and global philanthropists Steel Panther are gearing up for another first in their long and distinguished career. The band is going to be playing their first ever, completely live around the globe, socially distance abiding (band members will be 6’ away from each other too), virtual concert that they are calling the Concert To Save The World. The concert will take place
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Mumford & Sons today share one of the original recordings of the Delta album track, “Forever.” Listen to “Forever (Garage Version)” HERE. The song was originally written and demoed a few years ago when writing initially commenced on their third album, Wilder Mind. It exemplifies the journey that a song can go on from this much more raucous and raw
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“Ace Of Spades” - the title track of MOTÖRHEAD's 1980 iconic, game changing album isn’t just one of the greatest hard rock songs ever written - it has truly become a lifestyle anthem for several generations of rockers, metalheads, punks, bikers, athletes, rebels, outcasts, and freethinkers all around the world. Few songs in modern history can instantly ignite the adrenaline of
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Staying indoors for long periods of time does have its silver linings - for instance, more time for artistic inspiration! JINJER fan Mychailo Halinin turned boredom and isolation into creativity and remade the seminal music video for "Perennial" from their 2019 EP Micro - with LEGO. Today, the band releases the video through the official channels. Watch the video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X2nsiSps_DU&feature=youtu.be&utm_source=North+American+PR+contact+list&utm_campaign=e7445195ed-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2019_05_24_09_58_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_ecb2e21024-e7445195ed-45420431 Commented
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Garage Rock duo, THE DODIES, have released their behind the scenes lyric video for single "Sell Out" off of their debut album It’s One Hell of a Ride. Please get in touch if you would like to interview the band or review the record! The Dodies - Sell Out (Lyric Video) can be seen here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pkGHNijvfow&feature=youtu.be "I wrote Sell Out
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Five Finger Death Punch has a long history of supporting veteran and First Responder organizations and continues to do so during this difficult time. The donation of over $150K to the Gary Sinise Foundation consists of a portion of the ticket sales from the band’s 2019 U.S. Fall arena tour, as well as proceeds from their #1 hit single “Blue On Black”. The
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Crazed "Game Over" out now on all major streaming platforms Ever since their establisment in 2012, Crazed has approached heavy music differently. Taking influences from the late 90's and early 00's while adding a fresh feel to it. Debut record Game Over released on the 25th of April through Profane Records and will be available on all platforms. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CvGaHyxDogE ''Game
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Dutch symphonic metal giant EPICA recently entered Sandlane Recording Facilities to record their new album with producer Joost van den Broek (POWERWOLF, AYREON). The band launches the fourth Studio Vlog episode which gives a more detailed behind the scene look at the guitar and bass recordings. VLOG #4: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GMgMWthA-ps&feature=youtu.be Bass player Rob van der Loo comments: "It is amazing to see how our 8th album is taking
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Jeff Scott Soto has released a surprise live album, “Live At Frontiers Rock Festival 2019” on all digital platforms. Today marks the one year anniversary of the performance captured in Milan, Italy on April 27, 2019 at the Frontiers Rock Festival. Stream or download it HERE: https://orcd.co/loudlivemilan Listen to a performance of 'Eyes Of Love' below: The performance will be released later this
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Epic-driven genre bending metal outfit MaelstroM have premiered a new song from their upcoming studio album. Fans can check out the track, titled "Army From Ash" below. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NSOIuilMfIs&feature=youtu.be The New York-based group will independently release their debut album 'Of Gods And Men' on May 22nd 2020. After beginning the journey 32 years ago, this effort is a tribute to tenacity and the idea of never giving up
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As the world continues to battle the recent Covid-19 outbreak, recent changes across the United States and its impact on communities are causing ALTER BRIDGE to postpone their upcoming headline tour with special guests Black Stone Cherry and Saint Asonia. ALTER BRIDGE explains: “To the entire Alter Bridge family: We hoped that it wouldn’t come to this, but as some of you
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Legendary bay area thrash metal giants TESTAMENT unleashed their new thunder to the masses in the form of their thirteenth studio album, Titans Of Creation, via Nuclear Blast. Today, the band release the fifth and final trailer for their multi-part series examining each member in their respective element. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, we were not able to spend a day in the life with Gene Hoglan "In His Element".
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Grammy-winning songwriter, solo artist, and voice of Creed, SCOTT STAPP has released a provocative, timely visualizer for new single, “Survivor.” Debuting today with Loudwire, the piece takes the place of a live-action video, which was cancelled to observe social distancing recommendations. “Survivor,” went to radio in early April as the follow up to Scott’s highest-charting single since 2005 (“Purpose For Pain”). In its first week, “Survivor,” was the
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“Lamb Of God” Rescheduled for June 19 Release “New Colossal Hate” Single Drops this Thursday LAMB OF GOD has issued a statement regarding the release of their upcoming self-titled album and the album’s third single: “Regrettably, we have to announce that the release date for our upcoming self-titled album is being moved five weeks, to June 19th. We're in extraordinary times
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Sinister Nights, SIN Film Festival, Rue Morgue, and Slasher are challenging filmmakers to put their creative juices to work. Quarantine Short Film Competition is looking for do-it-yourself, made at home, family in the cast, no budget, short films, while in quarantine. The idea is to convey the feelings and ideas of this time. Filmmakers, trapped at home – Quarantined! Entry
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Multi-Platinum-selling rock band Puddle of Mudd premiere their new lyric video for "Sunshine." The track comes from the band's latest album, entitled Welcome to Galvania, which is available through Pavement Entertainment. Stream or purchase the album HERE: https://orcd.co/mjo7n4p/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RtIxCdo2BIc&feature=youtu.be With the current COVID-19 pandemic, the band extends their best wishes to everyone and wants their fans to know they are
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“I’ve worked with a lot of great rock bands and consider Lovely World to be one of my best” - Vicky Hamilton (Former Guns N’ Roses Manager) South Carolina rockers Lovely World are set to release their new single ‘Compromise’ to international audiences on Tuesday 21st April. Known for their original retro-rock sound and unrivaled live performances, Lovely World caught
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THE DEAD DAISIES have unleashed their first track "UNSPOKEN" off the forthcoming new studio album Holy Ground. Listen to the song and watch the lyric video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RY_Rz0S9Q1M&src=Linkfire&lId=af332484-d8e6-4d89-af05-b404524c21e3&cId=d3d58fd7-4c47-11e6-9fd0-066c3e7a8751 With tours and releases around the world being postponed due to current global issues, the band felt that with such an amazing album waiting in the wings, it needed to get some new music out. As Glenn Hughes has
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Anticipation for the DANZIG Sings ELVIS one-of-a-kind album release increases as the first single is finally in sight. Danzig’s version of “One Night” stays true to its classic Elvis foundation while exhibiting a modern alternative sheen unlike anything fans would expect to hear. The single was exclusively premiered by Rolling Stone on April 9. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iUOonji-Kmw&feature=youtu.be&utm_source=2911+Media+Alert&utm_campaign=6fb12070c7-2020-04-16_Danzig-RollingStone-premiere&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_6ce95af186-6fb12070c7-55593825 Heavy metal icon and punk
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Stitched Up Heart release their new full-length album Darkness today via Another Century. Darkness is the band's sophomore album and is available to stream and purchase HERE. Darkness features previously released tracks such as "Lost" feat. Sully Erna of Godsmack, "Darkness", "Problems", "Bones", "Crooked Halo", "Dead Roses", "This Skin", and their most recent music video and single "Warrior". The LP was
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Moody’s Medicinals, Inc.™ is a health and wellness innovator specializing in both Cannabidiol (“CBD”) and non-CBD health and wellness products launched in June 2019. The company was created by Five Finger Death Punch’s world-renowned lead vocalist, Ivan L. Moody. Moody’s Medicinals announced today, April 16, that the company will be donating thousands of their new CBD hand sanitizers to various
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GHOST WALKER: BrewDog, LAMB OF GOD Release World’s First Non-Alcoholic Collaboration Beer with Video Premiere Independent Craft Brewer and Global Heavy Metal Band Launch “Ghost Walker,” An Alcohol-Free Beer That Brings Quality Craft to Non-Drinkers, with a Live Video of the Song that Inspired It Scottish craft brewer BrewDog and American heavy metal band LAMB OF GOD announce the release
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Last Friday, on April 10th, 2020 Zoltan Bathory, founding guitarist of global multi-platinum rock band Five Finger Death Punch has visited state troopers with the Nevada Highway Patrol (NHP) in Las Vegas just 2 weeks after fellow state trooper Sgt Ben Jenkins was tragically murdered while assisting a stranded motorist in Ely, Nevada. Being a resident of Las Vegas, Nevada
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Adrenalin-fueled, Rock n’ roll circus and recent JUNO nominees, PALAYE ROYALE, have released an animated video for their brand new single, Little Bastards the opening track of their highly anticipated new album THE BASTARDS - releasing May 29th on Sumerian Records. You can watch the animated video here and below and you can pre-order THE BASTARDS along with special edition
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Drakulas, the art-rock quartet from Austin, TX, are pleased to present the music video for “Level Up,” a single lifted from Terminal Amusements, the band’s brand new Stuart Sikes (The White Stripes, Rocket From The Crypt)-produced full-length album out now on Dine Alone Records. Directed by Jay Hollinsworth, “Level Up” is an animated journey through the world of the Drakulas.
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Grey Daze wrap-up Making Amends, the eight-part video series that takes fans behind-the-scenes into the making of Chester Bennington’s pre-Linkin Park outfit’s forthcoming album, Amends (June 26, Loma Vista Recordings). The eighth episode, and full series, can be viewed here: https://found.ee/GD_MakingAmendsSeries. The final clip debuts as fans prepare to host a day of full album listening sessions. Amends was originally
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Multi-platinum hard rock titans GODSMACK today (Wednesday, April 8) have released the video for their new hit single "Unforgettable" from their latest smash album WHEN LEGENDS RISE (BMG). With music programs continuing to be at risk in schools across the country, it was important for the band--Sully Erna [vocals, guitar], Tony Rombola [guitar], Robbie Merrill [bass] and Shannon Larkin [drums]--to make
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Infinite Eve has released their cover of Heart's "Barracuda." “We love performing Barracuda. It’s a song that pays homage to Heart and their influence on modern rock and we have a lot of fun with it at the same time. It’s one everyone can get into.” says Eve Naylor. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H740qemEYpM&feature=youtu.be Stream/Download at the following links: Spotify iTunes Amazon Google
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LAST KISS GOODNIGHT has revealed a new video for song “Son of a Gun,” a hard-rocking track with a gun slinger swagger, from the band’s debut album, Immortal. Watch “Son of a Gun” now, exclusively via V13. “This song is about getting back on the horse,” says vocalist Ray Patrick. “This is all about seeing what you are made of and
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Today, The Strokes debut a new song, “Brooklyn Bridge To Chorus.” Listen HERE. Their forthcoming album, The New Abnormal, is out this Friday, April 10 via Cult/RCA and is their first in seven years. Watch the video for single “Bad Decisions” HERE. The video for “At The Door," the first track released from the album, premiered during their performance at
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DIO's recently reissued 1996-2004 studio albums have been met with an amazing worldwide reception, particularly in the United States, Germany and Spain, where all four albums have debuted at impressive chart positions, even surpassing the original releases’ chart positions. Angry Machines(1996), Magica (2000), Killing the Dragon (2002) and Master of the Moon(2004) were released March 20 by BMG in newly
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Accomplished guitarist BOBBY KELLER has revealed his first solo track, the shredding “Reign in Fire,” and an accompanying video. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X6NjElSRJhA&feature=youtu.be “I have always dreamed of writing a solo/shred type album and putting my own spin on things,” KELLER says. “I wanted to do something different, yet at the same time, make music that I wanted to hear. This isn’t your
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Ted reveals . . . The unexpected journey of the DOOBIE BROTHERS’ “What a Fool Believes” from musical idea to smash hit How his early production work with VAN MORRISON shaped his signature approach to capturing great studio performances Ted Templeman: A Platinum Producer’s Life in Music takes us into the studio during the recording sessions for the biggest songs
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In 2017, PORN released its third album : The Ogre Inside.- Act I, the first act of a trilogy based on the enigmatic character Mr Strangler. In 2019, the band released the second act of its trilogy : The Darkest of Human Desires – Act II. Today, PORN returns with the final act : No Monsters in God's Eyes –
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Blackberry Smoke will release a special new EP, Live From Capricorn Sound Studios, on June 19 with a portion of all proceeds going to the Recording Academy’s MusiCares COVID-19 Relief Fund. Recorded earlier this year at Capricorn Sound Studios in Macon, GA, the project consists of six new versions of songs that have special ties to the historic studio and
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Grey Daze, Chester Bennington’s pre-Linkin Park band, in partnership with Loma Vista Recordings, have re-scheduled the release of Amends (https://found.ee/GD_Amends) to June 26. The 11-song album, which was created to honor both the legacy of Bennington and to see one of his final dreams, the reunion and re-recording of the band’s long out-of-print and largely undiscovered catalog, to completion. With
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Acclaimed vocal powerhouse SEBASTIAN BACH has announced the newly rescheduled dates for the 2nd leg of his highly anticipated 30TH ANNIVERSARY TOUR celebrating the album “SKID ROW,” which was originally set to start later this month. Today, BACH has revealed the tour will take place this fall starting on October 28th and running through December 15th with special guests STITCHED
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American Grim have released a new music video for their track "Breathe" today. Directed by vocalist Ryan Grim, the video follows the eye-catching video for "Nightmare," which was released late last year. "The world is continuously changing and creating new obstacles and anxieties in our daily life," says Grim. "'Breathe' is a song written to showcase good and evil in
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Just announced to headline Rebel Rock Fest in Florida are hip hop legends Wu-Tang Clan Members including (Ghostface Killah, Raekwon, Killah Priest) and chart-topping rapper Machine Gun Kelly Even those who count themselves bigger fans of metal or rock still worship at the altar of the Wu. First established in the early 90s in New York, the group helped shape
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Adrenalin-fueled, Rock n’ roll circus and recent JUNO nominees, PALAYE ROYALE, have today announced the long-awaited release date for their highly anticipated new album, THE BASTARDS. The band's third studio album will be released on Sumerian Records on May 29th. Pre-orders are available now from palayeroyale.com The band have also released a brand new track from the upcoming album today,
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Italian metal superstars LACUNA COIL release an official live video for the single "SAVE ME". Recorded on their previous European tour, the video shows some powerful moments of the band on stage and intimate insights behind the track. Check out the video, directed by Isabella D'Alessandro: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_mTud9BQcF0&feature=youtu.be "Save me is about the fact that we all make mistakes, have struggles, and
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Industrial/electro rockers Julien-K, founded by original Orgy members Ryan Shuck and Amir Derakh have signed on to a massive national tour with The Birthday Massacre (dates below). The band will be dropping their new album titled Harmonic Disruptor in early April. The title track off of the album, "Harmonic Disruptor," was released as a single on January 24th. Their second
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Frontiers Music Srl is thrilled to announce the signing of Jason Bieler to the label for a brand new solo album. Currently in the works now, this upcoming album will see Bieler working with a diverse array of musical friends, a list of whom will be revealed at a later date. Stay tuned for some surprises on that front! In
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The time has arrived for legendary bay area thrash metal giants TESTAMENT to unleash new thunder to the masses and reveal their thirteenth studio album: Titans Of Creation which will be released on April 3rd via Nuclear Blast. Just as the elements of this planet thrive within all living creatures, each musician in TESTAMENT represents a necessary component of this latest musical creation.The band launched their multi-part series examining each member in
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The word "timeless" is sometimes used to describe music appealing to a broad audience. Stockholm’s Lucifer have captured the sounds and sights of their music in a nice, custom-made capsule emanating the best musical strengths of the ‘70s with mysterious hints and wayward shadows from the ‘60s. Delivering a mixture of horror cinema, the occult, dark symbolism and Gothic elements
Roger Joseph Manning, Jr., formerly of 90's power pop band Jellyfish has been busy since the band broke up in 1994. He’s toured with Beck, Cheap Trick and, along with ex-Jellyfish band mate Eric Dover, Imperial Drag. His new band, The Lickerish Quartet reunites Dover (vocals, guitar) and another ex-Jellyfish band mate, Tim Smith (vocals, bass, guitar) as they resume
What was once a busy touring season for musicians all over the world has become a season of quarantine, bringing back the garage band lifestyle to many eager musicians. With cancellations, postponements and closed music venues in our headlines we have resorted to live-stream concerts from our living rooms and closed studios. This could bring down the spirits of anyone
When one thinks about Metal and Australia, probably the first band that comes to mind is Sydney’s AC/DC. However, when it comes to newer music, Metalcore band In Hearts Wake have also made quite a name for themselves. Formed in early 2006 in Byron Bay, Australia, a beach town about 400 miles north of Sydney, In Hearts Wake released their
Music is a form of magic that connects us together. There are rhythms that send your body into movements that you can’t control; regardless of your health, ailments or age. There are melodies that roll off the tongues of thousands; regardless of the languages they speak or the color of their skin. There are harmonies that send chills up your
Everyone has the visual of a man turning 50 years old. You know it, the seemingly normal family man who turns his back on the conventional life in a futile attempt to reap long ago sown seeds of lost youth. You might envision a balding man strutting into a Chevrolet dealership to purchase that Corvette that may have eluded him
When iconic artists release new albums, the word “comeback” often finds its home in the headlines of media outlets. But the album Blvds of Splendor is rock-solid proof that 70’s icon and former Runaways frontwoman, Cherie Currie, never went anywhere. The album was released via Blackheart Records on April 28, 2020, and is locked and loaded with the classic rock
The Dodies are a garage band duo from southern Israel who during this crazy pandemic released their debut album It’s One Hell of a Ride, co-produced by Ron “Bumblefoot” Thal (Sons of Apollo, ex-Guns ‘N Roses) on April 24, 2020. Yoni Avittan (singer, guitarist) and Ran Aronson (drummer, synth bass/backing vocals), is a self-described garage band playing a range of
Given the fact that most of the world is in quarantine, you probably thought your summer metal festival plans were completely shot. Well, metal label Century Media begs to differ. They organized Isolation Fest which took place on May 14th 2020. As they put it on their Facebook event page: “Who ever said that it is impossible to build up
To some metal outsiders, Danzig doing an Elvis covers album might seem strange, but to Danzig fans this is a no-brainer. Danzig has always had an Elvis-like quality to his singing style dating all the way back to his days in the Misfits. Danzig has been working on this collection since 2016 along with guitarist Tommy Victor between their work
The members of Dool could be described as true wandering souls, in search of the most unique and diverse ways to accurately translate their ideas to music. Summerland is the Rotterdam group’s second effort, current statement and a step forward from debut Here Now There Then. It takes their dark, experimental ambiance to parts unknown and places yet explored. Vocalist
The golden age of emo music has long since passed, but 2020 is seeing a massive resurgence of the post-hardcore subgenre that has taken fans on a nostalgic journey. Fall Out Boy started touring again, My Chemical Romance got back together, and just like that it feels like 2004. But what would an emo music comeback be without the trailblazers
It’s hard to believe that Metal Church’s debut album came out in 1984. That’s coming up on 40 years of massive metal rockitude (that’s a word, right?). As is the case with almost any band that has been around that long, there have been multiple line-up changes through the years but Mike Howe returned on vocals back in 2015 after
If you grew up spinning vinyl records on a turntable in the 1970's, you've seen the name. Like so many did, you would arrive home with the coveted new Van Halen record. Frantically biting the corner of the celo-wrapping, unable to pick the lock of this treasure chest fast enough, you were finally able to free this black vinyl jewel
High octane death metal juggernauts The Black Dahlia Murder are set to release their ninth studio album, Verminous. The Detroit, Michigan quintet will be releasing their new album on Friday April 17, 2020 through Metal Blade Records. With ten pulse-pounding songs and definitive melodies that are sure to seep into your brain, Verminous is likely to be one of the
The Ides of March brought us the third offering from Stockholm’s soothing cult rock outfit Lucifer. This is a band producing music that is subtle in sound but like any good spell-caster is potent in effect. III pulls in your ear and maybe even your soul, hooked by the sorcery of Johanna Sadonis delivery and her surrounding wall of retro
For the superstitiously inclined, 13 is a somewhat plagued number. For Testament it stands for another landmark album of loud, Bay Area thrash with a namesake defining longevity, with time speaking for them. Their new onslaught incorporates all major earth bound elements, staying loyal to traditional ingredients while tossing some new additives into the eternal-bubbling cauldron. Titans of Creation is
Local Honey, is Brian Fallon’s third solo release to date. For those who haven’t been privy to the New Jersey troubadour's solo career, we have been presented with Fallon’s most simple, truthful and introspective album thus far. The former front man of The Gaslight Anthem (TGA)--a band living in musical purgatory--has since his first solo release, Painkillers (2016) and his
Australian metalcore phenoms Polaris have followed up their successful debut album, The Mortal Coil with the highly awaited The Death of Me. As might be expected by the name, this isn’t a peppy, upbeat record. Instead it is a heavy, highly emotion-filled outlook on the world that will most likely speak to many people at this time in history. The
On paper it probably seemed like a good idea. For the 40th anniversary of Blue Oyster Cult’s breakout album Agents of Fortune, recreate the album by playing all the tracks in front of a live audience. That concept came to fruition with the performance and recording on April 18, 2016 at Red Studios in Hollywood. What could be more exciting
She has been described as “the lost daughter of Iggy Pop and Bridgitte Bardot,” a queen of noise and a woman of grande reinvention. She's an artist who is respected for laying the foundation for countless women in the music industry by becoming the frontwoman in the very first all-girl rock group with platinum album sales; Cherie Currie. Truly a
L.A. Guns, featuring Phil Lewis and Tracii Guns, have released a new single, 'Let You Down'. Listen HERE: https://orcd.co/letyoudown2020 The song was written and recorded this past month while the band is in the midst of work on their next studio album. The band was so struck by the song that they felt the need to release it immediately rather than sit
Vocalist and co-founder of legendary ‘80s hard rock group Great White, Jack Russell, is proud to announce the release of a very special acoustic album revisiting the band’s 1987 multi-platinum masterpiece Once Bitten featuring some of their biggest and most recognizable hits including “Save Your Love” and “Rock Me!” Aided by the likes of guitarist Robby Lochner (who also produced
THROWDOWN COVERS PANTERA, SEPULTURA, CROWBAR, MISFITS TAKE COVER EP ARRIVES APRIL 17TH VIA PIT VIPER RECORDS Take Cover is a collection of the Orange County band’s hard to find cover songs recorded over the years that have never been available in a single collection. “Becoming” (Pantera), “Propaganda” (Sepultura), “London Dungeon” (Misfits), “Planets Collide” (Crowbar), and “Baby Got Back” (Sir Mix-A-Lot)
California rock legends and effects pedal entrepreneurs Steel Panther continue to light the music instrument world on fire with the release of their newest guitar pedal – The Butthole Burner. Made in the USA, the latest distortion pedal from the collective brain trust features the exact same circuit as the now infamous Pussy Melter pedal. The new pedal has long been a rumor started by Panther
When COVID-19 disrupted Dirty Honey's plans to return to Australia to record new music with legendary producer Nick DiDia, frontman Marc LaBelle concocted an idea to make use of the unexpected downtime: Suitcase Sessions. "I've always wanted to shoot videos out in nature, in non-traditional locations, and have a high-quality recording rig that was small enough to fit in a
Orange County, CA ska/pop/punk 7-piece Bite Me Bambi is the next band poised to help usher in a new wave of the beloved yet often maligned genre. Fronted by talented singer and superstar-in-the-making, Tahlena Chikami (who also moonlights as an actor and has appeared on shows like Parks and Recreation, Gilmore Girls, etc.), Bite Me Bambi sports a killer OC
Dirty Honey had been scheduled to fly to Australia yesterday to record new music and make its down-under debut at the Byron Bay Bluesfest in April. The guys did not make the trip, but are currently hunkered down in their respective L.A.-area homes, staying safe and healthy. On Instagram, the band shares with fans what they're doing while in COVID-19