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FROM HIS FIRST HEARTWARMING HOLIDAY ALBUM – THE SEASON OUT NOVEMBER 5th Iconic singer-songwriter Steve Perry has shared “Winter Wonderland,” from his forthcoming holiday album The Season, out November 5th via Fantasy Records. Listen HERE and watch the […]
After coming to our attention in 2020, GHOSTS OF SUNSET are really establishing themselves as a major player in the hard rock scene. The band have clocked up several hundred thousand streams and are set […]
‘Weep When You Die’ is the alcohol soaked, anthemic new single from Gothenburg’s leading exponents of street metal, HARDCORE SUPERSTAR. The single is set to be released on all digital platforms on November 5th via Golden Robot Records (for USA, Canada, Australia, […]
Band Shares ‘Fighting Gravity’ New Single and Video — WATCH Gold-selling hard rockers OF MICE & MEN— Aaron Pauley (bass + vocals), Valentino Arteaga (drums), Alan Ashby (guitar), and Phil Manansala (guitar) — […]
“Sweet are back to nuke the quarantine blues.” – Classic Rock “The Glam titans return with a magnificent slice of hard rock. It’s a hook-laden blitz!” – Powerplay Sweet, featuring original guitarist Andy Scott, will release […]
A TIMELESS TRIBUTE TO TRADITIONAL, ACOUSTIC COUNTRY BLUES RECORDED WITH A MICROPHONE FROM THE 1940S – JUST ONE MAN, HIS VOICE, HIS ACOUSTIC GUITAR AND ONE MICROPHONE. As a surprise for his fans in […]
With a bond forged in youth and decades-old friendship, the undisputed masters of thrash metal return with their eleventh studio album, PERSONA NON GRATA due to be released on November 19th via Nuclear Blast Records. Today, the band releases the […]
Out now via Mascot Records/Mascot Label Group Listen to the final single “Midnight Rider” HERE Stream the full album HERE Following a whirlwind year that saw them tour the US and earn […]
NYC Guitarist, Singer & Songwriter Steve Conte (New York Dolls, Michael Monroe) Releases New Single + Video “Flying”, Off Upcoming Album ‘Bronx Cheer’, Out November 5, 2021. Core band consists of Steve Conte on […]
Donnie Vie announces the release of his brand new single and video “Party TIme.” You can stream or purchase the single at http://smarturl.it/donnieviepartytime and watch the video that was recently world premiered by UltimateClassicRock.com […]
From Ashes To New have released their new EP Quarantine Chronicles Vol. 3 via Better Noise Music. Featuring a collaboration with Trevor McNevan from Thousand Foot Krutch on “Wait for Me,” Quarantine Chronicles Vol. 3 continues to touch on the trials and tribulations of life. […]
INAUGURAL THREE-DAY HARD ROCK MUSIC FESTIVAL FROM THE CREATORS OF THE MONSTERS OF ROCK CRUISE KICKS OFF THIS FRIDAY (10/15) IN PIGEON FORGE, TENNESSEE. ALL-STAR LINEUP FEATURES OVER 20 ARTISTS INCLUDING: TESLA, VINCE NEIL OF MOTLEY CRÜE, […]
Remastered by Dave Clark at Abbey Road Studios, Includes Hit Singles ‘Glad All Over’, ‘Bits and Pieces’ + ‘Do You Love Me’ Legendary English rock and roll band, The Dave Clark Five (The DC5) have announced […]
Rock and Roll Hall of Famers and the most number-one selling duo in music history, Daryl Hall and John Oates, are releasing ‘Live At The Troubadour’, for the first time ever on vinyl. The album, which will […]
Australian heavy rockers Wicked Smile have just released their debut full length album ‘Wait For The Night’. It’s out today on all worldwide digital platforms and via Cargo Records U.K. To coincide with the release, the band have […]
Iconic musician shines with a new collection of songs about Hope, Unity, Concern and Redemption. Sidelined by the Covid-19 pandemic and unable to perform live with popular rock band, Vanilla Fudge, lead vocalist and […]
English extreme metal legends CARCASS have released their final album trailer, in which they discuss the new record, Torn Arteries as a whole. Watch Album Trailer #7: The New Album: Torn Arteries is available for […]
THURSDAY 14TH APRIL – MONDAY 18TH APRIL 2022 AS NSW OPENS BLUESFEST ANNOUNCES MORE ARTISTS AMY SHARK CASEY BARNES STAN WALKER KEVIN BORICH EXPRESS LACHY DOLEY & THE HORNS OF CONVICTION LISA HUNT’S FOREVER […]
Aftershock Festival Remains The West Coast’s Biggest Rock Festival Held October 7-10 At Discovery Park In Sacramento, California, The Largest Event In The Region In Two Years Brings In $30 Million To Local Economy Performances […]
(Photo Credit: Stevie and Sarah Gee) Band of Horses have announced their sixth studio album and their first record in more than five years, Things Are Great which will be released January 21, 2022 via […]
Album out February 14th, 2022 on EEEOOOAH Photo Credit: Scott Beseler/Paul Coors WATCH: “I’m In Love” (Official Vignette) PRE-ORDER: The Heart Behead You Today, innovative rock n’ roll ensemble Foxy Shazam shared their new […]
NWoBHM innovators VARDIS released a new digital single and lyric video for the song “Out Of The Way (live)” today, taken from their upcoming live album “100M.P.H.@100CLUB”. You can see the lyric video here: “100M.P.H.@100CLUB” […]
“17 months without playing. 17 months without doing what we love most…” – while being struck by the same fate as every other band on this planet, EPICA seized the chance to create a […]
HUNTERS & COLLECTORS JAMES REYNE, THE LIVING END, THE ANGELS, BABY ANIMALS, KILLING HEIDI & BOOM CRASH OPERA TICKETS GO ON SALE FROM 10AM LOCAL TIME THURSDAY 14TH OCTOBER 2021 The RED HOT SUMMER TOUR […]
Album features performances by Al Di Meola, Albert Lee, Rick Wakeman, Martin Barre, Carmine Appice, Jordan Rudess, Billy Cobham, Jan Akkerman, and more! Los Angeles, CA – Following the wildly successful Still Wish You […]
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