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Phil X needs no introduction, having been an integral full-time member of Bon Jovi since 2016. Phil and his band The Drills recently released their latest single Right On The Money in June 2020. Now they are back with a brand […]
Hookers & Blow, the now legendary project formed by longtime Guns N’ Roses keyboardist Dizzy Reed and Quiet Riot guitarist Alex Grossi, recently hit the studios last year to record a covers album that will be released in 2021 via Golden Robot Records. Now […]
LAMB OF GOD has revealed plans to issue a live album with two bonus tracks along with a DVD performance of “Lamb Of God” on March 26th via Nuclear Blast. Pre-orders for the set […]
Perth Rocks Festival has announced that Full Scale, originally scheduled to headline the event has now pulled out due to covid. In their place is local metal heroes Tempest Rising! Perth Rocks Festival is […]
Happy Birthday to the legendary Alice Cooper! At 73, he proves he is still one of the best and most relevant rock artists. In celebration, Alice has released “Social Debris” from his upcoming studio album […]
Serj Tankian‘s eagerly-awaited Elasticity EP arrives on March 19 via Alchemy Recordings/BMG. A preview of the five-song release comes via the Vlad Kaptur-directed video for the EP’s title track, “Elasticity“. “When I conceived possibly […]
The interactive “An Evening with Nightwish In a Virtual World” concert experiences that will kick off the “Human. :II: Nature.” World Tour have been rescheduled from March to May due to changes in the […]
Wardruna announce a unique virtual release show taking place on March 26. Wardruna´s signature sound has no borders. Transcending time, language and musical genres. The Norwegian collective is widely admired for their idiosyncratic, authentic and […]
Dark Horse Records has announced the upcoming release of a new best of album from The Clash legend, Joe Strummer. ASSEMBLY arrives Friday, March 26, 2021 on gatefold 2xLP black vinyl, CD and digitally […]
Since their formation in 2004, British thrash metallers EVILE have been turning heads and taking names, delivering four pure thrash offerings blended with an uncompromising death metal assault. Their upcoming fifth studio album, titled […]
As the music industry looks to bring live events back to eager fans in 2021, leading independent live entertainment producer and promoter Danny Wimmer Presents is excited to announce its upcoming festival calendar for […]
Poisonous Dark Metallers CRADLE OF FILTH reveal the title of their forthcoming 13th studio album as being “Existence Is Futile“. Their monumental new opus -the 13th (unlucky for all) studio album of the band […]
Nordic favourites THE VINTAGE CARAVAN are pleased to announce the upcoming release of their new full-length album, Monuments, out April 16, 2021 via Napalm Records! The band incorporates a fountain of modern influences mixed […]
Inimitable God of Partying, ANDREW W.K., and the entire team at Napalm Records, are thrilled to announce the upcoming release of the colossal new ANDREW W.K. single entitled, “Babalon“, available to pre-order now in a limited edition 7” colored vinyl […]
Long-running Los Angeles hardcore outfit TERROR is preparing to release Trapped In A World, revisiting their earliest records with former guitarist Todd Jones of Nails, who will also be producing the band’s next LP. […]
The Under The Southern Stars spectacular rock music concert series is thrilled to announce their new show dates for April and May with new tickets on sale from February 5! The series is also very excited to […]
On April 16, Cannibal Corpse will release their fifteenth studio album, Violence Unimagined, via Metal Blade Records. Comprised of eleven tracks, Violence Unimagined is state of the art death metal played with passion and […]
Rolling Stone US has premiered the behind the scenes video of Realize from AC/DC, with full commentary from Angus Young. From Rolling Stone US: AC/DC’s video for Realize, the thunderous opening track of the hard rockers’ recent Power […]
The Sledge Chronicles: Rock Star Hitman is the first chapter in the action-packed saga of Sledge; an up and coming musician who uncovers a startling quid pro quo: in exchange for achieving his dreams of Rock stardom, […]
New Zealand rock act Devilskin have announced the postponement of their upcoming Australia tour which was due to kick off in less than 2 weeks. An official statement has been made by the band […]
Originally released back in 2013, “Cobblestone Street” is the seventh studio album by the well-known former White Lion and Freak Of Nature lead singer, MIKE TRAMP. Recorded at Medley Studio, in Copenhagen, with producer […]
“I was in tears the whole time writing that song for Chachi, like weeks. I had tears all over my jeans, all over the piano; I just had to push through it. I thought, […]
With Covid plagueing the world during 2020, the international Heavy Metal community came screeching to a near standstill. The silence became deafening. And then one day, like a bolt of lightning, an idea came […]
Australian rock royalty and 1990’s Indie icons Eskimo Joe triumphantly return to the airwaves with new music today. Their new single, ‘99 Ways‘ sees them re-energized and more formidable than ever, showcasing why they […]
Michael Schenker releases his new MSG album, “Immortal” via Nuclear Blast. The album title is a perfect statement describing Michael Schenker’s legacy and to celebrate his 50th anniversary as a musician. To commemorate the occasion, MSG have […]
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