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Whitesnake will bring together some of its hardest-hitting songs of its multi-platinum career on “The Rock Album“, a new collection that features revisited, remixed and remastered versions of the group’s best rock songs. The […]
In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic and the suspension of the local live music industry, Aussie Rock stalwarts The Screaming Jets have brought one of their most successful and signature tunes back to […]
Ellefson, the solo band of Grammy-Winning MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson, has announced the release date for their cover of the POST MALONE track “OVER NOW”, which will release exclusively on BANDCAMP on May 9th, […]
Diesel is thrilled to announce his next album, Sunset Suburbia. Diesel begun the Sunset Suburbia project last year with the release of two Sunset Suburbia EPs, and is now gearing up to release the […]
Enuff Z’nuff will release its new album, “Brainwashed Generation“, on July 10 via Frontiers Music Srl. The follow-up to 2018’s “Diamond Boy” is described in a press release as “a diverse collection of songs […]
This spring, DESTRUCTION are delivering a treat for fans stuck at home and unable to attend live shows: “Born To Thrash – Live In Germany” is the band’s first live album with the current […]
On April 10th, while much of the world was under lockdown, acclaimed Norwegian band KVELERTAK performed a special live stream show, “Live From Your Living Room” at empty Norwegian venue Artilleriverkstedet via website Vierlive. […]
‘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 […]
Singer/songwriter/guitarist RICKY WARWICK was cut from the cloth of a mill workers jacket. He has embraced no-frills, emotionally direct, pure music exemplified by such American influences as Johnny Cash, Bruce Springsteen, Woody Guthrie and […]
Today, PAPA ROACH releases the official video for the track “Feel Like Home.” The minimalistic, high-energy video was filmed at home, under quarantine, providing a rare and very entertaining look into the band members’ […]
Fresh off the success of Derek Davis‘ #1 iTunes Blues Songs chart single, “Mississippi Mud”, comes his latest Single and Video release. For his new release, Derek Davis has put together a hand picked […]
Deep Purple have released “Man Alive”, the second single from their highly anticipated studio album “Whoosh!”. With “Man Alive”, Deep Purple delivers a perfect example for the versatility of their new album. The band explores their […]
Dion releases his second single ‘Hymn To Him’ with Patti Scialfa and Bruce Springsteen today. The single is taken from his upcoming album ‘Blues With Friends’ released on Friday 5th June via Keeping The […]
Power Metal icons FIREWIND proudly present their new music video/single, Welcome To The Empire. The song marks the second single taken from the upcoming album “Firewind”, out May 15. The video clip was directed by Panagiotis Kountouras, VFX and […]
As part of YouTube’s #StayHome campaign, The Rolling Stones will launch a weekly series entitled “Extra Licks” on the band’s official YouTube channel, starting this Sunday May 3rd at 12pm PT / 3pm ET/ […]
The hard-hitting, melodic heavy metal band ALCATRAZZ will once again throw down a studio gauntlet on July 31st with Born Innocent, their first studio venture since 1986’s Dangerous Games. Alongside the unique vocal prowess […]
Today THE HU releases “Song of Women” featuring Lzzy Hale of Halestorm and kicks off the pre-order for the album on which it can be found – the Deluxe edition of the band’s critically […]
Michigan’s own, POP EVIL, have released two new singles “Let The Chaos Reign” and “Work“, marking the first taste of new music from the band since their Pop Evil full-length in 2018. The new […]
Primal Fear recently finished the recording of their upcoming 13th studio album, set to be titled “Metal Commando”. The title of the album speaks for itself – “Metal Commando” contains 110% Primal Fear and […]
The Pretenders have today revealed the brand-new video for their current single The Buzz, taken from their new album Hate For Sale, out 17 July via BMG. Made entirely under lockdown, the video was produced and […]
Some of rock and alt/rock’s heaviest hitters have teamed up amidst the current pandemic to re-record and film a new video of Filter’s Billboard chart-topping hit single “Take A Picture” from their respected quarantine headquarters. Spearheaded […]
Legendary YES guitarist STEVE HOWE has announced he will release LOVE IS via BMG Records on July 31. LOVE IS marks HOWE’s first solo album since the all-instrumental Time in 2011 and has a balance […]
Heavy punk/metal band American Terror, featuring members of Skid Row, Sugar Ray, Phunk Junkeez, and Grayson Manor, has just released “She’s A Bitch”, the second single from their debut album. The track is available […]
Brant Bjork delivers more grooves and soul with his rocking new single “Cleaning Out The Ashtray“, streaming exclusively via The Obelisk today. His upcoming self-titled album “Brant Bjork” is due out May 29th on […]
Surprise! Jeff Scott Soto has released a new 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 […]
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