You Can Stream DEFTONES' Entire Coachella Set Tonight For Free
Deftones is slated to play their second set at Coachella tonight, April 19 between 6:45pm to 7:35pm PST. Should you not have gotten tickets (as most of us didn't, I assume), you can at least stream the band's full set via the embedded YouTube video below. And who knows what they'll ... Read more...
Out Now! USA's Grungy Rock N Rollers NEVER ELECTED Have Just Re-Released "Turbulent"
NEWS RELEASE Montreal, QC - April 19, 2024 Out Now! USA's Grungy Rock N Rollers NEVER ELECTED Have Just Re-Released 'Turbulent' L-R - Dr. T - Bass, Wesley Meyer- Drums, Sujit Kumar- Vocals, Altan Aydin - Guitar Photo Credit - Rahul Mukerji Never Elected is one of Washington DC, ... Read more...
SpiritWorld Recording New Album
SpiritWorld have officially started the recording process for their new album. The band commented: 'Lots of drums and walks and coffee and bagels and chopped chiles and almost burning down Sam's studio with a microwave fire this week. This record is gonna rule.' View this post on ... Read more...
Erik Grönwall (Ex-Skid Row) Covers Dolly Parton's "I Will Always Love You"
Former Skid Row frontman Erik Grönwall has shared a new cover of 'I Will Always Love You.' You can check that out below. The track was originally written and recorded by Dolly Parton before being famously covered by Whitney Houston. - Read more...
Watch Better Lovers Perform A New Song In Indianapolis
During their April 18 show at the Old National Centre in Indianapolis, IN, Better Lovers (ex-Every Time I Die, ex-The Dillinger Escape Plan, etc.) performed two new songs, reportedly titled 'Slay' and 'Hey Chef.' You can see fan-filmed footage of one of those tracks below: [via ... Read more...
SOCK (Will Haven, Crosses, Etc.) Stream "Motor" From "3243" Reissue
SOCK (Will Haven, Crosses, etc.) have shared 'Motor' from their '3243' reissue. That effort will be released on May 17. Drummer Jeff Irwin commented: 'This song was the one that went over the best at our shows; the build-up is killer, all the parts are killer. Another gem ... Read more...
Gene Simmons To Play His First Post-KISS Concert At Rock & Brews Grand Opening In Ridgefield, WA
Gene Simmons will be taking the stage during the grand opening event for the Rock & Brews restaurant at the Ilani dining and entertainment destination in Ridgefield, WA on April 23. That concert will serve as his first since KISS wrapped up their farewell tour last December. More information on ... Read more...
New Metal Releases: 4/14/2024 - 4/20/2024
Here are all the new releases for April 14th through April 20th. Releases reflect proposed North American scheduling, if available. Expect to see most of these albums on shelves or distros on Fridays. See something we missed or have any thoughts? Let us know in the comments. Plus, as always, feel ... Read more...
Winter - Live In Brooklyn Ny (2024)
Artist: Winter Album: Live In Brooklyn Ny Released: 2024 Style: Death Metal Format: MP3 320Kbps Size: 109 Mb Tracklist: 01 - Oppression Freedom Oppression (Reprise) (Live) 02 - Servants of the Warsmen (Live) 03 - Goden (Live) 04 - Power and Might (Live) 05 - Destiny (Live) 06 - Eternal Frost (Live) ... Read more...
Folterkammer - Weibermacht (2024)
Artist: Folterkammer Album: Weibermacht Released: 2024 Style: Symphonic Black Metal Format: MP3 320Kbps Size: 105 Mb Tracklist: 01 - Anno Domina 02 - Leck Mich! 03 - Die Unterwerfung 04 - KÂÂss mir die FÂÂsse! 05 - Algolagnia 06 - Herrin der Schwerter 07 - Das ... Read more...
Escape The Fate - Out Of The Shadows 2.0 (2024)
Artist: Escape The Fate Album: Out Of The Shadows 2.0 Released: 2024 Style: Post-Harcore Format: MP3 320Kbps Size: 180 Mb Tracklist: 01 - Forgive Me 02 - Choke 03 - LOW 04 - Rather Be Dead 05 - F U N In Funeral 06 - Lips Like Knives 07 - Hypnotized 08 - H8 MY SELF 09 - Traumatized 10 - Irreversible ... Read more...
Iceland's DRUNGI Unveils Crushing Dark Rock Debut Album "Hamfarir Hugans"
Spread the metal: With two powerful singles "Alda" and "Myrkur" already released, Iceland's Drungi is set to unleash their debut album "Hamfarir Hugans". Drungi's commitment to exploring mental health struggles through ... Read more...
Frank Zappa and the Mothers' 'Whisky a Go Go, 1968' Announced
A new live set by Frank Zappa & the Mothers of Invention will arrive this summer featuring nearly five hours of material, most previously unreleased. Whisky a Go Go, 1968 includes a three-set concert from the historic Los Angeles venue that was recorded for a live album. But ... Read more...
Heart Ready to Move Past 'Family Drama' as Tour Kicks Off
This weekend, Heart will hit the road for a tour featuring both Ann and Nancy Wilson for the first time since 2019. The band's return is exciting for fans, and also reflects the mended relationship between the Wilson sisters. "We're talking. We're fine together. We just felt it, ... Read more...
Eternal Gaze - Winters Womb (2024)
Artist: Eternal Gaze Album: Winters Womb Released: 2024 Style: Post-Black Metal Format: MP3 320Kbps Size: 86 Mb Tracklist: 01 - Ascend To Decend 02 - We Return To The Eath 03 - In Selah 04 - Fourteen Circles 05 - Your Guile Slips 06 - Upon The Skull Of The Earth 07 - The Eternal Quest 08 - Face To ... Read more...
Sorcerer - Devotion (2024)
Artist: Sorcerer Album: Devotion Released: 2024 Style: Hardcore Format: MP3 320Kbps Size: 71 Mb Tracklist: 01 - Badlands 02 - The Eternal Grief 03 - Devotion 04 - In the Arms of Mortality 05 - Fortress 06 - A Kindness 07 - The Bell Jar 08 - Someone Else's Skin DOWNLOAD LINKS: RAPIDGATOR: ... Read more...
Listen to Slash Shred on Composer Bear McCreary's Epic New Song
Slash has lent his talents to composer Bear McCreary's new song "The End of Tomorrow," off his upcoming concept album The Singularity. You can listen to the 11-minute epic below. McCreary - whose resume includes scores for Battlestar Galactica, Outlander, The Walking Dead, Call of ... Read more...
STAIND Release New Song And Animated Video "Better Days" Feat. DOROTHY
Multi-platinum rock band, Staind, has released a new song, 'Better Days' featuring Dorothy, from their latest album, Confessions Of The Fallen. Buy/stream the single here. 'Better Days,' an emotionally charged power ballad that is classic Staind, marks the first time the band ... Read more...
TALISMAN To Reunite At Sweden Rock Festival For Special Performance In Tribute To Late Bassist MARCEL JACOB
Sweden Rock Festival 2024 will take place in Sölvesborg, Sweden June 5-8. Organizers have issued the following update: "We are incredibly happy to be able to tell you today that Talisman - A Tribute To Marcel Jacob is ready for this year's festival! "Marcel Jacob (1964-2009) who ... Read more...
Loneliest Place On Earth 2024 lineup (Hot Mulligan, Aaron West, One Step Closer, more)
The Wonder Years are throwing the second edition of their one-day Philly mini-fest Loneliest Place on Earth, only this year they aren't playing. Past TWY tourmates Hot Mulligan are headlining, Wonder Years singer Dan Campbell's other band Aaron West & the Roaring Twenties are ... Read more...
SATANIC NORTH Feat. ENSIFERUM Members Release "Village" Video; Debut Album Out Now
Satanic North is what happens when you let two well-known Finnish metal artists stare into the abyss for too long: Petri Lindroos (Ensiferum, Warmen) and Janne Parviainen (Ensiferum) are well-traveled, experienced musicians who have stared into said abyss long enough for the abyss to stare back ... Read more...
20 New Songs Out Today
So many artists, so many songs, so little time. Each week we review a handful of new albums (of all genres), round up even more new music that we'd call "indie," and talk about what metal is coming out. We post music news, track premieres, and more all day. We update a playlist ... Read more...
Sol Blume cancels 2024 edition over site safety concerns, reschedules to 2025
R&B-focused Sacramento, CA festival Sol Blume has canceled its 2024 edition, original scheduled for May 3-5, due to site safety concerns. The festival is now set to happen next on August 15-17, 2025 at Discovery Park. A message from organizers reads: For the second year in a row, Sol Blume has ... Read more...
SOUNDGARDEN's "Black Hole Sun" Tops Billboard's Hot Hard Rock Songs Chart Following Solar Eclipse
Soundgarden's 'Black Hole Sun' leads a constellation of sun- and moon-related songs on Billboard's charts in the wake of the solar eclipse seen across parts of North America April 8, ranking at #1 on the Hot Hard Rock Songs tally dated April 20. The track drew 4.2 million... - Read more...
Tour news: Underoath, Shakira, The Babies, Silversun Pickups, Matthew Sweet, more
Here's a roundup of recent tour news. Check the Tour Dates category for more. SHAKIRA Shakira announced her arena tour at the start of the week and has since added second shows in Palm Springs, Miami and Brooklyn (Barclays Center on December 5 & 6). MONTREUX JAZZ FEST If you' ... Read more...
DEAN DELRAY: The Comedian Who Found His Rhythm With AC/DC
AC/DC Beyond the Thunder podcast delivers an electrifying season finale with comedian Dean Delray taking center stage. Delray, a multifaceted artist and passionate AC/DC fan, captivates listeners with his unique blend of comedy, music, and podcasting, marking a triumphant tale of resilience and ... Read more...
PRAYING MANTIS Release Defiance Album, Share Visualizer For "Let's See"
Praying Mantis, the iconic trailblazers of the New Wave Of British Heavy Metal (NWOBHM), have released their 13th studio album, Defiance. Order Defiance here, and find a new visualizer for the track, "Let's See", below. The release of Defiance not only marks a new chapter for Praying ... Read more...
Report: Music Entrepreneur Who Toured With LED ZEPPELIN Is Made An OBE
Times Series reports that an entrepreneur who began his career as Led Zeppelin's touring soundman and went on to a lead a global music technology group, has been made an OBE. Philip Dudderidge, 75, described himself as a 'a teenage rebel who went into the music industry' but found ... Read more...
Coachella 2024 weekend 2 livestream: watch here & schedule
Weekend two of the 2024 edition of Coachella is underway and streaming live across six stages. Find the full schedule, and watch, below. COACHELLA STAGE LIVESTREAM SCHEDULE Friday, April 19 4:45pm PT / 7:45pm ET - Young Miko 6:00pm PT / 9:00pm ET - Sabrina Carpenter 7:35pm PT / 10:35pm ET - Lil Uzi ... Read more...
VANDEN PLAS Celebrate New Album Release Day With "March Of The Saints" Visualizer
Vanden Plas, the esteemed German progressive rock group, have released their new album, The Empyrean Equation Of The Long Lost Things. In celebration, the band share a visualizer for the track, "March Of The Saints". Check it out below: This new album signifies a significant milestone for ... Read more...
THE ROLLING STONES Release "It's Only Rock 'N' Roll" Live At Shanghai Grand Stage, China; Video
In 2006, The Rolling Stones made their debut performance in mainland China, bringing one of the most renowned rock and roll live acts to the other side of the world. Watch the band perform "It's Only Rock 'N' Roll" live at Shanghai Grand Stage: Featuring interviews with ... Read more...
Matthew Sweet played City Winery on first tour in 4 years (pics, setlist)
Power-pop great Matthew Sweet is on is first tour in four years and hit NYC on Thursday for a show at City Winery. This time out his band included The Bangles' Debbi Peterson on drums, with regular side-men Paul Chastain (Velvet Crush) on bass and John Moreman on lead guitar, plus "the ... Read more...
Concert Calendar (4/19-4/28): Metal Legions; Engage for Ludicrous Nights. Attila, Uli Jon Roth, & more
What on earth is going on in April? Oh yeah, another glut of every band touring throughout America. And it is more gnarly than last year, which was one of the most intense months we've experienced in 2023. So, yeah! Is everything alright with you? Yeah-yeah-yeah, we know it's only April ... Read more...
The Alchemist & Oh No's new Gangrene album has a song called "Dinosaur Jr"
Back in February, The Alchemist released an EP with Hit-Boy that had a song titled "Morrissey," and today he put out an album that has a song titled "Dinosaur Jr." The album in question is from Gangrene, his long-running collaboration with Oh No, and it's titled Heads I Win, ... Read more...
Things for Rock + Metal Fans to Do in Las Vegas
Here are some things for rock and metal fans to do in Las Vegas before and after this year's Sick New World festival later this month. Congrats! You were one of the lucky ones who got passes to the festival, and you have all (or most, hopefully) of your travel and accommodations figured out. ... Read more...
Belushi Speed Ball drops new single, "Garth, Let My Family Go"
Kentucky crossover outfit Belushi Speed Ball has released their latest offering, "Garth, Let My Family Go", based upon the long running joke/conspiracy theory from the podcast Your Moms House, where host Tom Segura continues to ask if country star Garth Brooks is a serial killer or not. ... Read more...
Creed's Tremonti Had ANOTHER 'Epic' Reunion on His 50th Birthday
Creed's reunion became official in the stage return sense on Mark Tremonti's 50th birthday, but the guitarist had another epic reunion Thursday (April 18), one that was nearly 26 years in the making. This gift came courtesy of band manager Tim Tournier, who officially reunited the Creed ... Read more...
Satanic Tea Co. deliver remix of "Shit Karma" ft L4ZR_GR1D
Canadian brutal death metal unit Satanic Tea Co. have revealed a remix of their single "Shit Karma" done by L4ZR_GR1D and will be apart of the upcoming redux EP, Regurgitated Gore. Satanic Tea Co. shared the following: We are pleased to announce the reimagined version of our song 'Shi ... Read more...
Profanatica announce U.S. headlining Summer tour with Stormruler
USBM outfit Profanatica are set to embark on a spring tour across the United States with support from Stormruler. The headlining trek will kick off in Youngstown, OH on May 14 and will conclude in Raleigh, NC on June 8. Ticker are available here. 05/14 Youngstown, OH @ Westside ... Read more...
Bullet For My Valentine and Trivium expand "The Poisoned Ascendancy Tour" to Europe
Bullet For My Valentine and Trivium have expanded their 2025 "The Poisoned Ascendancy Tour" to include a European leg of dates. This tour marks the 20th anniversary of pivotal albums in both bands' catalogs. Bullet For My Valentine will perform their debut album The Poison, while ... Read more...
SeeYouSpaceCowboy Share Video for "Lubricant Like Kerosene"
With their new album Coup De Grâce out today, sasscore act SeeYouSpaceCowboy shared "Lubricant Like Kerosene" and its accompanying video. Featuring Australian musician Kim Dracula, the song continues the band's effort to introduce fans and newcomers alike to the neo-noir ... Read more...
My Dying Bride Open Up About Recent Cancellations
Despite having a brand new album out today, My Dying Bride has recently sparked some concern and speculation among fans after the band announced they were cancelling all upcoming live appearances for 2024. Was it a monetary issue? Could they not get their Visas in time? Does Joe Biden just dislike ... Read more...
Folterkammer present sophomore album, release latest single "Die Unterwerfung"
Operatic black metal band Folterkammer has released their highly anticipated sophomore full-length album, Weibermacht, worldwide today through Century Media Records. To celebrate this momentous occasion, the band is unveiling the final single from the album titled "Die Unterwerfung." ... Read more...
SpiritWorld share update from the studio, working on new album
SpiritWorld has officially begun recording sessions for their new album. A recent post shared by the self-described 'death western' band on April 18th revealed that they are currently working at The Panda Studios in Fremont, CA. It appears that the group is once again collaborating ... Read more...
Dead Meadow Bassist Steve Kille Has Passed Away
In major bummer news, it was announced last night that Dead Meadow bassist Steve Kille has passed away. The information was revealed via Dead Meadow's Instagram account, which let fans know of the sudden loss. "It is with the absolutely heaviest of hearts that we have to announce our ... Read more...
Lacuna Coil unveil music video for new single "In The Mean Time" ft Ash Costello of New Years Days
Goth metal icons Lacuna Coil have returned with their latest single titled "In The Mean Time," featuring Ash Costello of New Years Day. The track made its exclusive debut on Sirius XM's Liquid Metal show yesterday. The title of the song serves as a nod to the challenging times the ... Read more...
What Happens When You Play Metallica Without Distortion?
A metal fan is making a case that Metallica songs without distortion are just a bunch of surf rock music. Is Metallica Surf Rock? Before you completely dismiss this idea, let us remind you Metallica is a California-based outfit. Bassist Robert Trujillo is even a big surfer known for hitting the ... Read more...
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