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Inkcarceration Fest Announces 65 Bands Including Disturbed, Papa Roach & More
The daily music schedule has been announced for Inkcarceration Music & Tattoo Festival, where more than 65 bands will take over the historic Ohio State Reformatory grounds in Mansfield, Ohio, on July 17-19 for one of the most unique events in the summer festival season. Friday, July 17 The Yard Stage Redemption Stage 9:30 PM…
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May 24th…In Rock History
May 24th…In Rock History Destruction released “Infernal Overkill” on May 24th, 1985 AC/DC released “Who Made Who” on May 24th, 1986 For more on Ac/DC, visit: https://www.acdc.com/home/ Van Halen released “OU812” on May 24th, 1988 Frehley’s Comet released “Second Sighting” On May 24th, 1988
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All-Star Lineup Announced For Little Steven Underground Garage Cruise
All-Star Lineup Announced For Little Steven Underground Garage Cruise… LINEUP:The DamnedXD GenerationBuzzcocksStiff Little FingersGlen MatlockThe Return Of Jackie and Judy (Carrie Brownstein & Corin Tucker + Fred Armisen)Southern Culture on the SkidsThe ZerosTexas HeadhuntersThe 5.6.7.8’sThe FleshtonesThe Chesterfield KingsThe CourettesThe DollyrotsThe CooliesThe Magnificent (Ft. The Mighty Manfred)The Cocktail SlippersJessie WagnerGoons!Special Guest Kathy Valentine of The Go-Go’s…
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Femme Fatale’s Lorraine Lewis Sings “Jackson” With Blacklist Union
Femme Fatale’s Lorraine Lewis Sings “Jackson” With Blacklist Union…A High-Octane Re-imagining of the Classic June Carter & Johnny Cash Anthem. Dirty rock n’ roll is alive and kicking, and BLACKLIST UNION has lit the fuse by today, releasing their blistering new version of “Jackson,” the legendary June Carter & Johnny Cash classic, featuring none other…
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Goth Legends Christian Death Announces U.S. Tour
Goth Legends Christian Death Announces U.S. Tour…After almost fifty years, legendary goth rock band, CHRISTIAN DEATH is still frightening the very fabric of society. The founding fathers of American goth rock are touring the U.S. next month. Valor Kand and Maitri will lead the ‘Baby Bats Parade’ across more than 20 U.S. cities with support…
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Motley Crue’s Tommy Lee Releases Video For “Stupid World”
Motley Crue’s Tommy Lee Releases Video For “Stupid World”…The song is from the album Tommyland Rides Again, a new reimagining of songs from his 2005 album Tommyland the Ride. For more on Tommy Lee and Motley Crue, visit: https://motley.com
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Hardcore Legends Gang Green Announce 40th Anniversary Tour
Hardcore Legends Gang Green Announce 40th Anniversary Tour…Legendary Boston hardcore punk icons GANG GREEN, led by founder Chris Doherty, are returning to the East Coast for a select run of live dates in July and August alongside Boston punk legends The FUs, TREE, and Worm, celebrating the 40th anniversary of their landmark release Another Wasted…
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Night Ranger Releasing “Best Of” Album
Night Ranger Releasing “Best Of” Album…Hard rock legends NIGHT RANGER are proud to announce their new ‘Best Of’ album, set for release on August 28th via Frontiers Music Srl. The album features newly remixed & remastered versions of classic hits spanning NIGHT RANGER’s illustrious career, alongside some standout tracks from the band’s more recent releases.…
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Rock And Metal New Releases Out Today, May 22, 2006
Rock And Metal New Releases Out Today, May 22, 2006. May 22, 2026 Amyl And The Sniffers – Giddy Up/Big Attraction Re-Release (Virgin) Armored Saint – Emotion Factory Reset Boys From Heaven – The Wanderer (Frontiers) Dave Matthews Band, Take Me Back / Live From the Gorge (Box Set) Dead Milkmen – Big Lizard in…
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Bon Scott 80th Birthday Bash Announced
Bon Scott 80th Birthday Bash Announced…The third annual Bon’s Birthday Bash will be held on Thursday, July 9 in New York City at The Cutting Room (44 E 32nd St). The only U.S. tribute event authorized by the Bon Scott Estate, the Birthday Bash will feature vocal luminaries Corey Glover of Living Colour, Constantine Maroulis,…
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GENE SIMMONS’ LEGENDS OF ROCK EXPO Unites Iconic Rock Stars
GENE SIMMONS’ LEGENDS OF ROCK EXPO Unites Iconic Rock Stars…Get ready to experience GENE SIMMONS’ LEGENDS OF ROCK EXPO—presented by the KISS legend himself—taking place September 25, 26, and 27 at Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino. Tickets and VIP experiences are now available HERE: Gene Simmons Legends of Rock Expo – Meet Your Heroes.…
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Sweet Gets “The Answer” Album Re-Released
Sweet Gets “The Answer” Album Re-released…Metalville announces July 10th as the international release date for Sweet’s The Answer. Originally released in 1992 under the title A, a version of the original album expanded to include various bonus tracks, titled The Answer, was released three years later. Andy Scott once again succeeded in putting together a…
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Adrian Vandenberg Launches “My Whitesnake Years” Tour
Adrian Vandenberg Launches “My Whitesnake Years” Tour…Distinguished guitarist Adrian Vandenberg is bringing a powerhouse night of classic hard rock to U.S. audiences this August with “My Whitesnake Years” tour. The tour features an all-star lineup including acclaimed guitarist Vinnie Moore and veteran bassist/vocalist Marco Mendoza, celebrating decades of iconic rock music spanning Whitesnake, Thin Lizzy,…
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Slipknot Announces Release Date And Tracklist For “Look Outside Your Window”
Slipknot Announces Release Date And Tracklist For “Look Outside Your Window”…The album has been shelved for 18 years. It is not what most fans have come to think of as Slipknot’s sound and style. The album was an experimental project, and now it finally sees an official release date of June 12, 2026. Slipknot “Look…
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Hear Tesla Cover Queen With “Spread Your Wings”
Hear Tesla Cover Queen With “Spread Your Wings”…Today, the acclaimed American hard rock band TESLA is proud to share a new cover of Queen’s 1977 classic, “Spread Your Wings,” taken from their upcoming album, ‘Homage,’ set for release on July 17, 2026. Bassist, keyboardist, pianist, and backing vocalist Brian Wheat shares: “‘Spread Your Wings’ for…
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Pig – Hurt People Hurt (Review)
Pig – Hurt People Hurt (Review) Pig releases Hurt People Hurt on May 22nd, 2026. Needless to say, PIG frontman Raymond Watts is a legend in the industrial music scene, and this album is no exception to the great output of material from PIG in the past. If anything, Hurt People Hurt feels like an…
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Butthole Surfers Release Crazy Video For “Intelligent Guy”
Butthole Surfers Release Crazy Video For “Intelligent Guy”…“We are not and never were in the business of being intelligent,” laughs guitarist Paul Leary of psychedelic post-punk sonic terrorists BUTTHOLE SURFERS about their ironically named single “INTELLIGENT GUY” from their upcoming album AFTER THE ASTRONAUT, which comes out on June 26, 2026 via Sunset Blvd. The…
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Motörhead Gets 20th Anniversary Edition Of “Kiss Of Death Released”
Motörhead Gets 20th Anniversary Edition Of “Kiss Of Death Released”…Originally released in 2006, Kiss of Death is a ferocious reminder of Motörhead’s uncompromising, no-frills spirit—and a timely nod to the legendary status they’ve earned as one of the greatest hard rock bands of all time. Driven by Lemmy’s unmistakable growl, backed by Phil Campbell’s blistering…
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Green Lung Release “Evil In This House” Video
Green Lung Release “Evil In This House” Video…Lead single ‘Evil in this House’ answers the question ‘what would it sound like if a stoner metal band carried out a paranormal investigation?’, complete with a monstrously Sabbathian riff and an ectoplasmic synth solo. The funeral bell is tolling, the ravens have left the tower – the…
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KISS Exposed Released On This Day In 1987
KISS Exposed Released On This Day In 1987…A video compilation of KISS’s music videos mixed with interviews and skits. Originally released on VHS videotape. For more on KISS, visit: https://www.kissonline.com/
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