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The rumors are true — Lorna Shore are back in 2025 with new music and a new tour to lay their stake as one of the most impressive extreme metal acts to emerge in recent memory. After a mysterious billboard

The long-awaited autobiography “An Anarchy Of Demons” by U.K. Subs’ legendary leader, Charlie Harper is being released. Charlie’s fascinating story is told in his own unique style, taking the reader through his early years as a ‘war baby’, his time

Larry McCray Unleashes New Uplifting Single “Bright Side,”Paying Homage To Musical Hero Bobby “Blue” Bland From Heartbreak City, His Upcoming Studio Album Out June 13th on Bonamassa’s KTBA Records Album Features Joe Bonamassa, Kirk Fletcher, Reese Wynans & More On

‘Ceramic’ is released today (16th May) as a new single by Mojave Phone Booth, the husband and wife duo of Mitchell J Doran and Tobey Torres-Doran who initially began making music together in the late ’90s as members of the cult

Legendary rockers Faster Pussycat are shifting into high gear and revving things up with their brand new single ‘Motorbike,’ out now. The adrenaline-fueled track is available to stream on all major streaming platforms. In true Faster Pussycat fashion, ‘Motorbike’ captures the gritty, fast-lane energy that has made the

Critically acclaimed guitarist and singer Orianthi will release her new studio album Some Kind of Feeling via Woodward Avenue Records digitally on June 27, on CD on August 15, and on vinyl on September 19.  Orianthi produced three songs from the new album, including “First Time Blues,” “Ghost,”

Buckcherry had this to say about their new video: NEW MUSIC + VIDEO Our brand new single + video #SetItFree, off of our upcoming album “Roar Like Thunder”, is out TODAY and we CANNOT WAIT for you to hear this

Upsurging rock and roll duo Girl Tones today release their new single and video “Blame.” In each of their early singles, the sisters Kenzie and Laila have shown the ease with which they can shapeshift through the many subgenres of

90s heavy rockers Helmet are celebrating the 30th Anniversary of their “Betty” album, and they recorded a live set for KEXP, which you can watch below: http://KEXP.ORG presents Helmet performing live in the KEXP studio. Recorded March 5, 2025. Songs: Wilma’s

Mark your calendars for Memorial Day, May 26th, 2025, when the AMA Awards will honor Janet Jackson with the prestigious Icon Award. Not only will Jackson receive the award, but she will also perform live for a television audience for

WORLD PREMIERE VIDEO! RATT “Reach for the Sky”, recorded for the “Out of the Cellar” debut album in 1984, but never made the record. Not until 40 years later, in 2024, was it released as a bonus single with the

STEVE PERRY DEBUTS A NEW, REIMAGINED “FAITHFULLY” DUET WITH WILLIE NELSON ON DARK HORSE RECORDS TO BENEFIT FARM AID. Initially released in 1983, the legendary power ballad “Faithfully” by Journey has been reimagined by one of the most iconic voices

That’s right, Rock And Roll Hall Of Famer Cyndi Lauper, famous for “Girls Just Want To Have Fun,” recorded the theme song to Pee Wee’s Playhouse under the name Ellen Shaw. Lauper was working on recording the “True Colors” album

Hard rock band A-Z recently announced their return and sophomore album ‘A2Z²‘ with the powerful single “Nothing Is Over.” Now, the band are pleased to share the track “I Am Numb,” the second single from the forthcoming full-length release, which

Following the triumphant and invigorating year that Manchester’s celebrated post-punk legends had in 2024, CHAMELEONS are continuing their revved-up momentum with the announcement of their album ARCTIC MOON. Scheduled for release on September 12, 2025 via Metropolis Records, their new

CBGB & OMFUG – Home of Underground Rock lives on with the announcement of the CBGB Festival, presented in partnership with The Bowery Presents, taking place September 27 at Under the K Bridge Park in Brooklyn, NY. The one-day event

BraveWords Records is excited to announce the signing of Alcatrazz, for a new studio album, their 7th, to be released in 2026. Alcatrazz is also working on another top secret studio project. The new album will build on the obvious

Pearl Jam Dark Matter 2025 Tour Alexander Sink April 29, 2025 State Farm Arena, Atlanta, GA This year marks thirty-five years since Pearl Jam first formed, when Eddie Vedder first sent his infamous Momma-Son cassette to Jeff Ament and Stone

Today, Irish brother-sister duo GREYWIND continue their bold new era with the release of their explosive new single, “I.K.A.M.F.” Following their storming return with “Acid Rain” a few weeks ago, this latest track channels pure rage and catharsis into a

British blues-rock guitarist and singer-songwriter Joanne Shaw Taylor offers a dose of feel-good nostalgia with the release of her new single “Summer Love.” Released today via Joe Bonamassa’s Journeyman Records, the track finds Joanne in a more carefree, radio-ready mode—without

Four decades after igniting college-radio airwaves and launching R.E.M.’s remarkable career, their 1981 debut single “Radio Free Europe” is broadcasting a new signal. R.E.M. proudly announced Radio Free Europe 2025, a five-track benefit EP led by a never-before-released 2025 remix

Lorde has posted the following regarding her new upcoming album called “Virgin” and her newly announced tour dates: I AM GOING ON TOUR IN SUPPORT OF MY NEW ALBUM, VIRGIN. VERY PROUD AND EXCITED TO BE BRINGING MY MOST TALENTED

Tickets On Sale Friday, May 9th! Death metal icons CANNIBAL CORPSE are pleased to announce their North American headlining tour this Fall. The journey will commence on September 15th in Nashville, Tennessee and make its way through over two dozen

With six records since their formation in 2008, four consecutive number #1 albums in their home country, and the strongest line-up the Finnish power/symphonic metal group has ever had, today BATTLE BEAST release their brand-new single. ‘Last Goodbye‘ is the first taste

As Fit For A King prepares for a 2025 European tour, the band has just released a brand new video for the song “No Tomorrow.”

Alice In Chains has announced the following information regarding their current tour date cancellations: AFTER CAREFUL CONSIDERATION ANDFOLLOWING THE ADVICE OF MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS,WE HAVE MADE THE DECISION TO CANCEL OURUPCOMING FESTIVAL PERFORMANCES ANDTHE ALICE IN CHAINS HEADLINE SHOWS.WHILE WE WERE

Alt Rocker Fiona Apple has been silent for over five years since her last music was released. Today, the singer famous for her hit song “Criminal” has released a new protest anthem called “Pretrial (Let Her Go Home)”. The song

The newly formed SATCHVAI Band, the electrifying collaboration between legendary guitarists Joe Satriani and Steve Vai, returns with their second studio single “I Wanna Play My Guitar,” out Thursday May 8th, 2025. Featuring powerhouse vocals from Glenn Hughes (Deep Purple,

MOTÖRHEAD PROUDLY ANNOUNCE : ‘THE MANTICORE TAPES’A ‘LOST’ ALBUM FROM 1976 TO BE RELEASEDFOR THE FIRST TIME EVER ON 27TH JUNE. ELEVEN PREVIOUSLY UNRELEASED RECORDINGSFROM THE FIRST EVER STUDIO SESSIONOF THE ‘THREE AMIGOS’ LINE-UP OF LEMMY,FAST EDDIE CLARKE, AND PHIL

The Joe Perry Project Back On Tour! Experience The Joe Perry Project LIVE this summer! Featuring Brad Whitford and Buck Johnson of Aerosmith, Chris Robinson of The Black Crowes, and Robert DeLeo and Eric Kretz of Stone Temple Pilots Ticket pre-sale / on sale info

MIXES OF A LOST WORLD’, CONCEIVED AND COMPILED BY ROBERT SMITH, IS A NEW REMIX COLLECTION OF TRACKS FROM THE NUMBER 1 ALBUM, SONGS OF A LOST WORLD. THE SET FEATURES BRAND-NEW REMIXES FROM FOUR TET, PAUL OAKENFOLD, ORBITAL AND

Austin, TX’s Bee Blackwell, creates 90s-influenced alternative rock with deeply personal themes and soaring, majestic vocals. She documents her self-exploration in a way that speaks to anyone who’s had a coming-of-age experience or is going through one of their own.

3 Doors Down vocalist Brad Arnold has announced that he has been diagnosed with clear cell renal cell carcinoma, a type of kidney cancer that has also spread into his lungs. Watch the video below for Brad’s message:

Jailhouse, One-time Hair Metal Darlings of the Sunset Strip, releases 1989-1990 Demos via FnA Records In the 80’s and early 90’s, the day and age of the Compact Disc, the Walkman, and MTV, Hard Rock hair bands reigned supreme over

Fêted electronic artist Rhys Fulber takes you further back and forward with his first solo release for Artoffact, Memory Impulse Autonomy. The album harks back to the music that Fulber made in his youth inspired by bands such as Cabaret

Blondshell is quickly becoming an Alt-Rock favorite with many listeners, and with their second album release, “If You Asked For A Picture”, they have exploded to the forefront of the scene with a sound reminiscent of the big 90s alternative

‘HAU RUCK 2025’ is a 20th anniversary remixed edition of the classic album ‘HAU RUCK’, the fourteenth album by celebrated industrial rock band KMFDM. The original record had been recorded in Seattle and issued via Metropolis Records in September 2005. While touring

The limited-edition 7-inch vinyl of the “Motorbike” is available for pre-order now; the vinyl B-side is a fuel-injected and grease-splattered cover of the INXS classic “Don’t Change.” Also, an ultra-limited-edition 7-inch vinyl autographed by Taime is available! In true Faster

Today, In This Moment announced their 2025 Hell Hath No Fury Tour. The 22-city tour kicks off on July 16 at Epic Events Center in Green Bay making stops across the U.S. in Nashville, Memphis, Detroit and more before wrapping

Tracy Bonham is a classically trained violinist and pianist turned alternative singer-songwriter who rose to fame in 1996 with her twice GRAMMY™ nominated album, The Burdens of Being Upright (Island Records). This debut album cast Bonham into the global spotlight with MTV

In her long-awaited debut, Debbie Gibson reflects on the lessons she learned in her years as a young pop pioneer and on her hard-earned journey to embrace her authentic self, allowing her to lead the healthy, engaged—and electric!—life she does

David Lee Roth, the ever-charismatic frontman of Van Halen, is now 70 years old. In recent years, he has faced criticism that his voice was not what it was in his heyday, but after hearing his May 3rd performance at

Eight CD collection of KIX’s seven albums. Forming in Maryland in 1976, like many of their hard rock contemporaries, KIX started out as a bar band, playing hard rock covers of the day. By the time they signed to Atlantic

The Official Vinnie Vincent Invasion Facebook Page has announced the following regarding the upcoming new album release: VINNIE VINCENT INVASIONJUDGMENT DAY GUITARMAGEDDONfeaturing;(VINNIE VINCENT and ROBERT FLEISCHMAN) THE LTD ED. COLLECTION1000 UNITS WORLDWIDEGATEFOLDPHOTO BOOKPOSTERand more In a separate post a sample

Alternative duo Foreign Air announced they will release their third studio album, Such That I May Glow, on August 22, 2025. The record is darkly ruminative and imminently danceable, abundant in soaring melodies and atmospheric ’80s synths. Front men Jesse

Warrant was formed in 1984 in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, and experienced success from 1989 to 1996 with five albums reaching international sales of over 10 million. The band first came into the national spotlight with their double platinum debut

Irish thrash titans Psykosis are back, louder and more unhinged than ever with the announcement of their long-anticipated second album, ‘Mind Games’, which is out now. A riotous celebration of the album’s release will take place at The Grand Social

The American Music Awards ceremony will be held on May 26th, 2025, in Las Vegas and will be broadcast live on CBS. Check out the list of nominees for 2025 below: Artist of the Year Ariana GrandeBillie EilishChappell RoanKendrick LamarMorgan

Thrash masters Death Angel have just released their first new song in the last six years called “Wrath (Bring Fire)”. Death Angel announced the following regarding the release: Our new song “Wrath (Bring Fire)” is out now! Give it a

The always mysterious Lana Del Ray has released her latest single “Bluebird” from her yet to be named upcoming album that is expected to see release sometime in 2025.

Wolfgang Van Halen’s band Mammoth has released a brand new single and video for the song “The End” with nods to “From Dusk Til Dawn and Michael Jackson’s Thriller video. Mammoth – The End (Official Video) Directed By: Robert Rodriguez

Jill Sobule’s Official Facebook has posted the following regarding her untimely death: Jill Sobule, the ground-breaking, award-winning, singer-songwriter and fierce human rights activist, who made history with her 1995 single “I Kissed a Girl” as the first openly gay-themed song

Sweet‘s Level Headed Alternate Mixes & Demos will be released internationally on June 20th via Metalville Records. Level Headed, originally released in January 1978, was without doubt the most distinctive album Sweet had ever produced up to that point. AllMusic praised

New Rose/SBC Films has announced the release of Something Better Change, A documentary film that tells the story of punk activist turned politician Joe Keithley. His shocking 2018 victory in Burnaby (the seat of Metro Vancouver’s regional government) was a

Today, British rock icons SKUNK ANANSIE have released their brand new single, “Animal“! Electronically driven, dark and moody, it has proved an absolute smash hit on the band’s recent sold-out UK & European tour. It possesses an instant classic chorus

Tara Busch is a Los Angeles-based writer, performer, film composer & producer. In 2013, she co-founded the audio/ visual project I Speak Machine with filmmaker/writer Maf Lewis. In 2022, I Speak Machine released the album WAR, accompanied by an iconic

Organizers of the upcoming Unite for Veterans, Unite for America rally are proud to announce that acclaimed Celtic punk band Dropkick Murphys will join forces with veterans and their allies on the anniversary of D-Day, June 6, 2025, for a

Today, the musical alliance of guitar legend George Lynch and powerhouse singer Casandra Carson shares a new digital single, “Wicked Woman.” The track is from their recently released studio album, ‘Garden of Earthly Delights,’ out via Frontiers Music Srl. Casandra

“Every time I dream, you can’t hold me down, ‘Cause none of it is real— I am drowning in paradise.” ​​With “Paradise” Smash Into Pieces takes another bold step toward their highly anticipated album, set for release in September. The

Osiris Rex is set to release their new forthcoming 4 track EP, “Arrival of the New Dawn” featuring three brand new tracks of old school thrash metal mixed with a hint of modern fluences, and a blistering cover of the

Legendary rockers Love/Hate continue their triumphant return with the release of their new single and video “Over The Edge,” from the critically acclaimed and instant fan favorite album Punk Rock Fiesta! — out now on Kenyon Records. “Over The Edge”

Welsh music icon, Mike Peters MBE, the charismatic frontman of legendary ’80s rock band The Alarm and a tireless global advocate for blood cancer patients, has died at the age of 66 following a 30-year battle with the disease. A voice

Metallica has announced the following regarding their new re-issued, remastered box set of the album “Load”: It’s no surprise what’s next in our series of reissued, remastered albums… you guessed it: Load is finally ready for you to check out!

THE FUNERAL PORTRAIT keep making serious waves. The emo rock revivalists achieved the #1 spot last November on Billboard’s Mainstream Rock Airplay and Mediabase’s Active Rock radio charts with their smash single “Suffocate City (feat. Spencer Charnas of Ice Nine

After turning heads with their crushing rendition of MOTÖRHEAD’s ‘Iron Fist,’ UK thrash legends ONSLAUGHT return with the second single from their upcoming double-album “Origins Of Aggression,” which is due out on May 23, 2025 via Reigning Phoenix Music. This