News…The latest updates on all of your favorite bands and artists across all genres of rock music.
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Dark Funeral Releasing Live Album, Watch Video Of First Single
Dark Funeral Releasing Live Album, Watch Video Of First Single…Today, the Swedish kings of black metal, DARK FUNERAL, proudly announce their long-awaited new live album, ‘A Beast To Praise,’ set for worldwide release via Century Media on August 21, 2026. Recorded at Fållan in Stockholm in 2022, ‘A Beast To Praise’ captures DARK FUNERAL’s devastating…
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Psycroptic Release Brutal “No Blade Of Grass” Video
Psycroptic Release Brutal “No Blade Of Grass” Video…Technical death metal juggernauts PSYCROPTIC present their new single, “No Blade Of Grass.” The track comes off the band’s impending new full-length, and first for Metal Blade Records, The Pulse Of Annihilation, set for release on July 17th. “This one has a good blend of old-school PSYCROPTIC-style riffage…
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Red Dragon Cartel Singer Diagnosed With Dementia
Red Dragon Cartel Singer Diagnosed With Dementia…Darren James Smith, who sang on the first two albums of Jake E. Lee’s Red Dragon Cartel, is currently dealing with some serious health issues. His daughter reported the following on his Facebook page: Hello everyone, this is Keely, Darren’s daughter. I want to make everyone aware that my…
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90s Rockers Dinosaur Jr. Return With “Several Got Away” Video
90s Rockers Dinosaur Jr. Return With “Several Got Away” Video…The band will be releasing their brand new album “There Near” on August 28th. Check out the video for “Several Got Away” below: Dinosaur Jr. There Near tracklist:‘Several Got Away’‘No Friends’‘Everything At Once’‘Take Me With You’‘Blowin’ Up’‘Gone Off’‘Clam Along’‘Walk Me Back’‘Read the Room’‘Put It Down’‘No One’s…
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Village People Singer And Co-Writer Of Hit YMCA Dead At 74
Village People Singer And Co-Writer Of Hit YMCA Dead At 74…The Village People have announced the following regarding the death of Victor Willis: We are profoundly sad to announce the death of VICTOR WILLIS, lead singer of Village People. Victor passed on Tuesday June 30, 2026 of a short but aggressive illness. Privacy is requested.…
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KISS Releasing 1976 Live Album “KISS Destroys Anaheim”
KISS Releasing 1976 Live Album “KISS Destroys Anaheim”…KISS Destroys Anaheim ’76 is being released in various formats, including a 2LP Picture Disc, commemorating the 50th anniversary of one of the most seminal concerts in KISStory – on August 20, 1976, KISS performed in front of their largest audience to date – 42,000+ fans – at…
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Stryper Announce New Album, Watch Video For “Throne Of Thorns”
Stryper Announce New Album, Watch Video For “Throne Of Thorns”…Today, legendary Christian metal pioneers STRYPER return with a commanding new chapter in their storied career, their 18th studio album: ‘Throne Of Thorns,’ set for release on September 25th via Frontiers Music Srl. Decades into their journey, STRYPER continue to reaffirm their status as one of…
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The Strokes Release “Going Shopping” Video
The Strokes Release “Going Shopping” Video…The band has a new album, Reality Awaits, set for release on July 24th. Reality Awaits Tracklist: Tracklist: For more on The Strokes, visit: https://www.thestrokes.com/
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June 29th…In Rock History
June 29th…In Rock History Happy Birthday to Don Dokken born on June 29th, 1953 Happy Birthday to singer Rob Rock (Impellitteri, Project Driver) born on June 29th, 1959 Great White Released the album Once Bitten on June 29th, 1987 Motley Crue released Supersonic And Demonic Relics on June 29th, 1999 Voivod released the album Dimension…
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Over 100 New Wave Bands Of The 80s That You Should Hear
Over 100 New Wave Bands Of The 80s That You Should Hear… New wave rock music burst onto the scene in the late 1970s as a stylish rebellion against both the raw aggression of punk and the excess of arena rock. It was sleek, modern, and unapologetically experimental, a new wave of sounds and styles,…
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Jeff Beck Biography Set For July Release
Jeff Beck Biography Set For July Release…BLOW BY BLOW: THE JEFF BECK STORY, by acclaimed music journalists Brad Tolinski and Chris Gill, is the first biography to fully capture the life, music, and mystery of this singular artist. Drawing on more than 30 hours of original interviews with Beck, as well as extensive conversations with…
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Bring Me The Horizon Launch Video For “Dehumanized”
Bring Me The Horizon Launch Video For “Dehumanized”…Bring Me The Horizon announce the release of a special re-recorded 20th anniversary edition of their seminal debut album, Count Your Blessings, on Friday, 10th July. Fully re-recorded for its anniversary with singer Oli Sykes and guitarist Lee Malia helming the process alongside Buster Oldhenholm, who mixed the…
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Genesis and Marillion Prog Rock Legends Release “The Black Sea”
Genesis and Marillion Prog Rock Legends Release “The Black Sea”…Two titans of progressive music, Steve Hackett (Genesis) and Steve Rothery (Marillion), come together on ‘The Roaring Waves’ – a striking and deeply atmospheric instrumental album shaped by memory, imagination, and the elemental power of the sea. The record has been much talked about over the…
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Original Shotgun Messiah Singer And Guitarist Returns With New Song “Sever”
Original Shotgun Messiah Singer And Guitarist Returns With New Song “Sever”…Zan/Cody has returned with their second single from their upcoming album. Zinny Zan said: “Sever” is a loud and clear anthem of defiance against the hidden forces that corrupt, consume, and demand surrender”. “Sever” is a battle cry from a man who, faced with a…
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Hear Two New Rolling Stones Songs, “Jealous Lover” and “Divine Intervention”
Hear Two New Rolling Stones Songs, “Jealous Lover” and “Divine Intervention”…In an interesting twist, Divine Intervention features extra guitar work from Robert Smith of The Cure, who just happened to be at the same studio when the Stones were recording the song. For more on The Rolling Stones, visit: https://xsrock.com/genres/classic-rock/classic-rock-bands/the-rolling-stones/
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Joy Division Releasing 16 Live Concert Recordings Called Eternal (Live)
Joy Division Releasing 16 Live Concert Recordings Called Eternal (Live)…Warner Bros. Music will release The Eternal (Live) on September 25th, 2026. This massive set contains 14 CDs and 2 DVDs. CD1: Hope And Anchor, London (previously unreleased)1 Exercise One2 She’s Lost Control3 Shadowplay4 Leaders Of Men5 Insight6 The Only Mistake7 Disorder8 Glass9 Digital10 Warsaw11 Transmission12 I…
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Whitesnake Classic Albums Get Vinyl Releases
Whitesnake Classic Albums Get Vinyl Releases…The multi-Platinum albums Slide It In, Whitesnake, and Slip of the Tongue will return to vinyl on September 18 in their original U.S. formats, alongside limited-edition collector pressings Featuring enduring hard rock anthems “Here I Go Again,” “Is This Love,”“Still of the Night,” “Fool for Your Loving,” and more In…
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Rock And Metal New Releases Out Today, June 26th, 2026
Rock And Metal New Releases Out Today, June 26th, 2026… June 26, 2026 Amberian Dawn – Temptation’s Gate (Napalm) Butthole Surfers – After The Astronaut (Sunset Blvd.) Chris Squire, Fish Out of Water: The 50th Anniversary Remix (2 CD Set) Eddie Money, Eddie Money / Life for the Taking / Playing For Keeps / No…
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Rob Zombie Returns With “Tarantula” Video
Rob Zombie Returns With “Tarantula” Video…Rock and metal icon ROB ZOMBIE has released the official music video for ‘Tarantula,’ another standout track from his latest studio album, The Great Satan, available now via Nuclear Blast Records. The video arrives as fans continue to celebrate Zombie’s acclaimed eighth solo album, which has earned widespread praise from…
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Bob Mould And Sugar Return With Rocking Single “Keep Looping”
Bob Mould And Sugar Return With Rocking Single “Keep Looping”…SUGAR – the iconic alternative rock trio led by Bob Mould alongside bassist David Barbe and drummer Malcolm Travis – share a new single, “Keep Looping.” The track follows SUGAR’s highly acclaimed recent singles “Long Live Love” and “House of Dead Memories,” Of the new track,…
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Deep Purple Release “Guilt Trippin” As New Single
Deep Purple Release “Guilt Trippin” As New Single…just days ahead of the worldwide release of their highly anticipated new studio album SPLAT! out July 3 “Guilt Trippin’” begins with a deceptively gentle piano intro and soon bursts into one of SPLAT!’s most unpredictable and exhilarating moments—featuring one of Ian Gillan’s most memorable vocal performances on…
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Twisted Sister Announce More Dates With Sebastian Bach
Twisted Sister Announce More Dates With Sebastian Bach on vocals… Twisted Sister has now added a few more dates to their tour itinerary with Sebastian Bach singing for the band after Dee Snider resigned due to health issues. September4 – Palmer, AK – Borealis Theatre6 – Salem, OR – The Pavilion at the Oregon State…
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The Black Crowes Get Back On Track In Charlotte
The Black Crowes Get Back On Track In Charlotte…Live Concert Review Alexander Sink Truliant Amphitheater Charlotte, NC June 6, 2026 The Black Crowes, and especially frontman Chris Robinson, found themselves quickly in the headlines the first week of June due to some comments that Robinson said during their Tampa performance. I won’t get into the…
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Glam/Sleaze Rockers Velveteen Queen Release “Adrenaline”
Glam/Sleaze Rockers Velveteen Queen Release “Adrenaline”…Swedish hard-rock risers Velveteen Queen have unveiled the video for their new single ‘Adrenaline’. The track is the second single from their eagerly anticipated sophomore album, The Greater Good, set for release on September 18th via Silver Lining Music. Packed with energy and attitude, the new single ‘Adrenaline’, is a…
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Dogma Unleashes New Video For “My Matricidal”
Dogma Unleashes New Video For “My Matricidal”…Following a breakout year that saw DOGMA sell out every European headlining show, complete its largest Latin American tour to date, and continue its rapid international ascent, the band returns today with “My Matricidal,” the highly anticipated new single and music video. “My Matricidal” is a theatrical collision of…
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Watch Epica Video Featuring Alissa White-Gluz, Elize Ryd & Charlotte Wessels!
Watch Epica Video Featuring Alissa White-Gluz, Elize Ryd & Charlotte Wessels!…Having wrapped up their vast Arcane Dimensions Tour earlier this year, symphonic metal powerhouse EPICA have now unveiled a soul-stirring live version of their track ‘Sirens – Of Blood And Water’, featuring the formidable Alissa White-Gluz, Elize Ryd and Charlotte Wessels. This spine-tingling version which…
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Eihwar Release Live Concert Showcasing Their Unique Look And Sound
Eihwar Release Live Concert Showcasing Their Unique Look And Sound…As they prepare to set sail on their first-ever U.S. tour, today, the viral Viking sensation Eihwar are releasing a new live video. Filmed during the duo’s set at the 2026 Echos & Merveilles Festival in France, the video highlights hits from their hotly-received new album,…
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Poppy Goes Hard With “Dying To Forget”
Poppy Goes Hard With “Dying To Forget”…Today, the 2x GRAMMY-nominated singer, songwriter, and subversive performance artist, Poppy, shares a music video for her song “Dying To Forget.” It was directed by Orie McGuiness, who also collaborated with Poppy on her videos for “Guardian,” “Bruised Sky,” and “Time Will Tell” from her latest album, Empty Hands.…
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The Smiths Guitarist Johnny Marr Releases “Spin”
The Smiths Guitarist Johnny Marr Releases “Spin”…Johnny Marr returns with “Spin,” the first offering from his forthcoming album, and fifth solo full-length studio record, The Age Of Everything. “Spin” is out today, with The Age Of Everything arriving October 2nd via BMG. Written in London, developed live on the road across the East Coast of…
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Steve Miller Band Announces Two Live Concerts
Steve Miller Band Announces Two Live Concerts…While there’s not much information available at this time about the shows other than the dates and venue, Rose Theater, NYC, Oct 9 and 10, it comes as a surprise to many fans since Miller canceled his entire 2025 tour and seemed to be retiring from live performances. Steve…
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Yngwie Malmsteen Releasing New Album “Hell Or High Water”
Yngwie Malmsteen Releasing New Album “Hell Or High Water”…Swedish guitar master Yngwie Malmsteen has announced that he will be releasing a brand new album this year called “Hell Or High Water”. Malmsten’s latest studio album is “Parabellum,” which was released back in 2021. No details as far as album cover artwork or song titles have…
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Dial Up Fest Features 90s, 2000’s Music Stars
Dial Up Fest Features 90s, 2000’s Music Stars…Dial Up Festival is a new multi-market outdoor music event celebrating the culture of the late 1990s and early 2000s. Each festival date will feature performances from Nelly and Sugar Ray, as well as additional iconic artists who helped define the crossover sound of the era, spanning pop,…
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Ratt Releasing 40th Anniversary Edition Of “Dancing Undercover”
Ratt Releasing 40th Anniversary Edition Of “Dancing Undercover”…This Limited Edition Gatefold LP features reimagined cover artwork, and a zoetrope vinyl with moving images of the iconic band’s logo and the members themselves, all housed in an opaque bag. “With “Dancing Undercover”, mostly Robbin and I, wanted to get back to a place between the Ratt…
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Watch “The Monsters Of Pig Alley” By Morrissey
Watch “The Monsters Of Pig Alley” By Morrissey…Morrissey returns with a new video from his latest album, “Make-Up Is A Lie”. Watch “The Monsters Of Pig Alley” below: Morrisey Makeup Is A Lie Tracklist: Track Listing You’re Right, It’s TimeMake-up is a LieNotre-DameAmazonaHeadacheBoulevardZoom Zoom the Little BoyThe Night Pop DroppedKerching KerchingLester BangsMany Icebergs AgoThe Monsters…
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Rock And Metal New Releases Out Today, June 19th, 2026
Rock And Metal New Releases Out Today, June 19th, 2026 Joe Bonamassa – The Spirit of Rory: Live From Cork Endseeker – Coffin Born EP (Metal Blade) Judas Priest – The Best of Judas Priest Kerry King – From Hell I Rise: Extended Deluxe Edition (Reigning Phoenix) Marillion – Marillion.com Re-Release (earMusic) Mattador – III…
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Watch New Tesla Video For “Never Alone”
Watch New Tesla Video For “Never Alone”…Today, the acclaimed American hard rock band TESLA is proud to unveil their new single, “Never Alone,” taken from their upcoming album, ‘Homage,’ set for release on July 17, 2026, via Frontiers Music Srl. Marking a full-circle moment in their storied career, the album finds the band returning to…
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Madball Goes Back To Their Roots With “Tethered”
Madball Goes Back To Their Roots With “Tethered”…On July 24th, NYHC icons MADBALL return with their tenth studio album, Not Your Kingdom, via Nuclear Blast. Seamlessly bridging the gap between old-school grit and the modern heavy music landscape, MADBALL remains an unrivaled force. Not Your Kingdom pairs the band’s trademark tales of street survival with…
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Savatage Guitarist Chris Caffery Gets Albums Re-Released
Savatage Guitarist Chris Caffery Gets Albums Re-Released…This summer, Metalville is releasing reissues of two out-of-print albums by Chris Caffery: Pins and Needles on June 26th, and Faces on July 30th. Pins and Needles (originally released in 2007) marks an important milestone in the career of Chris Caffery and showcases the long-standing Savatage and Trans-Siberian Orchestra…
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Faith No More To Tour In 2027
Faith No More To Tour In 2027…Faith No More rattled the cage of their fans when they placed a picture of a live audience on their front page at https://www.fnm.com/ with a giant 2027 in the middle of the screen. Various sources have since confirmed that Mike Patton and company are indeed set to make…
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June 17th…In Rock History
June 17th…In Rock History The Decline Of Western Civilization Part II was released on June 17th, 1988 The film by Penelope Spheeris presented the 80s Heavy Metal and Hard Rock scene that was at its peak during that time. The documentary featured performances of the following songs: Lizzy Borden – “Born To Be Wild”, Faster…
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Cattle Decapitation Releases Video For “Dead End Residents”
Cattle Decapitation Releases Video For “Dead End Residents”…San Diego death grind progenitors CATTLE DECAPITATION are pleased to present their latest video for the song “Dead End Residents” from the band’s critically-adored, 2023-released Terrasite full-length. The video release follows the band’s recent 30 Years Of Inhumanity headlining tour and serves as a final Terrasite visual component…
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Jethro Tull Announces Expanded Reissue Of 1999 Album
Jethro Tull Announces Expanded Reissue Of 1999 Album…Jethro Tull & InsideOutMusic are pleased to announce the release of ‘J-Tull Dot Com: Another Cast Of The Net’ on August 14th, 2026. This package shines a new light on Jethro Tull’s 1999 album, newly remixed by Bruce Soord (The Pineapple Thief) in stereo and surround sound, including…
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Hear Sebastian Bach Sing “Man on the Silver Mountain” With All-Star Musicians
Hear Sebastian Bach Sing “Man on the Silver Mountain” With All-Star Musicians…The mighty Rainbow, Ritchie Blackmore’s post-Purple juggernaut, receives its full flowers on this star-studded tribute album! Performances by no fewer than six Rainbow alumni – Bob Daisley, Graham Bonnet, Don Airey, Joe Lynn Turner, Doogie White, and Ronnie Romero! Also includes epic contributions from…
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Black Metal Legends Behemoth Releasing “I, Scvlptor”
Black Metal Legends Behemoth Releasing “I, Scvlptor”…“I, Scvlptor” is an exclusive release from Behemoth featuring 8 previously unreleased songs — 7 new studio recordings and one live track. It is an autonomous body of work that bridges the band’s foundational past with their present creative fire. The release features brand-new studio material embodying the full…
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Butcher Babies Release New Single “Blame It on the Wind”
Butcher Babies Release New Single “Blame It on the Wind”…A Love Letter to the Past: A Seductive, Emotionally-Charged Hard Rock Anthem Exploring Desire, Temptation, and the Ghosts of Love’s Past Butcher Babies have released their powerful new single “Blame it on the Wind,” produced by Howard Benson. This marks the fourth release from their forthcoming…
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Rush Guitarist Alex Lifeson Unveils Epiphone 1976 Reissue
Rush Guitarist Alex Lifeson Unveils Epiphone 1976 Reissue…Epiphone is proud to announce the new Alex Lifeson 1976 ES-355 Reissue, a stage-ready, Custom Shop–inspired recreation of the progressive-rock icon’s famous 1976 ES-355. The Epiphone Alex Lifeson 1976 ES-355 Reissue goes beyond a typical signature guitar, capturing Alex’s unmistakable tone, as well as the refined feel and…
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Industrial Icon PIG Announces Hurt People Tour
Industrial Icon PIG Announces Hurt People Tour…Having recently announced that PIG will be performing in Chicago, Los Angeles and Austin in mid-September as part of the Cold Waves XIV festival, existential industrial glam maverick Raymond Watts and his band have now revealed a fall tour of North American tour to promote ‘Hurt People Hurt’, their…
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Watch My Chemical Romance Perform “Common People”
Watch My Chemical Romance Perform “Common People”…My Chemical Romance’s ‘Danger Days: The True Lives of the Fabulous Killjoys (Deluxe Edition)’ is coming July 10, 2026. Today, the band has released their cover of the Pulp song “Common People.” The song was recorded for BBC1 Radio back in 2010. Tracklist: Disc 1 – Remastered Original Album…
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Motorhead Releases “Be My Baby” Live At Lowlands Festival, 2007
Motorhead Releases “Be My Baby” Live At Lowlands Festival, 2007…Taken from the recently announced expanded 20th anniversary edition of Kiss of Death, the Lowlands Festival performance of Be My Baby is taken from the previously unreleased radio broadcast of Motörhead’s 2007 performance at the hallowed Dutch festival. Originally released in 2006, Kiss of Death is…
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BEAT Delivers Legendary Performance In Paris
BEAT,L’Olympia, Paris, France,June 10. If you missed BEAT at L’Olympia on June 10, you missed a supergroup turning prog-rock history into a live, breathing event. Two days later and Paris is still buzzing about it. BEAT isn’t a new band with new songs – it’s four legends reinterpreting King Crimson’s most technical, twitchy, and brilliant…
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