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Coming in a robust box, Make My Day: The Rock ‘n’ Roll Story Of Fast Eddie Clarke celebrates the late Motorhead-Fastway guitarist with a four-CD career retrospective and 320-page book written by veteran rock journalist Kris Needs with Clarke’s widow…

Jerry Cantrell, one of rock music’s most distinctive musicians, returns with I Want Blood, an album brimming with Cantrell’s signature vocals and guitar-driven melodies, on Oct. 18 via Double J Music. “This record is a serious piece of work. It’s…

AC/DC Released The Album Back In Black On July 25th, 1980 https://youtu.be/pAgnJDJN4VA Metallica Released The Album Kill ‘Em All On July 25th, 1983 https://youtu.be/FLTchCiC0T0 Loudness Released The Album Lightning Strikes On July 25th, 1986 https://youtu.be/pbWZTAFEVG4 Alice Cooper Released The Album…

Jane’s Addiction has released their first new single in 34 years called “Imminent Redemption”. Watch the video below: https://youtu.be/wLI3vuD5bOc The band is heading out on tour with the legendary Love And Rockets as co-headliners!

Guitar legend Michael Schenker has released the first songs from his upcoming album that features all-star guest appearances. The album is set to be released on September 20th, 2024. “My Years With UFO” tracklisting: Natural Thing (feat. Dee Snider, Joel…

In anticipation for their upcoming return to Europe, East Bay thrash metal legends SADUS have revealed a new lyric video for ‘The Devil In Me’, from their latest album, The Shadow Inside, available from Nuclear Blast Records. https://youtu.be/deG7J-mm6h4 SADUS is…

  In an exciting announcement for Rush fans and rock enthusiasts alike, Anthem Records in Canada and Rhino Records will reissue the first-ever solo albums of Alex Lifeson and Geddy Lee. Lifeson’s 1996 album Victor and Lee’s 2000 offering My…

The Nail is a fantastic new musical alliance featuring one of the most gifted vocalists of the new generation, Girish Pradhan (Girish & The Chronicles, The End Machine) together with Efe and Reis Ali Eroglu, two very talented young kids…

Lamb of God, who launch their Ashes of Leviathan co-headlining tour with Mastodon tomorrow in Austin, have shared a second preview of Ashes of the Wake (20th Anniversary Edition) with today’s release of “Laid to Rest (HEALTH Remix)” https://youtu.be/pCBeofjBaoE “When…

Carla Harvey, one-half of the singing duo of the band Butcher Babies has announced the following via her Facebook Page: Over the last 6 months You may have noticed my absence from BB posts. After 15 years of dedication, I…

Iconic rock vocalist Miljenko Matijevic, best known as the frontman of renowned band SteelHeart, makes a powerful big screen debut in Mick Davis’ new heartwarming dramedy, TRUST IN LOVE. The film, which has already garnered thirty awards at festivals worldwide,…

Pierce The Veil has been picking up new fans and thrilling existing ones with their cover of Radiohead’s “Karma Police”. Radiohead released the song 27 years ago, but it still sounds relevant and fresh in this great new cover by…

Michael Anthony joins Hagar to show Van Halen fans that rain or shine there’s only one way to rock! Alexander Sink July 14, 2024 Mid-Florida Credit Union Amphitheater; Tampa, FL Sammy Hagar’s Best of All Worlds Tour kicked off this…

Two-time GRAMMY® Award-winning iconic rock band The Smashing Pumpkins have announced their new album Aghori Mhori Mei, out August 2. The announcement comes amidst the band’s highly-successful international tour, which just wrapped its 20+ date European leg and will begin its…

Quiet Riot’s Terrified album was released on July 19th, 1993. The album received critical acclaim and is still considered one of the band’s best albums. Tracklist: Cold Day in Hell Loaded Gun Itchycoo Park (Small Faces cover song) Terrified Rude…

Jack Russell has posted the following announcement: To my fans and friends,It is with the heaviest of hearts that I must announce my retirement from the road. After a recent diagnosis of Lewy Body Dementia (LBD) and Multiple System Atrophy…

“We went running around the castle trying to get as much footage as we could while we had the time off to do so,” says CrowJane (real name: Heather Galipo) about her new atmospheric and foreboding video “Nomad” https://youtu.be/l9pEXWdYaFQ The video…

Limp Bizkit have just released their latest music video for the song “Turn It Up, Bitch” https://youtu.be/bSTX2xVpfPw 2024 LOSERVILLE TOUR DATES: Tue Jul 16 – Somerset, WI – Somerset Amphitheater Thu Jul 18 – St. Louis, MO – Hollywood Casino…

Today, esteemed rock vocalist and guitarist MIKE TRAMP shares “Lonely Nights,” a new single from his upcoming album ‘Songs Of White Lion – Vol. II’ which will drop on August 23rd via Frontiers Music Srl. The album’s ten tracks once…

A live version of the song was posted recently on YouTube. You can check it out below: https://youtu.be/0XR3XwPfNSE “IMMINENT REDEMPTION” – out everywhere Weds 7/24.

American death metal icons NILE recently announced their highly-anticipated 10th album, ‘The Underworld Awaits Us All’, out August 23 via Napalm Records, and the first reviews are in! The album’s breakneck first single, “Chapter for Not Being Hung Upside Down…

Strap in and crank up the volume-The Vendettas are back with their latest single ‘Head On Collision’ https://youtu.be/3XU9zsvfm-w The Melbourne rock powerhouse have delivered a track that’s as loud and chaotic as a day at a monster truck demolition derby.…

the Jesus Lizard, who release Rack, their first new album in 26 years, on Friday the 13th of September via Ipecac Recordings, offer a second preview of what has become one of 2024’s most eagerly-awaited albums with today’s arrival of…

Includes the original studio demo version of the band’s monster hit single “Turn Up The Radio” plus more pre-Sign In Please demos, which landed the group a major label deal with RCA in 1984!Also includes a special unplugged version of…

Orange County CA metal stalwarts LEATHERWOLF have released a video for the song ‘Nobody’ off their latest studio album, ‘Kill The Hunted’, available via N.I.L.8 in North America, Rock of Angels in Europe, Hellion Records in South America, and Rubicon…

Today, the legendary thrashers of DESTRUCTION have dropped a cover version of Accept’s world-famous hit, “Fast as a Shark”, alongside a new visualizer video. The song is featured on the two-track 12’’ vinyl in the very limited fan edition, ‘No…

Born from the frost-bitten landscapes of Norway, 1349 are returning to claim the throne of black metal supremacy. Their upcoming eighth album, The Wolf and The King, is proof of their unwavering dedication to the genre’s darkest depths. Lead single “Shadow…

VICTORY featuring Herman Frank (Ex-Accept) release new single ‘American Girl’, out now, new album ‘Circle Of Life’ out on 13th September on AFM Records. https://youtu.be/YC5wLMwxV_4 ‘Circle Of Life’ sees the five-piece surrounding founder and iconic guitarist Herman Frank not only effortlessly…

https://youtu.be/ZwF8NELLDMs When it comes to Japanese death metal, there is no shrewder sensei than Defiled. Since they started their training in the world’s most vulgar of art forms back in the early ’90s, the band have toured everywhere from their…

X-COPS are back! After 25 years on the lam, the original Bad Boys of Law Enforcement have returned, bringing their unique brand of heavy metal with them. The world has never been more in need of the message they bring:…

Punk In The Park American Road Trip – Orlando Saturday, September 14 At Central Florida Fairgrounds In Orlando, Florida Punk Rock & Craft Beer Tasting Festival Will Feature Performances From Alkaline Trio, The Vandals, Dead Kennedys, Black Flag, T.S.O.L. &…

Legendary German heavy metal pioneers BLIND GUARDIAN have announced the release of an epic re-recorded version of their classic 1992 breakthrough album, Somewhere Far Beyond. Somewhere Far Beyond Revisited, which was recorded in 2022 and 2023, is a refreshing and powerful tribute…

https://youtu.be/yBouTLaIymo MIDNIGHT VICE, the NWOTHM band from the Southeastern US metal capital of Tampa, Florida, is proud to announce their recent signing with RPM ROAR, a division of Reigning Phoenix Music (RPM). They also look forward to releasing their self-titled…

A thrilling journey through the tumultuous history of Iron Maiden, one of the world’s most legendary heavy-metal bands. With unparalleled access to band members, managers, and exclusive archives, music critic and journalist Martin Popoff provides an intimate look into the…

Robert Plant and Alison Krauss dazzled, Lukas Nelson rocked and Bob Dylan stunned them all by playing three covers never heard live. Alexander Sink June 21, 2024 Ameris Bank Amphitheater; Alpharetta, GA The 2024 installment of the Outlaw Music Festival…

Following the breakout success of their eighth studio album and Napalm Records debut, 2020’s ‘A Wonderful Life’, Cleveland, OH, USA-based masked metal masters MUSHROOMHEAD return with 2024’s cinematic ‘Call The Devil’ – laying waste to any preconceived notions of where the band is headed…

Horror punk warriors Mourning Noise, featuring Samhain/Danzig member Steve Zing, bassist Chris Morance, guitarist Tommy Koprowski, and vocalist Robby Bloodshed has released the third electrifying music video titled “Misery Loves Me” off their monster new studio album Screams/ Dreams via…

Four long years after the release of their highly acclaimed album “Illuminati,” Dutch black/death metal icons GOD DETHRONED descend from the shoals of silence with their brand new offering titled “The Judas Paradox,” which is due out on September 6,…

Today, stadium rock force KISSIN’ DYNAMITE has released another catchy anthem, revealing the title track of their highly anticipated new album, ‘Back With A Bang’, out July 5, 2024, via Napalm Records! Earlier singles from ‘Back With A Bang’ have…

Iconic thrashers FLOTSAM AND JETSAM have revealed a new track ‘Burned My Bridges’ as well as more details alongside the cover artwork of their upcoming, new studio album “I Am The Weapon”. Slated for a September 13, 2024 release via AFM Records https://youtu.be/JDm_cRqbxRA…

Ghost has a new motion picture called “Rite Here Rite Now” and thy have released the first single from the soundtrack. Check it out below: https://youtu.be/jSouAJ-DtPo In addition, the Original motion picture soundtrack is available for pre-order, available everywhere July…

Deep Purple has a new album out July 19th. https://youtu.be/bbkNm739ULA Asked about the song’s inspiration, frontman Ian Gillan explained in an interview: “Recently, a young journalist asked me how many songs I had written in my life. I replied that…

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Ratt vocalist Stephen Pearcy turns 65 today! Pearcy was born on July 3rd, 1959. Celebrate his birthday with our playlist of the best Ratt videos below: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0u8teXR8VE4&list=PL0UOCF8-R4fGwDSC-5sfAreis7u-VDTTo Photo credit: Kristi Adair

“Mousetrap” is the latest single from CATEGORY 7, the heavy metal supergroup featuring the iconic lineup of John Bush (Armored Saint, Anthrax), Mike Orlando (Adrenaline Mob, Sonic Universe, Noturnall), Phil Demmel (Machine Head, Kerry King, Vio-Lence), Jack Gibson (Exodus), and…

Ann Wilson, singer for Heart has released the following message: Dear friends,I recently underwent an operation to removesomething that, as it turns out, was cancerous. The operation was successful & I’m feeling great butmy doctors are now advising me to…

Alcatraz Music has posted the following update: Due to persistent medical complications American veterans Dokken are forced to cancel their European summer tour and that includes their scheduled appearance at Alcatraz Open Air 2024. The organisers pulled out all the…

To many, Seattle band TKO need no introduction, a pioneering US metal outfit that came out of the gate strongly with their first album 1979’s ‘Let It Roll’ establishing them as American metal leaders at least a year before the…

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…

While Ann and Nancy Wilson have had their share of problems in recent years, they have recently made up and are again touring together as Heart. The sisters are 74 and 70 years old and still know how to rock.…

Classic rocker Billy Squier has just released a brand remix of the song “Harder On A Woman” and it has the classic “Don’t Say No” album feel to it. Not only is the song one of the best to come…

Stryper has just released their brand new single called “End Of Days”. https://youtu.be/MsXwBgaZbl4 Stryper is expected to release an album of all new material later in 2024. Legendary, long-running metal band STRYPER are setting the stage for a great year with a…

Shifty Shellshock, singer for Crazy Town has died at age 49. No cause of death has been listed at this time. Shifty was reported dead at his residence on Monday June 24th. The singer has had a long battle with…

Lorraine Lewis announced she had parted ways with Vixen back in May and Vixen played their first show last night with their new singer Rosa Laricchiuta. Laricchiuta has performed with The Trans-Siberian Orchestra and released an album with the band…

Today, MR. BIG shares “Up On You,” the second single from their upcoming tenth studio album, ‘Ten’ due out Friday, July 12th on Frontiers Music Srl. In a tribute to their late drummer Pat Torpey, Eric Martin, Paul Gilbert, and bassist Billy Sheehan have enlisted the…

When the singers for Anthrax and Skid Row come to mind, the obvious are usually mentioned first like Joey Belladonna for Anthrax and Sebastian Bach for Skid Row. But, did you know that there was one singer who actually sang…

Girlschool has announced the following: Girlschool part ways with bassist Tracey Lamb:The members of Girlschool and the bands management announce that today, we are sadly parting ways with bassist Tracey Lamb.Tracey has given us a brilliant last 5 years, in…

Following successful runs in Latin America (Peru, Chile, Argentina, Brazil and México) and Europe (Sweden, Italy, France, Germany, and more), multi-platinum-selling and GRAMMY® Award-winning rockers MEGADETH will return to the North America this summer for their 34-date “Destroy All Enemies”…

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…

“Two In One” compiles FRONT 242’s two very first 2-track singles, originally released in 1981 and 1982. It also features founding members Dirk Bergen next to Daniel B. and which announced the band’s classic debut album “Geography”. Two classic singles…

“No Problem” was written as a lullaby from Steve Blaze to his son. Letting him know, even when one day, he is gone, he will always be with him. It has transcended into a greater message to all, that after…

Kickstarting what promises to be yet another unforgettable summer, Def Leppard unveil a brand-new standalone single entitled “Just Like 73” featuring Tom Morello today! The song arrives on 7” vinyl on August 2, 2024 and will be available in a…

ARMORED SAINT, leaders and stalwarts of the American heavy metal scene since the early 1980s, are back with a brilliant rendition of “One Chain (Don’t Make No Prison).” The classic track was originally written by Dennis Lambert and Brian Potter…

Respected vocalist and guitarist MIKE TRAMP returns with ‘Songs Of White Lion – Vol. II’ which will drop on August 23rd via Frontiers Music Srl. The album’s ten tracks once again see TRAMP re-imagining select cuts from his former band…

Megadeth released their debut album Killing Is My Business… And Business Is Good on June 12th, 1985. After being let go from Metallica, Dave Mustaine returned with his own band Megadeth, and released the band’s debut album to rave critical…

Sabaton To Join Across All ShowsTickets Available Starting Wednesday, June 12 with Artist PresaleGeneral Onsale Begins on Friday, June 14 at 10AM Local on judaspriestinvincibleshield.com Today, heavy metal titans Judas Priest have announced leg 2 of their Invincible Shield Tour…

On July 19th, Niji Entertainment & BMG will release The Complete Donington Collection, a Limited Edition 5LP boxset housing Dio’s classic Donington ’83 and Donington ’87 performances at the Donington Festival in the UK, both on 2LP 180gr vinyl with…

Iconic Bay Area thrash metal pioneers TESTAMENT are proud to announce an explosive celebration of the band’s enduring legacy and their influential presence in the thrash metal scene. On July 12th, TESTAMENT will release the remastered versions of their seminal albums The Legacy & The…

David Lee Roth has covered the 80’s One Hit Wonder 867-5309 “Jenny” By Tommy Tutone with a little added harmonica in there just for fun. You can check it out below: https://youtu.be/9noyV53BuD8

Just announced! SKID ROW will release their first official live album & concert film, Skid Row – Live In London, hitting everywhere on September 20th! https://youtu.be/lkT9wWZAopk Welcome to the Skid Row live album 35 years in the making!  On October…

CATEGORY 7, the new heavy metal collective featuring the all-star lineup of John Bush (Armored Saint, Anthrax), Mike Orlando (Adrenaline Mob, Sonic Universe, Noturnall), Phil Demmel (Machine Head, Kerry King, Vio-Lence), Jack Gibson (Exodus), and Jason Bittner (Shadows Fall, Overkill),…

Heavy metal titans HAMMERFALL are thrilled to announce the release of their electrifying new single, ´The End Justifies.´This classic HAMMERFALL anthem is the second single from their highly anticipated upcoming album, Avenge The Fallen, set to be released on August…

80s pop-rock icon Cyndi Lauper has announced her “Girls Just Want To Have Fun” Farewell Tour! Tickets can be purchased at this link: Cyndi Lauper Farewell Tour Cyndi Lauper’s ‘Girls Just Wanna Have Fun Farewell Tour” Dates Oct. 18: Montreal,…

Recent comments from Skid Row members have indicated that the band is still not interested in reuniting with former singer Sebastian Bach. Now that Lzzy Hale is out as the temporary fill-in singer for the band following the departure of…

BABYMETAL and Electric Callboy, two of the most influential bands right now, have collaborated on a new song that will make you dance and sing: “RATATATA”. This song masterfully fuses the signature styles of both bands, seamlessly blending their worlds…

SUNBOMB, the musical alliance between two steadfast warriors of the U.S. hard rock/metal scene: Tracii Guns and Michael Sweet, shares “Steel Hearts” the second single from their sophomore album ‘Light Up the Sky’ out June 28th via Frontiers Records Srl.…

World-renowned American death metal icons NILE return in 2024 with their highly-anticipated 10th onslaught, ‘The Underworld Awaits Us All’, out August 23 via Napalm Records. Boasting airtight technicality and unrelenting brutality, the new album pushes each member of NILE –…

Tracii Guns has posted the following update about the upcoming new L.A. Guns album: We have signed a new record deal with @cleopatrarecords and our new record is slated for release mid March 2025. Stay tuned!!! A long of exciting…

Flotsam And Jetsam has this to say about the new video: We’re very excited to once again unleash Flotzilla onto the metal community! This time, he’ll take the form of our newest single, “Primal.”With “Primal,” we tried to capture the…

West Coast metal veterans Metal Church will release “The Final Sermon” (Live in Japan 2019) via Rat Pak Records (America) and Reaper Entertainment (Europe) on July 26, 2024. Produced by Kurdt Vanderhoof, this Special Edition live release features one of…

Vixen has posted the following update regarding the departure of singer Lorraine Lewis: Hello Foxhead Nation! First of all we want to extend a special thank you to Lorraine Lewis. We’re grateful for her contributions to Vixen and wish her…

After reuniting for the first time in 14 years to perform an intimate show in London, Jane’s Addiction, with their original band members, and Love And Rockets announced they will hit the road for their 2024 co-headline tour. Produced by…

“Album ONE Alive!”, the title of W.A.S.P.’s upcoming North American Tour. August 17, 2024, marks the 40th anniversary of the release of W.A.S.P.’s first album. To celebrate this classic metal album, W.A.S.P. will, for the first time in 40 years,…

Surfacing is the brand new EP by New Zealand metal band Devilskin. I often feel like EP’s get overlooked because they’re not full albums, but this is one that you shouldn’t skip past. Starting with the heavy but catchy “The…

Lorraine Lewis who has been the singer for the band Vixen since 2019 has seemingly announced her departure from the band on her Facebook page. Lorraine Lewis known for fronting the band Femme Fatale replaced original Vixen vocalist Janet Gardener.…

Known for the smash hit “Turn Up The Radio”, former Autograph singer Steve Plunkett will be releasing his second solo album entitled “Straight Up” on July 26th, 2024. Description: The long-awaited second solo album, his first since 1991, from lead…

Dio Released their debut album “Holy Diver” on May 25th, 1983. Former Rainbow and Black Sabbath vocalist Ronnie James Dio formed the band with Vinny Appice after they left Black Sabbath and rounded out the band with former Rainbow bassist…

Destruction Released “Infernal Overkill” on May 24th, 1985 AC/DC released “Who Made Who” on May 24th, 1986 Van Halen released “OU812” on May 24th, 1988 Frehley’s Comet released “Second Sighting” On May 24th, 1988

Triple-Platinum #1 Album Remastered And Reissued With Previously Unreleased Audio And Video From 1991 Concert In Dallas 2LP/2CD/Blu-ray Collection Available July 12 PRE-ORDER NOW HERE Previously Unreleased Live Version Of “POUNDCAKE” Available Digitally Today https://youtu.be/AMGUAZM-qb8 Van Halen’s ninth studio album, For…

Ozzy Osbourne has opened the Osbourne Media House which is described on their site as: OSBOURNE MEDIA, SITUATED IN ENCINO, CALIFORNIA, IS A VERSATILE PRODUCTION STUDIO RENOWNED FOR CREATING A DIVERSE RANGE OF CONTENT. OUR EXPERTISE SPANS MULTIPLE GENRES, ENCOMPASSING…

Obituary live concert shots from their show in Tampa Florida at The Yuengling Center.

Live photos from Amon Amarth at The Yuengling Center In Tampa Florida.

Rose Tattoo Singer Angry Anderson has announced the following: TATTS UPDATE… Brothers and Sisters, so where to start? Well, it may not be common knowledge, as no official release has been made thus far, so here goes,..1976-2026,…come 2026 The Rosie…

Alexander Sink April 27, 2024 Orlando, FL Like late Sublime founder and frontman Bradley Nowell, I don’t practice Santeria and even if I had a crystal ball; I couldn’t have predicted all the exciting news about the band over the…

Lzzy Hale, vocalist for Halestorm performed with Skid Row for the first time as their fill-in singer in Carterville Illinois on Friday, May 17th. Hale is filling in since former Skid Row singer Erik Grönwall left the band to focus…

XS ROCK: Tell me about the latest band news. Any new projects coming out, live shows, or announcements? Paul-Yes indeed. Today we release our 5th offering. A 6-track EP called Surfacing and we follow it up with a 12-date NZ…

Stryper has announced the following: We want to share an important update regarding our guitarist, Oz Fox. Many of you might remember the challenges Oz faced back in 2018 when doctors found two tumors in his brain. After a couple…