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Hard rock band A-Z returns with their sophomore album ‘A2Z²‘ out on June 6th, 2025 via Metal Blade Records. Spearheaded by legendary drummer Mark Zonder (Fates Warning, Warlord) and along with former Fates Warning bandmate Ray Alder on vocals, ‘A2Z²‘

Dawn Of Ashes was founded in Los Angeles by Kristof Bathory at the turn of the millennium, the group moniker he chose suggestive of ‘the beginning of the end’. Emerging from the industrial and aggrotech genres before expanding into the

Suicidal Tendencies are all set to support Metallica on their new tour and the current version of the band is loaded with talent. The band features Mike Muir on vocals, Tye Trujillo (Metallica’s Robert Trujillo’s son) on bass, Ben Weinman

In anticipation of his upcoming 2025 One Assassination Under God Tour, iconic rock legend MARILYN MANSON has revealed a cover of luminary musician Phil Collins’ seminal song ‘In The Air Tonight.’ The single has been released with the B-side track

Although fans will still have to wait for June 6, 2025 for the release of the star-studded tribute album. ‘Magic Power: All Star Tribute to Triumph,’ a preview of one of the many standout tracks from the release, “Lay It On

Legendary Canadian rockers Anvil have a new album called “One And Only” and they’ve just released the first single and video for the album “Truth Is Dying”. Check out the video below: Anvil will be on tour, and you can

mclusky is a band who were a band, weren’t a band, then are a band again. they formed in the late nineties and unformed, for the first time, in 2005, after three albums, opinions of which can be found on

On June 13th internationally, Chris Caffery will release 20 Years of the Music Man via Metalville Records. The Savatage and Trans-Siberian Orchestra guitarist presents a very personal selection of 21 songs from his successful solo career, which has now spanned two

Today, British rock icons SKUNK ANANSIE have released their new single “Lost And Found,” following its worldwide premiere on BBC 6 Music’s Steve Lamacq show. Opening with Skin’s lone vocal before a staccato piano motif starts to accompany her, “Lost

FONTAINES D.C. RELEASE DELUXE EDITION OF THEIR ACCLAIMED FOURTH ALBUM ROMANCE OUT TODAY VIA XL RECORDINGS FEATURING NEW SONG “BEFORE YOU I JUST FORGET” ALONGSIDE PREVIOUSLY UNRELEASED LIVE VERSION OF “STARBURSTER / IN HEAVEN (LADY IN THE RADIATOR SONG)”, AND

Polish death metal veterans VADER have released a music video for a brand new single called ‘Unbending’, which will be the official anthem of Poland’s renowned Mystic Festival this year. It’s also the closing track of VADER’s upcoming new EP

After 20 years since her explosive debut “The Failure Epiphany” and over a decade of silence, Erica Dunham resurrects UNTER NULL with a brand-new song: “Coming Up to Breathe”. More than just a track – it’s a statement. A bold

KULA SHAKER’s irrepressible return continues apace as the original line-up announce the release of a brand new single “Charge of The Light Brigade” on Strangefolk Records. Packed with allusions to spiritual vampires and the fairy cavalcade of Celtic folklore, this

Two Iconic Titans of Rock & Metal Join Forces for a Can’t-Miss North American Trek Tickets Available Starting Wednesday, April 16 with Artist Presales. General On Sale Begins Friday, April 18 at 10AM Local on LiveNation.com This fall, shock rock

Iconic singer Stevie Nicks has announced solo tour dates for North America 2025. You can see all currently announced tour dates listed below: STEVIE NICKS 2025 TOUR DATES: ^Tickets on Sale Friday, April 18 Tue Aug 12 – Boston, MA

As a member of Big in Japan, The Slits and, most famously, Siouxsie and The Banshees and The Creatures, ‘Budgie’ became one of the era-defining drummers in the much-mythologised post punk scene of the late 1970s and early 1980s. Growing

Judas Priest has announced the following regarding former drummer Les Binks: MESSAGE FROM THE BAND RE LES BINKS: We are deeply saddened about the passing of Les and send our love to his family, friends and fans.The acclaimed drumming he

W.A.S.P. announce the release of the lyric video for Paint It Black, taken from the digital release of Bonus Tracks & B-Sides from the W.A.S.P. The 7 Savage boxset. Watch W.A.S.P. Paint It Black: Bonus Tracks and B-sides1. Animal (F**k

Stiff was cooked up in the scorching heat of a Texas summer. Some of us were in Houston after touring with another band. Things hadn’t worked out with that group, so Greg Peddie (vocals) and Jon Ster (guitar) and I

For the first time in twenty years, Anthrax will share a stage with Black Sabbath when the band performs at Sabbath’s “Back to The Beginning” concert set to take place on Saturday, July 5 at Villa Park in Birmingham, England.

Drowning Pool have released their brand-new single “Madness” through SBG Records, marking their first new music of 2025. The band states, “We are inspired by the multiple possibilities for millions of conflicting disputes across many schools of thought and ideals

Lexi Jones, daughter of David Bowie and fashion model Iman, has released her debut album called “Xandri”. So far, the album has seen very little promotion or fanfare around it. Lexi, who is also an artist might just prefer to

Former Misfits Singer Michale Graves has posted the following on his official website: I am no stranger to being cancelled. Since 2004 when I helped found a website called Conservative Punk, I have been one of the deranged lefts’ most

Dark Angel have returned with the spine-shattering Extinction Level Event, their first album of original material since 1991’s colossal Time Does Not Heal.   “Musically, lyrically, and vocally, I’m so stoked about this album,” says Gene Hoglan, the iconic drummer-of-all-trades and

Ghost has released their brand new single and video for “Lachryma” from their upcoming album Skeleta’. Skeleta’ Track Listing: 01. Peacefield02. Lachryma03. Satanized04. Guiding Lights05. De Profundis Borealis06. Cenotaph07. Missilia Amori08. Marks Of The Evil One09. Umbra10. Excelsis

Metallica has announced the following info regarding their new documentary film: As a few of you may know, we’ve been working behind the scenes the last couple of years on a new film that will be released later this year

Classic Alternative Rockers Garbage have a brand new album set for release on May 30th called “Let All That We Imagine Be The Light”. Listen to the first single “There’s No Future In Optimism” below: Garbage “Let All That We

Pulp are happy to announce their new album “More”, their first in almost twenty-four years which will be released via Rough Trade Records on June 6th, 2025. The album was recorded and mixed at Orbb Studio in Walthamstow E17. Limited

Crown X Recordings, Canada’s premier re-issue label, proudly announces the release of Helix 50 – The Best Of, a career-spanning collection celebrating five decades of one of Canada’s most legendary hard rock bands. The compilation features an all-star re-recording of

Cold Waves XIII Festival has announced their headlining lineup for this year’s INDUSTRIAL NATION 2025: Sept. 11 – Oct. 5 Tour, presented by Cold Waves, and bands include Frontline Assembly, Clock DVA, Lead Into Gold, Nitzer Ebb, and Mentallo &

The most recent recording lineup of Ratt was Stephen Pearcy, Warren DeMartini, Carlos Cavazo, Juan Croucier, and Bobby Blotzer on the Infestation record. Warren DeMartini and Stephen Pearcy had not spoken to one another for the last seven years, but

“I’ve played this music to myself and often close friends for years now. I’m glad you’ll get a chance to finally hear them.”– Bruce Springsteen Seven previously-unheard Bruce Springsteen records will be released for the first time this summer on

Dave Allen, who played bass guitar on Gang Of Four’s first two albums, has passed away at the age of 69. Gang Of Four posted the following in regards to his death: It is with broken yet full hearts that

50 years ago in Terre Haute, Indiana, a small group of fans lit the spark that would become the loudest and proudest fan movement in rock history: the KISS Army. Now, five decades later — and 30 years since the

Al Barile’s Wife, Nancy has shared the news of his passing: Hi Everyone, I wanted to let you know that Al Barile passed away this morning. I was with him. You all know he fought a hard, hard battle. He

Blondie has posted the following information regarding the death of drummer Clem Burke: It is with profound sadness that we relay news of the passing of our beloved friend and bandmate Clem Burke following a private battle with cancer. Clem

Today, Slayer announces a one-night-only show just added to the band’s handful of headline concerts set for this summer.  Marking the band’s only U.S. East Coast performance in 2025, Slayer will headline Hershey, PA’s 30,000-seat Hersheypark Stadium on Saturday, September 20,

Bill Leeb is the Canadian musician and mastermind behind electro-industrial scene mainstays Front Line Assembly and ambient-pop duo Delerium, as well as a key member of recording projects that include Noise Unit, Intermix and Cyberaktif. Neuromotive (Stacks Mix by Rhys

Bay Area icons MACHINE HEAD have sharpened their sound into its most direct and impactful form with the release of their eleventh album, UNATØNED. The record – which will be released on April 25th via Nuclear Blast Records – is

Dark-electro powerhouse SYNAPSYCHE unleashes “Deafness,” the first chapter of their new conceptual trilogy, “The Miscommunication.” It is a raw and provocative exploration of the modern world’s broken dialogue. Some people never listen. They talk, they impose, they drown others in

Today, Canadian industrial rock duo Linx reveal “Dead,” the first single from the upcoming debut album Annihilation, set for international release on August 15th via Metalville Records. “Dead” is a rock-alternative song with a heavy edge and fun energy. It’s

The Hives have returned with their first single from their upcoming new album “The Hives Forever Forever The Hives”. The song is called “Enough Is Enough” and it’s pure rock goodness as only the Hives can do it! The new

Jessica Simpson recently revealed that she drinks an herbal remedy that has snake sperm in it to help her vocals. Check out her Instagram post below for all of the details: Simpson has a brand new EP out called Nashville

American rock band Skid Row exploded onto the music scene in the late 80s, becoming a predominant force in the hard rock and heavy metal genre. Known for their raw energy, melodic hooks, and a relentless edge, Skid Row earned

For the first time ever, Ministry has an official music video for the eternal hit, “Everyday is Halloween.” Originally released in 1984, Al Jourgensen’s rally cry for the goth community and misunderstood creatures of the night has remained a cult

Kesha’s new album, Period, will be released in July. To promote the new single and album, Kesha has released a photo gallery that features her wearing very little and leaving very little to the imagination. You can see the revealing

Today, Billy Corgan, the frontman of the iconic rock band, The Smashing Pumpkins, has announced a new solo project titled ‘Billy Corgan and The Machines of God’ who will commemorate the anniversaries of the legendary albums with sets drawn from Mellon

So, Get Your Mix Tapes Ready To Rock! For the majority of rock fans, or really any genre of music, our favorite songs accompany most of our favorite activities. We take the radio with us to the beach, parties, sporting

Today, chart-topping rock/alt trio SICK PUPPIES released their latest album WAVE THE BULL via ONErpm alongside a new video for feature track “KNOCK YOUR LIGHTS OUT”. ‘WAVE THE BULL’ is to provoke, embrace and surrender to the battles that will

Linkin Park has returned with a brand new music video for the song “Up From The Bottom,” which will be featured on the From Zero Deluxe Edition, which will be released on May 16th. From Zero Deluxe Edition Track Listing:

Industrial music icon Lucia Cifarelli, best known as the fierce front woman for the world famous Ultra Heavy Beat sensation KMFDM, is officially joining the Lords Of Acid “Praise The Lords” Tour on select dates as a featured opening artist. She will hit the road along

Artist: George Lynch And Terry Ilous’ XYZ Venue: Big Top Live 975 Cattleman Rd, Sarasota, FL Date: March 18th, 2025 Review by: Bobby Caughron Big Top Live has quickly become one of my favorite venues in Southwest Florida to catch

Disciple is back with the upcoming single “Resurrecting Reasons’ feat. Decyfer Down” out March 28th, ahead of the deluxe version of their 2023 album Skeleton Psalms, releasing April 25th. The deluxe album includes several unreleased singles, acoustic renditions, and studio

Chevelle has returned with their first new song in four years called Rabbit Hole (Cowards Pt 1). The band is currently working on material for a new full-length album to be released at a later date.

“The original ‘70s track has been a favorite on my ‘Evening’ playlist for a long time,” says UK music topliner LIMAHL about his reimagining of the classic folk/rock hit “A Horse With No Name” that is released to DSPs via

On Friday, June 6, 2025, one of the greatest and most successful Canadian rock bands of all-time, Triumph, will be honored with a star-studded tribute album. ‘Magic Power: All Star Tribute to Triumph’ will arrive via Round Hill Records, featuring such

Frontiers Music Srl is thrilled to announce the signing of LYNYRD SKYNYRD, one of the most legendary and enduring bands in rock history. This partnership celebrates the band’s incredible legacy while looking ahead to exciting new projects. As part of

Guns N’ Roses have officially announced their new drummer who replaces the outgoing Frank Ferrer. Guns N’ Roses announce the arrival of Isaac Carpenter, its newest drummer who will hit the road with the band throughout their 2025 European, Asian,

–“’THE ARTROOM WONDER’ is an echo from my fourth year at senior school,” explains post-punk icon PETER MURPHY about his new single which is released today, March 21, 2025 via Metropolis Records. “Daniel Ash [former Bauhaus bandmate] and I are

After a period of inactivity between 2013 and 2017, the legendary band Bride entered a frenetic rhythm of releases totaling 3 albums, 1 EP, 1 Christmas album, 1 bluegrass album and 1 acoustic album released from 2018 until now, with

Dust off your neon outfits, tease your hair, and crank up the synthesizers because Lost 80’s Live, the ultimate retro music experience, is returning for its highly anticipated 23rd Anniversary Tour in 2025! Hosted by legendary Hollywood Walk of Fame

Guns N’ Roses announce the amicable exit of Frank Ferrer, the longest-serving drummer in their storied run. The band thanks Frank for his friendship, creativity, and sturdy presence over the past 19 years, and they wish him success in the

On April 25th, 2025, guitar virtuoso Yngwie Malmsteen will release a new live album entitled ‘Tokyo Live’ Check out the video of Yngwie’s performance of “No Rest For The Wicked” below: For more on Yngwie Malmsteen check out the following

Swans, who recently announced their seventeenth studio album, Birthing, arriving May 30 via Young God Records/Mute, have confirmed their first North American tour in support of the highly-anticipated release, launching on Sept. 4 in Philadelphia. Tickets are on-sale this Friday,

Japanese metal band BABYMETAL announce their longest North America Tour yet! BABYMETAL NORTH AMERICA 2025 TOUR with special guests Black Veil Brides, Jinjer and Bloodywood on select dates. Pre-sale tickets and VIP begins TODAY at 12:00pm ET, General on-sale Friday