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Today, Pixies announce their brand-new studio album, The Night the Zombies Came, due for release on October 25 via BMG, in time for Halloween.  You can pre-order the album HERE. Thirty-five years since their groundbreaking album Doolittle catapulted the band into the U.K. Top Ten

The Brian Setzer Orchestra (sometimes known by its initials BSO) is a swing and jump blues band formed in 1992 by Stray Cats frontman Brian Setzer. In 1994 they released their debut album which was followed up in 1996 with

The Remarkable Truth: quite frankly it isn’t every month that fierce panda releases tunes by 14 year-old fret wizards from Thailand. But then again, not many 14 year-old fret wizards from Thailand are quite like PETCH, who launches her latest

Street justice mistrusted! Frontiers Music Srl and streetmetal pioneers Spread Eagle unleash their new music video for “Subway to the Stars” to celebrate the kickoff of the band’s summer tour in the United States as well as in Europe, and

One of the most instantly recognizable – and successful – rock bands of the ’70s was The Sweet, who scored a string of hit albums and singles due to their highly melodic and anthemic sound and glam look. And now,

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 Metallica Released The Album Kill ‘Em All On July 25th, 1983 Loudness Released The Album Lightning Strikes On July 25th, 1986 Alice Cooper Released The Album Trash On July

Jane’s Addiction has released their first new single in 34 years called “Imminent Redemption”. Watch the video below: 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:

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. SADUS is currently

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)” “When we

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. The album lineup included: Kevin DuBrow: VocalsCarlos Cavazo: GuitarsKenny Hillery: BassFrankie Banali: Drums

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” The video was

Limp Bizkit have just released their latest music video for the song “Turn It Up, Bitch” The North American run will hit 24 cities next summer and feature an epic lineup of special guests – Bones with Eddy Baker &

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: “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’ The Melbourne rock powerhouse have delivered a track that’s as loud and chaotic as a day at a monster truck demolition derby. ‘Head

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

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. ‘Circle Of Life’ sees the five-piece surrounding founder and iconic guitarist Herman Frank not only effortlessly build

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 native

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

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 EP

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 It’s

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: In addition, the Original motion picture soundtrack is available for pre-order, available everywhere July 26th:

Deep Purple has a new album out July 19th. 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 the

Okay, Here’s the big question and you can only choose one!

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: 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”. 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 new

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