One of the greatest and most influential rock bands of all time releases new album ‘=1’, on July 19th via earMUSIC. The first single will be unveiled on April 30th at midnight, a taster for the full 13 tracks of pioneering and rip-roaring rock ‘n’ roll. Deep Purple continue their charge of recent years, releasing hit albums and filling arenas around the world, adding yet more layers to their 100 million album-selling legacy.Continue reading
Megadeth is bringing its iconic live show to North America with a 33-city, nationwide tour, Destroy All Enemies, produced by Live Nation, this fall including stops in Los Angeles, Las Vegas, Boston, St. Louis and many more. Tickets for all dates will be on sale Friday at 10am local time with an exclusive presale for the Cyber Army/Megadeth Digital beginning today, Tuesday, April 23 at 12pm local time at the link below. Bringing along Mudvayne and All That Remains, the tour begins in Rogers, Arkansas on August 2 and runs throughout the month before wrapping in Nashville, Tennessee on September 28. Performing classic hits from Rust In Peace, Countdown to Extinction and more, the tour also brings Dave Mustaine and bandmates back to North America to perform their latest studio album The Sick, the Dying… and the Dead! (Read our review here). Featuring some of Mustaine’s strongest-ever songwriting, the tour offers an equally ambitious live performance that delivers on all fronts.Continue reading
Today, NYC native Des Rocs has announced his return to Europe and the UK with a string of tour dates for September 2024. The news comes after the successful release of his latest full-length record Dream Machine, available now via Sumerian Records. Continue reading
King Buzzo of Melvins and Trevor Dunn (Mr. Bungle, too many other bands to list) has released Eat The Spray, a 12” EP, for the first time on limited edition vinyl and unlimited CD. You can get it while they last at the links below. Frequent musical bedfellows, Buzzo and Dunn will embark on a tour of the USA and the UK/Europe this fall. It’s Buzzo’s second-ever solo headline tour and first time in 10 years our on the road. Buzz will perform acoustic every show, backed on upright bass by Dunn. Direct support in the USA will come from another former ally, JD Pinkus (Butthole Surfers). Both were members of Fantômas, and Dunn’s work as a part of Melvins Lite. Get the EP or CD now and get tickets to see them on this tour in a city near you! Melvins just released their new album, Tarantua Heart via Ipecac Recordings. Stay tuned for a new interview with Buzz and Ghost Cult, coming soon. Continue reading
Nate Bergman, the Nashville by way of D.C. singer-songwriter, is a performer with a voice that transcends generations. His powerful vocals create a timeless sound that weaves through the rich tapestry of Nashville’s musical heritage. Bergman’s unique ability to infuse elements of Country, Rock, Folk, and Soul results in a sound that resonates with an increasingly diverse audience. Whether with an acoustic guitar or a full band, Bergman’s performances are a visceral experience, leaving an indelible mark on those fortunate enough to witness his artistry live. Today, Nate Bergman has shared a live version of standalone single “War On The Working Class.” Stream the new live track, recorded in Anaheim, California in 2023, on Spotify and YouTube.Continue reading
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Julie Christmas has announced details of her long-awaited second solo album, Ridiculous and Full of Blood, set for release on June 14th via Cult of Luna’s Red Crk label. Along with the announcement, she has shared a first single and video, entitled “Supernatural” and has announced European live dates including headline shows in London and Leeds as well as festival appearances at Arctangent, Roskilde, Hellfest and more. Watch it now! Continue reading
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With the release of the 10th anniversary edition of Fair Youth landing next month, UK instrumental rock act Maybeshewill have shared a new stand-alone single “October.” Originally slated for their 2021 album No Feeling is Final the band felt the song didn’t quite sit on the album tonally, feeling more of a connection to Fair Youth.Continue reading
Italy-based electronic metal project Master Boot Record (MBR) will return to European stages in the fall for a full tour! Check the full routing below. Master Boot Record is helmed by technologist/producer/songwriter Victor Love (AKA Vittorio D’Amore). Founded in 2016, Love fuses heavy metal and synthesized electronic music to fabricate a sound that exists in a singular category of its own. The live shows see D’Amore taking the stage along with guitar virtuoso Edoardo Taddei on lead guitars and technical death metal drummer Giulio Galati and features stunning retro-visuals in a journey into demoscene, crack scene, and retrogaming.Continue reading
Progressive death metal duo Entheos have announced several headlining shows surrounding their upcoming US Summer tour supporting As I Lay Dying.Continue reading
Guns N Roses bassist Duff McKagan release his new solo album Lighthouse in 2023, and recently shared a delxue edition of the album, which you can stream below. He has now announced a tour of The United Kingdom and Europe later in 2024. Tickets are on sale this week, first with fan pre-sale starting tomorrow, Tuesday the 16th of April at 10am CET/9am UK. Use the code below! Continue reading