Created by Opeth bassist Martín Mendéz, progressive metallers, White Stones have announced the release of their third studio album, Memoria Viva, for June 28th, through the Reigning Phoenix Music (RPM) record label. They have also launched their second single, “D-Generación,” accompanied by a music video. Watch it below and read more from the band.
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REZN Shares a New Single and Music Video “Collapse” – Desertfest Oslo This Weekend and Headline Tour Dates Incoming
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Chicago’s REZN – made of Rob McWilliams (vocals, guitar), Phil Cangelosi (bass), Patrick Dunn (drums), and Spencer Ouellette (synth/saxophone) – present a new single/video, “Collapse,” off of their forthcoming album, Burden, out June 14th via Sargent House. In conjunction, they announce new headlining tour dates in North America with support from experimental Americana band Mute Duo. “Chasm,” opens with smoky, Eastern guitar melodies and swirling synth ambience before a distorted wall of sound comes crashing down on the listener. The accompanying video, directed by Chris Owsiany, features the band and encapsulates the song’s mood.
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PODCAST: Dr. Monique Williams and Cobe Williams of Cure Violence Global Share Their Mission
In the last of our Riot Fest 2023 content, Keefy caught up with Dr. Monique Williams and Cobe Williams of Cure Violence! Amidst the Rock and revelry of the festival CVG’s mission is so very needed to be heard in cites like Chicago, New York, and elsewhere with strategies to help rise above over cycles of unending violence. We were honored to spend some time with these paradigm shifters and game-changers of culture. Continue reading
Hanabie Shares a New Single and Music Video “Girl’s Talk” – USA Tour Dates Kickoff Soon
Trailblazing Harajuku-core sensation has today released their latest track “Girl’s Talk” and the official music video (via Sony Music Japan). Speaking about today’s release, Hanabie. vocalist Yukina commented:Continue reading
PODCAST: Glacially Musical 180: Queen’s “A Night At The Opera” – Our Most Controversial Review Yet
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Letdown Shares His New Single “Raincoat” – On Tour in The US Soon
Chicago/Nashville alt-rock artist, Letdown (aka Blake Coddington), has just released his latest single, “Raincoat.” Following his most recent track, “Hate Myself,” it came out via Big Loud Rock records, just a couple of months before Letdown heads out on tour in the US with Stand Atlantic, Magnolia Park, The Home Team, Scene Queen, and Honey Revenge. Check out the new track below.
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Watch More Pro-Shot Video of Metallica Covering Elton John’s “Funeral For A Friend” and “Love Lies Bleeding” at The Gershwin Prize Awards Ceremony
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Metallica joined Garth Brooks, Annie Lennox, Brandi Carlile, Maren Morris, and others for the at the Library of Congress Gershwin Prize tribute concert and award presentation to Elton John And Bernie Taupin on March 20. PBS stations nationwide will premiere the concert on Monday, April 8, at 8 PM ET (check local listings), available via broadcast and streaming on PBS.org and the PBS App. In an interview with Howard Stern in 2023, Metallica’s James Hetfield called “Candle In The Wind” by John and Taupin was one of the “greatest songs ever.” Watch new pro-shot footage of the band performing “Funeral For A Friend” and “Love Lies Bleeding!” Continue reading
Slipknot Shares a Video Recap from Their First Two Shows With Eloy Casagrande
Slipknot has shared a recap of their first two shows of 2024, their first two with new drummer drummer Eloy Casagrande, formerly of Sepultura. First the band played a tiny bar in Pioneertown, California and then Sick New World Festival last weekend. They wore 1999 themed jumpsuits and masks. The band is spending 2024 celebrating the 25th anniversary of their debut album. Watch it now!Continue reading
Blue Ridge Rock Festival is Officially Canceled for 2024, Organizers Vow to Refund 2024 Sold Tickets
Blue Ridge Rock Festival saga continues! the festival has officially canceled their 2024 event, months after saying they were still trying to hold one in 2024. The festival organizers put out a statement on social media and their website, which you can read below. The article indicates refunds will be issued for the tickets they tried to claim they did not sell for 2024, and they may yet come back for 2025. According to a previously published report by our partners at Lambgoat.com, following the news that Blue Ridge Rock Festival was attempting to sell 2024 passes prior to refunding 2023 ticket holders from last year’s canceled event, BRRF executive producer Cara Fischer gave the statement to local news outlet WDBJ7 clarifying tickets are not on sale and this issue was made worse by the festival’s “outdated website.” As you may recall, the 2023 event was woefully mismanaged before there were severe weather events that impacted bands and fans. The band is being investigated by the State of Virginia, many former partners and contractors, and many fans. As you may recall, the 2023 event was woefully mismanaged before there were severe weather events that impacted bands and fans. The band is being investigated by the State of Virginia, many former partners and contractors, and many fans. Continue reading
CONCERT REVIEW: Dethklock – Babymetal – DragonForce Live at the Masonic Auditorium
I returned to the Masonic Auditorium for the second time in a few months to see an awesome metal show! I have mostly seen punk shows at this venue, which is odd, because it is perfectly suited for extravaganzas like the Mutilation on a Spring Night tour from Dethklock. Typically the tour features the headline band on their second go around the US along with DragonForce and Necrogoblikon but tonight we were in for a special exclusive treat. For two nights only and predating their appearance at Sick New World Festival, Baby Metal was going to grace us with a redux of the BabyKlock tour from 2023. So tonight we got full sets from Babymetal, DethKlock, and DragonForce. Continue reading