Billy Morrison (Billy Idol, The Cult) Shares Single and Video for “Drowning” – New Solo Album Coming Soon



Guitarist, Billy Morrison, has unveiled his first single, “Drowning,” and it’s accompanying music video, directed by Devin Szell and produced by Blue Chair Productions. The song is the first preview of his upcoming solo album, The Morrison Project. The full record is scheduled for release on April 19th, 2024, through TLG/Virgin Music Group. Keep reading below to catch the video and more.
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Joecephus and the George Jonestown Massacre’s MC5 Tribute Album (Alice Cooper, Jello Biafra, Phil Campbell and More) Out Now



On Friday February 2nd the Rock ’n’ Roll world was saddened the passing of “Brother” Wayne Kramer, founding member and guitarist of the legendary, influential Detroit band the MC5. Issued on Black Friday, 2023 via Saustex Records Call Me Animal: A Tribute to the MC5 was never intended as a send-off for Brother Wayne, but his untimely passing makes its recent release feel even more serendipitous. Conceived by Joey “Joecephus” Killingsworth, the album was several years in the making with his band/collective Joecephus and the George Jonestown Massacre and his production partner Dik LeDoux. Kramer himself participated in the project, laying down a smoking version of “Human Being Lawnmower” with Jello Biafra.
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Billy Morrison (Billy Idol, The Cult) Announces New Single “Drowning” – New Album Incoming ft. Ozzy Osbourne, DMC, Ministry, Steve Vai, John 5, and More!


British guitarist, singer, and songwriter, Billy Morrison – primarily known as Billy Idol’s rhythm guitar player, and for his previous role as bassist in The Cult – has scheduled the release of his next single and video, “Drowning,” for February 23rd. It comes from his third solo album, The Morrison Project, due out April 19th via TLG/VIRGIN MUSIC GROUP. Find more information in the article below.

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ALBUM REVIEW: Lord Of The Lost – Weapons Of Mass Seduction


Ah, Eurovision.

That strangest of competitions where coming last can be as much of a badge of honour as winning. Continue reading


Foo Fighters, Queens Of The Stone Age, Noah Kahan, Arcade Fire, Girl In Red, Billy Idol, The Offspring, Portugal. The Man and More Booked for Shaky Knees 2024


 

Foo Fighters, Noah Kahan, and Weezer will headline the 2024 edition of Shaky Knees taking place May 3-5 at Central Park in downtown Atlanta. The stacked lineup, known for its impeccable rock curation, features over 60 artists across four stages including Queens of the Stone Age, Arcade Fire, Girl in Red, Billy Idol, The Offspring, Portugal. The Man, Young the Giant, Interpol, and many more. Presale tickets are available starting Thursday, November 30th at 10am ET and fans can sign up now for the Presale passcode for the first and best chance to secure 3-Day and 1-Day tickets at the lowest possible price. A general on sale will follow if tickets remain. See the full lineup and purchase tickets below.

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ALBUM REVIEW: Ministry – Moral Hygiene


It’s hard to believe that industrial legends Ministry have been around (in one incarnation or another) for forty years but here they are in 2021, returning with their fifteenth full length studio album. Another title including amusing wordplay, Moral Hygiene (Nuclear Blast Records) is yet another solid release by Al Jourgensen and co. and features a few surprises along the way.

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EXCLUSIVE PREMIERE: Joey Diabolic – “A Nightmare On Elm Street”


Just in time for Halloween, Joey Diabolic is releasing a twelve-part singles series over covers inspired by the 1980s horror movie classic “A Nightmare on Elm Street”. A mix of clever originals and choice covers, Joey is showing his affinity for horror, metal, and his ingenuity as an artist when others waylaid by the pandemic are resting on their laurels. Next in the series:“A Nightmare On Elm Street” (featuring haunting vocals by D. Lolli of MaMa Doom), the track was originally composed by Charles Bernstein as the “Prologue” to the first film, it has easily become one of the most iconic and chilling pieces of film music ever composed. Check out Joey’s cover now!

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PODCAST: Episode 111: Henry Derek Elis on His Solo Career and Inspiration


Ghost Cult scribe Duncan Evans caught up by phone with singer-songwriter Henry Derek Elis for an interview about his new covers EP, All The Pretty Little Horses. Henry is best known as the former vocalist for metal bands Scar The Martyr and Act of Defiance, but his solo career has taken him down a path closer to Outlaw Country, Americana, and Dark Folk. Henry chatted about the new EP, his choice of artists to cover such as Danzig and Billy Idol, the difference between his metal music and solo career, his take on how watered-down “folk” music has become his influences and opinions of classic artists, and much more. You can order Henry’s music at this link:Continue reading


UPDATED: Supergroup Deadland Ritual Streams New Single and Video – “Broken and Bruised”


After making their US debut as a band this week at The Troubador in Hollywood, supergroup Deadland Ritual (Black Sabbath, Stevie Stevens, Guns N Roses, Apocalyptica members) have shared a new single. Jam out to ‘Broken and Bruised’ right now!Continue reading


Hellboy Redband Trailer Features Classic Deep Purple Song


The reboot of Hellboy is coming next month and the film just released a new Redband trailer. The “R” rated film is a new take on the previous Hellboy film series and is promising a more hardcore version with more violence and realism. In addition to the fun and vibrant clip is an orchestral cover of Deep Purple all-time classic rock staple ‘Smoke On The Water’. The track originally appeared on their Machine Head (EMI/Warner Brothers) album in 1973. The track has been universally lauded as one of the most popular rock songs and having one of the most popular guitar riffs ever. The first trailer featured Billy Idol’s cover of 1050s song ‘Mony Mony’. Hellboy stars David Harbour (Stranger Things, The Newsroom), Milla Jovovich, Ian McShane, Daniel Dae Kim, Alistair Petrie, Sasha Lane, Thomas Haden Church, and more. Directed by Neil Marshall adapted from the classic comics series by Mike Mignola. The film releases on April 12th 2019.

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