KoЯn’s BMO Anniversary Concert Sells Out

KoЯn’s BMO Anniversary Concert Sells Out

KoЯn’s 30th anniversary show scheduled for October 5th at BMO Stadium in L.A. sold out in less than week (tickets went on sale March 8th). In addition to KoЯn, Evanescence, Spiritbox, Gojira, Vended and Scars On Broadway will perform ‘guest’ sets. The stadium has a capacity of 22,000. KoЯn was formed in ’93. Their self-titled debut album…

Dragonforce: New Album & Song

Dragonforce: New Album & Song

Dragonforce have unleashed the official music video for “Burning Heart”. The track is from the band’s new album, “Warp Speed Warriors.” “‘Burning Heart’ is another epic anthem with our signature sound with 10 guitar solos!,” said guitarist Herman Li. “Warp Speed Warriors,” Dragonforce’s ninth album, is the first album with bassist Alicia Vigil following the departure of…

Black Crowes “Happiness Bastards” Has Dropped

Black Crowes “Happiness Bastards” Has Dropped

The Black Crowes have released “Happiness Bastards” via the band’s Silver Arrow Records. “‘Happiness Bastards’ is our love letter to Rock ‘n’ Roll,” noted lead vocalist Chris Robinson. “Rich (Robinson) and I are always writing and creating music; that has never stopped for us, and it is always where we find harmony together. This record represents that.” “Our years of experience…

The Backing Tracks Debate Continues

The Backing Tracks Debate Continues

Many Rock acts have weighed in on the use of pre-recorded tracks in concert. New Years Day singer Ash Costello has no problem with backing tracks. “It is not cheating. It’s just some music is impossible (to reproduce live), unless you have a 20-piece orchestra or a synthesizer — it’s just not realistic,” stated Costello. “So I think there is…

Vampire Weekend’s Third Track From “Only God Above Us”

Vampire Weekend’s Third Track From “Only God Above Us”

Vampire Weekend has delivered “Classical,” off their upcoming album “Only God Was Above Us,” due April 5th. The track follows the release of two “Only Gone Was Above Us” songs: ““Gen-X Cops” and “Capricorn,” which came out last month. Vampire Weekend’s fifth album is their first album since 2019. “Only God Was Above Us” Track List:…

Jay Weinberg Debuts As Suicidal Tendencies Drummer

Jay Weinberg Debuts As Suicidal Tendencies Drummer

Former Slipknot drummer Jay Weinberg played his first show with Suicidal Tendencies on March 14th at Yogibo Meta Valley in Osaka, Japan. Last November, Slipknot parted ways with Weinberg, who was in the band for a decade, including three albums starting with ’14’s “.5: The Gray Chapter.” At the time Weinberg posted he was “heartbroken…

Bon Jovi’s Next Album Is “Forever”

Bon Jovi’s Next Album Is “Forever”

Bon Jovi’s 16th studio album, “Forever,“ featuring the single “Legendary,” will arrive on June 7th. “This record is a return to joy. From the writing, through the recording process, this is turn-up-the-volume, feel-good Bon Jovi,” said Jon Bon Jovi. “Forever” Tracks: 01. Legendary02. We Made It Look Easy03. Living Proof04. Waves05. Seeds06. Kiss The Bride07. The People’s House08. Walls Of Jericho09. I Wrote You A Song10. Living In Paradise11. My…

Ex-Nightwish Members Are “Left On Mars”

Ex-Nightwish Members Are “Left On Mars”

Former Nightwish members Marko “Marco” Hietala and Tarja Turunen have collaborated on the power ballad “Left On Mars.“ It’s “a love song to my wife which ends up uniting two old friends.” explained Hietala. “It was a strong one immediately,” said guitarist/song producer Tuomas Wäinölä. “I think Marko had the idea of it being a duet too, straight from the beginning. Turunen, an original…