The Cure’s New Album

The Cure’s New Album

The Cure’s “Songs Of A Lost World” has arrived. The album contains the ethereal track “Alone.” The lyric video is below. Frontman Robert Smith (pictured) has stated “Alone” “unlocked the record” that was produced by Smith and Paul Corkett. “As soon as we had that piece of music recorded, I knew it was the opening song…

Heart’s Best
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Heart’s Best

Heart (led by Ann and Nancy Wilson) had two iterations. The first came in the mid-70’s when they jumped on one of the major Rock trends – blending acoustic and electric instruments. After a successful run the band faded. But they returned in the early ’80’s with new band members and were in heavy rotation…

New Music: Dorothy, Envy Of None & Storace

New Music: Dorothy, Envy Of None & Storace

Dorothy: The Devil I Know The song is “a battle cry about the human condition and the spiritual warfare we engage in every day,” shares Dorothy (pictured above). “It’s a prayer for help in time of need, laced with fury toward the demons that we fight against individually and collectively.” Envy Of None: Not Dead Yet…

Linkin Park’s “From Zero” Listening Parties

Linkin Park’s “From Zero” Listening Parties

Linkin Park has announced a series of listening events for the band’s upcoming eighth album, “From Zero.” The listening parties, at record stores across the U.S., will be held on November 9th. “From Zero” will be released November 15th. Scheduled Listening Parties: For More Information Anchorage, AK | Obsession RecordsAnniston, AL | CD CellarBenton, AR | Retro…

Cathy Rankin Releases “Now You’ve Gone”

Cathy Rankin Releases “Now You’ve Gone”

Singer and entertainment personality Cathy Rankin has released her debut single “Now You’ve Gone.” featuring David Ellefson (formerly of Megadeth and Ken Mary (formerly of Alice Cooper). The song is a power ballad that morphs into a guitar tour de force. Rankin wrote the track as a tribute to the late legendary Rush drummer Neil Peart, whose music and lyrics were a huge influence on…

Sgrosso Leaves As I Lay Dying

Sgrosso Leaves As I Lay Dying

Guitarist Phil Sgrosso has announced he’s leaving As I Lay Dying. His exit follows the departures of bassist/vocalist Ryan Neff, drummer Nick Pierce and guitarist Ken Susi. The band has already canceled a European tour in advance of their new album due next month. Sgrosso called it a “difficult and serious situation.” “Recent actions have shown that As I Lay Dying no longer…

Heart Gets Support From Squeeze, Cheap Trick and Lucinda Williams

Heart Gets Support From Squeeze, Cheap Trick and Lucinda Williams

Heart has announced the support acts for their upcoming North American headlining “Royal Flush” tour. The trek will kick off with a two-night stand February 28th and March 1st at the Fontainebleau in Las Vegas, billed as “An Evening With Heart,” with no opening acts. After that, Squeeze will be the support band on the eight shows, from…

13 Halloween Songs That Slay
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13 Halloween Songs That Slay

No Halloween is complete without the “Monster Mash” (Bobby “Boris” Pickett) and “Thriller” (Michael Jackson). But here are 13 also essential songs that Rock Halloween. Ozzy Osbourne – “Crazy Train” The song was Ozzy’s debut solo single. Released in ’80 it’s on his “Blizzard Of Ozz” set. Rob Zombie – “Living Dead Girl” The single arrived…

Rock News: October 2024

Rock News: October 2024

10/2 Coal Chamber Cancel Aftershock Festival Appearance Frontman Dez Fafara’s health force the band to skip the October 10th-13th festival in Sacramento. After becoming ill Fafara was to the hospital five days earlier. 10/2 System Of A Down Drummer Ends Endorsement Deal  John Dolmayan ends his endorsement deal with Tama drums. “It’s time to make a change,” posts Dolmayan….

Tremonti’s Sixth Album Due In January

Tremonti’s Sixth Album Due In January

Guitarist/songwriter Mark Tremonti (Creed/Alter Bridge) will release “The End Will Show Us How,” the sixth album from his self-named solo band, on January 10th. The official music video for the LP’s third single, “One More Time,” is out. “It started with the pre-chorus and chorus idea,” explained Tremonti. “When I came up with the opening riff, it really…