Vampire Weekend’s First Album In Five Years Is Out

Vampire Weekend’s First Album In Five Years Is Out

Vampire Weekend have delivered “Only God Was Above Us.” It is their first album since 2019. Vampire Weekend’s fifth album features the tracks “Gen-X Cops,” “Capricorn” and “Classical.” The group’s Ezra Koenig, who wrote the lyrics in ‘19 and ‘20, produced the album, that was recorded in Manhattan, Los Angeles, London, and Tokyo, with longtime…

Black Keys “Ohio Players” Has Dropped

Black Keys “Ohio Players” Has Dropped

The Black Keys album “Ohio Players” is out with the infectious lead single “Beautiful People (Stay High),” which was co-written by The Black Keys Patrick Carney and Dan Auerbach along with Beck and producer Dan “The Automator” Nakamura. “We had this epiphany: ‘We can call our friends to help us make music’,” drummer Patrick Carney said…

FFDP Deliver A Deluxe “Afterlife”

FFDP Deliver A Deluxe “Afterlife”

Five Finger Death Punch have delivered a digital deluxe edition of “AfterLife,” the band’s ninth studio album. The deluxe version has the album’s original tracks plus four bonus tracks: three acoustic versions of “The End,” “Judgement Day” and “Thanks For Asking” plus “This Is The Way,” featuring the late rapper DMX. “AfterLife” was FFDP’s first album with guitarist Andy James, who replaced Jason Hook in ’20.

New Music: Kittie, Within Temptation, The Warning, Five Finger Death Punch, Imagine Dragons, BCC & The End Machine

New Music: Kittie, Within Temptation, The Warning, Five Finger Death Punch, Imagine Dragons, BCC & The End Machine

Kittie: We Are Shadows “We have come to a critical place in life and in our world, and much like an eclipse overtaking the sun, we are losing the light,” explained Kittie guitarist/vocalist Morgan Lander. “It’s a song of coming to terms with the damage we do and acceptance of our fate. We’ve let darkness take hold,…

Buckcherry Present Album Anniversary Video Series

Buckcherry Present Album Anniversary Video Series

Marking the 25th anniversary of Buckcherry’s self-titled debut album frontman and founding member Josh Todd will host a series of “The Story Behind The Song And Album,” providing insight on the key moments writing and recording the album. The videos, which will launch April 6th, will be released on the band’s website and social media through the…

KISS Sign $300-Million Deal

KISS Sign $300-Million Deal

Pophouse, a Swedish entertainment and music investment firm, has concluded an extensive licensing agreement with KISS. The firm acquired the artist share of the master recordings and publishing rights paying KISS an estimated $300 million. “The band’s enigmatic personas, unparalleled band attributes, and iconic imagery have made them a cultural force and a legendary act with multigenerational appeal,”…

Imagine Dragons Return With “Eyes Closed”
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Imagine Dragons Return With “Eyes Closed”

Imagine Dragons have released “Eyes Closed.” “After taking some time off the road and spending time catching up with family and loved ones, I finally have felt the desire to go back to the sonic places that originally brought me the most joy, but with a new outlook and mentality,” offered the band’s Dan Reynolds….

Heart Extends North American Tour
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Heart Extends North American Tour

Heart’s “Royal Flush“ tour with Cheap Trick will launch later this month with a newly added concerts in the fall. See below for dates. Led by Ann and Nancy Wilson, Heart has sold over 35 million albums worldwide, garnering 20 Top 40 singles including “Barracuda,” “Crazy On You” “Who Will You Run To?” and “These Dreams.” In addition to Ann…

Halestorm’s Lzzy Hale Fronts Skid Row

Halestorm’s Lzzy Hale Fronts Skid Row

Halestorm’s Lzzy Hale will be fronting Skid Row next month for a brief run of shows. She will be stepping in for Erik Grönwall, who quit the band to focus on his health. Sebastian Bach was the band’s original vocalist back in the late’80s/early 90s when Hale was a big fan. Years later, Halestorm covered Skid Row’s “Slave…

Black Veil Brides Support The American Red Cross

Black Veil Brides Support The American Red Cross

 Black Veil Brides are hosting a virtual blood drive in support of the American Red Cross during their U.S. “Bleeders” tour (inspired by the band’s forthcoming single “Bleeders”). The trek kicks off on April 25th in San Francisco and runs through May 25th in L.A. “As Bleeders, it’s our mission to effect positive change. Help us help others…