New Music: Thundermother, Bad Wolves, Masterplan, Riot V & Sonata Arctica

New Music: Thundermother, Bad Wolves, Masterplan, Riot V & Sonata Arctica

Thundermother (pictured above) has released the single, “Speaking Of The Devil.” “It’s a very badass song that we’re all proud of,” commented founding guitarist Filippa Nässil. Thundermother’s current line-up has Nässil, singer Linnéa Vikström, bassist Majsan Lindberg and drummer Joan Massing. ### Bad Wolves have dropped “Knife“ across digital platforms. “Sometimes it’s fun to ‘prove’ that you can still write an ass beater,”…

Rock Fest 2024 Is In July

Rock Fest 2024 Is In July

This year’s Rock Fest is July 18th-20th in Cadott, WI. The event’s thirtieth anniversary features a lineup of 24 national acts including Shinedown, Jelly Roll, Thirty Seconds To Mars, Dirty Honey and Killswitch Engage. The first Rock Fest drew 4,000 while last year’s had 40,000 campers in attendance. This year, two of the festival’s three…

Alkaline Trio’s New Album Is Out

Alkaline Trio’s New Album Is Out

Alkaline Trio have dropped “Blood, Hair, And Eyeballs,” featuring the single “Versions Of You.” “From the start there was something really exciting about this one (“Versions Of You”), a raw energy we didn’t want to let go,” stated bassist/vocalist Dan Andriano. “It felt raw and ferocious, and we knew that’s what we had to capture,…

The Gems Debut Album Has Arrived

The Gems Debut Album Has Arrived

The Gems, featuring former Thundermother members Guernica Mancini (vocals), Mona Lindgren (bass) and Emlee Johansson (drums), have released their debut album, “Phoenix.” The set contains the singles “Like A Phoenix,” “Send Me To The Wolves, and “P.S.Y.C.H.O.“ According to the band each song has a specific purpose. “Like A Phoenix” “is all about getting up when you’ve been pushed down, not letting the…

Scott Stapp’s New Single From “Higher Power”

Scott Stapp’s New Single From “Higher Power”

Creed’s Scott Stapp has released “Deadman’s Trigger,” the fourth single from his upcoming fourth solo album, “Higher Power,” due on March 15th. “Higher Power” also features the title track, “What I Deserve” and “Black Butterfly.” The album has contributions from guitarist Yiannis Papadopoulos and vocalist Dorothy Martin, who fronts the band Dorothy. “Higher Power” Track Listing: 01. Higher Power02. Deadman’s Trigger03. When Love Is Not Enough04. What I…

Bad Omens & Poppy Collaborate

Bad Omens & Poppy Collaborate

Bad Omens and Poppy have issued a collaborative new single “V.A.N.” Written and produced by Bad Omens frontman Noah Sebastian, the song is on upcoming “Concrete Forever” project, an experimental extension of the band’s “The Death Of Peace Of Mind” and the soundtrack to their “Concrete Jungle” comic book universe. “That’s a song that started just with the hook ‘Violence against nature’, explained Sebastian. “With the acronym and seeing…

Corey Taylor Updates Mental Health Status

Corey Taylor Updates Mental Health Status

Slipknot frontman and solo artist Corey Taylor has shared a video message addressing concerns over his well-bring after he canceled a North American tour. He has decided to take a break and focus on his mental and physical health and spend time with his family. “I, over the last year, have had a complete and utter breakdown of…

Evanescence - Bring Me To Life

“Bring Me To Life” Surpasses A Billion Streams

Evanescence has joined Spotify’s “Billions Club” with their ’03 hit “Bring Me To Life.” The album version of “Bring Me To Life” — with guest vocals by Paul McCoy of 12 Stones — was included on the soundtrack of the “Daredevil” film. Evanescence frontwoman explained how the song came about. “I was in a tough place and in a bad relationship. And my husband…

New Song From Iron Maiden Vocalist

New Song From Iron Maiden Vocalist

Iron Maiden‘s Bruce Dickinson has released the official music video for “Rain On The Graves.” The track is from his upcoming solo album “The Mandrake Project,” which will drop March 1st. The set was recorded in L.A. with Dickinson’s long-time co-writer and producer Roy “Z” Ramirez, who is also heard on both guitar and bass. “The Mandrake Project” has two…

2024 BRIT Awards Rock Nominees

2024 BRIT Awards Rock Nominees

The annual BRIT Awards are the British Phonographic Industry’s popular music awards.  The Rock Nominees Are: International Group of the Year Blink-182 Their ninth album “One More Time…” marked the return of guitarist/vocalist Tom DeLonge following his departure in ’15. Boygenius Indie Folk Rock outfit released “The Record” followed by the EP “The Rest.” Foo Fighters Released…