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The Academy Is,,, have announced a March 27th release of “Almost There,” the band’s first new album in 18 years. A new song titled “2005” takes nostalgic look at those who were pushing the Emo genre to the forefront of music. “’Almost There’ is the reflection,” singer William Beckett says. “It’s about checking in with…
The Gems will release its second album, “Year Of The Snake” on March 13th. The latest single is “Firebird.” “The tale of the firebird is one of greed,” note The Gems. “Always wanting more and not appreciating what you have. In many ways, we see the state of the world as very much infected by this virus….
Where does this story begin? For most, any awareness of Courtney Love or Hole probably began with Kurt Cobain. Kurt and Courtney, the John and Yoko of the ‘90s, living in the pop culture spotlight – married with child. “Oh, she’s just riding on his fame,” was often heard. But Love had founded Hole, along…
Having released their self-titled debut (with “Stop Your Sobbing,” “Brass In Pocket” and the jangling “Mystery Achievement) and “Pretenders II” (containing “Message Of Love,” “I Go To Sleep” and “Talk Of The Town”) The Pretenders’ story took a tragic turn. Bassist Peter Farndon was rolling out of control due to drugs and alcohol. The decision…
3 Doors Down’s ’00 debut single, “Kryptonite,” which lead singer Brad Arnold wrote while in high school, peaked at #3 on the Billboard Hot 100. The parent album, “The Better Life” went 7x platinum. An impressive launch for the Escatawpa, Mississippi, Post-Grunge/Alternative Rock band that formed four years earlier. Kryptonite Featuring the singles “When I’m…
“As a kid, when a lot of my friends were into Backstreet Boys, I attached myself to Alice Cooper, Cinderella, and Van Halen,” Lzzy Hale, Halestorm frontwoman, said in an interview. Halestorm, essentially a melodic Metal outfit, regularly displays those influences. #10. Amen According to Halestorm frontwoman Lzzy Hale “the song is about personal freedom…
Venus 5, the all-female European Pop-Metal band, will release its second studio album, “March Of The Venus 5,” on March 20th. The lead single is “Like A Witch.” “There’s a hypnotic pull in ‘Like A Witch’, a blend of mystery, rhythm, and feminine fire that you feel instantly,” offered Erina Seitllari, one of the band’s five vocalists….
Battle Beast, a Finnish Heavy Metal band, revealed the departure of their long-time vocalist on Monday, then the very next day, presented their new vocalist. Noora Louhimo The band released a statement that read: “After six albums and 13 incredible years together, we announce that Noora Louhimo is leaving Battle Beast to focus on her solo career. While…
Alice Cooper 12/19 Alice Cooper At “Night Of The Proms” Alice Cooper, with guitarists Tommy Henriksen and Nita Strauss, play the first of two “Night Of The Proms” tour dates at the Lanxess Arena in Cologne Germany. Founded in ’85, “Night Of The Proms” features Rock and pop artists performing with orchestral accompaniment. Mick Abrahams 12/19 Jethro Tull Guitarist Passes…
Creed and Limp Bizkit will play the two-day Summer of ’99 and Beyond festival taking place on July 18th and 19th in Tinley Park, IL. Limp Bizkit will headline the first night with performances by Cypress Hill, Sevendust, Kittie, Puddle Of Mudd, Magnolia Park, The Pretty Wild and Slay Squad at the Credit Union 1…