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Featuring the tracks “Cheap Shots“ and “On The Table, guitarist/singer Richie Kotzen has released “Nomad” on September 27th. “I really never know how, when or where inspiration will strike for a song idea,” explained Kotzen. “I never try to force anything because I know ultimately at some point in time life will hand you a…
“Live In London,” Skid Row’s first official live album has dropped. Recorded in October of ’22 at the 02 Forum Kentish Town, the set marks Skid Row’s final release with singer Erik Grönwall, who quit the band earlier this year due to health concerns. The album contains “Slave To The Grind,” “18 And Life,” “Monkey Business” and “I Remember You.”…
#1’s on Billboard‘s Mainstream Rock Airplay Chart with the Date, Song Title, Song Link and Artist. November 25th – The American Dream Is Killing Me Green Day The lead track from “Saviors” spends eight weeks at #1 (three weeks in 2024) January 20th – A Symptom Of Being Human Shinedown Shinedown’s 19th #1 on the chart…
Nightwish’s tenth studio album, “Yesterwynde,” is out. “‘Yesterwynde’ is a fantastical voyage through time, memory, and the better angels of human nature,” offered keyboardist/main songwriter Tuomas Holopainen. It follows the ’20 release of “Human. :II: Nature” and is the first Nightwish studio album since “00’s “Wishmaster” not feature Marko Hietala following his departure in ’21 but it’s the band’s…
“We had this song, and we thought Randy’s (Blythe, Lamb Of God frontman picture above) voice would be perfect on it,” notes Mastodon drummer Brann Dailor. Blythe says he had the majority of “Floods Of Triton” lyrics written when he asked Mastodon bassist/vocalist Troy Sanders for additional ideas. “So we went back and forth in the studio,” Blythe added….
When the term “Heavy Metal” (taken from the William Burroughs novel “Soft Machine”) was coined in the late-60s it was used to describe loud, earth-shaking guitar-oriented Rock. Black Sabbath may not have entirely embraced the term and all its loutish connotations, but their ominous songs that dwelled on the sinister, occult and macabre defined the…
If KISS has taught Rock bands anything it’s the value of product branding. Testament. in collaboration with Concept Cafes, is initially offering Brazen coffee in tins to fans while on tour. “These custom signature collectible (12 oz.) tins will ONLY be available on tour as we raise Cain and reign supreme in the coffee game with Brazen.” Testament…
Tool have announced 2025 festival dates marking their first-ever shows in South America. The four shows will take place between March 21st and 30th at the multi-day festivals. Tool 2025 Festival Dates March 21-23 – Santiago, Chile @ Lollapalooza ChileMarch 21-23 – Buenos Aires, Argentina @ Lollapalooza ArgentinaMarch 27-30 – Bogotá, Colombia @ Festival Estereo…
Phil Walden, head of Capricorn Records, suggested Duane Allman, a renowned session guitarist, start his own group. First, Duane installed his brother as the lead singer. Nobody liked that idea even though Gregg also handled keyboards. Dickey Betts was the second guitarist – you can never have too many guitars. Berry Oakley played bass. Also,…
Mike Spreitzer has announced his departure from Devildriver. “After 20 years of playing guitar for Devildriver, I have decided it is time to go my own way,” said Spreitzer. The guitarist co-wrote and performed on Devildriver albums beginning in ’05 to ’23’s “Dealing With Demons Volume II.” Late last year, Spreitzer announced the launch Verona On Venus who then released its…