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Black Veil Brides will release their seventh studio album, “Vindicate,“ on May 8th. “This record is rooted in the feelings of revenge and vindication,” notes frontman Andy Biersack. “These are emotions that can either push us forward or hold us back. There’s a duality to them. They can fuel growth, drive ambition, and help us rise above…
Megadeth frontman Dave Mustaine’s memoir “In My Darkest Hour” will drop September 8th. ‘The book details Mustaine’s treatment for squamous cell carcinoma on the back of his tongue in 2019. “One of the most harrowing experiences of my adult life has been my seven-year journey through cancer treatment and onward into remission,” Mustaine revealed in a statement. “This…
The documentary “Iron Maiden: Burning Ambition” will be in theaters May 7th. In advance of the film’s release the band has shared a trailer. The documentary features on‑camera reflections from the band plus actor Javier Bardem and Metallica drummer Lars Ulrich, recounting the band’s influence on music, culture and fans worldwide. Iron Maiden: Burning Ambition Trailer…
Former Nightwish singer Tarja Turunen will unleash “Frisson Noir” on June 12th. Her tenth solo album is described in a label press release as “the heaviest record of her career and a powerful statement of identity, strength and belonging.” The album has contributions from Marko Hietala (ex-Nightwish), Chad Smith (Red Hot Chili Peppers) and Apocalyptica. It contains the dramatic ballad single “At…
Ex-Queensrÿche singer Geoff Tate will release “Operation: Mindcrime III” on May 3rd. It’s the third installment in the “Operation: Mindcrime” album series. “Operation Mindcrime” (1988) and “Operation Mindcrime II (2006) were recorded by Queensrÿche while Tate was with the band. The storyline still revolves around Nikki, a drug addict-turned-assassin manipulated by Dr. X. But this time around the story is told…
Stitched Up Heart has released the single “Cannibal,” featuring Butcher Babies vocalist Heidi Shepherd. Heidi Shepherd “I was at Butcher Babies very first show,” remembers Stitched Up Heart frontwoman Alecia “Mixi” Demner. “Heidi (Shepherd) hurled this wrecked Barbie into the crowd. Hair hacked off, totally mangled. I caught it. Looking back at that moment it felt like she’d passed me a torch.” “I’ve…
Tyketto will release its sixth studio album, “Closer To The Sun,“ on March 20th. The band has shared the title track. “‘Closer To The Sun’ is a bit of a fantasy piece, really,” comments vocalist Danny Vaughn. “I was thinking about Kate Hudson’s character in the film ‘Almost Famous’. I think we have all known someone like that growing up, someone…
It pays to hang with Rock stars. When in Dallas, guitarist Pat Lachman, a veteran of Rob Halford’s band and Diesel Machine, hooked up with guitarist Darrell ‘Dimebag’ Abbott. They killed time drinking and listening to demos. Dimebag and his brother, drummer Vinnie Paul, were putting together a post-Pantera band. But this would-be supergroup had…
When Nirvana’s Kurt Cobain committed suicide, which also ended the band, bassist Krist Novoselic handled the remembrances. That left drummer Dave Grohl with little to do but wander around in shock. Soon though Grohl locked himself away and recorded the entire Foo Fighters’ debut (except for one guitar track contributed by Afghan Wig Greg Dulli)….
Delain singer Diana Leah has released “Holy Water,” the first single and official music video from her new solo project DYYA. The song was written by DYYA. Delain shared the “Holy Water” video on Instagram and wrote: “Diana just dropped a single for her new solo project and it sounds amazing.” Leah joined Delain in 2022 as the replacement for the band’s longtime vocalist Charlotte Wessels. Her first album…