“Band On The Run” 50th Anniversary Edition

“Band On The Run” 50th Anniversary Edition

The expanded 50th anniversary edition of Paul McCartney & Wings’ “Band On The Run” has arrived. The band’s third studio album was originally released in December of ’73, containing the title track, “Jet,” “Bluebird,” “Let Me Roll It,” and “Nineteen Hundred and Eighty-Five.” It went to #1 in the U.S., Canada, United Kingdom and Australia…

10 Years “Rise”

10 Years “Rise”

10 Years has released “Rise.“ The track was produced and mixed by the band’s guitarist Brian Vodinh. “‘Rise‘ is about perseverance and trying to rise above your struggles. It can be easy to fall into a cycle of negativity but ‘Rise‘ is about pulling yourself out of the trenches and taking control back and moving forward in a positive way,” explained singer Jesse…

Kittie Brings KittiePig To The Party

Kittie Brings KittiePig To The Party

KittiePIG, a non-alcoholic beverage, was the brainchild of We Are Pigs frontwoman Esjay Jones and the Canadian Heavy Metal band Kittie. The partnership grew out of a musical collaboration between We Are Pigs and Kittie leader Morgan Lander on the song “Moot.” “KittiePIG was born out of a passion for heavy music and a desire to provide alternative beverage options at shows and…

Defunct Band Issue Song To Promote Mental Health

Defunct Band Issue Song To Promote Mental Health

The now-defunct Talisman has released a new song called “Save Our Love” as a way of raising awareness of the mental health crisis. “Marcel Jacob founded Talisman in ’89.  They released several studio and live albums before Jacob Unfortunately, Jacob took his own life on July 21st, ’09. “On January 30th, 2024, Marcel Jacob would have turned 60,” noted the band,

Ex Hex’s Mary Timony Brings “Summer”

Ex Hex’s Mary Timony Brings “Summer”

“Summer” is the third single from Mary Timony’s upcoming album, “Untame The Tiger,” due February 23rd. “The Guest” and “Dominoes,” from late last year, were the previous singles. “I wanted it (“Summer”) to be a guitar stomper kind of in the vein of The Kinks, Jethro Tull or Elf and have simultaneous guitar solos at…

“Berzerkus” In September

“Berzerkus” In September

Zakk Wylde (Black Label Society/Pantera) has announced his inaugural music festival, Berzerkus, Set to take place on Saturday, September 14th, at Poconos Park in Bushkill, PA,  Berzerkus will be co-headlined by Outlaw Country music’s Cody Jinks and Black Label Society (pictured). Concertgoers will experience a full-day event with a car show, a music gear market, craft beer festival and battle of…

Pearl Jam & Ozzy Osbourne To Receive Clio Awards

Pearl Jam & Ozzy Osbourne To Receive Clio Awards

Pearl Jam and Ozzy Osbourne will accept honorary trophies at the 2024 Clio Music Awards in Hollywood on January 31st. Pearl Jam will be honored with a Clio Impact Award in recognition of their diverse creative pursuits including the ongoing practice of creating a unique poster for each individual concert date. The honor also recognizes the band’s impactful philanthropic work…

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…