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Arch Enemy has dropped single/video, “Dream Stealer,” their first new music since the ’22 release of the “Deceivers” set. “This song just has the high energy and twisted atmosphere that makes it so fun to play,” enthused guitarist/co-founder Michael Amott. In October, Arch Enemy will embark on the “Rising From The North” co-headline tour with In Flames. Ticket Information Last December, Arch Enemy announced that it…
High On Fire has announced updated North American headlining tour dates in support of their ninth studio effort, released in April, “Cometh The Storm.” Celebrating its 25th anniversary, High On Fire will kick off the first leg of the trek on August 31st in Louisville, KY. The second leg will run from October 2nd to…
Former Megadeth guitarist Marty Friedman has announced a 2025 “Live Drama” U.S. tour in support of his solo studio set, “Drama,” which was released last May. “I wanted to do something where you feel uplifted, and maybe a tear will come out, or you get a chill or goosebumps—some kind of emotion gets transported to you,” said Friedman of “Drama.”…
Myles Kennedy (Alter Bridge and Slash featuring Myles Kennedy and the Conspirators) has released, “Nothing More To Gain,” the second single from his upcoming third solo set, “The Art Of Letting Go,” scheduled to arrive on October11th. “I feel like because it’s more of a riff-based record, it’s more about the intensity of the music,” noted Kennedy….
7/2 Heart postpones its “Royal Flush” tour so that singer Ann Wilson can undergo cancer treatment. She had undergone an operation to remove “something that, as it turns out, was cancerous.” 7/4 System Of A Down’s Serj Tankian continues his criticism of Imagine Dragons for playing a show in Baku, Azerbaijan because it helped “whitewash the dictatorial regime’s image.”…
Best Albums Through August 1st 10. P.O.D: Veritas The set has “Drop,” with a vocal cameo from Lamb Of God singer Randy Blythe, “Afraid To Die,” featuring Jinjer vocalist Tatiana Shmayluk, “I Won’t Bow Down“ and “Lies We Tell Ourselves.” “We’re still here and we’re still creating some of the best music we’ve ever made,” says guitarist Marcos Curiel. “When it comes to heart,…
Voivod’s official documentary, “We Are Connected,” made its world premiere (on Monday, 7/29) at the Fantasia International Film Festival in Montreal. The audience gave the band an extended standing ovation. “We Are Connected“ dives into the Progressive/Thrash Metal band’s legacy from their beginnings in northern Québec and underground success to opening for Iron Maiden, Rush and Metallica. Voivod’s…
When Lollapalooza kicks off on Thursday the Main Stage in Chicago’s Grant Park will be powered by a hybrid battery system, including all audio, lighting, video and stage production, in partnership with Live Nation, T-Mobile and CES Power. Lollapalooza (August 1st through 4th) will be the first major U.S. festival to achieve this, furthering its commitment to its ever-expanding sustainability…
July 28th – August 2nd 7/29 Legendary producer Steve Albini (Nirvana, Pixies PJ Harvey) is honored with a street in his longtime hometown of Chicago. He died on May 8th, ’24 of a heart attack at the age of 61. 7/30 “Celebrity Family Feud” airs on ABC featuring Papa Roach and Daughtry. Both bands try to win money…
Sick Puppies have released “There Goes The Neighborhood,” a track from their upcoming sixth studio effort, “Wave The Bull,” which is due early next year. “‘Wave the bull’ is a different take on approaching life’s most difficult times” explained the band. “To wave the bull is to provoke, embrace, and surrender to the battles that…