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David Johansen, co-founder of the New York Dolls, died Friday (2/28) at his home on Staten Island. He was 75. Last month Johansen revealed that he had been living with stage 4 cancer and a brain tumor. He had kept keep his illness private for years. The legendary New York Dolls are widely acknowledged as a…
Falling In Reverse have scored their fourth #1 on Billboard‘s Mainstream Rock Airplay chart (dated 3/8) with “Bad Guy,” featuring Saraya (pictured above). It’s her first Billboard chart topper. The professional wrestler dated the band’s lead singer Ronnie Radke for six years through last year. It’s the band’s second song in a row to top the chart following their…
The Dead Daisies have issued “Crossroads,” the first single from their upcoming album “Lookin’ For Trouble,” a collection of Blues classics, scheduled for May 30th. Originally recorded by Robert Johnson in 1936, the song has become an integral part of the Blues lexicon. “When I first heard Blues, it was through the music of bands like Led…
Tarja Turunen will release a live album, “Circus Life,” on May 16th. The set’s lead single is “Shadow Play.” The 2020 performance, recorded “in the round” format in Bucharest, Romania, features a career spanning setlist that includes “I Walk Alone,” “Until My Last Breath” and “Innocence.” “Circus Life” Tracks: 01. Mystique Voyage02. 500 Letters03. Naiad04. Diva05. You And I06. Love To Hate07. Demons In You08. Never Enough09. Falling Awake10. I Feel Immortal11. I…
Architects have issued their eleventh studio album, “The Sky, The Earth & All Between.” The third single from the project, produced by former Bring Me The Horizon keyboardist Jordan Fish, was “Whiplash.” “‘Whiplash’ marks the beginning of a new era for Architects,” stated vocalist Sam Carter. “It is a song that speaks of tribalism, of a deepening chasm that lies…
3/7 Spiritbox: Tsunami Sea Singer Courtney LaPlante confirmed that “Tsunami Sea,” the band’s sophomore full-length effort, is a concept album. “Every record we make is a concept album, but we don’t market it like that normally. I like to show not tell,” The set contains lead single “Soft Spine“and the follow-up “Perfect Soul.” 3/7 The Wildhearts:…
2/2 Aerosmith Members Perform At “Jam For Janie” Grammy Viewing Party Singer Steven Tyler and guitarist Joe Perry (both pictured), plus bassist Tom Hamilton perform at Tyler’s sixth annual philanthropic event. The event raises over $2.5 million to support Janie’s Fund, and the L.A. Fire Department Foundation and Disabled Firefighter’s Fund. 2/2 Grammy Rock Winners The winners are: Rolling Stones –…
Papa Roach have released the video for their single, “Even If It Kills Me,” via their own label New Noize Records/ADA, in conjunction with their “Rise Of The Roach” European/North American tour. The U.S. leg gets underway March 20th in Houston. Ticket Information Papa Roach is currently working on their twelfth album which they hope to release before…
“Son Of Southtown: My Life Between Two Worlds” from P.O.D. frontman Sonny Sandoval is out. Born in Southdown, two exits from the Mexican border, Sandoval became the frontman for P.O.D. — a group too Christian for the world and too secular for the church — he has, according to a blurb promoting the book, defied every expectation, and has…
Shinedown’s “Dance, Kid, Dance” is #1 at Active Rock radio. Released late last month the song is the band’s 22nd to reach #1 Mediabase’s Active Rock chart. Vocalist Brent Smith noted that the time for change had come. “The last two albums (“Planet Zero” and “Attention! Attention!”) were both conceptual so it was important for…