This Week in Rock

The Offspring: Come To Brazil The track is off the band’s “Supercharged” album, due out October 11th. “Every time we announce any shows, we get comments from our Brazilian fans saying ‘Come to Brazil!’ which we love! Brazil really does go off,” explained singer Bryan “Dexter” Holland. “It has enthusiasm, passion and is an amazing place to play!”…

“The Forest Is The Path” is Snow Patrol’s eighth album but first in six years. The lead single was “The Beginning.” The song “was written on the very first day,” the band wrote on Instagram. “That’s why it’s called the beginning in fact. Even though there are probably better words and phrases (that actually appear…

Frontman Perry Farrell assaulted guitarist Dave Navarro during Friday’s (9/13) Jane’s Addiction concert at the Leader Bank Pavilion in Boston, MA. The incident happened late in the band’s set, near the end of the song “Ocean Size” (a track from ’88’s “Nothing’s Shocking”). Farrell aggressively bumped shoulders with Navarro and got in the guitarist’s face and swore at him. A confused Navarro asked what was…

“It (“Teeth”) almost has a vibe reminiscent of classic Hip-Hop samples or something that Linkin Park might have done, which I find so cool,” Underoath vocalist Spencer Chamberlain said about their new release. “I never imagined we’d actually pull it off in an Underoath song, but it came together so naturally.” Next week, Underoath will embark on the “They’re Only…

Skillet will release their first independent album, “Revolution,“ on November 1st. The set features the single “Unpopular” and the newly released “All That Matters.” “Revolution” is expected to only extend SKILLET‘s formidable legacy. As of 2024, the band have received two Grammy Award nominations, picked up a Billboard Music Award, and landed three albums in the Top 5 of the Billboard 200….

Flotsam & Jetsam have delivered their 15th studio effort, “I Am The Weapon.“ “(The album) “goes one step further in terms of musical skill and composition,” stated the band in a statement. The set includes the title track and follow-up songs, “Primal” and “Burned My Bridges.” “We are back to a real band making a stab at…

“This album has some different twists and turns to it,” explained Stryper frontman Michael Sweet (pictured above), talking about the band’s 16h studio effort, “When We Were Kings.” “When I was writing the songs, the verses might be in a minor chord, a little more on the darker side, and the choruses go to a…

“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….

Linkin Park officially kicked off its comeback mini-tour (on 9/11) at Kia Forum in Inglewood, CA. The two-hour set showcased new singer Emily Armstrong (pictured above) and drummer Colin Brittain, along with Mike Shinoda, Dave “Phoenix” Farrell, Joe Hahn and touring guitarist Alex Feder (stepping in for Brad Delson). “It is not about erasing the past,” Shinoda told the audience. “It…

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…