This Week in Rock

  “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…

Pantera has announced “The Heaviest Tour Of The Summer, a U.S. amphitheater trek that will launch on July 15th in Burgettstown, PA and conclude on September 13th in West Palm Beach, FL. Amon Amarth will provide support. Pantera’s line-up has original members – vocalist Philip H. Anselmo and bassist Rex Brown. Guitarist Zakk Wylde (Black Label Society) and drummer Charlie Benante…

“Collusion,” is the latest sing from Killswitch Engage’s recently released album, “This Consequence.”   “‘Collusion’ is about the struggle between people in power and the common people,” explained vocalist Jesse Leach. “It speaks about the propaganda and divisiveness used to keep us in control. It’s about the ruthlessness of the ruling class who use wealth to raise,…

The Darkness have released “Walking Through Fire,” the fourth single from the band’s upcoming eighth album, “Dreams On Toast,” due March 28th. “The life of an artist is grueling endeavor, leavened with rare moments of shining success,” offered frontman Justin Hawkins. “We wade through sweet treacle every day, to make things for others to love. To rephrase…

Blues legend Buddy Guy and Switchfoot have dropped the official audio for. “Last Man Standing.”  “I remember watching him (Guy) live as a teenager and being completely transformed,”: shared Switchfoot frontman Jon Foreman. “I wanted this song to be something worthy of the man who helped shape my musical journey.” Guy (pictured) is credited with influencing the guitar playing…

Sleep Theory is #1 on the Billboard Mainstream Rock Airplay chart (dated February 22nd) with “Stuck In My Head.” Sleep Theory formed in ’20 consisting of vocalist Cullen Moore, guitarist Daniel Pruitt, bassist Paolo Vergara, and drummer Ben Pruitt.  “Stuck In My Head” is the Memphis four-piece’s third song to chart on Mainstream Rock following…

Black Label Society, led by guitarist Zakk Wyle, has released “Lord Humungus.” But another Black Label Society album won’t be arriving anytime soon. Wylde has other commitments. “I mean, obviously it’s gonna be a lot of — we’re gonna be doing a Pantera celebration (tour) throughout 2025, and then there’s going to be Zakk Sabbath shows peppered in…

.Disturbed has shared “I Will Not Break,” the band’s debut release on its Mother Culture Records imprint. It’s the band’s first new music since its ’22 album “Divisive.” The track was produced by Drew Fulk (WZRD BLD). “Drew was kind of a younger guy in his 30s, ” noted Disturbed guitarist Dan Donegan. “I liked what he was…

 “This Consequence,“ Killswitch Engage’s ninth album, has arrived.   It’s the sixth with singer Jesse Leach, who left in ’02, and was replaced by Howard Jones for three albums. Leach returned in ’12. The band will launch a North American tour next month to promote the album which contains the single “I Believe.” “‘I Believe’ is about…