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Tracks dropped this week. Black Country Communion: Enlighten The track is taken from the band’s fifth studio album, “V,” due on June 14th. “We make music for the five of us,” stated vocalist/bassist Glenn Hughes. “We make music that we love, hoping it registers with everyone else.” Category 7: In Stitches Category 7, featuring former Machine Head guitarist Phil Demmel,…
Hall Aflame, a band led by Metal Church guitarist Kurdt Vanderhoof, has released sophomore album, “Amplifire.” The album contains the singles “The Same Gutter“ and “1974.” Originally formed in ’89, Hall Aflame released its debut effort which found some success, but they and their album soon got pushed aside by Grunge. The band went on a lengthy hiatus but reunited…
Category 7, featuring former Machine Head guitarist Phil Demmel, ex-Adrenaline Mob guitarist Mike Orlando, Armored Saint singer John Bush, Shadows Fall drummer Jason Bittner and Exodus bassist Jack Gibson, will release its self-titled debut album on July 26th. The lead single is “In Stitches.” “Mike (Orlando) had this idea of doing stuff that was a little more mainstream than the heavier stuff that I’ve done. But we didn’t want anything to…
Blink-182 Tour Name: One More Time Dates, Locations & Ticket Information VIP Packages A 30-date North American addition to the band’s reunion tour with guitarist/vocalist Tom DeLonge has been scheduled. The trek, with support from Pierce The Veil, will launch June 20th in Orlando and conclude August 15th in Toronto. Fans will be seeing a show with…
Billboard reports that Linkin Park’s Mike Shinoda (pictured), Brad Delson and Dave Farrell are planning a 2025 reunion tour with festival appearances. At this point, longtime members Rob Bourdon and Joe Hahn may not be involved. Of course, before anything can move forward the band needs to find a vocalist to replace the late Chester Bennington. There has been…
Ghost’s “Rite Here Rite Now“ will launch in cinemas globally on June 20th and June 22th only. The feature-length film, directed by Ghost’s Tobias Forge (pictured) and Alex Ross, combines never-before-seen L.A. concert footage filmed last year, with a narrative story that picks up plot threads from the band’s long-running “Chapters“ series. Full trailer launch and cinema tickets…
Sammy Hagar has received the 2,779th star on the Hollywood Walk Of Fame. The Red Rocker and vocalist for Van Hagar (a.k.a. Van Halen) was honored during a 4/30 ceremony at 6212 Hollywood Boulevard in Hollywood. Hagar was recognized in the Recording category. Following a stint with Montrose, Hagar embarked on a solo career that is best remembered…
Slipknot’s extensive North American “Here Comes The Pain” tour will get underway in August following next month’s festival dates. As previously stated, the band will play Knotfest Iowa on September 21st. Slipknot recently confirmed that former Sepultura drummer Eloy Casagrandes is an official member. He replaced Jay Weinberg who was fired last year. But the…
Creed’s “Summer of ’99” cruise will sail into 2025. The band, with singer Scott Stapp and guitarist Mark Tremonti, revealed the news while on board the second “Summer of ’99” cruise – “Summer of ’99 and Beyond.” ’99 was the year the band released their sophomore album “Human Clay,” which sold over 11.5 million copies…
Slipknot have revealed that drummer Eloy Casagrande, who has already performed two shows with the band, is officially a member. Casagrande was in Sepultura. He joined Slipknot in February, replacing former drummer Jay Weinberg, who was fired in 2023. Slipknot’s current keyboardist is still a mystery. He replaced longtime member Craig Jones last year. ###