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David Bowie Stranger Things, set in the 1980s, features period music. The series has helped revive the ’80’s culture and music, especially with the song choices. 1/3 David Bowie Track Revived By Stranger Things Daivid Bowie’s “Heroes,” heard during the end credits of the Stranger Things finale in late December, rises exponentially on streaming services. After New Year’s…
Symphonic Metal’s Within Temptation and Swedish Modern Rock band Smash To Pieces have joined forces on the power ballad “Somebody Like You.” Built around a 22-piece orchestra, the track combines Within Temptation’s symphonic depth with Smash To Pieces’ dramatic edge. “This is the perfect song to also finally join forces,: commented Within Temptation frontwoman Sharon Den Adel. “Adding…
The family of Bob Weir have announced his death at age 78. The singer, songwriter and guitarist was a co-founder (with Jerry Garcia) of the Grateful Dead. “He transitioned peacefully, surrounded by loved ones, after courageously beating cancer as only Bobby could.” wrote the family. “Unfortunately, he succumbed to underlying lung issues.” During Weir’s career…
Bush, accompanied by Mammoth (Wolfgang Van Halen & Co.) and James And The Cold Gun, will embark on “The Land of Milk and Honey” U.S. tour in April. Formed in London, Bush with lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist Gavin Rossdale (pictured above), found international success with “Sixteen Stone.” The ’94 album was certified six times platinum by…
“I Survive” was co-written by The 69 Eyes frontman Jyrki 69 and Steve Stevens, best known as Billy Idol’s guitarist and songwriting collaborator, who is also featured on the song. The track was mixed by Barry Pointer (Ozzy Osbourne, Mötley Crüe) to “bring the extra Hollywood magic in.” Steve Stevens I Survive Over fourteen albums, The 69 Eyes has…
Alter Bridge have released their self-titled eighth album. Produced longtime collaborator Michael “Elvis” Baskette, the album was recorded at the legendary 5150 studio in California and Elvis’s recording studio in Florida. The set features the singles “Silent Divide,” which was the band’s first new music in two years, “What Lies Within” and “Playing Aces.” “The term ‘Playing Aces’ ties in…
Black Veil Brides have released a new single, “Certainty.” Frontman Andy Biersack offers the following: “The concept of ‘Certainty’ is central to this record and appears throughout the album. The song was inspired by the film ‘Conclave’, particularly its reflections on religious certainty and how rigid belief systems can become prisons of our own making. When certainty hardens, curiosity, growth, and the…
Black Swan will release their third studio set next month. As a preview the band has rolled out the title track. “Nowadays it’s difficult not to become submerged in the news and negative comments presented to us through all media sources,” reflected vocalist Robin McAuley. “Craving to hear something positive and yet helpless and repeatedly…
The new single “Scales Are Falling” is from Alter Bridge’s self-title eighth album, which will arrive Friday (1/9). “It’s when you realize the reality of a situation where you’ve been deceived. You see the truth and how harsh it is,” noted vocalist Myles Kennedy, “I was excited for this one,” added guitarist Mark Tremonti. “It has…
Puscifer has unveiled “Impetuous,” a track from the band’s upcoming fifth album, “Normal Isn’t,” due on February 6th. “I’m looking forward to hearing where this song takes people,” band member Maynard James Keenan offers. “As the writers, we forget that in a way, we are carpenters and that we’ve been with this song since it was a…