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The Pretty Reckless own the top spot on the Billboard Mainstream Rock chart (dated 11/8) with “For I Am Death,” – the band’s first new song in four years. For I Am Death “With ‘For I Am Death’, I want the music to speak for itself, allowing the listener to decide what it means to them,” said…
Tailgunner has announced its upcoming sophomore album, “Midnight Blitz,” due out February 6th. The album, produced by legendary Judas Priest guitarist K.K. Downing, features the title track. Midnight Blitz “Tailgunner is a band we should have seen emerge years ago from the U.K.,” noted Downing. They personify everything that is Heavy Metal. The band has a youthful freshness and a…
Soen has released “Mercenary,“ a single from the band’s upcoming seventh studio album, “Reliance”, due on January 16th. “‘Mercenary’ is about the violence we inherit, which then sees hatred seeping into lives — and life — which in turn shapes generations,” offered vocalist Joel Ekelöf. “It also addresses betrayal, about how that can see us ‘crowning vultures into kings’,” adds drummer…
“This is a fast more West Coast punk-style song,” shared New Found Glory guitarist Chad Gilbert talking about new single “Treat Yourself.” “It’s about how people are very hard on themselves when it comes to mistakes and failure and how a lot of that is put on by false expectations of the world and people around…
Puddle Of Mudd has released the official music video for its latest single, “Monsters.“ Last summer, the band signed a management contract with NI Music Group, headed by Eric T, Johnson, who co-wrote “Monsters” with Puddle Of Mudd frontman Wes Scantlin. Monsters Puddle Of Mudd’s latest album, “Kiss The Machine,” was released last May. “There’s a lot of…
The End On Saturday, Vocalist Ivan Moody and guitarist Zoltan Bathory of Five Finger Death Punch joined Japan’s Babymetal during the latter’s sold-out Intuit Dome show in Los Angeles to celebrate their collaborative single “The End” reaching #1 on the Japanese iTunes Metal chart. In addition, it’s the first song featuring Japanese lyrics to chart on U.S. Rock radio, where it has landed…
Shinedown will launch the Lunatic Ball, their own three-day beach festival, at Miramar Beach, Florida, October 23th -25th, 2026. Shinedown is slated to play two headline performances. Bush, Flyleaf featuring Lacey Sturm, Living Colour and From Ashes To New are among the performers scheduled. “Get ready for ocean breezes, bonfires and epic nights of music that…
AC/DC has announced the North American leg of their ongoing “Power Up” tour. The 2026 trek, named for their latest studio album (released in ’20), will see the band play18 stadium dates launching in Mexico City. 2026 “Power Up” Tour Dates: Ticket Information Apr. 7 – Mexico City, MX – Estadio GNP SegurosJul. 11 – Charlotte, NC – Bank…
Alkaline Trio have delivered the Halloween/horror themed single “Surprise Surprise,” the band’s third standalone single produced by Travis Barker of Blink 182. “‘Surprise Surprise’ was inspired by and written for a friend of mine who grew up poor and entrenched in gang life only to become a Navy SEAL and eventually an astronaut,” noted Alkaline Trio guitarist/vocalist Matt…
The Pretty Reckless have released the holiday EP, “Taylor Momsen’s Pretty Reckless Christmas,” now available digitally (November 14th physically). The Pretty Reckless frontwoman Taylor Momsen has created a reimagined version of “Where Are You Christmas.” She first performed the song in the ’00 film “How The Grinch Stole Christmas” taking a ballad and turning it into a Rock anthem. This marks…