This Week in Rock

Coheed And Cambria: Blind Side Sonny “‘Blind Side Sonny’ is a song about revenge,” offered vocalist Claudio Sanchez. “What may seem like an innocent choice to someone could be the breeding ground of another’s malicious misunderstanding. Perception can be your worst enemy.” Soilwork: Spirit Of No Return “‘Spirit Of No Rrturn” is a fierce reminder of the…

“Elton John: Never Too Late,” a documentary of his career ahead of his final U.S. concert (at L.A.’s Dodger Stadium in ’22) will have a limited theatrical release on November 15th, then the film will head to Disney+ on December 13th. The documentary “follows Elton John as he looks back on his life and the…

Oasis has announced North American dates on their “Oasis Live ’25” world tour. Next summer Oasis is slated to play stadiums in Toronto, Chicago, East Rutherford, Los Angeles and Mexico City with Cage The Elephant as the special guest on all dates. “America. Oasis is coming. You have one last chance to prove that you loved us all along,” commented the…

Halestorm/I Prevail’s collaboration “Can U See Me In The Dark?” is #1 on Billboard’s Mainstream Rock Airplay chart (dated September 28th). “Can U See Me in the Dark?” is currently a standalone single. It’s Halestorm’s seventh #1 and I Prevail’s third – their first since “Bad Things” in ’22. Siblings Lzzy and Arejay Hale founded Halestorm in…

Spiritbox: Soft Spine The Canadian Metal band was established by guitarist Mike Stringer and vocalist Coutney Laplante in ’17. The full lineup includes drummer Zev Rose, and bassist Josh Gilbert.  Ded: Rockstar “In a way, our new song could serve as the ‘anti-rockstar’ mentality anthem,” says vocalist Joe Cotela. “I am personally drawn to and enjoy genuine…

Featuring the tracks “Cheap Shots“ and “On The Table, guitarist/singer Richie Kotzen has released “Nomad” on September 27th. “I really never know how, when or where inspiration will strike for a song idea,” explained Kotzen. “I never try to force anything because I know ultimately at some point in time life will hand you a…

Daughtry’s EP, “Shock To The System (Part One),” has dropped. The set features the lead single, “The Reckoning.” “(The song) is about that moment in life when you realize that you are in control of your own destiny,” stated frontman Chris Daughtry. “It’s about that moment you decide to take responsibility for the person you want to be…

Guns N’ Roses bassist Duff McKagan has issued two songs to promote his upcoming “Lighthouse Tour ’24” which will kick off in Europe in late September with U.S. dates in November. The songs are a cover of David Bowie’s “Heroes” and a McKagen original “True To The Death Rock N Roll Ballad.” Both tracks are…

Heart’s Ann Wilsom has revealed that she’s finished chemotherapy and ready to prepare for the band’s rescheduled 2025 tour. Earlier this year, Heart cancelled summer/fall North American tour dates so Wilson could undergo treatment. “I underwent an operation to remove something that, as it turns out, was cancerous,” Wilson explained. “The operation was successful.” Wilson’s doctors then recommended…