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Volbeat’s “By A Monster’s Hand” is at the top of Billboard’s Mainstream Rock Airplay chart (dated May 17th). It’s the band’s eleventh song to reach #1 on the chart but first since “Shotgun Blues” in late ’21. “By A Monster’s Hand” is the lead single from “Gods Of Angels Trust,” Volbeat’s ninth studio album, due June 6th….
I Prevail have announced (on 5/15) the “mutual” parting of ways with vocalist Brian Burkheiser. He handled the clean vocals since the band’s formation but was forced to step away from the band’s touring activities due to his battle with Eagle’s syndrome (characterized by pain in the face, neck, and throat triggered by movement or swallowing). “This…
The Polar Music Prize ceremony, which will honor Queen, is scheduled for May 27th, at the Grand Hôtel in Stockholm, Sweden. “Queen, a band synonymous with the very fabric of pop culture, have made an impact on music that spans decades, generations and genres,” noted Marie Ledin, managing director of the Polar Music Prize. “They are…
Chevelle have unfurled “Rabbit Hole (Cowards, Pt. 1),” the band’s first new music in four years. The track is from Chevelle’s as-yet-unannounced tenth studio album, which is expected later this year “I’m hoping the record will be out by the time we go on tour [(n August),” offered Chevelle drummer Sam Loeffler. “It’s just a matter of…
Mötley Crüe’s John 5 and Richie Kotzen will tour together beginning October 16th in El Cajon, CA. The trek will make over thirty stops across the U.S, “I’ve got a brand-new show and a whole bunch of songs we haven’t played in a long time plus all your favorites,” enthused John 5. whose next full-length studio effort “Ghost”…
Born Of Osiris have announced their seventh studio album “Through Shadows”, due out July 11th. The band has shared the title track. “‘Through Shadows’ is a reflection of the human experience — both the quiet struggles and the heavy storms we each endure,” stated the Progressive Metal band, “When all feels lost, we’re left with a choice:…
Nonpoint have announced an extension of their “Painful Statements Tour” with a Part 2 — a continued celebration of the 20th anniversary of “To The Pain” and the 25th anniversary of “Statement,” two of their most defining albums in the band’s career. “We wanted to give our fans everything — so we found a way to bring every song to…
Buckcherry have released “Set It Free,” the third single from their eleventh album, “Roar Like Thunder,” due June 13th. The clip, filmed in Los Angeles, follows the title track and “Come On.” Set It Free Comments: @mathewkeehner3570: “New Buckcherry? Hell yeah!” @nemtall: “Great song!” @buckcherrygirl: “Another banger!! Love it guys!!” @RicknMorty69: “Wow, caught a new…
“It’s a collection of stories from some of my favorite items in my (baseball) collection,” explained Lee, a long-time baseball fan, known for being the bassist/vocalist for Rush. The book was a limited edition given to the winning bidders in Geddy’s ’23 auction of a portion of his extensive baseball memorabilia collection. Co-written with Daniel Richler, the…
Longtime Alice Cooper guitarist Ryan Roxie has delivered “Better Than You,” his most recent music effort since Cooper’s ’23 “Road” album. “This one came from the perspective of the ‘doom scroller’ — which, let’s be honest, could be all of us these days,” offered Roxie. “But maybe, just maybe, we realize our own lives really aren’t so bad after all. In fact,…