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California governor, Gavin Newsom (pictured above), announced (on 9/20) that Kid Rock, an ardent Trump supporter, can no longer play shows in the state. “Because of his horrific music, California will indefinitely suspend Kid Rock from performing in the Golden State. You’re welcome! – GCN.” The message was all in CAPs – seemingly referencing Trump’s…
My Chemical Romance will launch another U.S. trek next year. The new live dates are in celebration of the 20th anniversary of their landmark third studio album, “The Black Parade.” Following stops in South America, Southeast Asia, Mexico and Europe that will run from January through July, “The Black Parade 2026” will visit stadiums across North America…
Eddie Vedder 9/13 Eddie Vedder Is “Terrified” Vedder, a lifelong Chicago Cubs fan, is on hand as the hometown Cubs celebrated the retirement of returning veteran first baseman Anthony Rizzo. Vedder is among those singing “Take Me Out To The Ballgame, with Rizzo and others, including model Cindy Crawford, during the 7th inning stretch. “Oh,…
Aerosmith’s Steven Tyler and Joe Perry along with Yungblud (Dominic Richard Harrison). have released the lyric video for “My Only Angel,” a single from the trio’s collaborative EP. The five-track effort, “One More Time” will land on November 21st. Youngblud My Only Angel “One More Time” Tracks: 01. My Only Angel02. Problems03. Wild Woman04. A Thousand Days05. Back In The Saddle (2025 mix) Tyler, Perry and Yungblud previously came…
Finger Eleven Last Night Five Finger Death Punch: Last Night On Earth The acoustic title track from their first new studio album in a decade, which is due November 7th. “I think ‘Last Night On Earth’ could be placed squarely in a traditional relationship frame where you forget what you’re even fighting about,” explained Finger Eleven vocalist Scott…
Mirador, the band co-founded by Greta Van Fleet co-founder Jake Kiszka and Ida Mae’s Chris Turpin, has dropped the acoustic ballad “Must I Go On,” a track from its self-titled debut album. Both Kiszka and Turpin play guitar and handle lead vocals in Mirador. “‘Must I Go Bound’ is a song that draws inspiration from the worn pages of an old ballad book,…
Shinedown are atop Billboard‘s Mainstream Rock Airplay chart (dated September 20th) with “Killing Fields.” Recently, the song went to #1 on both the Active Rock and the Alternative Airplay surveys. “The subject matter in this song cannot be prioritized to one specific opinion,” explained frontman Brent Smith. “The song is meant to push you, to inspire…
Black Stone Cherry will digitally release the EP, “Celebrate,” on March 6th, 2026. “Any piece of art is a snapshot of that artist’s life,” singer/guitarist Chris Robertson says. “So I look at these songs as a culmination of everything we’ve lived since (’23 full-length album) ‘Screamin’ At The Sky’.” “John Fred (Young, drums) might have a guitar riff, or me or Chris might…
Michael Schenker Group has released the official lyric video for the LP’s second single, “I Can’t Stand Waiting,” from the studio album, “Don’t Sell Your Soul,” due to arrive October 3rd. “Don’t Sell Your Soul,” the group’s 13th studio album,” is the second part of an album trilogy that began with 2024’s “My Years With UFO.” I Can’t Stand…
Arch Enemy’s twelfth studio album, “Blood Dynasty,” was originally released in March of this year. The “Blood Dynasty (Deluxe Edition)” will be out October 10th with three bonus tracks, one of which is the previously unreleased, “Lachrymatory.” They have released the official lyric video for “Break The Spell.” “(The song)” is a raw, introspective journey through despair and resilience. It…