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Battle Beast plan to drop their seventh studio album, “Steelbound,” this October. But the official music video for the LP’s third single, “Here We Are,” is out. “‘Here We Are’ captures that moment after the storm has passed — you’ve faced challenges, been tested, and somehow come through the other side a little stronger, a bit wiser, and…
Maximum Metallica, a new music channel on SiriusXM, will debut August 29th. “You’ll find Maximum Metallica on Channel 42, where you’ll hear ‘The Most Metallica Anywhere,’ including the hits, deep cuts, live shows, rare recordings, and exclusive interviews, plus behind-the-scenes stories and surprises straight from us,” says Metallica drummer Lars Ulrich. To celebrate Metallica’s return to SiriusXM, the…
AFI will release their twelfth album “Silver Bleeds The Black Sun…” on October 3rd. The lead single is “Behind The Clock” with a music video directed by Gilbert Trejo. “Gilbert’s video has sublimated the essence of ‘Behind The Clock’,” noted AFI vocalist Davey Havok, “His vision and expertise is inspiring. Working with him was a privilege and utter joy….
Metallica’s 1991 self-titled album (aka “The Black Album”) is the fourth record to spend 800 weeks (over 15 years) on the Billboard 200. The album originally peaked at #1 on August 31st, 1991, and it currently sits at #162 on the chart. The other three albums that have reached the 800-week mark are Pink Floyd’s “The…
Stone Temple Pilots are slated to play during halftime and the Las Vegas Raiders vs, Denver Broncos football game December 7th in Vegas. “We’re gonna do a little halftime event at the game (at the Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas),” reported STP guitarist Dean DeLeo. “It won’t be televised, but we’ll go live out to whoever’s attending.” The…
Saliva will hit the road later this month on a run that kicks off on Friday, August 31st in Tower, MN. Support will come from Earshot, The Founder (featuring ex- Hinder vocalist Austin Winkler) and LYLVC. “I dig touring with artists who are hungry and all about the music,” shared Saliva vocalist Bobby Amaru. “No egos, just a shared love for…
Papa Roach have released the official music video for their new single “Braindead,” featuring H20’s frontman Toby Morse. “We wanted to create something that felt urgent, honest, and in your face — and bringing Toby in took it to the next level,” explained Papa Roach frontman Jacoby Shaddix. “This song is a call to wake up before it’s too late.” Braindead “Their…
Finger Eleven plan to release their first album in over a decade, “Last Night On Earth,” on November 7th. They have issued the single “Blue Sky Mystery” featuring Richard Patrick from Filter. It’s the second single from the album, “Adrenaline” was the first. Vocalist Scott Anderson said the lyrics for “Blue Sky Mystery” revolve around a deep obsession….
Ilan Rubin (pictured above) has replaced Josh Freese, who was fired from the Foo Fighters in May. Rubin is best known for his work with Nine Inch Nails, where he served as the band’s touring drummer since 2009. Rubin was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as the youngest living inductee in its…
Spinal Tap have brought in Elton John for a re-recording of the band’s classic “Stonehenge.” The updated single will appear on “The End Continues,” the forthcoming album for the mockumentary “Spinal Tap II: The End Continues,” out September 12th. The music video features footage from the film. Elton John Stonehenge The film’s 13-track soundtrack includes nine new songs and four…