This Week in Rock

Former Mötley Crüe guitarist Mick Mars scored a victory (on 1/16) in his ongoing legal battle with the band when a Los Angeles judge agreed that Mötley Crüe had unjustly “refused” to reveal wide-ranging business dealings as they sought to oust Mars early last year. The judge ruled the band’s stonewalling left Mars. one of the…

Saxon will release their 24th studio album, “Hell, Fire And Damnation” on January 19th. The album’s latest single is “There’s Something In Roswell.” The track references the 1947 crash of an assumed Army weather balloon in Roswell, NM referred to as “the Roswell incident.” Many feel it’s actually the site of a crash of an alien spacecraft….

Saving Abel appears to be embroiled in a dispute between founding members, singer Jared Weeks and rhythm guitarist Jason Null, who issued a statement via the band’s Facebook that their time with Weeks had come to an end. The band’s post reads: “Our reunion with Jared has ended and he is no longer with the…

Disturbed has released the music video for the power ballad “Don’t Tell Me,” a song from the band’s latest studio album, “Divisive.” The song, which features Heart’s Ann Wilson a longtime friend of the band, marks the first time Disturbed has included a guest feature on an album. “I have tremendous respect for Ann,” stated frontman David Draiman (pictured). “In my…

Asking Alexandria has issued the “Dark Void” EP revolving around the debut single from their ’23 album “Where Do We Go From Here?” The EP features five tracks including the original version of “Dark Void” along with a new radio edit, a stripped-down piano version, and a remix. “It’s that time of the year again where a lot of us, including…

Jelly Roll (Jason DeFord), appeared before Congress on 1/10 to urge lawmakers to pass legislation combatting the supply and distribution of fentanyl. “At every concert I perform, I witness the heartbreaking impact of fentanyl,” stated Jelly Roll. “I see fans grappling with this tragedy… that they seek solace in music and hope that their experiences…

Exit Eden has released “Femme Fatale” the third single from “Femme Fatales,” the Symphonic Metal band’s sophomore album that has just dropped. The set mixes originals and covers. The song “Femmes Fatale,” was composed by the band’s Anna Brunner along with Hannes Braun. “Femmes Fatales” Track Listing: 01. Femme Fatale02. It’s A Sin (Pet Shop Boys cover)03. Run! (featuring Marko Hietala)04. Separate Ways (Journey cover)05. Buried…

Paramore has shared their first new post on their official Instagram account since wiping their Instagram, Twitter and official website completely clean. The 1/10 post was a video teaser promoting a multi-artist tribute album commemorating “Stop Making Sense,” the Talking Head’s landmark ’84 concert film. In the brief promo clip Paramore provided a snippet of their cover of…

Sevendust (pictured) and Static-X have announced the third leg of the “Machine Killer” co-headlining tour. The first leg took place last fall with a second U.S. leg running from February 1st to February 27th. The third trek will kick off on April 28th and includes three Canadian stops. The Machine Killer 2024 Leg 3 Tour Dates: Ticket…

Bring Me The Horizon played their first show since the departure of longtime keyboardist Jordan Fish on 1/9 in Cardiff, Wales. But the concert had to be halted twice to assist potentially injured concertgoers. At the end of the song “Kool-Aid” frontman Oli Sykes descended from a raised stage to tend to a concertgoer. Also, “Diamonds Aren’t…