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Rise Against has released “Ricochet,” the title track from the band’s first album in four years – which will arrive August 15th. “When I was writing ‘Ricochet’, I couldn’t shake this image: people dancing while bombs and bullets careened overhead,” explained Rise Against lead singer, rhythm guitarist, and lyricist Tim McIlrath. “That contrast — the obliviousness of joy against the…
U2 have shared a post on their website clarifying the band members’ individual stances on Israel and the tragedy in Gaza. The most recent Gaza war began in October ’23 and has resulted in significant casualties and a humanitarian crisis. Adam Clayton “The humanitarian crisis in Gaza caused by Israel’s aid blockade and bombing looks like…
“Specter” is Bad Omens first new release since their Record Industry gold-certified ’23 album “The Death Of Peace Of Mind.” Specter “Specter” is also Bad Omens first non-collaborative single in 3 years. Last year, they teamed with Poppy, for “V.A.N.,” an Industrial Metal song that told a story of an artificial intelligence entity that would destroy humanity. “V.A.N.” was an…
Ronnie Radke (Falling In Reverse) All My Women Falling In Reverse (featuring Hardy): All My Women The accompanying music video has frontman Ronnie Radke and Hardy, as puppets depicting Radke’s messy love life. On August 10th, Falling In Reverse will embark on a massive “Falling In Reverse: God Is A Weapon Tour” North American headline tour that will…
Mötley Crüe guitarist John 5 will release a new solo album, “Ghost,” on October 10th. The set contains the newly released single, “Deviant” featuring drummer Stephen Perkins and bassist Bryan Beller of The Aristocrats. John 5 enthused: “I’m so happy to have had some incredibly talented friends join me on this album. On ‘Deviant’, Stephen Perkins’s drums helped bring the track to life. And…
Mammoth 8/2 Mammoth On Top For The Third Time Wolfgang Van Halen‘s band Mammoth is #1 on the Billboard Mainstream Rock chart with “The End.” Mammoth (once known as Mammoth WVH) has now logged three #1s following “Distance” and “Don’t Back Down.” Qzzy Osbourne 8/2 Ozzy Returns To The Charts Ozzy Osbourne’s “Crazy Train” lands on Billboard Hot…
Bad Wolves will release a special deluxe edition of their ’23 album, “Die About It,” on September 19th. The package will contain nine new tracks, including a re-worked version of “Say It Again” featuring Lauri Ylönen from The Rasmus. “This song has always meant a lot to me — I’ve always loved it — but I never expected it to evolve the way…
“Our album ‘Everest’ is a story of our journey as a band, full of beautiful endings and new beginnings,” commented frontwoman Lzzy Hale. “We weave a tangled web of melancholy, frustration, anger, and the vast purgatory of love and love lost. It is a rollercoaster of epic musical detours, great songwriting and completely unhinged twists and turns.” Hale…
Good Charolette have returned with its eighth album “Motel Du Cap.” It’s the band’s first full length release since ’18’s “Generation Rx.” Two years later, Good Charlotte released the single “Last December.” In the intervening years, the Maden brothers (Joel and Benji) have been involved in a live streaming platform, artist management and Joel’s Artist Friendly podcast….
Fronted by Liv Jagrell (ex-Sister Sin) Liv Sin has released “Close Your Eyes.” The title track features Scar Symmetry’s Lars Palmqvist. “The song has a straight-up melodic chorus that everyone was instantly hooked on>” stated Liv Sin. “The song also has a darker edge to it, since it covers the topic of human trafficking.” Close Your Eyes “Liv got…