Devildriver Guitarist Announces Departure

Devildriver Guitarist Announces Departure

Mike Spreitzer has announced his departure from Devildriver. “After 20 years of playing guitar for Devildriver, I have decided it is time to go my own way,” said Spreitzer. The guitarist co-wrote and performed on Devildriver albums beginning in ’05 to ’23’s “Dealing With Demons Volume II.”  Late last year, Spreitzer announced the launch Verona On Venus who then released its…

Skillet Is Fine With Politicians Using Their Songs

Skillet Is Fine With Politicians Using Their Songs

It seems like an election year tradition: Rock acts complaining about the unauthorized use of their songs at political functions. They claim the playing of their songs at events implies support – which is often not the case. Bruce Springsteen, Foo Fighters and Neil Young are but a few of the performers who have lodged…

Girlschool’s Final North American Trek Is This Autumn

Girlschool’s Final North American Trek Is This Autumn

Girlschool will embark on the last leg of their final North American tour this autumn. “The cost of visas, flights, internal transport costs, the logistics… and the distance between the cities means that this truly is a ‘Once more for the American fans’ series of dates… in order to say goodbye,” writes the band. The…

Daughtry Returns To #1

Daughtry Returns To #1

Six months after earning its first #1 on Billboard’s Mainstream Rock Airplay chart with “Artificial,” Daughtry has returned to the top with “Pieces” (chart dated September 7th). The song is on Daughety’s upcoming EP “Shock To The System (Part One),” which will drop September 27th. “Artificial” was Daughtry’s first #1 following 17 years of Mainstream…

The Dead Daisies Release Third Single From Upcoming Album

The Dead Daisies Release Third Single From Upcoming Album

“I Wanna Be Your Bitch“ is the third single from Dead Daisies upcoming album, “Light ‘Em Up,“ due September 6th. The first two singles were the title track and “I’m Gonna Ride.” The Dead Daisies formed in ’12 but guitarist David Lowy is the only original member. Former Mötley Crüe vocalist John Corabi (pictured above) was…

Rock News: August 2024

Rock News: August 2024

8/1 Metallica Partner Again with Wolverine Boots & Apparel  The band’s’ All Within My Hands and the apparel company create a unique, high-quality boot to benefit the Metallica Scholars Initiative which supports the enhancement of community colleges’ career and technical education programs.  8/1 Megadeth Offers Megadeth VMK25 Headphones The limited-edition headphones are manufactured in collaboration with Valco…

House Of Lords Go “Full Tilt Overdrive”

House Of Lords Go “Full Tilt Overdrive”

House Of Lords will release their twelfth studio album, “Full Tilt Overdrive,” on October 11th. It features “Bad Karma” and “Crowded Room.” The set was recorded and produced by the band’s singer James Christian along with keyboardist Mark Mangold. Christain’s first stint with the band went from ’88 to ’93. He rejoined in ’00. “Full Tilt Overdrive” Tracks: 01. Crowded…