July 24th, 2001: “Bleed American” Released

July 24th, 2001: “Bleed American” Released

On this day twenty-three years ago… Jimmy Eat World delivered “Bleed American.”  The platinum set was re-released as “Jimmy Eat World“ following the 9/11 attacks; that name remained until ’08.  As a result of the commercial failure and lack of recognition for ’99’s “Clarify” Jimmy Eat World was dropped by Capitol Records. Aside from working odd…

June 19th:  Big Day For The Red Hot Chili Peppers

June 19th: Big Day For The Red Hot Chili Peppers

In ’04, Red Hot Chili Peppers played the first of three shows at London’s Hyde Park. This concert plus the two that followed on June 20th and 25th earned more than $17 million setting a record for being the highest-grossing concerts at a single venue. Tracks were recorded for the group’s first official concert album,…

Judas Priest Return To North America This Fall

Judas Priest Return To North America This Fall

Judas Priest have announced a second leg of their “Invincible Shield“ tour with special guest Sabaton. The September/October trek begins in Montreal and concludes in Irving, TX. Judas Priest‘s nineteenth studio album, “Invincible Shield.” which dropped last March, contains the singles “Panic Attack,” “Trial By Fire,” “Crown Of Horns” and “The Serpent And The King.” “It sounds like a young bunch…

Jinger’s Fall Tour

Jinger’s Fall Tour

Jinger will embark on a North American tour in the fall with support from Metalcore acts Hanabie and Born Of Osiris. The September-October run precedes and international trek in November. “We’ll be performing some brand-new unreleased songs from our upcoming fifth studio album,” wrote Jinger in a statement. “(We) just cannot wait to share what we’ve been…

Alice Cooper Running For President… Yet Again

Alice Cooper Running For President… Yet Again

Since ’72 Alice Copper has run for President over a dozen times. Obviously, due to massive voter fraud, he has been denied every time, Undaunted, Cooper is gearing up for the 2024 presidential election. In a new 15-second “campaign” video the candidate touts his qualifications: “Well, I’m Alice Cooper and I’m a troubled man for troubled times. I…

Myles Kennedy Solo Album & Tour

Myles Kennedy Solo Album & Tour

Vocalist/guitarist/songwriter Myles Kennedy (Alter Bridge and Slash featuring Myles Kennedy & The Conspirators) will issue his third solo album, “The Art Of Letting Go,” October 11th. Kennedy is backed by Tim Tournier (bass) and Zia Uddin (drums). The set features the track “Say What You Will.” “The Art Of Letting Go” Tracks: 01. The Art Of Letting Go02. Say What You Will03. Mr….

John 5’s “A Hollywood Story”

John 5’s “A Hollywood Story”

Guitarist John 5 has released the instrumental “A Hollywood Story.” The accompanying video contains pictures from John 5’s music journey along with performance clips. “‘A Hollywood Story‘ is a look back on my career and how lucky I am to have had the experiences that I’ve had” noted the Mötley Crüe guitarist, who has also worked with Marilyn…

Peter Frampton Is A Les Paul Award Recipient

Peter Frampton Is A Les Paul Award Recipient

Peter Frampton received the annual Les Paul Spirit Award on Sunday (6/9) during a private event at the Gibson Garage in Nashville. Following stints with The Herd and Humble Pie, Frampton released his breakthrough fifth solo album “Frampton Comes Alive.” The ’76 set spawned several hits (“Show Me The Way,” “Baby, I Love Your Way” “Do…

New Music: Epica’s Simone Simon, Smile Empty Soul & Glass Animals

New Music: Epica’s Simone Simon, Smile Empty Soul & Glass Animals

Simone Simon – In Love We Rust The ballad is the second single from the Epica singer’s debut solo album “Vermillion,” which is due August 23rd. The lead single was “Aeterna.” Smile Empty Soul – Savior  The track, from their upcoming EP, “Swan Song, addresses the challenging state of contemporary society. “I feel like people have…