Friedman’s “Live Drama” Tour Rolls In January

Friedman’s “Live Drama” Tour Rolls In January

Former Megadeth guitarist Marty Friedman has announced a 2025 “Live Drama” U.S. tour in support of his solo studio set, “Drama,” which was released last May. “I wanted to do something where you feel uplifted, and maybe a tear will come out, or you get a chill or goosebumps—some kind of emotion gets transported to you,” said Friedman of “Drama.”…

Myles Kennedy Has “Nothing More To Gain”

Myles Kennedy Has “Nothing More To Gain”

Myles Kennedy (Alter Bridge and Slash featuring Myles Kennedy and the Conspirators) has released, “Nothing More To Gain,” the second single from his upcoming third solo set, “The Art Of Letting Go,” scheduled to arrive on October11th. “I feel like because it’s more of a riff-based record, it’s more about the intensity of the music,” noted Kennedy….

Vended’s Full-Length Debut Will Drop In September

Vended’s Full-Length Debut Will Drop In September

Vended, with vocalist Griffin Taylor (son of Slipknot’s Corey Taylor) and drummer Simon Crahan (son of Slipknot’s Shawn Crahan), will release their self-titled debut full-length set on September 20th. It features the single “The Far Side.” “It (the song) fully encapsulates the intensity you would hear in a live setting,” stated the band. “Whether you’re…

10 Best Rock Albums Of 2024
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10 Best Rock Albums Of 2024

10. The Warning: Keep Me Fed The Warning, the sister-trio from Monterrey, Mexico, have released its fourth full-length album, “Keep Me Fed” with the tracks “Burnout, “Hell You Call A Dream” and “Automatic Sun.” @trirycheguy9919: The number one best thing about The Warning. They don’t know the meaning of a “bad song”. It’s like every song…

Voivod Gets Standing Ovation At Documentary Premiere

Voivod Gets Standing Ovation At Documentary Premiere

Voivod’s official documentary, “We Are Connected,” made its world premiere (on Monday, 7/29) at the Fantasia International Film Festival in Montreal. The audience gave the band an extended standing ovation. “We Are Connected“ dives into the Progressive/Thrash Metal band’s legacy from their beginnings in northern Québec and underground success to opening for Iron Maiden, Rush and Metallica.   Voivod’s…

Lollapalooza 2024 Goes Hybrid

Lollapalooza 2024 Goes Hybrid

When Lollapalooza kicks off on Thursday the Main Stage in Chicago’s Grant Park will be powered by a hybrid battery system, including all audio, lighting, video and stage production, in partnership with Live Nation, T-Mobile and CES Power. Lollapalooza (August 1st through 4th) will be the first major U.S. festival to achieve this, furthering its commitment to its ever-expanding sustainability…

Sick Puppies Return: “There Goes The Neighborhood”

Sick Puppies Return: “There Goes The Neighborhood”

Sick Puppies have released “There Goes The Neighborhood,” a track from their upcoming sixth studio effort, “Wave The Bull,” which is due early next year. “‘Wave the bull’ is a different take on approaching life’s most difficult times” explained the band. “To wave the bull is to provoke, embrace, and surrender to the battles that…

Gojira Perform During Olympics Opening Ceremonies

Gojira Perform During Olympics Opening Ceremonies

Gojira performed at the Olympics opening ceremony in Paris on 7/26. Their appearance, complete with fireworks, consisted of an “original” collaboration with opera singer Marina Viotti, who has “experimented with Jazz, Gospel and Heavy Metal.” Gojira, a French Progressive Metal band, is considered a standard-bearer for bringing French Rock to an international audience. Their appearance is the first…

Hall of Fame Nominees

New Music: Cantrell, Immoi, Tankian, Marks, & Powerwolf

Jerry Cantrell: Vilified The track is the lead single from the Alice In Chains guitarist’s fifth solo album, “I Want Blood,” due October 18th. Tony Immoi: Deified The song, part of the launch of “Deified” perfume, was created by the Black Sabbath guitarist and Xerjoff Blends. Serj Tankian: Justice Will Shine On The System Of…