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Rise Against’s “Nod” is their first new music in three years. “‘Nod’ is about the solace we find in community,” shared lead vocalist/lyricist Tim McIlrath. “It’s about the comfort in knowing that we are not alone. This comfort can temper our anger and our frustration, at least temporarily.” Rise Against’s most recent album is 2021’s “Nowhere Generation.” “We have…
A guitar owned by Jeff Beck has been sold for £1,068,500 (approximately $1,317,111 U.S.) at auction. Beck’s Oxblood Les Paul, which came into his hands in ’72, was immortalized on his “Blow By Blow” album cover (see above), had a pre-auction estimate of £300,000 – £500,000. The Christie’s auction “Beck: The Guitar Collection,” comprised of over 130 guitars, amps,…
Dream Theater has issued “Midnight Messiah,” from their sixteenth studio album, “Parasomnia.” The song marks drummer Mike Portnoy’s first lyrical contribution since ’09. “It was great writing lyrics again and contributing this chapter to the ‘Parasomnia’ story. DT fans may get a kick out of discovering some of the hidden nuggets I planted in the song referencing many of my past DT lyrics…and the…
Nine Inch Nails have announced the “Peel It Back” tour, marking the band’s first live trek in three years. The headline run will kick off on Sunday, June 15th in Dublin, Ireland with stops in the U.K., Germany, Switzerland and more. The North American leg will launch on Wednesday, August 6th, in Oakland, CA. The Alt. Rock/Industrial band’s…
Billy Idol will hit the road (hard) on his “It’s A Nice Day To…Tour Again!“ with Joan Jett & The Blackhearts. The lengthy run of arenas and amphitheaters kicks off in Phoenix on April 30th. Artist pre-sales are underway with local presales beginning January 23rd at 9 a.m. local time. The general onsale begins January 24th at…
Shinedown has announced the “Dance, Kid, Dance” tour that will kick-off on April 25th. The 30-plus-city trek will feature special guest Beartooth on the spring dates and Bush on the summer dates.
The band is donating $1 for every ticket sold to Musicians On Call, the nation’s leading provider of live music in hospitals, has delivered the healing power of music to patients, families, and caregivers for 25 years.
“Force Majeure,” Doro’s ’89 debut solo studio album, has gone gold. At the German Universal Music office in Berlin, the Metal queen was presented with a gold award for selling more than 250,000 copies of “Force Majeure.” “I am overwhelmed and very happy,” enthused Doro. “My big thanks go to my beloved fans worldwide and the great team….
Marilyn Manson has announced a North American tour in support of his album, “One Assassination Under God – Chapter 1, which dropped last November. The trek, which kicks-off in early May, will consist of East Coast and Midwest dates. Tickets go on sale January 24th at 10:00 a.m. local time at www.marilynmanson.com. Marilyn Manson Tour Dates: May 02 –…
Black Sabbath are set to receive Birmingham, England’s Freedom Of The City, an award to people in recognition of their service to the city (Sabbath’s hometown) and is one of the oldest traditional ceremonies in the country. A report is to go to city council next week recommending that each founding Black Sabbath member become a…
The Black Crowes (pictured), Alanis Morissette, Graham Nash, John Fogerty, Olivia Rodrigo and Stevie Wonder are joining the FireAid benefit concert on January 30th, at Intuit Dome and Kia Forum. The event will raise money for rebuilding communities devastated by L.A. wildfires and support efforts to prevent future fire disasters throughout SoCal. The above artists will join Green Day, Jelly Roll, No Doubt, Red Hot…