New Music: The Black Crowes, Fever 333, The End Machine, Blaze Bayley & High On Fire

New Music: The Black Crowes, Fever 333, The End Machine, Blaze Bayley & High On Fire

New Songs Released on 2/16/24. The Black Crowes have released “Cross Your Fingers.” The song is from the band’s upcoming album, “Happiness Bastards,” which will arrive on March 15th. It’s the band’s first full-length album of new material in 15 years. “Ready Rock, is the new single from Fever 333. The track pays homage to Black artists…

New Music Recap: Pearl Jam, Sophie Lloyd, Kittie, Dandy Warhols, Snarls & Alien Ant Farm

New Music Recap: Pearl Jam, Sophie Lloyd, Kittie, Dandy Warhols, Snarls & Alien Ant Farm

Pearl Jam: Dark Matter “Dark Matter” is the title track from the band’s 12th album. “There’s the melody and energy of the first couple of records,” explained PJ guitarist Mike McCready. “(Producer Andrew Watt) pushed us to play as hard and melodic and thoughtful as we’ve done in a long time.” Sophie Lloyd: Let It…

The Art Of Anarchy’s Third Album Is Out

The Art Of Anarchy’s Third Album Is Out

With addition vocalist Jeff Scott Soto (ex-Journey) and bassist Tony Dickinson, Art Of Anarchy have issued their third studio album, “Let There Be Anarchy.” Art Of Anarchy also includes founding members Jon Votta (guitar), Ron “Bumblefoot” Thal (ex-Guns N’ Roses) and Vince Votta (drums). The band’s original vocalist, Scott Weiland (Stone Temple Pilots) was the subject of a lawsuit filed for…

Daughtry Gets First #1

Daughtry Gets First #1

Daughtry’s “Artificial” is #1 Billboard’s Mainstream Rock Airplay chart (dated 2/17). The band has had eight entries in seventeen years but this is their first to top the survey. Prior to “Artificial,” currently a standalone single, Daughtry’s highest ranking song on Mainstream Rock Airplay was #4 with “Heavy Is The Crown” in ’21. Following Chris…

Petition To Keep Israel In Eurovision

Petition To Keep Israel In Eurovision

An open letter signed by Disturbed’s David Draiman (pictured above), KISS bassist Gene Simmons and Ozzy Osbourne’s wife/manager Sharon Osbourne, along with 400 entertainment leaders, has been released by the non-profit entertainment industry organization Creative Community For Peace in support of the European Broadcasting Union’s public commitment to include Israel in the Eurovision Song Contest. The letter comes in response to…

The Offspring To Take Over Punk Rock Museum

The Offspring To Take Over Punk Rock Museum

The Offspring will celebrate the 30th anniversary of classic “Smash” album with a takeover of The Punk Rock Museum in Vegas, April 12th-14th. There will be a pop-up exhibit of never-before-seen “Smash“-era memorabilia, including photos of the band. Bandmembers will be participating in a variety of events throughout the weekend with guitarist Kevin “Noodles” Wasserman serving as an official tour guide…

Dragonforce Cover Taylor Swift

Dragonforce Cover Taylor Swift

Dragonforce has unveiled an official video for their Taylor Swift cover, “Wildest Dreams (Dragonforce’s Version).” It’ll be a bonus track on select editions of the band’s upcoming album, “Warp Speed Warriors,“ due out on March 15th. “After four years of creative incubation, we are beyond excited to release what we believe to be our most ambitious and grandiose record yet,”…

Sleep Token Begin A “New Era” On RCA

Sleep Token Begin A “New Era” On RCA

Sleep Token have signed with RCA Records. They announced their association with the label on Valentine’s Day.   Led by vocalist Vessel, the band said the RCA signing represents a “new era,” but didn’t spell out what that means. Sleep Token’s third and most recent album, “Take Me Back To Eden,” released last year, was on…

Living Colour Vocalist & Lit Drummer Present Sonic Universe

Living Colour Vocalist & Lit Drummer Present Sonic Universe

Living Colour vocalist Corey Glover and Adrenaline Mob guitarist Mike Orlando have launched Sonic Universe. The group also has bassist Booker King and drummer Taykwuan Jackson. On May 10th the band will release its debut album, “It Is What It Is.” “All the stuff that I love kind of just melded into one melting pot,” explained Orlando. “It’s just heavy, hard Rock kick in you…

Snarls New Single “Heavy Drinker”

Snarls New Single “Heavy Drinker”

Snarls, an indie band from Columbus OH, have released “Heavy Drinker.” “It encapsulates everything we love about our band with a fresh take,” Snarls said. “Heavy Drinker” follows the single “Big Fish.” Both will appear on their upcoming sophomore album, “With Love,” out May 3rd. “(The album) covers all kinds of topics from love to…