DURBIN Go To The “Hallows”

DURBIN Go To The “Hallows”

DURBIN, led by vocalist James Durbin, has shared “Hallows,” a track from the “Screaming Steel” album, due February 16th. “‘Hallows’ is an ode to my love of the Harry Potter series,” explained Durbin. “It is kind of a ‘montage’ song, in that I could see it playing over scenes from all eight films. Like a poetic short form retelling…

The Smiths Johnny Marr Wants Trump To Stop

The Smiths Johnny Marr Wants Trump To Stop

It happens every election cycle. Politicians play songs at rallies without asking the artist’s permission. This year’s complaints are already underway. Johnny Marr, former guitarist for The Smiths, wasn’t happy to learn that the band’s “Please, Please, Please, Let Me Get What I Want,” was being played at Donald Trump rallies. “I never in a…

Shinedown Land At #1… Again

Shinedown Land At #1… Again

Shinedown’s current single “A Symptom Of Being Human“ has officially landed at #1 on Active Rock – it’s the band’s record-breaking 21st #1 song on the Mediabase Active Rock chart. Last Saturday, “A Symptom Of Being Human“ reached the top of Billboard‘s Mainstream Rock Airplay chart. “I have said it before and I will say it again, in Shinedown we…

“Billion Dollar Babies” Anniversary Edition

“Billion Dollar Babies” Anniversary Edition

Alice Cooper will present an expanded version of “Billion Dollar Babies“ on March 8th. When it was released in 1973 the group’s sixth album went to #1 in both the U.S. and U.K. on the strength of the hit singles like “No More Mr. Nice Guy,” “Elected” and “Hello Hooray.” The album was certified gold within a month of…

Mammoth WVH On Kimmel

Mammoth WVH On Kimmel

Mammoth WVH, led by Wolfgang Van Halen (pictured), will be the featured musical guest on the Wednesday, January 24th episode of “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” The band is slated to perform the song “I’m Alright,” which is featured on their sophomore album, “Mammoth II”. Next month, Mammoth WVH will launch a tour in support of “Mammoth II” with special guest, guitarist Nita Strauss….

Black Crowes “Happiness Bastards” Tour Dates

Black Crowes “Happiness Bastards” Tour Dates

The Black Crowes have announced an extensive “Happiness Bastards” tour in support of their tenth album due on March 15th. Tour dates are below. The album of the same name is the band’s first studio effort in fifteen years that consists of new music. The Crowes last album, ’09’s “Before The Frost … Until The Freeze,”…

In Flames Spring Tour

In Flames Spring Tour

In Flames will embark on a U.S. tour that will kick off on May 1st in Portland, ME and conclude on May 26th in Dallas, TX. “I foresee a night of huge riffs, blast beats, headbanging, moshpitting, people losing their minds and more,” exclaimed vocalist Anders Fridén (pictured). The tour is in support of the band’s…

Billy Gibbons & Rick Nielsen Honored In Vegas

Billy Gibbons & Rick Nielsen Honored In Vegas

Billy Gibbons (ZZ Top) and Rick Nielsen (Cheap Trick) have received “Lifetime Achievement In Music” honors at the Vegas Rocks! Magazine awards (1/21) at Sam’s Town Event Center in Las Vegas. Winger’s Kip Winger, along with Blue Oyster Cult’s Eric Bloom and Buck Dharma, were also handed “Lifetime Achievement In Music” awards. The event celebrated Vegas Rocks! Magazine‘s 20th anniversary.