Today In Rock: August 12th, 2021 – Battling COVID
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Today In Rock: August 12th, 2021 – Battling COVID

On this day… COVID-19 continued to raise havoc. Just days earlier, the CDC reported the U.S. passed 36-million COVID cases with an average of a million new cases each week in August. Obviously, tours were canceled for public safety leaving fans disappointed and performers dealing with the financial repercussions. First, Shinedown vocalist Brent Smith donated $10,000…

Skillet’s “Unpopular” Has Dropped

Skillet’s “Unpopular” Has Dropped

Skillet will release their first independent album, “Revolution,” on November 1st via their Hear It Loud imprint. The lead single is “Unpopular.” “‘Unpopular‘ is lighthearted, but there’s a clear message,” offered lead singer John Cooper. “So many people don’t have a place to belong. You have powerful people telling you what reality is, what you should eat, what you should drive, and how…

The Funeral Portrait’s Sophomore Set Due In September

The Funeral Portrait’s Sophomore Set Due In September

The Funeral Portrait will release its second full-length album, “Greetings From Suffocate City,” on September 13th.  The set contains “Suffocate City,” featuring Spencer Charnas of Ice Nine Kills and Blood Mother.” “This album is a statement,” noted the Emo band’s vocalist Lee Jennings. “Its title reflects our conviction, respect, and, most importantly, devotion to its message” The…

Metallica:  These Boots Are Made For Working

Metallica: These Boots Are Made For Working

Metallica’s All Within My Hands foundation has teamed up with Wolverine Boots & Apparel to create a unique, high-quality boot to benefit the Metallica Scholars Initiative. This is the collaboration’s fifth year. Wolverine x Metallica Scholars Rancher Boot is a classic Western silhouette with an edgy blackened style. To order, go to Wolverine/Metallica Scholars. Metallica Scholars Initiative is a workforce education…

MC5 “Can’t Be Found”

MC5 “Can’t Be Found”

MC5 have released “Can’t Be Found,” the second single from their upcoming set, “Heavy Lifting,” due October 18th. “Boys Who Play With Matches” was the lead single. “Can’t Be Found“ is driven by founding guitarist Wayne Kramer (pictured), who passed away earlier this year, along with original MC5 drummer Dennis Thompson and Living Colour guitarist Vernon Reid. “Heavy Lifting” will be the first new…