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Guns N’ Roses guitarist Slash has released the “Blues-oriented” album, “Orgy Of The Damned.” The effort has notable guest vocalists (see the track list below). The lead single was a cover of Howlin’ Wolf’s “Killing Floor,” featuring vocals by AC/DC’s Brian Johnson with Aerosmith’s Steven Tyler on the harmonica. “It was one of the first songs I learned in my very first band,” shared…
Nothing More will release their seventh album, “Carnal,” on June 28th. The album contains the newly released “Angel Song,” featuring Disturbed’s David Draiman. “The power of the track is undeniable,” enthused Draiman. “I’ve been a fan of the band since the very beginning.” “‘Angel Song‘ is the haunting sound of our past selves melting into a…
Metallica’s “Screaming Suicide” tops Billboard’s Mainstream Rock chart (dated 5/18). It’s the band’s fourth straight #1 – “Too Far Gone?” (November 2023), “72 Seasons” (last July) and “Lux Æterna” (December 2022) were the first three. All four tracks are from “72 Seasons,” Metallica’s 11th studio album. Metallica owns 14 career #1s on Mainstream Rock. Their first…
Richie Kotzen has premiered the music video for his single “Cheap Shots“. The track is part of Kotzen’s upcoming solo album. The audio version dropped two weeks ago. “I really never know how, when or where inspiration will strike for a song idea,” explained The Winery Dogs guitarist. “I never try to force anything because I know ultimately…
One-time platinum recording artist, Marilyn Manson has signed with Nuclear Blast Records, a major independent Metal label. Following sexual allegations against him, Manson was dropped in ’21 by his record label Loma Vista – after twelve albums. Accusations of sexual assault, civil lawsuits and other incidents (blowing his nose on a videographer to a school…
Kevin Parker (pictured) has sold his entire catalog, including his Tame Impala output as well as songs he composed for Lady Gaga, Travis Scott, Dua Lipa and Rihanna, among others, to Sony Music Publishing. The partnership also covers Parker’s future works, whether by Tame Impala or collaborations with other artists. “The idea of passing on…
Beartooth has scored its second #1 on Billboard’s Mainstream Rock Airplay chart (dated 5/11) with “I Was Alive.” The song follows “Might Love Myself,” which had a one-week rule last November. “I Was Alive” is the second single, after “Might Love Myself,” from “The Surface,” Beartooth’s fifth studio album – which debuted at #1 on the Top Hard…
Former Skid Row vocalist Sebastian Bach has released his fifth solo album, “Child Within The Man;” The set features “What Do I Got To Lose?” and “Everybody Bleeds.”. According to Bach, it is “an album more than 10 years in the making.” His last solo effort was a decade ago. “If you like the records…
Kings Of Leon have issued “Can We Please Have Fun,” with lead single “Mustang.” “I kept telling myself, ‘I really believe we can make something special’,” frontman Caleb Followill explained when talking about recording the album. “Every day it was positive vibes, like ‘Let’s keep it moving. Instead of getting frustrated, write another one. It…
Powerman 5000 have released its eleventh studio album, “Abandon Ship,” containing the singles, “1999” and “Dancing Like We’re Dead.” Powerman 5000 (PM5K) formed in ’91 and found commercial success with their sophomore set, ’99’s “Tonight The Stars Revolt!,” which peaked at #29 on the Billboard 200 and delivered the singles “When Worlds Collide” and “Nobody’s Real.” Frontman Spider One (Michael…