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Jerry Cantrell Releases Deluxe Version Of “I Want Blood With Spoken Word Tracks” – North American Tour with Filter Kicks Off Tonight
Jerry Cantrell of Alice In Chains kicks off his first North American tour in support of his recently released album, I Want Blood, tonight in Niagara Falls, Ontario. The tour launch coincides with the arrival of a deluxe version of the nine-track collection listen at the links below. Featuring spoken word versions of each of the songs on I Want Blood, the Cantrell-narrated pieces also feature their own unique score with contributions from producer Joe Barresi, engineer Maxwell Urasky, Greg Puciato (Better Lovers, The Black Queen), Roy Mayorga (Ministry), Gil Sharone (Stolen Babies, Team Sleep), Rani Sharone (Stolen Babies), George Adrian (The Maybirds), composer Vincent Jones, and producer Michael Rozon. An animated video series featuring graphics from Boy Tillekens can be viewed here.Continue reading
INTERVIEW: Mark Scondotto of Shutdown Talks About Their New “By Your Side” EP
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I’ll never forget hearing Shutdown for the first time many years ago and being blown away by the high energy and sense of purpose in the then-young upstart band’s fiery brand of driven NYHC. In very exciting news, the band continue their hot streak with Equal Vision Records and a new EP By Your Side! Learning from the ups and downs in life and building community is what this band has always been about. It was a lot of fun to catch up with singer Mark Scondotto about Shutdown these days.Continue reading
PODCAST: Glacially Musical 216 – Pink Floyd’s “Masters of Rock” and The Dawn of “The Syd Barrett Era”
Nik and Keefy a new series on Pink Floyd! We explore the origins of the band before their major label debut, and the many gifts and early genius of Syd Barrett!Continue reading
Stone Broken Announce a Hiatus and Special “Thank You” Headline Show
Following on from the release of their critically acclaimed single “Remedy,” a headline slot at Planet Rock’s Winter’s End and a fantastic run of dates supporting Delain, Stone Broken have now announced they will now be taking a hiatus from touring to enable them to focus and concentrate on their lives outside music.Continue reading
Download Festival Has Launched an Immersive Fan Community – “Download Family”
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Download Festival, the greatest rock and metal festival of all time, have today announced the Download Family. Community is at the heart of Download, so this is a chance for the festival to give back to the people who make it what it is. The Download Family has been created in order to give the inner circle monthly perks in the lead up to the festival and beyond. Join the Family by signing up here:Continue reading
Watch Nirvana Reunite with St. Vincent, Kim Gordon, Joan Jett, and Violet Grohl At the Fire Aid Benefit
Last night was night one of the Fire Aid Benefit to raise money for victims of the recent devastating California Wildfires. Among the star-studded performers at the arena was the surviving members of Nirvana, performing a mini-set of mostly deep cuts and hits. Filling in on guest vocals and guitars were St. Vincent, Kim Gordon (Sonic Youth), Joan Jett, and Violet Grohl. This was also Dave Grohl’s first performance and official public appearance since his family issues, last year. Nirvana has reunited a few times over the years since the death of Kurt Cobain, including with Joan Jett twice for their Rock N Roll Hall of Fame induction. You can donate at the link here. https://fireaidla.org/Continue reading
Enemy Inside Drop Their Single and Video for “Dirt On My Name” – New Album Coming Soon
Enemy Inside recently shared their latest single “Dirt On My Name,” accompanied by a lyric video, and including a guest appearance from Mizra Radonjica of Denmark’s Siamese. The track comes from their new album, Venom, which will be released on February 28th, 2025 via Reigning Phoenix Music records, on CD, vinyl and all DSPs. Check out the video and more below.
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NEW MUSIC FRIDAY: New Rock and Metal Releases for 1-31-25
From underground gems to headline-worthy drops It’s New Music Friday for 1-31-25!
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Deafheaven Book Headlining North American Tour with Gatecreeper and Trauma Ray
Deafheaven have just announced a North American headline tour in support of their upcoming album, Lonely People With Power (Roadrunner Records). With support coming from Gatecreeper and Trauma Ray, the live run kicks off on April 19th at The Belasco in Los Angeles, CA, running through San Francisco, Vancouver, Salt Lake City, Chicago, Philadelphia, Atlanta, Austin and more, with two nights in NYC, May 14th and 15th. Find live listings and more below.
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Lordi Share Their Single and Video for “Retropolis” – New Album Coming Soon
Finnish rock/metal monster squad, Lordi recently shared their new single, “Retropolis,” along with an 80s flavoured lyric vbideo. The track is culled from their upcoming album, Limited Deadition, due for release on March 21, 2025 through the Reigning Phoenix Music record label. Check out the new track and more below.
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