New York City Council Passes Resolution 368 in Support of a Living Wage for Musicians

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In a major step toward addressing the financial exploitation of musicians in the streaming era, the New York City Council has officially passed Resolution 368, throwing its weight behind the proposed Living Wage for Musicians Act. Spearheaded by Council Member Shahana K. Hanif and co-sponsored by 12 additional council members, the resolution urges Congress to reintroduce and pass the Act, and for the President to sign it into law. This legislation was created in partnership with United Musicians and Allied Workers (UMAW) and local and national artists who have been directly impacted by the lack of oversight in the music industry.Continue reading


NEW MUSIC FRIDAY: 6-13-25 Rock and Metal New Releases Radar


From underground gems to headline-worthy drops, it’s New Music Friday for 6-13-25

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Metallica Releases Their Definitive “Load (Remastered)” Limited Edition Deluxe Box Set


The definitive re-release of Metallica’s 5x platinum sixth studio album Load, is out today, June 13, via the band’s own Blackened Recordings. Featuring previously unreleased material including demos, rough mixes, video, live recordings, and more! Remastered by Reuben Cohen at Lurssen Mastering with Greg Fidelman overseeing, the Load Remastered Limited Edition Deluxe Box Set is available now at the link below.Continue reading


Primal Fear Share Their Single and Video for “The Hunter” – New Album Coming Soon


German metallers, Primal Fear, have less than three months before they drop their new album, Domination through the Reigning Phoenix Music record label. They have now unleashed the record’s opening track, “The Hunter,” as its second single, complete with an official music video. Catch it in the article below and read more from the band.
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Merrick Winter and Matt Ginno Booked for Gibson Garage London Acoustic Sessions


Continuing celebrations of over 130 years of music history, Gibson has announced the Gibson Garage London Acoustic Sessions performance series and upcoming events for June. An array of young talent will be performing live at the Gibson Garage London including Merrick Winter and Matt Ginno. Keep reading below for more details.
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Wormed Booked to Replace Internal Bleeding at Offal Fest


Spanish technical/brutal death metallers, Wormed, have been announced as Sunday co-headliners at this year’s Offal Fest, UK. They now share top billing with Defeated Sanity, after Internal Bleeding were forced to cancel their performance due to unforeseen logistical issues. Head into the article below for more information.
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ALBUM REVIEW: Archers – Temporary High


Melodic Metalcore has come on in leaps and bounds in the past half decade, with acts like Catch Your Breath earning their stripes with the high numbers of streams on TikTok as well as Bad Omens becoming a stand-out act in the genre with the help of a single album, the cleaner, more Pop and R&B-influenced side to the genre is making waves in the scene. Continue reading


CONCERT REVIEW: Baroness – Dawn of Ouroborus Live at The Meadows, Brooklyn


I love that every couple of years. Baroness does a small venue tour, it feels more connected to their base, and there is nothing better than seeing one of your favorite bands in an intimate room, singing along with a packed crowd. If you were a fan of early Baroness, this was your tour to see them play both Red and Blue Album (both released on Release Records) front to back. Many songs and interludes have never been performed live before.

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Capture This Share Their New Single and Video for “It’s About Money”


Pop-punk band, Capture This, have just shared their new single, “It’s About Money.” This is the band’s newest release, following their recently dropped tracks, “Other Side,” “Halothane Dreams,” and “Empty.” Check out the music video for “It’s About Money” below and find out more.
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ALBUM REVIEW: Byzantine – Harbingers


Charleston, West Virginia’s metal veterans Byzantine return with their long-anticipated new album, Harbingers (Metal Blade Records), set for release on June 13th, 2025.Continue reading


Orange9MM Shares Their First New Single in 26 Years – “Turn It Up”


Fresh off supporting Refused and Quicksand in NYC as part of their “The Refused Are Fucking Dead” farewell tour, Orange9MM is back and delivering music to make you move.  The band released their first new music since the 1990s, “Turn It Up” solidifies the new line-up, furthering 9mm’s legacy as a band fundamental to the DNA of NYC Post-Hardcore. Stream “Turn It Up” now! 

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