David Lynn Thomas, lead singer of Pere Ubu, Rocket From The Tombs, solo artist, and actor, has died after a long illness. He was 72 years old. A highly influential artist and personality in American music, Thomas formed the proto-Punk and pre-Alternative band Rocket From The Tombs (other members went on Dead Boys and The Saucers) and later formed Pere Ubu in 1975. Making an immediate impact, but highly volatile, Pere Ubu which first broke up in 1979, but reformed and recorded and toured for four more decades. Spanning genres from Art punk, post-Punk, avant-garde, musique concrète, New Wave, proto-punk, industrial rock, and alt-Rock, experimental, the band played their brand of music self-described as “avant-gaage”, and Thomas personally disliked Pere Ubu being lumped in with punk-rock as a rule. A great lyricst, vocalist, and frontman, he will be missed. RIP. Continue reading
Founding Monster Magnet Drummer Tim Cronin’s GoFundMe Shares an Update in His Battle with ALS
A GoFundMe for Tim Cronin has nearly reached its $90k goal. The fundraiser was created nearly a month ago for the Monster Magnet’s founding member, drummer, and later bassist, after he was diagnosed with ALS. The GoFundMe was founded by Tim’s stepdaughter Carrie.Continue reading
Riot Fest Books Green Day, Blink-182, Weezer, Jack White, “Weird Al” Yankovic, Idles, Alkaline Trio, All Time Low, Jawbreaker, Knocked Loose, Bad Religion, Dropkick Murphys, Sex Pistols with Frank Carter, and more!
What’s my age again? Riot Fest is turning the big 2-0, and to celebrate, it’s throwing the biggest party yet, headlined by Green Day, Blink-182, Weezer, Jack White, and a total of over 90 bands performing throughout the festival weekend. “I just wanted to put a show together with all of my favorite bands”, festival founder Michael Petryshyn reminisced before the inaugural Riot Fest back in 2005. Throughout the next 20 years, the festival has grown to become one of the biggest independent festivals in the country, known for eclectic lineups, high-profile band reunions, full album plays, and even a butter sculpture tribute to John Stamos. Along with headliners Green Day, Blink-182, Weezer, and Jack White, the festival will also include performances by the and Steve Jones, Paul Cook, Glen Matlock), Idles, “Weird Al” Yankovic, Alkaline Trio, All Time Low, Knocked Loose, Rilo Kiley, The Beach Boys, Jawbreaker, Dropkick Murphys, Bad Religion, The Pogues, The Hold Steady, The Academy Is…, Cobra Starship, Gym Class Heroes, Texas is the Reason, Dance Hall Crashers, The Front Bottoms, Knuckle Puck, The Wonder Years, James, and many many more.
Kula Shaker Drop Their New Single “Charge of The Light Brigade” – New Album Coming Soon
Psychedelic 90s Brit rockers, Kula Shaker, have released their new single, “Charge of The Light Brigade” on Strangefolk Records. Featuring their original lineup, it comes with its own music video, and is the first of a number of new tracks the band have recorded for their upcoming eighth studio album (title to be announced). The band are currently closing out a tour with Ocean Colour Scene in the UK, and U.S. dates to be announced shortly. Check out the new track and more below.
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We Came As Romans Book North American and European Tours with After the Burial, Currents, Brand of Sacrifice, and Johnny Booth on Select Dates
Having recently shared their new single, “Bad Luck,” metalcore monsters, We Came As Romans, have now officially announced their Bad Luck 2025 World Tour. The extensive headline run first crosses North America in July and August, with special guests At The Burial, Currents, & Johnny Booth. It then heads over to Europe and the UK, with support provided by Brand of Sacrifice. Find more information in the article below.
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Jonathan Davis (Korn) Launches His New Pet Fashion Collection with Ashton Michael
Jonathan Davis, frontman of iconic nu-metal band, Korn, has teamed up with fashion designer, Ashton Michael, for a new collection under Davis’s Freak On A Leash pet line. The collection features rebellious fashion, edgy accessories, and plush toys for pets. A portion of proceeds will support Pup Culture Rescue; a nonprofit dog rescue based in Pasadena, CA. The rescue’s adoptable pups also star in the campaign’s promo images and videos, bringing the mission full circle. Find out more below.
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Toranaga U.K.’s New EP “A New Order” is Coming Soon
First wave British thrashers, Toranaga U.K., are closing in on the release of their upcoming EP, A New Order. Complete with cover art by Sarah Louise Rose, and produced by Steve Kilpatrick (BBC Radio, Channel 4, London Olympics) at his Soundfackery studios in France, it will be released on May 19th. Keep reading below to find out more.
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CONCERT REVIEW: Behemoth – Satyricon – Rotting Christ Live at Poppodium 013
Unholy Trinity is the title given to this travelling circus of some very impressive Black Metal bands. With a line-up of Rotting Christ, Satyricon, and Behemoth, and a meme-able price tag of 66,60 euros, we’re in for a treat. Tonight they raze the 013 in Tilburg.
Cold Slither Share Their Single and Video “Knock Em Dread” – New Album Coming Soon
Based around the insidious Cobra organisation from Hasbro‘s G.I. Joe, heavy metal band, Cold Slither, have just shared their new single, “Knock Em Dread.” Dropping with an animated video by Costin Chioreanu, it is their first original release in decades, and the second track from their upcoming self-titled album. Check it out below.
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ALBUM REVIEW: Jarboe – Disburden Disciple (25th Anniversary)
This year marks the 25th anniversary of Disburden Disciple (The Circle Music)—the first truly “post-Swans” solo record from the ever-magikal (and prolific!) singer, musician and songwriter Jarboe (remastered and available on vinyl for the first time).