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AC/DC Announces Their Long-Awaited Power Up 2024 World Tour, Chris Chaney (Jane’s Addiction, Alanis Morissette) to Replace Cliff Williams on Bass
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AC/DC has finally announced their long awaited “Power Up” tour! The European tour will begin May 17th in Germany. More dates for the rest of the world are expected to be announced in time. Joining the core of the band co-founder guitarist Angus Young, singer Brian Johnson, guitarist Stevie Young, and drummer Matt Laug (ex Alanis Morissette, Alice Cooper, Slash’s Snake Pit) and Chris Chaney (Jane’s Addiction, Alanis Morissette, Camp Freddy). The band last played at October’s PowerTrip Festival in Indio, California. It was their first show with Brian Johnson since 2016, now that he is recovered from his severe hearing loss issues. The band commented: “We are thrilled to finally announce the ‘Power Up’ European Tour. Angus, Brian, Stevie, and Matt will be joined by Chris Chaney to carry the torch for Cliff. “The tour will see us play shows across Germany, Italy, Spain, The Netherlands, Austria, Switzerland, England, Slovakia, Belgium, France & Ireland this Summer. We can’t wait to see you all out there.” All dates are a pre-sale link can be found below. Tickets go on sale on February 16th at 10:00 a.m. except * on sale at 11 a.m. local time on February 16 and ** on sale at 9 a.m. local time on February 16th!Continue reading
Celebrate Late Metallica Bassist Cliff Burton for “Cliff Burton Day 2024” – On What Would Be His 62nd Birthday
Today is the 7th annual Cliff Burton Day, celebrating the late Metallica legend and Rock and Roll Hall of Famer, as officially declared by Cliff’s hometown of Castro Valley and the greater Alameda County. Cliff would have turned 62 today, February 10th, 2024. Continuing with tradition, host Nicholas Gomez will speak with Cliff’s family and friends, about their memories of Cliff. Check back to the site later for the full video and more Cliff day tributes. Continue reading
Ozzy Osbourne, Jane’s Addiction, Lenny Kravitz are Nominated For The Rock and Roll Hall Of Fame Class 2024
The Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame has seemingly favored fewer and fewer Rock bands and very few Metal bands. They have announced their nominees for the class of 2024 and it does include Ozzy Osbourne as a solo artist, (he was inducted in 2006 with Black Sabbath) Jane’s Addiction, Lenny Kravitz, Foreigner, Peter Frampton, Oasis, on the Metal and Rock side along with Mariah Carey, Cher, Dave Matthews Band, Eric B. & Rakim, Kool & the Gang, A Tribe Called Quest, Sade, and Mary J. Blige are all potential inductees. The fan voting which only counts for 1% towards induction, is open now. Continue reading
Tech N9ne Shares a New Single and Video “Roll Call” With Rittz Featuring King Iso, Joey Cool, Jl, Lex Bratcher & X-Raided
The next Tech N9ne Collabos season is upon us! Chart-topping multiplatinum Hip-Hop legend and the most successful independent rapper of all-time, Tech N9ne unleashes a new collabos single and music video with Rittz entitled “Roll Call” featuring King Iso, Joey Cool, JL, Lex Bratcher, and X-Raided. Listen below and watch the music video here Continue reading
Ozzy Osbourne Calls Out Kanye West For Using Black Sabbath’s “War Pigs” as a Sample – “I Want No Association With This Man”
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Ozzy Osbourne took to social media today to attack rapper Kanye West for allegedly using a sample of a Black Sabbath track classic at a listening party for the rapper’s new album. West and Ty Dolla $ign hosted the listening party at the United Center in Chicago on Thursday (February 11) ahead of the Vultures album LP’s release and played a track that sampled Ozzy’s live performance of “War Pigs” from the Sabbath singer solo concert at the US Festival in 1983. Read Ozzy’s disgusted comments below. He called West and anti-semite and said he did not want to be associated with him.
In Flames Release a New Bonus Track and Visualizer “Become One” – Deluxe Version of “Forgone” is Streaming Now
In celebration of the first anniversary of the band’s latest studio album Foregone (Nuclear Blast Records), Swedish melodic death metal icons In Flames have released a digital bonus version of Foregone today on all streaming platforms. Read our review of the album here. The anniversary edition of this highly lauded part of the group’s discography comes accompanied by alternative artwork as well as including a new bonus track, “Become One.” Watch the visualizer for “Become One” below and stream Foregone! Continue reading
Scowl and Others Booked for Flatspot Records Showcase at SXSW
Pivotal hardcore label, Flatspot Records, have announced an official South By Southwest showcase on the outdoor stage at Mohawk, Austin, TX, on March 16th . The show is headlined by alternative meets hardcore-punk band Scowl, joined by a number of Flatspot labelmates, including End It, Life’s Question, Buggin and Kharma. The show will also feature a rare performance from Florida metallic hardcore band Day By Day. Keep reading below for more.
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Royal Republic Shares a New Single and Video “LoveCop” – New Album Coming Soon
Surrender your ears as Royal Republic are back with the release of their new album LoveCop on June 7th via Odyssey Music. You can pre-order the album here. The self-proclaimed Power-Disco quartet have also released the title track, an audacious anthem that comes with its own 80s-inspired workout video to guide your groove with the infectious sweat-dripping bass lines, stadium-sized choruses and explosive Van Halen-esque guitar solo. Watch the clip for “LoveCop” and pre-order the new album at the links below.
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Cory Wells Drops New Single and Video “Hopeless” from Upcoming Album
Singer songwriter, Cory Wells has announced the release of his new album, Harboring The Hurt I’ve Caused, for 15th March 2024 via Pure Noise Records. To celebrate the upcoming release, Cory has also shared new single, “Hopeless,” and its accompanying music video. Head into the article below to watch it now, and read more from Cory.
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