Among the decades-old origins of Thrash, Hardcore Punk looms large. Many acts evolved from those humble rage-fueled beginnings. Onslaught never forgot; Origins Of Aggression (Reigning Phoenix Music), a celebration of the band’s forty years, aggressively reminds us of their fidelity.Continue reading
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CONCERT REVIEW: Ministry – My Life With The Thrill Kill Kult – Die Krupps Live at Franklin Music Hall
This is not the same old madness, but a reworking of the past. Ministry came to Franklin Music Hall in Philadelphia and played a show of deep tracks and a reworking of their earliest years. Along for this wild ride in support were Die Krupps and My Life With The Thrill Kill Kult. Together, they make up what is being called The Squirrely Years Tour.Continue reading
The Dead Daisies (ex-Mötley Crüe, Whitesnake, Red Phoenix) Drop a Cover of John Lee Hooker’s “Boom Boom” – New Album Incoming
Australian-American rockers, The Dead Daisies, have rolled out their own hard-hitting take on the John Lee Hooker classic, “Boom Boom.” The track, accompanied by a music video, is the latest single off the band’s upcoming blues album Lookin’ For Trouble, arriving May 30th, via Fame / Malaco Records. Watch it below and read more from the band.
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Exodus and Mark Osegueda (Death Angel) Share a Cover of Scorpions Track “He’s A Woman – She’s A Man”
With the Bonded By Blood 40th Anniversary shows, the Swarm of Horror USA headline tour, and stops at Sonic Temple, Welcome to Rockville and Milwaukee Metal Fest all coming soon, thrash metal legends, Exodus, have just revealed a new track. They’ve teamed up with fellow thrash icon, Death Angel’s Mark Osegueda, for a cover of the Scorpions’ “He’s A Woman – She’s A Man.” Check it out below.
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PODCAST: Glacially Musical 228 – Metallica: Garage Inc. – Deep Dive Review and Unboxed
Nik, Keefy and Don discuss Metallica’s obsession and history with cover songs! Is “Garage Inc.” the best Metallica album of the decade, and are they the best cover band ever?Continue reading
Pissed Jeans Share Cover Of Lou Reed’s “Waves Of Fear” – Tour Dates Incoming
Pissed Jeans share a cover of Lou Reed’s “Waves Of Fear”, available worldwide on all DSPs from Sub Pop. The song was recorded during the sessions for their acclaimed Half Divorced (review here), a 2025 Libera Award nominee for “Best Punk Album.” It was also available as a limited edition flexi disc. Stream the cover now!
INTERVIEW: Nate Bergman Discusses Touring, Covering My Chemical Romance, and More
In this episode, Keefy chatted with Nate Bergman (ex-Lionize) about his solo singer/songwriter career. He is kicking off a huge spring of touring with headline dates, and overseas shows opening for Chuck Ragan! They chatted about his choice to go solo, his most recent album, touring, his popular cover of “Helena” by My Chemical Romance – and more!Continue reading
W.A.S.P. Share a Cover of “Paint It Black” by The Rolling Stones – South American and European Tours Kicking Off Soon
W.A.S.P. have just dropped the lyric video for their rendition of The Rolling Stones’ classic, “Paint It Black.” The song is taken from the digital release of Bonus Tracks & B-Sides from the W.A.S.P. The 7 Savage boxset. This comes just a few weeks before they hit the next wave of their Album ONE Alive tour, in South America, Europe and the UK. Catch the lyric video and live listings below.
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Onslaught Share a Cover of Motörhead Classic – “Iron Fist” – New Album Coming Soon
UK thrashers, Onslaught, are celebrating 40 years of their iconic debut, Power From Hell, with the new two disc album, Origins Of Aggression. It is due out on May 23, 2025 through their new label home, Reigning Phoenix Music records. Disc 1 features a selection of ten re-recorded tracks from Onslaught’s early days [1982-1989], while disc 2 presents cover versions of punk and metal songs from the Dead Kennedys, The Exploited, Discharge, Judas Priest, Black Sabbath and more. From the second disc, the band have shared a cover of Motörhead’s “Iron Fist,” along with a new video. Watch it below and find out more.
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Conquest Music Announce New Bernie Marsden (Whitesnake) Single and Video for His Cover of “Purple Haze” by Jimi Hendrix
Bernie Mardsen – photo credit Adam Kennedy
There have been so many loving tributes to Bernie Marsden (Whitesnake, UFO, Alaska) since he passed away peacefully in 2023 at the age of 72. Bernie was always keen to show the music that inspired him, whether through his stage set or on his albums. In addition to 2023’s Working Man chart-busting solo albums since 2021 in Kings, Chess, and Trios, as part of his Inspirations series, in which he paid tribute to the artists that helped shape his taste in music and guitar style. With the approval of Bernie’s widow, Fran Marsden, the fourth album of studio recordings in the Inspirations Series, Icons, will be released on 9th May 2025. As an appetizer for the album, a digital EP is out now featuring a remarkable Bernie Marsden interpretation of “Purple Haze” by Jimmy Hendrix. Listen to it now! Continue reading