From underground gems to headline-worthy drops, it’s New Music Friday for 5-30-25
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PREVIEW: New Music Friday – Rock and Metal Releases for 5-30-25
From underground gems to headline-worthy drops, it’s New Music Friday for 5-30-25
What is your favorite album cover this week?Continue reading
INTERVIEW: Randy Dominguez on “The New Jersey Sound” Documentary and Music’s Power with Metallica, Bon Jovi, and More
In this episode, Keefy chats with Randy Dominguez – producer of “The Jersey Sound” documentary! A deep and loving look at the towering influence of New Jersey’s music scene that goes well beyond Rock, Metal, and pop culture. The doc is an exploration music that helped shape the world across every genre, and Randy and Keefy get real talking about artists, studios, and labels, including a few artists you may have heard of such as Bon Jovi, Metallica, Bruce Springsteen, Skid Row, Frank Sinatra, The Misfits, and many more! Continue reading
NEW MUSIC FRIDAY: New Rock and Metal Releases for 9-20-24
PREVIEW: New Music Friday – Rock and Metal Releases for 9-20-24
Skid Row and Erik Grönwall Split, Lzzy Hale of Halestorm to Fill in for Rebooked Tour Dates
Amazing singer Erik Grönwall and Skid Row have announced they have parted ways. Grönwall sang for Skid Row between 2022 to now and is stepping down purely for health reasons. Otherwise, the split is amicable. Skid Row will be fronted by Lzzy Hale of Halestorm for their remaining few shows this spring, rebopoked from the bands’ bout with COVID-19 last fall. Read the statement from the band and Erik. Good luck to both! Continue reading
BOX SET REVIEW: Ratt – The Atlantic Years
BMG is releasing The Atlantic Years box set that celebrates the first five albums by Ratt. These are the albums that chronicled their meteoric rise to become one of the biggest arena rock bands of the eighties. The five LP set has been remastered and pressed on 180g vinyl. Also included is the ‘Nobody Rides For Free’ single, a replica tour book, bumper sticker, wanted poster, guitar pick, and a replica backstage pass. If you are a fan of the band this is going to be a must.
Rocklahoma 2023 Books Godsmack, Pantera, Rob Zombie, Limp Bizkit, Bush, Chevelle, Corey Taylor, and More!
Rocklahoma welcomes Godsmack, Pantera, Rob Zombie, Limp Bizkit, Bush, Chevelle, Corey Taylor, and many more top rock acts to America’s Biggest Labor Day Weekend Party, Friday, September 1 – Sunday, September 3 at Pryor Creek Music Festival Grounds in Pryor, Oklahoma, just outside Tulsa. The festivities kick off with the Rocklahoma campgrounds opening on Sunday, August 27 and music performances get underway at the official Rocklahoma pre-party on Thursday, August 31. Full weekend passes are on sale now, with single-day tickets available this spring.
Hellfest 2023 Books Kiss, Mötley Crüe, Iron Maiden, Slipknot, Def Leppard, Pantera, Porcupine Tree, Amon Amarth, Alter Bridge, and More
After their biggest year ever this year, Hellfest 2023 has booked headliners Kiss, Mötley Crüe, Iron Maiden, and Slipknot! Set to take place June 15-18, 2023 In Clisson, France, the bill also includes Def Leppard, Pantera, Porcupine Tree, Amon Amarth, Alter Bridge And Within Temptation, and more! Headliners for the 2022 edition of Hellfest included Guns N’ Roses, Metallica, Judas Priest, Deftones, Ghost, Scorpions, and Korn over two long weekends to make up for the missed pandemic year of 2020.
ALBUM REVIEW: Mother Vulture – Mother Knows Best
The boisterous Mother Vulture have created quite a stir, and judging from their debut Mother Knows Best (Lockdown Records) it is very easy to see why. The Bristolian four piece are a whirlwind of different sounds – punk, metal and Royal Blood like rock rolled into one rowdy whole.