NEW MUSIC FRIDAY: New Rock and Metal Releases for 2-14-25


From underground gems to headline-worthy drops It’s New Music Friday for 2-14-25!

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PREVIEW: New Music Friday – Rock and Metal Releases for 2-14-25


From underground gems to headline-worthy drops It’s New Music Friday for 2-14-25!

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Winona Fighter Drop Their Single and Video “R U Famous” – New Album ” My Apologies To The Chef” Incoming


Racing up on the February 14th release of their new album, My Apologies To The Chef (Rising Records), punk rock act, Winona Fighter have just shared another new single. “R U Famous” is an aggressive message for social climbers and hangers-on, delivered alongside a brand new music video. Check it out below.
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PODCAST: The Weekly Ritual Rock and Metal News Show Live 12-12-24


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PODCAST: Episode 621 – Ragin Rosie Interviews Winona Fighter at Louder Than Life


In this episode, Ragin Rosie interviews the totally killer band Winona Fighter at Louder Than Live Festival! The Nashville-based Melodic Punk band will soon release their debut album “My Apologies To The Chef” via Rise Records! Rosie chatted with the band and discussed the origin of their name, how they formed, the Punk scene in Nashville, other festivals they played in 2024, such as Riot Fest and more!Continue reading


FESTIVAL REVIEW: Louder Than Life – Live at Highlands Festival Fair Grounds


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Danny Wimmer Presents is an acclaimed music festival production company that hosts some of the top entertainment experiences in the country. The pride and joy of their collection is Kentucky’s Louder Than Life Festival. The first one was presented in Louisville ten years ago and has flourished since then. With over 170,000 attendees at last year’s event and even more this year, it has grown to be one of the biggest rock festivals in the United States. To celebrate their 10th anniversary, they pulled out all the stops for this monumental milestone. With nearly one hundred acts performing over the course of the four-day event was a mammoth undertaking and well worth it.Continue reading


FESTIVAL REVIEW: Riot Fest 2024 Part 2 Live at Douglass Park


The heat raged on, and so did Riot Fest. After night one’s stellar lineup, Riot Fest’s second day continued to showcase the exciting and diverse lineup that the festival had in store. With alternative music icon Beck as Saturday night’s headliner, the day was infused with alternative rock, pop, and everything in between.Continue reading


FESTIVAL REVIEW: Riot Fest 2024 Part 1 Live at Douglas Park


Benjamin Franklin said nothing in this world is certain except for war, death, and taxes. If he were around today, there’s no question he might consider adding Riot Fest to that list of definitive certainties.

Once again, Chicago held its very own Riot Fest – one of music’s most renowned Punk music festivals – in Douglass Park. Despite original plans to move the festival to the suburbs in Bridgeview, a month before the fest was to take place it was announced that Riot Fest would once again be held in Douglass Park as usual.Continue reading


Coal Chamber Pulls Out of Aftershock 2024, Due to Dez Fafara’s Ongoing Health Issues


Coal Chamber has announced they have canceled their appearance at Aftershock 2024 next weekend. This is following the postponement of their fall 2024 tour dates until spring 2025 due to ongoing health issues suffered by frontman Dez Fafara. The band has been replaced on the bill by their frequent touring mates Dope. The fest still features Slayer, Slipknot, Iron Maiden, Motley Crue, Pantera, Judas Priest, FFDP, Disturbed, Biohazard, Shadows Fall, and 130 more of your favorite artists. Continue reading


Aftershock 2024 ft. Slayer, Slipknot, Iron Maiden, Motley Crue, Pantera, Judas Priest, FFDP, Disturbed, Biohazard, Shadows Fall and More Announces Set Times


Aftershock is right around the corner and we have the set times! The fest features Slayer, Slipknot, Iron Maiden, Motley Crue, Pantera, Judas Priest, FFDP, Disturbed, Biohazard, Shadows Fall, and 130 more of your favorite artists. Continue reading