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Bear McCreary Releases 'The Singularity'
by Josh Sharpe - May 03, 2024 Two-time GRAMMY®-nominated, Emmy and BAFTA Award-winning composer Bear McCreary has released his epic album The Singularity digitally via Sparks & Shadows Records. The Singularity is an ambitious concept album, graphic novel, and concert experience featuring a legendary lineup of rock talent. The CD...
Umbra Vitae Reveal 'Velvet Black' From Their Sophomore LP
by Josh Sharpe - April 30, 2024 The album's darkly captivating second single 'Velvet Black' arrives with a music video directed by John Bradburn. Umbra Vitae vocalist/lyricst Jacob Bannon comments, 'Lyrically this song is about pressure and how it forces actions that aren't in line with who we want to be. It breaks and changes pe...
SO WHAT?! Fest Unveils Complete Lineup Ft. Underoath, Skillet, Asking Alexandria & More
by Josh Sharpe - April 23, 2024 Check out the full lineup for the 2024 edition of So What?!. Headliners include Norma Jean, P.O.D., and Skillet, past headliners Asking Alexandria, Mayday Parade, The Devil Wears Prada, Attila, and Underoath, who will perform their acclaimed album ‘They’re Only Chasing Safety.'...
FOREIGNER Farewell Tour Continues This Fall With Loverboy & Lita Ford
by Stephi Wild - April 02, 2024 FOREIGNER has announced the next leg of their farewell tour this fall, with special guests Loverboy and Lita Ford on select dates. ...
Umbra Vitae Will Release Sophomore LP, 'Light Of Death'
by Stephi Wild - April 02, 2024 Umbra Vitae, the powerhouse which features Jacob Bannon (Converge), Sean Martin (Twitching Tongues, ex-Hatebreed), Mike McKenzie (The Red Chord), Jon Rice (Uncle Acid, Tsjuder) and Greg Weeks (The Red Chord) have announced their sophomore album, Light Of Death. ...
Ipecac Recordings Celebrates 25 Years of Uncompromising Music
by Stephi Wild - April 01, 2024 Ipecac Recordings, the iconic independent record label founded by Greg Werckman and Mike Patton, celebrates its 25th anniversary, with the San Francisco-born label established on April 1, 1999....
Hayes Noble to Release New LP; Video For First Single 'Nothing Else'
by Blair Ingenthron - March 30, 2024 Hayes Noble unveils a new LP and releases the first single and video, 'Nothing Else'....
Inter Arma to Drop Forthcoming LP 'New Heaven' in April
by Michael Major - February 27, 2024 Take the title track— which is out now — with its hair-raising lead riff stemming from drummer/songwriter TJ Childers' challenge to himself to write a nonsensically dissonant part that he ended up loving. Meanwhile, vocalist Mike Paparo's enraptured earsplitting bellows bludgeon above an impossibly ...
Bear McCreary Unveils 'The Singularity'
by Michael Major - February 23, 2024 On Wednesday, May 8, Image Comics will release the ambitious graphic novel companion to the album, created by McCreary with Mat Groom and produced by Black Market Narrative. The multiformat event begins with the premiere of the first single from the album, “Type III” (feat. Rufus Wainwright), availa...
So What?! Fest Reveals Lineup Of Metal/Hip Hop/Pop-Punk Artists Ft. Underoath, Ian Diorr, Skillet & More
by Michael Major - January 25, 2024 Check out the lineup for the 2024 edition of So What?!. Headliners include seminal rock acts such as Norma Jean, P.O.D., and Skillet, along with past headliners Asking Alexandria, Mayday Parade, The Devil Wears Prada, Attila, and Underoath, who will perform their acclaimed album ‘They're Only Chasin...
Mr. Bungle Announce Spring U.S. Tour Dates
by Michael Major - January 23, 2024 Mr. Bungle continue to extend their 2024 world tour, adding headlining dates to cities the band has not visited since the turn of the millennium, with newly announced performances now also slated for the Southeastern and Midwestern U.S. Get the latest news on Mr. Bungle's upcoming tour dates across ...
Cult Psych-Punk Hero Dez Dare Launches 2024 With Stomping New Single
by Michael Major - January 08, 2024 ‘A Billion Goats. A Billion Sparks. Fin.’ features 11 songs that delve further into the void than previous records, leaving the sardonic frustration behind for sarcastic existentialism, zeroing in on the big philosophical questions, and the pedantic shards of nonsense that make up our existence....
Symphonic Prog-Metal Outfit Eynomia Re-Release 2018 Album With Bonus Track
by Michael Major - January 08, 2024 Break Free revolves around the dramatic vocals of Phyllis Rutter and Chris Bickley's powerfully melodic compositions and wild guitar shredding. Ground-shaking blasts of bass and drums make it metal, but intricate keyboard parts partake of the sophistication of progressive rock. The overall sound evo...
Zedd, Mija & More Raise $50,000 for LA's Unhoused
by Michael Major - December 21, 2023 The event raised approximately $50,000 in sales from a sold out 2,200-strong audience who saw surprise sets by artist such as ZEDD, MIJA, BONOBO b2b T.E.E.D., BOOMBOX CARTEL b2b FLOSSTRADAMUS, KA5SH, THREE MIKE B. etc and were able to take photos with Death Metal Santa....
Rolie Polie Guacamole Unearths A Treasure With Its 11th Album 'Diggin' In The Dirt'
by Michael Major - November 13, 2023 Rolie Polie Guacamole unveils their 11th album 'Diggin' in the Dirt.' Discover the treasure-filled music from this beloved children's band. With skills honed by more than 15 years of working directly with kids and families, Rolie Polie Guacamole is proud to offer up the crown jewel of its catalog, D...
The Extreme Music Awards to Launch In January
by Michael Major - October 31, 2023 Announcing The Extreme Music Awards - Get the latest news on the upcoming Extreme Music Awards, celebrating the best in extreme music. Find out who's nominated and stay tuned for the winners! Assembling the team of RadioRadioX, Capital Underground, That Fuzzing Rock Show and 518Scene.com set the whe...
OF LIMBO Announces Tour With Faster Pussycat
by Blair Ingenthron - October 29, 2023 OF LIMBO are cranking up the van and heading out for a fall tour with Faster Pussycat in support of their latest release 'California Demon.' Check out the tour dates here!...
Dream Theater Announce The Return Of Drummer Mike Portnoy
by Michael Major - October 25, 2023 Dream Theater announces the return of drummer Mike Portnoy in a highly anticipated reunion. Find out more about this exciting news in the article. He joins longtime members, vocalist James LaBrie and keyboardist Jordan Rudess....
Rival Sons Release New Album 'Lightbringer'
by Michael Major - October 20, 2023 RIVAL SONS release new album 'Lightbringer' and much-anticipated 'Darkfighter' companion LP is now streaming. LIGHTBRINGER notably marks the group's second full-length offering released in 2023, following June's critically acclaimed companion album DARKFIGHTER. Furthermore, LIGHTBRINGER is available...
Totally Slow Release 'Crosshairs' Off Upcoming LP 'The Darkness Intercepts' Out In Early 2024
by Michael Major - October 17, 2023 NC's Totally Slow has released a new single and video titled 'Crosshairs' off their upcoming LP 'The Darkness Intercepts' set to release in early 2024. The album was recorded at The Sandwich Shoppe with Scotty Sandwich. Features collaborations with Noelle from Shehehe and Sam from Man or Astroman. M...
Disturbed Announces 36-Date 'Take Back Your Life' 2023 North American Tour
by Michael Major - August 15, 2023 Multi-platinum rock band Disturbed’s song “Unstoppable” is living up to its name and is currently #1 on both Billboard’s Mainstream Rock chart and Mediabase’s Active Rock charts. The song, off Disturbed’s eighth full-length album Divisive (Reprise Records), is the band’s 12th #1 at Mediabase’s Activ...
AVE Unleash Serpents' Featuring Magnolia Park's Joshua Roberts
by Michael Major - August 04, 2023 Following a trail of hit releases, including 'Valhalla' (2022), 'Soul Vacancy' (2023), and 'Let Down' (2023), AVE demonstrates their remarkable genre-bending prowess across their evolving discography. Notably, this latest track features guest vocalist Joshua Roberts from the acclaimed band Magnolia ...
Monsters of Rock Cruise 2024 Announced With Over 30 Artists
by Michael Major - July 12, 2023 The lineup for MORC ‘24 includes Joe Satriani, Extreme, The Darkness, Winger, Ace Frehley, KK’s Priest, Accept, Queensrÿche, Quiet Riot, Y&T, Glenn Hughes (performing Deep Purple Live), April Wine, TNT, Crazy Lixx, Slaughter, British Lion, FireHouse, Vixen, H.E.A.T., Armored Saint, Richie Kotzen, Fa...
Riot Fest Announces Single Day Lineups for 2023
by Michael Major - June 19, 2023 Riot Fest announces the single-day lineups for 2023, featuring headliners Foo Fighters, The Cure, The Postal Service, Death Cab for Cutie, and Queens of the Stone Age. This stellar array of top-billed talent will be rounded out by Turnstile, The Mars Volta, Mr. Bungle, Tegan and Sara, 100 Gecs, The ...
JAAW Share New Single 'Total Protonic Reversal'
by Michael Major - April 06, 2023 JAAW is a post-industrial supergroup featuring Andy Cairns (Therapy?), Jason Stoll (Mugstar, KLÄMP, Sex Swing), Wayne Adams (Death Pedals, Big Lad, Petbrick) and Adam Betts (Three Trapped Tigers, Goldie, Squarepusher). JAAW glories in big riffs and massive hooks, while also pushing the boundaries of... |