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Shinedown Releases Soaring Anthem 'Daylight' From 'Planet Zero' Album PhotoShinedown Releases Soaring Anthem 'Daylight' From 'Planet Zero' Album
by Michael Major - June 01, 2022

Shinedown have released their soaring and poignant anthem “Daylight.” Offering an assurance that you are never alone, the single’s meaningful portrait of a vital human connection reflects the importance of our relationships and the people in our lives whose support and empathy help get us thro...


Grammy Award-Winning Mastodon Set for Arena Tour With Ghost This Fall PhotoGrammy Award-Winning Mastodon Set for Arena Tour With Ghost This Fall
by Michael Major - May 17, 2022

Taking over arenas coast-to-coast, it kicks off at Pechanga Arena in San Diego, CA on Friday, August 26, visits major markets throughout the continent, and concludes on Wednesday September 21 at Peoria Civic Center in Peoria, IL. Mastodon are on the road supporting their globally acclaimed album HUS...


The Raven Age Announce Summer Tour Dates & New Guitarist PhotoThe Raven Age Announce Summer Tour Dates & New Guitarist
by Michael Major - May 09, 2022

Melodic metal quintet The Raven Age are making their return to the stage with 23 festival and support appearances over the summer. The tour sees them feature at 7 major festivals including main stage appearances at Download & Mystic Festival as well as featuring as special guests to VOLBEAT & TREMON...


The Faim Announce Sophomore Album 'Talk Talk' PhotoThe Faim Announce Sophomore Album 'Talk Talk'
by Michael Major - April 29, 2022

The band offers another glimpse at their forthcoming record with “The Alchemist,” produced by Grammy-Nominated Producer/Songwriter Matthew Pauling (Palaye Royale, 5 Seconds of Summer, State Champs). The track follows the previously released celebratory track “ERA,” the adrenaline-charged “...


VIDEO: Grammy-Winners Mastodon Release 'Peace And Tranquility' Lyric Video PhotoVIDEO: Grammy-Winners Mastodon Release 'Peace And Tranquility' Lyric Video
by Michael Major - April 21, 2022

GRAMMY® Award winners Mastodon release a new lyric video for “Peace And Tranquility” from their globally acclaimed album HUSHED AND GRIM. Lysergically-laced visual was directed by Lorenzo Diego Carrera that reveal animated images that match the ebb and flow of the 5:55 minute cinematic r...


Dirty Honey Announces Full European Tour PhotoDirty Honey Announces Full European Tour
by Michael Major - April 04, 2022

Dirty Honey are set to establish themselves in the UK and Europe in the summer of 2022 with their debut album release. The band will then support this with 28 shows across twelve countries in the UK and Europe - including headline shows, festival slots, and supports to Guns N' Roses, KISS, and Rival...


Shinedown Release New Song & Announce World Tour PhotoShinedown Release New Song & Announce World Tour
by Michael Major - March 25, 2022

The Planet Zero World Tour begins in Bonner Springs, KS on September 3, kicking off a 20-date U.S. run of shows that will see the record-breaking, chart-topping band bring their new music, #1 hits, fan favorites and biggest stage show yet to cities from coast to coast in support of Planet Zero. List...


Halestorm, Stone Temple Pilots, Black Stone Cherry, and Mammoth Wolfgang Van Halen  PhotoHalestorm, Stone Temple Pilots, Black Stone Cherry, and Mammoth Wolfgang Van Halen Come to Ford Wyoming Center, May 11 
by A.A. Cristi - March 01, 2022

Halestorm and specials guests Stone Temple Pilots, Black Stone Cherry, and Mammoth Wolfgang Van Halen are coming to the Ford Wyoming Center in Casper, WY on Wednesday, May 11th. Tickets for the show start at $39.50 plus applicable fees and are on sale Friday, March 4th at 10am.  ...


Shinedown Releases New Single 'Planet Zero' & Announces April Album PhotoShinedown Releases New Single 'Planet Zero' & Announces April Album
by Michael Major - January 26, 2022

Planet Zero serves up an incisive look at the issues at hand: cancel culture run rampant, the corrosive effects of social media on mental health and society, and the increasingly toxic division among those of differing ideologies. Listen to the new single now! Plus, check out Shinedown's upcoming to...


Boston Manor Releases Acoustic Version of 'Algorithm' PhotoBoston Manor Releases Acoustic Version of 'Algorithm'
by Michael Major - January 18, 2022

Boston Manor have released an acoustic rendition of their recent single “Algorithm.” It’s a delicately lush, piano-led iteration of the track which is a rumination of the burden to perpetuate “content” beyond art, that creators are laden with these days. Plus, check out the group's upcomin...


Shinedown Announces The Revolution's Live Tour PhotoShinedown Announces The Revolution's Live Tour
by Michael Major - December 13, 2021

Multi-platinum rock band Shinedown has announced their second headlining 2022 North American outing, The Revolution’s Live Tour, with special guests The Pretty Reckless and DIAMANTE. Kicking off April 1 in Spokane, the 24-date trek will see the acclaimed quartet, hailed for their high-octane live ...


Shinedown Announces 2022 North American Tour; Full Tour Schedule PhotoShinedown Announces 2022 North American Tour; Full Tour Schedule
by Michael Major - October 12, 2021

The new tour announcement comes on the heels of Shinedown’s recent release of ATTENTION ATTENTION, the feature film experience of the band’s 2018 record-breaking studio album of the same name, watch the trailer now and view the full tour schedule. ...


Ayron Jones Shares New Video for 'Supercharged' PhotoAyron Jones Shares New Video for 'Supercharged'
by Sarah Jae Leiber - August 23, 2021

Jones’ debut features the hit US single ‘Mercy’ and continues to garner praise in the Rock community and beyond, already named one of the best albums of 2021 by Loudwire, American Songwriter and Classic Rock Magazine.  ...


Aaron Simmonds to Perform New Show HOT WHEELS at Soho Theatre in August PhotoAaron Simmonds to Perform New Show HOT WHEELS at Soho Theatre in August
by Chloe Rabinowitz - July 06, 2021

Award-winning comedian Aaron Simmonds has announced the debut of his second full-length show at London’s Soho Theatre....


ENTER SHIKARI Announces North American Tour PhotoENTER SHIKARI Announces North American Tour
by TV News Desk - July 06, 2021

Kicking off in Dallas, TX on March 25, 2022 and hitting Orlando, Boston, DC, NYC, Denver, Vancouver, and concluding at Pomona, CA’s The Glass House on April 23rd (full dates available here)....


Ayron Jones Releases Debut Album 'Child Of The State' PhotoAyron Jones Releases Debut Album 'Child Of The State'
by Sarah Jae Leiber - May 21, 2021

“A lot of people have faced adoption and abandonment, but it’s not really talked about as to how that affects people and I thought it was important to be a beacon of hope for those people. To stand for something and prove not everyone has to be a stereotype or statistic.”  ...


Drones Release New Single 'Learn' From Their Forthcoming Album PhotoDrones Release New Single 'Learn' From Their Forthcoming Album
by Stephi Wild - January 12, 2021

Drones' latest anthem for personal growth - 'Learn' - is out today, providing another peek at the band's forthcoming album 'Our Hell Is Right Here', which is set for release on February 12 via Thousand Islands Records (North America) and Lockjaw Records (UK). ...


London's DRONES Announce New Album OUR HELL IS RIGHT HERE PhotoLondon's DRONES Announce New Album OUR HELL IS RIGHT HERE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - November 17, 2020

Punk band DRONES have announced that their second album - 'Our Hell Is Right Here' - will be released February 12, 2021 via Thousand Islands Records in North America and Lockjaw Records in UK/EU....


Chris DeMakes A Podcast Special Labor Day Episode PhotoChris DeMakes A Podcast Special Labor Day Episode
by A.A. Cristi - September 04, 2020

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee, lead guitarist, backing vocalist, and primary songwriter Rick Nielsen of CHEAP TRICK joins Chris DeMakes for a very special Labor Day episode of Chris DeMakes A Podcast to discuss, critique and analyze their mega hit single 'Surrender' off of 1978's Heaven ...


West Midlands' Festivals Bring 2020 Celebrations To Festivalgoers' Homes PhotoWest Midlands' Festivals Bring 2020 Celebrations To Festivalgoers' Homes
by Stephi Wild - July 09, 2020

Festivals across the West Midlands are currently unable to welcome back visitors with many major cultural events and outdoor festivals such as Birmingham Pride, Download Festival and Birmingham, Solihull and Sandwell Jazz Festival in 2020 either cancelled or postponed, causing an unprecedented impac...


Crystal Lake Release Two-Track EP WATCH ME BURN PhotoCrystal Lake Release Two-Track EP WATCH ME BURN
by Kaitlin Milligan - July 08, 2020

Today, Japanese metalcore band, Crystal Lake, have released a two-track EP, Watch Me Burn, via SharpTone Records....


Less Than Jake's Chris DeMakes Launches Songwriting Podcast PhotoLess Than Jake's Chris DeMakes Launches Songwriting Podcast
by Kaitlin Milligan - June 05, 2020

Chris DeMakes, founding member, vocalist and guitarist in seminal ska-punk outfit LESS THAN JAKE has launched an inspirational songwriting podcast Chris DeMakes A Podcast which is now available everywhere...


Alt Rock Soloist Drew Davies Releases Self-Titled Album PhotoAlt Rock Soloist Drew Davies Releases Self-Titled Album
by Kaitlin Milligan - May 15, 2020

Rock soloist hailing from London, Drew Davies has released his self-titled album on 15 May via AD1....


Drew Davies Shares 'X And Y' Single PhotoDrew Davies Shares 'X And Y' Single
by Kaitlin Milligan - May 05, 2020

Rock soloist hailing from London, Drew Davies has released his single, 'X and Y' on 1 May via AD1....


Tony Iommi 'Monkey' 1964 SG Special Replica From Black Sabbath Legend Available World PhotoTony Iommi 'Monkey' 1964 SG Special Replica From Black Sabbath Legend Available Worldwide
by A.A. Cristi - March 18, 2020

By leveraging its iconic past and leaning into an innovative future, Gibson has set the stage for the next era of shaping sound for present and future generations, genders and genres of music. Gibson is proud to partner with the legendary guitarist of Black Sabbath, Tony Iommi to create the Tony Iom...





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