Acclaimed guitarist John Sykes, best known for his work with Whitesnake, Thin Lizzy and Blue Murder, has died at the age of 65 after a battle with cancer, according to a post on his official social media.
He team shared the sad news via Facebook, "It is with great sorrow we share that John Sykes has passed away after a hard fought battle with cancer. He will be remembered by many as a man with exceptional musical talent but for those who didn't know him personally, he was a thoughtful, kind, and charismatic man whose presence lit up the room.
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Snot triumphantly returned to action this past Friday night, January 17th, at the House of Blues' Parish Room in Anaheim, Ca and the band has shared an official video recap of the show on Instagram.
As we previously reported, Snot revealed the identity of their mystery singer during the first show of their reunion on Friday night (January 17th) at the Parish room at the House Of Blues in Anaheim, Ca. (continue)
Four Seconds Ago, the electronic duo featuring Periphery's Jake Bowen and Misha Mansoor, return with 1000 Needles (February 21, 3DOT Recordings), a continued exploration of analog synths, spacey dynamics and otherworldly ambient melodies.
"Four Seconds Ago, aside from being a fulfilling outlet creatively, is also just a lot of fun," Mansoor shares. "Jake and I have always had a blast writing together, and our explorations in electronic music are no exception. The sessions often feel like a good hang where songs magically materialize before our very eyes. To some degree we started Four Seconds Ago as an excuse to learn how to make this kind of music. Now I think we are able to use it as a genuine form of expression. We are very proud of this album, and we really hope you enjoy it." (continue)
Shutdown are excited to announce the release of By Your Side, the NYHC institution's brand new, six-song EP and first offering of new material in 25 years. A collection of passionate songs that are fueled by the same fiery intensity of the band's youth but imbued and inspired by an outlook, worldview and wisdom that only comes with age and time, By Your Side transcends the genre and shows how effectively the band can write songs that appeal beyond the confines of the scene.
Additionally, Shutdown has released "What Are You Thinking?" today, a new single inspired by bassist Dion DeNardo's son being diagnosed with autism, and a song that confronts and comes to terms with the challenges that this diagnosis posed for him. "That diagnosis taught Dion and even myself - because my oldest son is on the autism spectrum - to open ourselves up and learn more about who we are as people, especially compared to what we were taught when we were kids," says vocalist Mark Scondotto. (continue)
Def Leppard took the stage without guitarist Vivian Campbell for their first concert of the year on Saturday (January 18th) and they recruited Phil Collen's guitar tech John Zocco to fill in for him.
The band performed at Feria Estatal De Leon in Leon, Mexico and during the show frontman Joe Elliott told fans that Vivian was forced to miss the show due to his cancer treatment. Campbell missed a private show in Nashville last October during the Daimler Truck Customer Appreciation Event and was also replaced by Zocco for that show as well. (continue)
Rush guitarist Alex Lifeson regularly jams with his former bandmate Geddy Lee, but he shares in a new interview that he has no desire for the group to reunite formally without late drummer Neal Peart.
The group formally retired in 2015 at the conclusion of their R40 tour, and sadly Peart passed away in 2020. Lifeson and Lee have reunited on stage for two special events; last year's Gordon Lightfoot tribute concert, and previously at the pair of tribute shows to Foo Fighters' Taylor Hawkins. (continue)
Julien's Auctions, the industry's leading rock and roll memorabilia auction house, returned to Music City for their latest auction "Celebrating Bob Dylan: The Aronowitz Archive & More," which took place today (January 18) at the Musicians Hall of Fame and Museum. Generating nearly $1.5 million in sales, the white glove auction featured a spectacular lineup of 60 pieces of music history owned and used by Dylan, including 50 from trailblazing rock journalist Al Aronowitz's own personal archive. The excitement was palpable as a room full of bidders at the Musicians Hall of Fame and Museum, and several thousand registered bidders online, and those phoning in offers from around the world raced to acquire an array of rare Dylan memorabilia from his "A Complete Unknown" era.
The bidders, hailing from Slovakia, Japan, the United Kingdom, the United States and beyond, reflected an unprecedented audience at today's auction. This global reach underscores the enduring influence of Dylan and his deserved epithet, "the Voice of a Generation." (continue)
KISS co-founder Gene Simmons will be hitting the road this spring for a tour with his Gene Simmons Band, and the vocalist/bassist continues to add dates to the upcoming trek.
The spring tour has been expanded with additional dates in Northfield, OH, Uncasville, CT, and Temecula, CA. Gene will kick things off at the House Of Blues in Anaheim, Ca. (continue)
The metal supergroup Scour, fronted by Pantera and Down vocalist Phil Anselmo, have released a music video for the track "Blades", from their forthcoming album "Gold".
Anselmo is joined in the group by Derek Engemann (Philip H. Anselmo & The Illegals), John Jarvis (Nest, Agoraphobic Nosebleed),Mark Kloeppel (Misery Index) and Adam Jarvis (Pig Destroyer, Misery Index, Lock Up). (continue)
Dark Chapel, led by guitarist/singer/producer/longtime member of Black Label Society (2014 to present) Dario Lorina, released the second single, "Hollow Smile," from their highly anticipated debut album.
On "Hollow Smile," a thrash-y palm-muted chug seethes beneath his airy intonation on the verses. It climaxes on a chantable chorus accelerated by a driving rhythm. "I read a quote recently that portrays the meaning behind this song well: 'A man's own mind is the greatest battle he will face,'" as Dario Lorina explains. (continue)
Fueled By Ramen band ONE OK ROCK have today released a brand new track "Puppets Can't Control You," available now at all streaming services. The song was exclusively premiered during the first episode of the nationally televised drama Mikami Sensei in the band's native Japan just before its digital release, and will be featured on ONE OK ROCK's much-anticipated, forthcoming album DETOX, which arrives everywhere February 21.
Featuring a number of acclaimed producers including multiple GRAMMY winner Rob Cavallo and GRAMMY nominees Dan Lancaster and Pete Nappi, DETOX marks the band's 11th full length, studio release and set to arrive as the band celebrates their 20th anniversary next year. (continue)
Supertramp, in 1979, was one of the biggest bands in the world, following the release and extensive accompanying tour for the album Breakfast In America. Their complete set at the 8,000-seat Pavillon de Paris in December of that year, on the third of four sold-out nights, will be released as "Live In Paris '79" on 3LP and 2CD on ebruary 28, 2025.
Recorded on December 1 & 2, 1979, the classic lineup of members Rick Davies (singer-songwriter-keyboardist) and Roger Hodgson (singer-songwriter-guitarist-keyboardist) with John Helliwell on sax, woodwinds, vocals and keyboards and a rock-steady rhythm section of bassist Dougie Thomson and drummer Bob Siebenberg capturing Supertramp performing at the peak of their career. (continue)
Acclaimed singer-songwriter ZZ Ward is back with her most authentic and blues-infused work to date. Liberation, her debut album on the iconic Sun Records, is set for release on March 14th, marking a bold new chapter in her celebrated career. Leading the charge is the album's first single, "Love Alive," available now alongside its striking music video.
Drawing inspiration from the blues greats and her own life's most transformative experiences, Liberation is a fearless exploration of empowerment, authenticity, and self-discovery. Written during her journey through motherhood, the album finds ZZ returning to her blues roots, reflecting the raw, unfiltered emotions of life's trials and triumphs. (continue)
Snot revealed the identity of their mystery singer during the first show of their reunion on Friday night (January 17th) at the Parish room at the House Of Blues in Anaheim, Ca.
Guitarists Mikey Doling and Sonny Mayo, bassist John "Tumor" Fahnestock, and drummer Jamie Miller took the stage with their brand new frontman Andy Knapp of Stronger Than Machines fame. (continue)
Former Ozzy Osbourne bassist Bob Daisley believes that a heart attack caused the plane crash that took the life of legendary guitarist Randy Rhoads, band seamstress Rachel Youngblood and the pilot Andrew Aycock.
Daisley shared his theory during an appearance on the Talk Louder podcast with "Metal Dave" Glessner and Jason McMaster. Although Daisley was not there, the bassist in Ozzy's band at the time was Rudy Sarzo, he says he believes Youngblood suffered a heart attack that caused the crash. (continue)
In the wake of the devastating wildfires in Southern California, leading manufacturers from the musical instrument (MI) industry have joined forces to help support the recovery of music programs and musicians impacted by the fires. Gibson the iconic American-made instrument brand, and Guitar Center the world's largest retailer of musical instruments, are bringing the music community together through their philanthropic divisions Gibson Gives and The Guitar Center Music Foundation to provide immediate funds and support for musicians and humanitarian aid organizations across Los Angeles.
To maximize this effort, Gibson and Guitar Center have enlisted the assistance and support of many prominent manufacturers from the MI industry including AKG, AlphaTheta/Pioneer, Audio-Technica, DW, Eastman, ESP Guitars, Hoshino (Ibanez Guitars/TAMA Drums), JBL Professional, C. F. Martin & Co., Pearl Drums, Remo Inc., Roland, Saga, Schecter Guitar Research, Shure, Sony Music, Universal Audio, Vater Percussion, Yamaha, Avedis Zildjian Co, and more in a massive and unprecedented donation relief effort. (continue)
Legendary New York-based independent rock label Equal Vision Records has launched a vinyl re-press of Cinematics, the debut studio album from the Florida rock band Set It Off.
The album was originally released in September 2012 and featuring the Gold-certified single "Partners In Crime" that includes a guest appearance by Ash Costello (New Years Day). (continue)
Following three years of introspection since the release of their last EP, West Coast indie rock four-piece Greer returns with their anthemic new single "Had Enough," out now via Epitaph. Simmering between resignation and resilience, "Had Enough" is an audible release of the band's refreshed energy and creative clarity with a decisive sense of forward momentum.
"'Had Enough,' formerly known as 'Charburger,' is the second single released following 'audio_77.' Originally inspired by The Eagles 'Chug All Night,' 'Had Enough' serves as a fun pop song about the different struggles pets go through when first meeting their owners," the band shares of the new track produced by Rob Schnapf (Elliott Smith, Kurt Vile, Beck). They reflect fondly upon the moment it came together - "Fun fact about this song - after figuring out the bridge, we all simultaneously exclaimed, 'PIZZA TIME!' Although this coincidence is not yet explained to us, it's something we oftentimes remember, forever symbolized as a signifying moment representing our newfound unity as a band." (continue)
Don Airey, the master behind the keys for some of rock's most iconic albums, announces his latest studio album Pushed to the Edge, set to release on March 28 via earMUSIC. The new song "Tell Me" is now available for streaming and as an instant gratification track with all download pre-orders of the album.
As one of the most recorded keyboardists of all time, with over 300 albums featuring his unmistakable sound, Don Airey's skills have been valued by nearly every rock 'n' roll superstar. The list includes legendary artists and bands such as Ozzy Osbourne, Rainbow, Whitesnake, Judas Priest, Gary Moore, Brian May, Jethro Tull, Black Sabbath, and, of course, Deep Purple, the band Don Airey has been a full-time member of for over 20 years. After last year's success, when Deep Purple secured their fourth consecutive number-one album with =1 and a subsequent global tour, Don Airey kicks off 2025 with the same energy in his solo work. (continue)
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