Legendary MC5 co-founder and guitarist Wayne Kramer died on Friday, February 2, 2024 from pancreatic cancer, according to his social media. He was 75 years old.
Kramer's death was original revealed on his official Instagram which shared a black and white photo of the music icon along with the caption, "Wayne S. Kramer 'PEACE BE WITH YOU' April 30, 1948 - February 2, 2024." (continue)
Metallica have launched a new video series to promote their "Blackened Whiskey" called the "The Blending Sessions", with the release of the first two episodes and an introduction clip.
The band had this to say, "We're joining Blackened Master Distiller & Blender, Rob Dietrich, for 'The Blending Sessions,' an exclusive conversation series about whiskey, music, inspiration, and collaboration. (continue)
From Ashes To New have released a music video for their brand new track "Barely Breathing" that features a guest appearance from Chrissy Costanza from rock trio Against The Current.
Frontman Danny Case shared, "From the moment we created this song, we knew it was special. It brought a new angle and a fresh sound to the band and because of that, we knew we wanted to feature a singer that could add their own flair and truly give the song its own identity. Chrissy is a perfect addition to this song and her voice brings a dynamic that elevates the song to an even greater level." (continue)
The expanded 50th anniversary edition of Paul McCartney & Wings' iconic Band on the Run has been released by MPL and UMe. A fixture of all-time greatest album lists for decades, the multiple GRAMMY-winning #1 smash was originally released in December of 1973. Featuring the immortal title track, worldwide hit "Jet," the wistful "Bluebird," longtime live staple "Let Me Roll It," the multi-faceted "Picasso's Last Words (Drink to Me)" and climactic closer "Nineteen Hundred and Eighty Five," Band on the Run is undoubtedly Wings' most successful and celebrated release ever.
The 50th anniversary edition has already received high critical praise, selected as a "Must-have reissue" by the Sunday Times and awarded five stars in MOJO, described as "Wings' future-facing magnum opus, refreshed and underdubbed for 2024". Uncut Magazine said, "fifty years on, Macca's miracle continues to define his essence," in a 10/10 album review, and the Associated Press heralded "still sounds fresh and exciting today, a half century later." (continue)
Kenny Chesney has shared a new track called "Just To Say I Did" to celebrate the announcement of a special tour edition of his new album "Born" that will be available to his fan club members and with a ticket purchase.
The tour edition will include three tracks that were recorded live during Chesney's 2018 Trip Around The Sun Tour. Essential Broadcast Media sent over the following details" When Kenny Chesney started gearing up for his first new music in almost four years, the East Tennessee songwriter/superstar wanted to create a project that distilled all the facets of who he is musically. While making the final decisions about what tracks will make the cut, he realized what he does and shares with No Shoes Nation live is as much a piece of his music as anything. (continue)
Bowling For Soup have dug up a long lost fan favorite out of the vaults to be their latest single, "Award Show Taylor Swift" to help celebrate their 30th anniversary year kick off.
According to the announcement, Award Show Taylor Swift is a song of legend among Bowling For Soup fans. A long lost b-side which for the last several years has only existed on YouTube, BFS fans have long clamored for the track to be released to a wider audience and easier access on streaming platforms. Today, it's a case of ask and you shall receive! (continue)
Origin have released a brand new single called 'Disease Called Man' that was originally written for their 2000 self-titled debut album, and has been re-recorded for the new single release.
Paul Ryan had this to say, "Excited to present a song that was written 25 years ago with our current lineup of Origin in coordination with our upcoming tours in 2024! The Doomsday Clock ticks closer to the extinction of humanity!" (continue)
The Halo Effect have released a studio version of their song "Become Surrender" as a new single and music video. The song has been a fan-favorite as a part of their live show and has now officially been released.
Mikael Stanne shared these details, "'Become Surrender' was written and recorded during the Days Of The Lost sessions, but for some reason we left it out of the album. (continue)
Tristan Tritt has shared his new single "Cause It's Mine", which comes from his forthcoming EP "What Are We Doing?" that will arrive this spring and is the follow up to his hit single "No Filter".
Tritt had this to say about the them of the new song, "Being from a small town in Georgia I have always been baffled by folks in cities like Nashville and Los Angeles, who essentially ask you to change everything about yourself before you've even had a chance to get started. (continue)
Indie rockers Gamblers have released a music video for their new track "Pulverizer", which is the title track to their forthcoming sophomore album that will be hitting stores on March 29th.
Frontman Michael McManus had this to say, "Over the course of making and preparing to release this record, our band was starting to see some success but my entire personal life fell apart. (continue)
With less than a week before the launch of their brand-new studio album, Back In Time, one of Europe's most buzzed about underground rock bands The Hillbilly Moon Explosion share one last single to give fans a taste of what's in store on release day.
"Sometimes Late At Night" is a propulsive track that deftly captures the spirit of the new album, crafting a compellingly dark surf-rock vibe with a heavy dose of gritty guitar riffs and an absolutely floor-stomping rhythmic backbeat that drives the verses. When the chorus hits, vocalist Emanuela Hutter's distinctively powerful voice shines through and elevates the track from mere melodic rocker to an electrifying piece of punk-infused power! (continue)
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Theatrical rockers Wicked have released their newest single and music video, "Gorgeous", which is a track taken from the group's upcoming full-length, 'Sunburn.'
As part of the band's cross country road trip from NY to California, the video shoot for "Gorgeous" landed singer/guitarist Chad Michael, guitarist Scotty V, bassist Danny, and drummer Gunnar in the LA Barbie dream house owned by Vogue photographer Jaime Nelson. The song touches on the relatable heart string of eternal lasting love after a love-lost break up and all the confusion that goes along with it. (continue)
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