Stryper guitarist Oz Fox will be undergoing a new brain surgery, following his previous operations in 2018, and as a result will not be able to take part in the group's upcoming To Hell With The Amps acoustic tour.
The band broke the news with the following message, "We want to share an important update regarding our guitarist, Oz Fox. Many of you might remember the challenges Oz faced back in 2018 when doctors found two tumors in his brain. (continue)
In an episode set to redefine rock n' roll interviews, The Allison Hagendorf Show welcomes the infamous Motley Crue for what can only be described as the closest thing to a group therapy session the band has ever experienced. Out today, the episode features the band members in an unprecedented display of emotional openness and mutual admiration, marking a first in the band's storied history.
During this landmark interview, each member of Mötley Crüe delves deep into their feelings, revealing what they cherish most about their bandmates. "It's the first time they've ever expressed these thoughts and sentiments out loud-not just to the world, but to each other," shares Hagendorf, highlighting the unique and vulnerable nature of the episode. (continue)
For Mental Health Awareness Month, Musician, Author, Composer (Guns n' Roses, Velvet Revolver) and mental health advocate Duff McKagan joins Dr. Marc Brackett on a new episode of "Dealing With Feelings". The pair discuss Duff's childhood, sobriety, martial arts, Duff's mission to inspire others.
Duff recalls how training in martial arts was a catalyst in helping him maintain his sobriety and change his outlook on mental health and personal growth. Marc and Duff use their shared experiences with martial arts to discuss emotion regulation techniques they've learned throughout their lives. (continue)
Joywave, the acclaimed indie rock band, has announced their Permanent Pleasure World Tour 2024 dates, kicking off on September 11 in Toronto, ON, and concluding on November 14 in Utrecht, Netherlands.
The U.S. tour leg will feature special guest HUNNY as the supporting act. Artist Presale begins Wednesday, May 15 at 10 am ET / 10 am UK. Tickets go on sale to the general public on Friday, May 17 at 10 am ET / 10 am UK / 11 am EU. (continue)
New Zealand's global metal frontrunners, Alien Weaponry, recently released their sophomore full-length album, Tangaroa. This important album - which continues the band's preservation and amplification of the history and culture of their home country's indigenous Māori people - followed the trio's breakout 2018 album, Tu. Its debut led to #1 chart entries and massive critical acclaim, in addition to award nominations and wins. But how did they get there, what has life been like behind the scenes for this fast-rising phenomenon up until now, and where are they headed next?
"Alien Weaponry: Kua Tupu Te Ara", a new documentary film from director Kent Belcher and producer Nigel McCulloch, provides an intimate deep dive beneath the surface of Alien Weaponry's past, present and fast-approaching future. The film features appearances from metal elite like Lamb of God's Randy Blythe, Testament's Chuck Billy and Gojira's Joe and Mario Duplantier. (continue)
Las Vegas-based heavy rock outfit Swaggermouth are ready to share their unique brand of "controlled chaos" on their debut album Never Shut Up due in late July via Rock Avenue Records USA. The album was produced, mixed, and mastered by frontman Jason Ebs (who's previously toured as a vocalist and guitarist with Peter Criss on the "Bad Boys of KISS" tour with Ace Frehley) at his newly acquired studio he named, "Dragon Castle Studio," which was the former studio of platinum-selling rockers Imagine Dragons.
It features Chris Slade (AC/DC) on drums, who also co-wrote the album with Jason and frontwoman Janea Chadwick Ebs. The band have today, May 15, shared its lead track "Let It Roll," showcasing Jason and Janea's intertwined vocals and melodic upbeat sound which Jason describes as "Slammin' Pop." (continue)
Seattle's venerable post-hardcore five piece The Blood Brothers are celebrating two decades of their seminal album 'Crimes' with a limited vinyl reissue out on October 4th and the announcement of their first shows in ten years.
On the occasion, vocalist Jordan Blilie muses: "As we've been putting together the 20th anniversary reissue of 'Crimes', what I'm struck by most listening back is the energy. It feels both feral and weirdly focused, like whatever chemistry we'd been tinkering with had finally crystallized. It was on stage, though, where that energy reached its most joyful, reckless, collective state. It's an experience that never really goes away, and one we wanted to share again. So, we'll be playing a handful of shows this fall. We hope to see you there." (continue)
Los Angeles-based alt-pop duo Good Rzn-Josie Molasky (vocalist/songwriter) and Tommy Ghirardini (guitarist/producer)-have taken the unconventional approach of today (April 30) unveiling three videos at once to fully illuminate the essence of their music. They're calling the release of these videos-"Running Out Of Time," "Far From Me," and "123"-the "Falling In Slow Motion" video trilogy.
All three videos are visually striking and mysterious, notable for the use of color with a dreamy, washed-out feel that dovetails with the existential themes of the songs. Each video was directed by the visual artist Mishko (represented by Randi Wilens & RW Media). (continue)
Jeff Kollman (Cosmosquad, Chad Smith's Bombastic Meatbats) is gearing up to release his new solo album, "2023 A.D." this Friday (May 17th) and to celebrate we asked him to tell us about the single "Tongs & Thongs" featuring Red Hot Chili Pepper's Chad Smith. Here is the story:
I wrote this tune for the group I have called The Bombastic Meatbats with Chad Smith, Kevin Chown and Ed Roth. It had been sitting around and I thought it would fit in great on my new solo release. (continue)
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