Apocalyptica are thrilled to announce the fourth and final exciting single from Apocalyptica Plays Metallica, Vol. 2 - the hotly-anticipated sequel to their legendary debut record. The Call of Ktulu will coincide with the album's release, and follows on from a rapturous response to the preceding three singles: stunning reinterpretations of The Four Horsemen, The Unforgiven II, and One. Most notably, The Call of Ktulu features a truly remarkable guest: legendary Metallica bassist Cliff Burton himself.
Apocalyptica Plays Metallica Vol. 2 will continue the journey that began in 1996 when cellists from Helsinki's world-renowned Sibelius Academy played symphonic tribute to the biggest of the big four - heavy metal titans Metallica. For their ninth record the classically-minded dynamos are returning to their roots to bring a legendary story full circle. It also features a host of surprises, including appearances by Metallica's very own James Hetfield, Rob Trujillo, and - in a move that is sure to set the metal world alight - The Call of Ktulu, featuring the original bassline laid down by Cliff Burton, who tragically lost his life in a tour bus accident in 1986. (continue)
Deep Purple have released a new single "Pictures Of You". The track comes from the legendary band's forthcoming album, "=1", which will be released on July 19th by earMUSIC.
Kayos shared the following information: Additionally, the single is offered as part of a four-track bundle which features two previously unreleased live recordings from 2022 in Milan, Italy: 'When A Blind Man Cries' and 'Uncommon Man'. (continue)
Hit Parader presents the return of Mayhem Festival. Considered by many to be the most important traveling heavy music festival in the past 13+ years, the resurrection officially begins on Saturday Oct. 12, 2024 at Glen Helen Amphitheater in San Bernardino, CA where it first began.
Mayhem had a long successful history of elevating headliners such as Korn, Slipknot, Avenged Sevenfold and Rob Zombie as well helping catapult support acts like Lamb Of God, Killswitch Engage, Underoath, Mastodon and Whitechapel. The Southern California comeback show will feature 23 artists, 4 who are returning to Mayhem and 19 acts performing on the festival for the first time. (continue)
Los Lonely Boys announce the release of their first new album in 11 years. Out August 2nd via BMG, Resurrection marks a return to form for the GRAMMY-winning, multi-platinum trio of Texican brothers, who have performed everywhere from the GRAMMYs telecast to the World Series to recent tours with The Who. Lead single "Wish You Would" conjures the group's classic sound, combining breezy guitar leads with hard-earned doses of wisdom.
"It's something we think people need to hear-especially the youth," says bassist/vocalist Jojo Garza, speaking on "Wish You Would" and Resurrection. "When we're young, we think we have it figured out. When you get older, you start to see things differently. Having kids of our own, we see their ambitions and ideas of what they want to be, so we want to be good parents. The message is, 'Be careful what you wish for. There could be a false light, and we don't want you to get hurt'." (continue)
From Ashes To New have announced they will join rock outfit Set It Off on a full U.S. tour this fall that will also feature support from New Years Day and If Not For Me.
"The Deathless Tour Part Two" will kick off on Saturday, September 21 in Johnstown, PA as both From Ashes To New and Set It Off wrap up their joint supporting tour dates with Nothing More on the "Carnal Tour 2024" (8/31-9/24). The jaunt will make its way across both coasts before ending in Wantagh, NY on November 2. (continue)
Tech N9ne has officially announced the next offering from his popular "Tech N9ne Collabos" series entitled COSM (CLASS OF STRANGE MUSIC) out everywhere on July 12.Tech also recently served up a hard-hitting new single & video "Drippy Drop" feat. Skatterman and Snug Brim just ahead of the album announcement and pre-order.
A true KC affair, "Drippy Drop" reunites Tech with his fellow lyrical marauders Skatter & Snug as they rekindle the chemistry shared on previous collaborations and seminal Strange Music anthems such as "Riot Maker" from the gold-certified classic Everready (The Religion), "That Box" from the Collabos staple Misery Loves Kompany, and "Twerk" from the Strictly Strange 2008 Tour CD, among others. (continue)
the Jesus Lizard, undeniably one of the most iconic and influential bands to emerge in the late 20th century, return with Rack, their first new album since 1998's Blue, on Sept. 13 via Ipecac Recordings.
A preview of the 11-song album arrives today with the release of "Hide & Seek," a track David Yow describes as "a perky ditty about a witch who can't behave, and it's got nearly as many hooks as a Mike Tyson fight." An accompanying video captures the foursome of Duane Denison, Mac McNeilly, David Wm. Sims, and Yow as they recorded the "ditty" with Producer Paul Allen at Nashville's Audio Eagle Studio. (continue)
TRF Boog just released a new single called "Dump It" from the forthcoming album "Me Vs. Me" and to celebrate we asked Boog to tell us about the track. Here is the story:
All I can really say to describe this record is energy. Have your best outfit ready to hit the clubs because this is a record that I believe will take over the clubs. It's got all the makings of a club/radio hit. Braggy lyrics, tempo for women to dance and twerk to after a long week of getting to their bag, and a catchy hook. (continue)
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