Ozzy Osbourne made big news yesterday when he announced that he has put together an epic final concert in his hometown of Birmingham, England that will feature him reuniting with the original lineup of Black Sabbath, as well as performances from many high profile metal stars including Metallica, Pantera, Slayer, Anthrax, Lamb of God and more.
Like the theme to the title track to his acclaimed 2020 album "Ordinary Man", Ozzy put the show together to play a final farewell to his fans, his wife and manager Sharon Osbourne told the BBC. "Ozzy didn't have a chance to say goodbye to his friends, to his fans, and he feels there's no been no full stop. This is his full stop." (continue)
Legendary Iron Maiden drummer Nicko McBrain shocked fans in early December when he announced that he was retiring from touring, and he opened up about the decision in a new interview with Chaoszine
The 72-year-old drummer was asked how he feels two months after playing his final show with the band. He responded, Chaoszine (via Blabbermouth), "Mixed emotions, obviously. Making the decision to step back from touring has been - it was easy at the time, going towards the end of the tour. (continue)
On August 30, 1972, John Lennon and Yoko Ono/Plastic Ono Band, backed by Elephant's Memory, and joined by special guests, headlined two historic One to One Benefit Concerts at Madison Square Garden in New York City. These performances included an afternoon matinee and an evening performance, to a combined audience of 40,000 people, raising more than $1.5 million to support children with special needs, including children from the Willowbrook State School in Staten Island, N.Y, a state-supported institution for mentally handicapped children that gained national infamy after the horrible conditions and questionable medical practices the children endured were exposed to the public.
These were John's final and only full-length solo concerts after leaving The Beatles. Power To The People - Live At The One To One Concert, New York City, 1972, presents four songs from the afternoon and evening concerts on 180-gram yellow vinyl, available exclusively for Record Store Day 2025, April 12. Produced by Sean Ono Lennon and mixed and re-engineered from the original multitrack tapes by Paul Hicks and Sam Gannon, the EP features three previously unreleased performances - "Well Well Well" from the evening show, plus "Cold Turkey" and Yoko's "Don't Worry Kyoko (Mummy's Only Looking For A Hand In The Snow)" from the afternoon show, along with the previously released "Instant Karma (We All Shine On)" (Afternoon Show), which has been new newly mixed. This RSD First release is limited to 3000 copies in the U.S. and 5500 worldwide. (continue)
Arch Enemy unleash their 12th studio album Blood Dynasty at the end of March the band reveals the ultimate single and video "Paper Tiger." The full album is slated for release on March 28 via Century Media Records.
"With Blood Dynasty almost here, we thought we'd sneak in another single for you," says founder and guitarist Michael Amott. "'Paper Tiger' is a personal favorite - these riffs are so much fun to play. The accompanying video was shot on a German airfield last summer with our visionary friend Mumpi. Turn it up and let it roar!" (continue)
In 2023-24, Babymetal played to sold out crowds across the globe and now fans can relive the final show of that tour in Babymetal: Legend-43 The Movie, which will be hitting movie theaters on February 28th. In April 2023, Su-Metal (Vocal, Dance), Moametal (Scream, Dance), and Momometal (Scream, Dance) entered a new stage as the newly born Babymetal.
Since then, they have embarked on their largest world tour, "Babymetal World Tour 2023 - 2024", which took them to 25 countries across the globe. The headline tour, which included 98 performances drew a total audience of more than 280,000 fans. (continue)
DIRKSCHNEIDER are gearing up for the release of their eagerly anticipated album Balls To The Wall Reloaded, scheduled for release on February 28, 2025 through RPM. Alongside this, they are excited to showcase "Winter Dreams," the second single from their anniversary re-recording of the cult ACCEPT record. This track reveals a softer side of the album while preserving a meaningful lyrical depth, making it an emotional anthem of freedom. The single stands out not only for its significance but also for featuring the legendary 'Metal Queen,' Doro Pesch, alongside Udo Dirkschneider. This collaboration highlights the album's unique approach, underlining the long-running inspiration for the whole scene and renowned metal figureheads and companions alike.
Udo comments: "It was a very special experience for me to re-record "Winter Dreams'" with Doro Pesch. Doro and I have spent so many years together in the scene and there is a deep, almost familial connection between us. Her voice gives this song an incredible magic and emotionality that takes it to a whole new level. It was like a reunion with an old friend for me and together we made 'Winter Dreams' even more intense and personal. It just feels right to share this moment together!" (continue)
It was almost 40 years ago that L.A. Guns established themselves as the undisputed sleaze kings of the Sunset Strip, and, eventually, the world. At this point in time, most bands in their position would be content to lay back, rest on their rock 'n' roll laurels and trot out the hits on endless repeat for the fans.
Instead, L.A. Guns, in true down 'n' dirty form, are grinding with the April 4 release of their 15th studio album, LEOPARD SKIN, on Cleopatra Records. The (continue)
Lamb of God's Mark Morton has teamed up with country star Cody Jinks for the brand new track called "Brother", that comes from Mark's forthcoming solo album, "Without The Pain," which arrives on April 11th.
"Brother" was written by Mark, Cody, and country artist Travis Denning. The song's poignant lyrics explore themes of regret, reconciliation, and personal accountability, set against a backdrop of southern rock and bluesy guitar riffs. The track is a deeply emotional reflection on the complexities of family relationships and the scars of unresolved conflict. "On a long bus ride, somewhere in the middle of a Lamb of God tour, I scribbled some lyrics down in my notebook," said Mark. "Sometime after, having paired them with a simple chord progression, I presented my idea to Cody Jinks and Travis Denning during a writing session in Nashville. Three hours later, we walked out with 'Brother.' 'Brother' is a deeply personal song that speaks directly to the theme of family separation and estrangement. I have learned through observation and my own lived experience that it is a universal and all too common phenomenon. We all poured a lot of ourselves into this song and I'm grateful to Cody for singing on it with me. I hope you'll enjoy listening to it as much as we enjoyed making it." (continue)
Post.Festival has unveild the final wave of bands joining this year's already stacked lineup. The latest additions include the explosive A Place To Bury Strangers, the crushing heaviness of Pelican and Primitive Man, and the return of We Lost The Sea for a second set.
Also joining the bill are the dynamic sounds of Nrthrn, Standards, Pray For Sound, Circus Trees, Porcelain, Rainbows Are Free, Surrounded By Water, Turquoise, and Jenny Haniver-further cementing Post.Fest 2025 as an event that fans of post-rock, post-metal, and beyond will not want to miss. (continue)
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Julien-K is set to hit the road with Powerman 5000 this April, bringing their electrifying live show to cities across the U.S. The tour kicks off on April 11 at the iconic House of Blues in San Diego, CA, promising an unforgettable night of industrial rock energy.
Adding to the excitement, Julien-K will perform at the legendary Rainbow Anniversary Festival on the Sunset Strip on April 13, celebrating one of rock's most historic landmarks. (continue)
Camp Punksylvania just turned the volume up even higher for its fifth anniversary event, dropping a stacked lineup of 20 more bands set to bring absolute chaos to the West End Fairgrounds, June 20-22, 2025.
With FEAR celebrating 40 years of "More Beer", alongside legendary punk icons Against All Authority, Get Dead, War On Women and up-comers SPACED, this year's lineup is shaping up to be the biggest and wildest yet - and there are still over 25 more bands left to be announced. (continue)
Winnipeg hardcore band Comeback Kid are celebrating the 20th anniversary of their seminal album Wake The Dead. The band is releasing a re-recorded version of the title track of the record.
"The title track of our album Wake The Dead, which that we released two decades ago, provided us with more opportunities and brought us to more places around the world than we could have ever imagined," remembers singer Andrew Neufeld with fondness for how the album impacted the band's life and that of fans. "The song lands as the biggest moment in every single set that we've played - from Asia through South America to Europe, Africa, and North America." (continue)
After two consecutive new Jethro Tull album releases in 2022 and 2023, a new studio record - 'Curious Ruminant' - was recently announced and will be released on the 7th March 2025. Consisting of nine new tracks varying in length from two and half minutes to almost seventeen minutes, this is an album of mostly full band music.
Amongst the musicians featured are former keyboardist Andrew Giddings and drummer James Duncan, along with the current band members David Goodier, John O'Hara, Scott Hammond and, making his recording debut with the band, guitarist Jack Clark. (continue)
Los Angeles based cinematic hard rockers Edge Of Paradise return today with the bombastic anthem "Prophecy Unbound" cut from their epic sixth studio album and Napalm Records debut, Prophecy, arriving March 7, 2025.
"Prophecy Unbound" pops off right out of the gate with its pummeling drums, expansive orchestrations, and a tensely epic guitar solo, inviting listeners into frontwoman Margarita Monet's stirring narrative dystopia. Nu-Metal inspired riff excellence carries the verses through to the cathartic high octane chorus that Monet delivers with soaring power. Forever enthralled with the convergence of man and machine, Monet's lyrics invite listeners to realize the strength in their vulnerability, lest they lose their humanity to machinelike callousness. The single arrives alongside an official music video directed by Monet. (continue)
Los Angeles Rising a benefit comp for Los Angles Fire Victims has been released. The comp was crystallized and brought into being by a stellar team from the music community of LA. Together, musician Kevin Haskins (Love and Rockets, Bauhaus) and Record Producer Nick Launay (Nick Cave, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, IDLES) merged to create this compilation after witnessing the tragic destruction of the homes and livelihoods of so many fellow artists in the LA wild fires.
The album is out and tips its hat to the amazing musicians who donated music. It features artwork by Shepard Fairey and is comprised of 16 songs including previously unreleased recordings from Nick Cave and The Bad Seeds, PJ Harvey, Gary Numan, Primal Scream, Devo, Danny Elfman and many more. Also includes "Turn Into Redux" by Yeah Yeah Yeahs, an alternative take on their 2006 release, and a stunning, stripped back cover of "California Dreamin'" by Jarvis Cocker recorded back in 2020. (continue)
NERiMA just released their brand new single "Reverence" and to celebrate we asked lead vocalist Lexi to tell us about the song. Here is the story:
I wrote "Reverence" way back in 2022 when we were still releasing our first album. I remember messing around on my acoustic and finding those first two chords, and I thought it sounded so... holy. And as a local musician, when I think of something sacred, I think of the spotlight. I've never cared about being famous, but being able to live off of your work is like the holy grail for all of us. So, it started off as a song about the wonders and horrors of fame, but I remember a specific moment that inspired the change in direction. (continue)
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