Former KISS guitarist Bruce Kulick and Megadeth cofounder David Ellefson were the special guests on a new episode of The SDR Show along with Marina V to discuss their new collaboration and during the chat Kulick and Effefson reveals the best and worst moments with KISS and Megadeth.
We were sent this overview of the show: Marina V, Bruce Kulick and David Ellefson join Ralph Sutton and Dov Davidoff and they discuss How Marina V came to meet and work with David Ellefson and Bruce Kulick, Marina growing up in Russia and not having a musical family, the first time Bruce Kulick and David Ellefson worked together, musicians with synesthesia, Marina's music for kids, home concerts during the pandemic, Dave Ellefson acting in the movie Bunker Heights, Marina's weirdest experience while doing home concerts, a game to test the guests knowledge on whether the lyrics are fake, rock or from Shakespeare, Bruce Kulick and David Ellefson's favorite/worst memories with Kiss and Megadeth, Marina V's first concert, first drug and first sexual experience. (continue)
The Doors are celebrating the 55th anniversary of their beloved "Morrison Hotel" album by offering U.S. based fans the chance to win a 180g vinyl of the recently remastered version of the album.
The group shared, "55 years ago, The Doors released their 5th studio album, Morrison Hotel! The album marked The Doors' triumphant return to their Blues-rock roots, delivering raw energy and timeless tracks like "Roadhouse Blues" and "Peace Frog." It reached number four on the Billboard 200 and achieved international success, becoming The Doors' highest-charting album in the UK. (continue)
The Funeral Portrait have recruited Lilith Czar as a special guest on their new single and video "Hearse For Two", the final track of their latest studio album "Greetings From Suffocate City", which arrived last September.
Vocalist Lee Jennings had this to say, "'Hearse for Two' is one of the most personal and emotional songs we've ever written. The track captures the intensity of love and loss, and having Lilith Czar join us on this journey brought an entirely new depth to the song. (continue)
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Punk rock legends Descendents will be headlining the Punk In The Park festival's debut installment in the city of Portland, OR on Saturday, June 28th at Waterford Park.
The Descendents will be joined in the all-star punk rock lineup that will also feature performances from Screeching Weasel, Propagandhi, 7Seconds, Mustard Plug, Swingin' Utters and more. (continue)
Gino Vannelli celebrated the release of his new album "The Life I Got (To My Most Beloved)" by sharing a music video for the song "No Where To Go But Up". SRO sent over the following details:
Written through a time of personal hardship as his late wife battled cancer, the self-written and self-produced album "The Life I Got (To My Most Beloved)" contains 11 finely etched tracks encompassing the emotional turmoil of losing one's soulmate and finding the will to carry on. (continue)
Continuing the international success of the Mandoki Soulmates' latest album, A Memory Of Our Future, Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Vice President Jason Hanley invited Leslie Mandoki to the Rock Hall to celebrate "30 Years Of Soulmates" in the motherland of rock music.
"We are thrilled to welcome Leslie Mandoki to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame to commemorate 30 years of Mandoki Soulmates and their latest album, A Memory of Our Future," Hanley said, and honored Mandoki's oft-quoted maxim that "music is the greatest unifier," especially in this "labyrinth of crises where the compass has seemingly been lost." (continue)
American Football are proud to share American Football (Live in Los Angeles), a special live album recorded on the second night of the band's recent back to back sold out LP1 25th Anniversary Tour performances at the El Rey Theatre on October 12th and 13th, 2024. The live album features guest appearances from Ethel Cain on "For Sure" and M.A.G.S. on "I'll See You When We're Both Not So Emotional", reflecting their contributions to the recently released LP1 covers album celebrating the 25th anniversary of American Football's eponymous debut.
American Football (Live in Los Angeles) will be officially released down the road, but given the timing, immediacy, and feeling of helplessness from afar, American Football and Polyvinyl Record Co. decided to share it early for Bandcamp's California Wildfire Relief Fundraiser on Friday, February 7. (continue)
Southern California rock powerhouse Robert Jon & The Wreck are back with their latest high-octane single, "Sittin' Pretty," now available on all major digital platforms. The track, recorded in Savannah, GA, and produced by Dave Cobb (Chris Stapleton, Brandi Carlile, Rival Sons), delivers a raw and electrifying energy that showcases the band's signature grit and swagger.
With its ferocious riffing, searing guitar solos, growling Hammond B3 organ, and relentless rhythm section, "Sittin' Pretty" is a hard-rocking warning to those who cross paths with someone who's as captivating as they are dangerous. (continue)
Cleopatra Records celebrates Record Store Day, April 12, with one of the most anticipated releases in Todd Rundgren's catalog, a 2 LP live album recorded on the maestro's 2008 Arena tour.
Titled from his most recent studio album, the tour caught Rundgren accompanied by his usual A-list band of musical wizards, and a track listing that swung between a host of favorites from solo albums past. (continue)
A festival experience like no other, the E.N.D. Cruise is thrilled to announce their 4th annual voyage in partnership with Sixthman, taking place January 22 to January 26, 2026. Join us as we set sail from Miami, FL to Costa Maya, Mexico aboard Norwegian Joy, making for the Cruise's largest voyage to date.
Guests will have the opportunity to enjoy a variety of activities on board, including live performances from their favorite bands in the scene, a chance to relax (or party) with their favorite artists, elevated dining experiences, Battle of The Frontmen, gambling in high end casinos, The Tonight (Tonight) Show with Matt Cutshall, an on-deck go-kart track, pools and waterslides, Bellyflop Competition, and so much more. Don't forget, excursions and exploration in the sunny Costa Maya port is also a must for all cruise-goers. (continue)
Organizers of the Vans Warped Tour continue to announce additions to the lineup of the triumphant return of the music festival as part of their 30 Days Of Warped promotion.
The latest additions came this week and include Escape the Fate, Saosin, Of Mice & Men, Left to Suffer, Oxymorrons, Enter Shikari, Iann Dior, Not Enough Space, Urethane, Sace6, A Loss for Words, Traitors, 6arelyhuman, The Interrupters, Taylor Acorn, Johnny Guilbert, People R Ugly, Trxvis, Red Jumpsuit Apparatus, Girlfriends, Jutes, TX2, Silly Goose, Jack Kays, The Dark and Jeremy Romance & the Zero Friends Club. (continue)
Black Sabbath guitarist Tony Iommi shared that the band's 1987 album "The Eternal Idol" has been remastered and will be available as a limited edition vinyl for Record Store Day, as well as released on CD and digitally.
Iommi took to X to share, "Writing on X this morning, "We've gone back to the original analogue tapes and had everything newly remastered, and it's sounding better than ever. It'll be available on vinyl, CD, and digitally for Record Store Day 2025. The limited edition ruby vinyl looks fantastic! Can't wait for you all to hear it- Tony" (continue)
Dave Stewart - the highly acclaimed Rock & Roll Hall of Famer, Songwriter Hall of Famer, Eurythmics co-founder, producer and renowned songwriter - has announced Dave Does Dylan. Set as a limited-edition vinyl release for Record Store Day, the 14-song homage to Bob Dylan will be available at indie record stores on Saturday, April 12 via Surfdog Records.
The spirit and sonic foundation of Dave Does Dylan is built with live takes, pure and unedited. Featuring just Dave Stewart on vocals and guitars recorded in one take, the album finds him performing inspired renditions of Dylan's songs - all of which he has adored since an early age. (continue)
Pistols At Dawn have shared the video for brand new single "You Forever." The track arrives just in time for Valentine's Day, as it's a downright gorgeous, stripped down ballad that celebrates, well, love.
"This song is a love letter to your ride or die - the person you would give it all for," the band states. "The person who makes everyday you get to spend with them a blessing. Because your life was good, but they made it infinitely better. The video expresses the true intimacy of the song and the unique versatility of Pistols at Dawn." (continue)
Shock rock pioneers Society 1 are set to unleash their long-awaited rock documentary, Everyone Dies (Rock Stars Don't Count) , premiering exclusively on Thunderflix.com this February 14th, 2025 . This film takes an unfiltered, no-holds-barred look at one of the most extreme and controversial bands to ever hit the stage, led by the infamous Matt "The Lord" Zane .
A Documentary That Pushes the Limits. From orgy parties to cocaine-fueled after-hours , porn shoots , and some of the most irresponsibly badass live performances in rock history, Everyone Dies dives deep into the chaos that was Society 1. Featuring never-before-seen footage , the film recounts the band's infamous onstage antics, including Zane's record-breaking live performance at Download Festival , where he was suspended 30 feet above the stage by four meat hooks while delivering a full-throttle vocal performance. (continue)
Rivetskull, the heavy metal powerhouse forged from a deep passion for Ronnie James Dio's iconic music, is hitting the road to pay tribute to the legendary frontman. On February 28th, they'll take the stage at Three Clubs in Los Angeles for a night of electrifying metal and timeless classics.
This special tour features a 45-minute set of Rivetskull's original hard-hitting material, followed by a powerful 1-1/2 hour set celebrating Dio's greatest hits - spanning his legendary work with Rainbow, Black Sabbath, and Dio.
"We owe so much to Ronnie for the decades of unforgettable music he's given us," shares the band. "His sound shaped who we are, and this tour lets us honor that legacy while sharing our own music with fans who love traditional heavy metal." (continue)
Simon McBride, one of the most celebrated guitarists to emerge in recent years, announces the release of his new album Recordings 2020-2025 out March 14 on earMUSIC.
The first single, a fascinating take on Duran Duran's 1992 hit track "Ordinary World," is available now for streaming and download. "This is such a beautiful song," Simon McBride shares about the single. "I wanted to try a different feel on it. Like with any version of a song, it's important to me to be creative but also pay respect to the original." (continue)
Coming off a banner year in terms of taking their live performances to the maximum of limits, rock greats Sweet still possess exceptional chemistry, which recently brought the house down throughout venues across North America. At the same time, the band released a new song/video, "Little Miracle," which was received with rave reviews. Today, Darkstar Records is releasing the bands next single release "Insane."
Last year while cutting "Little Miracle," the group jammed in the studio which exemplified a fresh new approach which utilized instant spontaneity in creating and producing this hard rock masterpiece "Insane." Bassist/producer Stevie Stewart commented, "'Insane' is a song that we are very proud of! We all poured our hearts into the creation of it. Everyone brought their 'A' game to 'Insane'!" (continue)
Gemini Syndrome have shared their new track "Suffer In Silence", which is a taste of their forthcoming album "Origin: From Nothingness to Everything." TAG sent over the following details:
Before the LUX trilogy, there was nothing. Now, Gemini Syndrome unveils the origin story - Origin: From Nothingness to Everything-a prequel that explores the space where transformation begins. More than just an album, it is a ritual, a sonic initiation into the unknown. While the full experience will arrive later this year, the band is releasing one single at a time, allowing each piece of the puzzle to be absorbed before the full revelation. (continue)
Singer-Songwriter Nolwenn recently released her 13-track debut album "Moonflower Vol. 1" and to celebrate we asked her to tell us about one of the tracks and she selected "Lone Little Bird". Here is the story:
My song Lone Little Bird was written as I was hospitalized for anorexia nervosa in an eating disorders clinic. I had made a few friends in my past two hospitalizations over there in 2020, and one of those friends I saw again then in 2022. (continue)
Queen have announced that they will be celebrating Record Store Day 2025 with the release of a special 12'' vinyl edition of "Queen: De Lane Lea Demos - 2024 Mix". Hollywood Records sent over these details:
De Lane Lea Demos -This is the pristine 2024 Mix originally featured in CD format as part of the band's heavyweight "Queen I" box set release last year. Now available on 12" vinyl for the very first time, it is testament to the fascinating pre-history of the band's first album, originally titled "Queen". These are the demos the band recorded preceding the recording of that album. In summer 1969, Brian and Roger's pre-Queen group, Smile, had already recorded at De Lane Lea Studios in London's Kingsway. Two years later, the company opened a new complex in Wembley, and needed a band to help them test their new equipment and the sound quality of the different rooms. (continue)
Imagine Dragons have announced that a new concert film will be hitting movie theaters on March 26th and 29th. The film was captured during the final show of their Loom North American Tour featuring the LA Film Orchestra with special arrangements from legendary game composer Inon Zur.
The band shared these details: Last October, we invited the @lafilmorchestra to join us onstage at the world famous Hollywood Bowl for our final show of the LOOM North America Tour. now, we are bringing that performance to the big screen in theaters around the world. (continue)
Def Leppard have shared a music video for their recently released cover of the Ben E. King classic "Stand By Me" with "proceeds from the track will be donated to FireAid to assist in both short-term relief efforts and long-term initiatives to prevent future fire disasters throughout Southern California."
Frontman Joe Elliott said of the cover, "Los Angeles & its surrounding area has always played a central role in Def Leppard's career, from it being where some of us are based and it being our U.S. hub for rehearsals, to being the city where we played our first-ever American gig. We feel blessed to be able to dedicate this song & give all the royalties to the amazing heroes in L.A. helping those affected by the fires. No better song." (continue)
Spiritbox have released a music video for their brand new single "No Loss, No Love," which is the latest taste of their forthcoming album "Tsunami Sea" that is set to arrive on March 7th. Partners + Associates Agency sent over the following details:
Produced by Dan Braunstein and Spiritbox's Mike Stringer, the track twists and turns, building from ominous tension to a crescendo of swirling chaos. "No Loss, No Love" feels like a companion to "Yellow Jacket" from the band's acclaimed Eternal Blue album. (continue)
Oasis announce the 25th anniversary reissue of their fourth studio album, Standing On The Shoulder Of Giants - available on limited edition vinyl including silver LP and official store exclusive blue and purple marble LP on the anniversary of the original release date, February 28th. Pre-order here. Today's news is accompanied by a new lyric video for the album's first single "Go Let It Out," originally released 25 years ago today.
A pivotal moment in Oasis' storied history, Standing On The Shoulder Of Giants marked the start of a new era for the band. "Go Let It Out" was the first release on Noel and Liam Gallagher's own label Big Brother Recordings Ltd, established in January 2000 following the sudden closure of Oasis' former UK label Creation Records. Big Brother's debut release was rushed into production and released on February 7th, 2000, only seven weeks after the label's inception. (continue)
Elton John and Brandi Carlile unveil the music video for their brand new single "Who Believes In Angels?." Directed by visionary photographer and director David LaChapelle, the video follows Wednesday's announcement of Elton and Brandi's collaborative studio album Who Believes In Angels?, set for release on April 4th via Interscope Records.
David LaChapelle and Elton are regular collaborators, having first met when David photographed Elton for Interview Magazine in 1998. They've worked together many times since then, with David directing the music videos for Elton's tracks "This Train Don't Stop There Anymore" with Justin Timberlake, and "Original Sin" with Elizabeth Taylor and Mandy Moore, as well as shooting the poster for Elton's Farewell Yellow Brick Road Tour and directing his Red Piano residency in Las Vegas. David's celebrated "Egg on You Face" photo is one of the crown jewels in Elton and David Furnish's photography collection, which was recently on show at London's V&A Museum for their Fragile Beauty exhibition. (continue)
Boundary-pushing Grammy-nominated rock outfit Nothing More will release a deluxe edition of their acclaimed 2024 album Carnal via Better Noise Music on March 28 across digital platforms followed by a physical release on CD and vinyl on May 16.
Carnal saw the band achieve two #1 Active Rock radio singles-"Angel Song (feat. David Draiman)" and "If It Doesn't Hurt"-and has to date amassed 100 million streams. The album received praise for being "one of the band's most eclectic releases to date" (Blabbermouth) and having 15 "energized rock anthems that capture the band's infectious live prowess" (Knotfest). (continue)
Swedish progressive metal pioneers Meshuggah are thrilled to announce the release of their new music video for "Ligature Marks". The video has debuted as part of the celebration around the reissue of their critically acclaimed album Immutable, which is now presented in the remastered Indelible Edition, which will be released on April 4th, 2025 via Reigning Phoenix Music.
Following the critical acclaim of the original 2022 release, the Indelible Edition of Immutable arrives with a sonic enhancement, redefining the album's depth and clarity, and includes three riveting live tracks recorded during Meshuggah's world tours in 2023 and 2024. These additions not only showcase the band's raw live energy but also underline their commitment to pushing musical boundaries. (continue)
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