Alice Cooper is giving fans the first taste of the new album from the original Alice Cooper Band with the release of the new single and video called "Black Mamba", which features a guest appearance The Doors legend Robby Krieger.
The new album, entitled "The Revenge Of Alice Cooper", will be the first new album to feature the original ACB lineup of Cooper (lead vocals), Michael Bruce (guitar), Dennis Dunaway (bass) and Neal Smith, as well as drum tracks recorded by the late Glen Buxton, in over 50 years and is set to be released on July 25th. (continue)
Bad Company's Simon Kirke says in a new interview that an insider has told him that the band will be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame this year.
"I've been told by an insider that we are getting in," Kirke revealed in a new interview with the VRP Rocks podcast and he also shared the song that they intend to play at the ceremony. (continue)
What's my age again? Riot Fest is turning the big 2-0, and to celebrate it's throwing the biggest party yet, headlined by Green Day, Blink-182, Weezer, Jack White, and a total of over 90 bands performing throughout the festival weekend. "I just wanted to put a show together with all of my favorite bands", festival founder Michael Petryshyn reminisced before the inaugural Riot Fest back in 2005.
Throughout the next 20 years, the festival has grown to become one of the biggest independent festivals in the country, known for eclectic lineups, high-profile band reunions, full album plays, and even a butter sculpture tribute to John Stamos. Along with headliners Green Day, Blink-182, Weezer, and Jack White, the festival will also include performances by the Sex Pistols (Frank Carter and Steve Jones, Paul Cook, Glen Matlock), Idles, "Weird Al" Yankovic, Alkaline Trio, All Time Low, Knocked Loose, Rilo Kiley, The Beach Boys, Jawbreaker, Dropkick Murphys, Bad Religion, The Pogues, The Hold Steady, The Academy Is..., Cobra Starship, Gym Class Heroes, Texas is the Reason, Dance Hall Crashers, The Front Bottoms, Knuckle Puck, The Wonder Years, James, and many many more. (continue)
The day before the cinematic return of Pink Floyd at Pompeii - MCMLXXII, the newly restored version of the groundbreaking 1972 film directed by Adrian Maben, a clip of the band's iconic performance of 'A Saucerful of Secrets' has been revealed. Watch here.
Digitally re-mastered in 4K from the original 35mm footage, with enhanced audio newly mixed by Steven Wilson, the upcoming theatrical release presents the definitive version of this pioneering film. Screening in cinemas and IMAX worldwide from 24 Apri (continue)
Late Iron Maiden frontman Paul Di'Anno's "Soldier Of Fortune" is released as a single and lyric video. The song is part of the new compilation In Memory Of, which will be released on May 16th via Metalville Records.
With his cover version of the Deep Purple classic, Paul Di'Anno delivered one of the strongest vocal performances of his long and varied career. The song originally comes from the 2015 studio album The League Of Shadows, which Paul recorded with his former band Architects Of Chaoz and which earned praise from fans and critics worldwide. (continue)
(hennemusic) Ghost is streaming "Peacefield" as the latest single from its forthcoming album, "Skeleta." The song follows "Satanized" and "Lachryma" as the third preview to the record.
Due April 25 via Loma Vista Recordings, "Skeleta" marks the follow-up to 2022's "Impera" and 2024's "Rite Here Rite Now", which captured Ghost over the course of a pair of sold-out shows at the Kia Forum in Los Angeles that also served as the two-night finale of the group's Re-Imperatour U.S.A. 2023. (continue)
(hennemusic) Billy Idol is joined by Avril Lavigne on "77", the new single from his forthcoming album "Dream Into It." The song follows the lead track, "Still Dancing", as the latest preview to the set, which will be released on April 25.
"Dream Into It" also features guest appearances by Joan Jett, and Alison Mosshart of the Kills. The project marks Idol's first new music since a pair of EP's - 2021's "The Roadside" and 2022's "The Cage" - while also doubling as his first full-length album since 2014's "Kings & Queens Of The Underground." (continue)
(hennemusic) Twisted Sister frontman Dee Snider rocks "Lay It On The Line" in the latest preview of the forthcoming collection, "Magic Power: All Star Tribute To Triumph."
Due June 6 via Round Hill Records, the record will feature a variety of rockers - including Sebastian Bach, Nancy Wilson, Joey Belladonna, Slash, and Jeff Keith - covering classic Triumph tunes. (continue)
Nick Hexum, the enigmatic frontman of alternative rock legends 311, has shared Full Memories, the second EP to be released from Hexum this year. It serves as the second installment of what is a trio of lunar themed EPs, the first of which, Waxing Nostalgic, was released in February and featured "Lonely Existence."
Full Memories - which Hexum produced and co-wrote with the help of collaborators Ben Kweller, Alan Hampton (Andrew Bird, Madison Cunningham), Rami Jaffee (Foo Fighters, The Wallflowers), Joel Martin and Kenny Feinstein (Water Tower) - is a reflective and surprisingly earnest statement from the singer-songwriter. (continue)
Bryan Adams has announced that he is hitting the road this fall with his massive "Roll With The Punches" North America 2025 tour, his biggest tour in years.
The 40-date arena run kicks off in Canada on 11 September with shows in Vancouver, Winnipeg, Toronto, Montreal, New York, Nashville, Los Angeles, Seattle and more before wrapping on 26 November in Minneapolis, MN. Special guests Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo will open for Adams on all U.S. dates and The Sheepdogs will provide direct support in Canada (excluding Calgary and Kelowna). Amanda Marshall will join as support in Calgary and Kelowna. (continue)
Pelican have shared "Pining For Ever," the third advance sample of their first full length in six years, Flickering Resonance (coming May 16 on Run For Cover).
The song arrives on the heels of a flurry of activity for the group, including appearing on the cover of the latest issue of Decibel magazine, wrapping up their expansive west coast tour with Russian Circles, and debuting the album in full at a 420 party at Chicago's Half Acre this past Sunday. Akin to the album's preceding singles the song in conjunction with an abstract visual by multidisciplinary artist Joshua Ford. (continue)
GRAMMY-winning musician, songwriter, and producer Dan Wilson released a new song "ventura" from his forthcoming instrumental album good night, los angeles that will be released on May 9.
An 18-song collection of piano recordings born out of a regular series of Sunday evening performances he would post to social media, the album was recorded entirely on a 1918 Vose & Sons upright piano that was found on the streets of Hollywood. The album is Wilson's first instrumental release and offers a rare glimpse into the award-winning songwriter's raw, unvarnished creative process (continue)
Breaking Benjamin guitarist Keith Wallen has released a music video for the track, "Us Against The World," a single from his most recent solo album Infinity Now.
The black and white video finds Wallen and the band in the desert, performing and cruising in a convertible. The simplicity matches the escalation in the music and allows the emotional heft of the song to come to the forefront. But it's not as simple as it seems. Stick around until the end for a little Lost Boys inspiration. (continue)
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