Former Van Halen frontman Sammy Hagar has announced that he will be premiering a music video for his brand new single "Encore, Thank You, Goodnight", after his performance at the Stagecoach Festival tonight (May 27th).
Fans that are not a the music festival will be able to catch all the action at home. Sammy shared, "Tune in to Stagecoach Festival from the comfort of your couch! Watch Sammy's performance tonight at 7:20pmPT only on the Amazon Music Twitch channel and Prime Video! Tune (continue)
Matthew Kiichi Heafy, mastermind and frontman of the metal band Trivium (who are currently on their North American Tour with Bullet for My Valentine), unleashed an original 30-minute soundtrack for the crowd-funded slasher comic series True Believers, co-written by New York Times bestselling Bram Stoker Award-winner Stephen Graham Jones (The Only Good Indians, My Heart is a Chainsaw) and Denver Post bestselling writer Joshua Viola (Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver, It Came from the Multiplex), with interior artwork by Ben Matsuya. The blood-soaked series features official cameos from horror and pop culture icons like Jamie Lee Curtis, R. L. Stine, Devon Sawa, GWAR, Matthew Kiichi Heafy, and more. (continue)
Over the last two plus decades, Broken Social Scene's breakthrough album You Forgot It In People has cemented its place amongst indie rock's greatest -- through its collective energy pushing the genre far beyond its noisy '90s slacker roots to a more tirelessly collaborative, sonically expansive, emotionally expressive vision.
This vision is set to see new heights with the release of ANTHEMS: A Celebration of Broken Social Scene's You Forgot It In People - a front-to-back tribute to the hallowed Toronto band's 2003 masterpiece. (continue)
Swans, who recently announced their seventeenth studio album, Birthing, arriving May 30 via Young God Records/Mute, have confirmed a European trek in support of the highly-anticipated release, launching on Oct. 23 in Leipzig.
The tour, with the previously announced North American dates, will be the last "big sound" Swans tour, with a line-up of: Michael Gira, Kristof Hahn, Dana Schechter, Larry Mullins, Phil Puleo, Christopher Pravdica, and Norman Westberg. European support comes from Jessica Moss with Little Annie & Paul Wallfisch opening on North American dates. (continue)
As Lettuce continues their robust touring schedule loaded with symphony collaborations, co-headlining shows with GZA of Wu-Tang Clan, and trekking coast-to-coast, they will host a digital film premiere of their recent concert movie Lettuce with the Colorado Symphony.
Currently only available via DVD, the film features over 90 minutes of music visually showcasing the future funk group's recently released album Lettuce with the Colorado Symphony as the lauded sextet is joined by over 80 musicians from the Colorado Symphony. The premiere will take place on May 28 at 6pm PT/9pm ET via VEEPS. (continue)
Fit For A King are back with a brand new song and video called "No Tomorrow." It follows last year's "TECHNIUM," which featured The Plot In You vocalist Landon Tewers
It opens slowly and from there on out, it's all gas, no brakes. The track quickly escalates into the moshy ragers that FFAK are known for, to the delight of their legion of fans, who will also love the sticks-in-your-brain, melodic chorus. (continue)
In the early 1970s music performance shows like "The Midnight Special" "Soul Train," "In Concert," and concurrently "The Old Grey Whistle Test" in the UK, were all the rage in America, beaming rock, pop and R&B artists directly into people's homes across the country, offering an unprecedented at-home concert experience. Inspired by these shows, or perhaps because of potentially not receiving offers to perform on them, or even more likely, wanting to control all aspects of the production, Frank Zappa took matters into his own hands, as he often did.
On the first day of summer, June 21, 1974, Zappa and his band, the Mothers of Invention, invited a small audience to the their humble rehearsal hall on Sunset Blvd. in Hollywood, Calif., for what would be an intoxicating, sweat-drenched two-hour-plus performance. A small film crew equipped with multiple cameras captured every riveting musical moment while the audio was recorded by a mobile recording truck. Unfortunately, when Zappa watched the footage he was devastated to learn, that similar to his Roxy project before it, the audio and video weren't synchronized. Two months later, Zappa would team up with the Los Angeles-based PBS station KCET and get the sought-after TV special he wanted, later released commercially as The Dub Room Special. As a result, the June concert that he planned to shop to major TV networks was shelved, never to be revisited by Zappa in his lifetime. It languished in The Vault for more than five decades. (continue)
Tipped as 2025's rock-band-to-watch, Return to Dust are back with a vital and vibrant new single entitled "Shine" out now via LAVA/Republic Records. "Shine" marks the Los Angeles-based group's first release of 2025 and is accompanied by an official music video.
The band-Matty Bielawski [guitar, vocals], Graham Stanush [bass, vocals], Sebastian Gonzalez [guitar], and London Hudson [drums]-recorded "Shine" with frequent collaborator and producer Jim Kaufman out of his L.A. studio. (continue)
Cory Marks was so musically inspired by his recent European tour, that he decided to release a brand-new song and lyric video, a musical rallying cry to his fans, "Are You With Me?" via Better Noise Music.
Marks also wanted to share the new lyric video for "Lit Up" from his SORRY FOR NOTHING album, which was released December 6, 2024 via Better Noise Music. The songs have just been released as a double-single on digital outlets ("Are You With Me?") and ("Lit Up"). (continue)
Johnny Stachela, guitarist and singer-songwriter best known as a charter member of The Allman Betts Band, and Duane Betts & Palmetto Motel, releases "Pills & Liquor," the second single from the musician's forthcoming four-song EP, The Stroll.
The track, now available on all streaming platforms, is the next in a series of cuts recorded in collaboration with JD Simo, at Simo's Nashville-based House of Grease studio, and follows the earlier issued "All Because of You." Backed by a trio of sizzling, studio vets, Stachela and his guitar flow smooth and easy through a shuffle that borrows, in kind, from either side of the riverbank- Duane Allman's delta blues, and the desolate Texas flats of ZZ Top's Billy F. Gibbons. (continue)
17-time GRAMMY Award-winning artist and Rock & Roll Hall of Famer, Sting releases STING 3.0 LIVE, available digitally, on CD and on 180g vinyl with track listing(s) included below. Listen here.
Recorded on the acclaimed "STING 3.0" World Tour with longtime guitarist Dominic Miller and dynamic drummer Chris Maas, STING 3.0 LIVE is a collection of Sting's greatest hits, including "Be Still My Beating Heart," which has never-before been released as a live version. The 10-song digital album also features a live recording of "Fragile," Sting's 1987 single, which was recently covered by a children's choir in an episode of the Netflix miniseries Adolescence. (continue)
Brody Buster, a lifelong musician who first started his career and played professionally at the young age of twelve, has release his new album Redemption.
Brody was just 7 years of age when he first picked up one of his mothers harmonicas in Paola, Kansas and taught himself to play. He quickly found himself playing alongside legends like B.B. King, Quincy Jones, Chaka Khan, Keb' Mo' and many more. At the age of twelve, Buster -- managed by his parents -- was headlining blues clubs throughout the US, playing harmonica, ainginf lead, and fronting a tight Los Angeles-based quartet called The Bluesbusters. Brody was featured on numerous high-profile television programs including The Tonight Show and Dateline to name a few. Though not yet even a teenager, Brody was already a bonafide star. (continue)
Sammy Hagar has detailed the dream that he has about his late bandmate Eddie Van Halen that inspired his brand new single "Encore, thank You, Goodnight."
Hagar discussed the song and his upcoming Las Vegas Residency with Loudwire Nights, and explained, "I dream about Eddie all the time. This particular one, we were in a corner. (continue)
Def Leppard guitarist Vivian Campbell is "doing really good" and "feeling great, his bandmate Rick Allen shared in a new interview about the guitarist's battle with Hodgkin's lymphoma.
Vivian recently had to take a break from the group to recover from a bone marrow transplant as part of his treatment for the disease that he was originally diagnosed with in 2013. (continue)
BMG releases Simple Minds' new live album, Live in The City of Diamonds, ahead of the band's biggest North American tour in four decades. The album is available now in a variety of formats, including a 2 x CD Media Book featuring 24 tracks and a 24-page book including exclusive photos and tour notes written by Jim Kerr, Double Black Vinyl with 18 tracks, housed in a gatefold sleeve with a hi hi-spec finish, and Specialist Retail Exclusive Vinyl that is Double clear/glitter vinyl housed in gatefold sleeve with hi-spec finish.
One of the greatest live bands of their generation, from their roots as a nascent post-punk art rock band, through their arena and stadium straddling days in the 1980s and '90s, and up to the present day, Simple Minds have always prided themselves on their live reputation, having last year played to approximately one million people around the globe. (continue)
Carla Harvey has released a video for her new song "Sick Ones" featuring Motley Crue's John 5, which is the first music video from her new project, The Violent Hour (Megaforce Records). The video script, written by Harvey and directed by Industrialism Films' Vicente Cordero (Black Veil Brides, Kat Von D), sees Harvey portraying each of the video's five personalities.
"While Sick Ones is about cutting toxic people out of your life-those who constantly devalue you - I wanted to flip that narrative for the video," said Harvey. "I've always been interested in the idea that sometimes, the most dangerous person to confront is yourself. (continue)
Genre-defying breakout artist d4vd has released his debut album - WITHERED - a fifteen track opus that spotlights the songwriter, artist and performer at his best. The record takes the listener through the natural evolution and lifespan of the rose, an omnipresent visual in d4vd's creative output thus far, and is intended to be listened to sequentially like chapters in a book as the demise of a relationship unfolds. It is an album crackling with love found, love lost, love created, and love destroyed through every chorus and every melodic line.
Also out today is album focus track "Is This Really Love?" and accompanying video. Directed by Tommy Kilroy, d4vd weaves his signature visual language-bloody shirts, shadow-drenched settings, and haunting red strings-into a cinematic world that blurs the line between heartbreak and hallucination. (continue)
(hennemusic) Carlos Santana has postponed a pair of shows after collapsing during a soundcheck prior to a concert in San Antonio, TX on April 22. According to the Los Angeles Times, the guitarist canceled his appearance at San Antonio's Majestic Theatre on Tuesday after he suffered a non-life-threatening medical emergency.
The San Antonio Fire Department responded to the concert hall to a "report of an elderly patient who had reportedly fainted," a spokesperson confirmed to The Times on Wednesday. That patient was transported to a hospital. (continue)
Days after what would have been late and famed Slipknot drummer Joey Jordison's 50th birthday, a Kickstarter will be launched to raise the funds needed to get the highly-anticipated VIMIC album Open Your Omen out to the public in September 2025.
In a December 2016 interview with Shockwave Magazine, Jordison discussed the making of his other project VIMIC's first album: "The way we wrote 'Open Your Omen', is exactly like how a garage band would do their demo tape. We went all the way back to the basics, and it was cool doing it like that because you didn't have the influence of your label, and the huge studio, and cars, hotels, and fancy dinners, all this b----- that goes on along with being in the record industry. It was done literally in my home, organic, and we went out just to the studio not too far from my house and we just laid it down there. So, it was pretty much born in my home and then we just cruised up to the studio and just laid it down really quick." (continue)
(hennemusic) Billy Idol is streaming his new album, "Dream Into It", in sync with its release on April 25. "Dream Into It" was originally launched with the lead single, "Still Dancing", and the follow-up track "77" featuring Lavigne.
The project - which features guest appearances by Joan Jett, Avril Lavigne and Alison Mosshart of the Kills - 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)
Alt-rockers Lonely Little Kitsch just released their new single and video called "ill at ease", and to celebrate Kristen and Nolan tell us about the track. Here is the story:
Kristen (vocals / songwriter): This song is a particularly personal one for me. As someone who has severe anxiety and constant panic attacks, it's always interesting to speak to anyone who has never experienced either one. So "ill at ease" is sort of an answer to the question, "what does a panic attack feel like for you? (continue)
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Sammy Hagar has released his brand new single "Encore, Thank You, Goodnight", which the Red Rocker says was inspired by a dream that he had about his late bandmate Eddie Van Halen.
Hagar's camp shared the following details: Inspired by a vivid dream Hagar had about the late Eddie Van Halen; the song marks a full-circle moment in his storied career. "Encore, Thank You, Goodnight." features Hagar on vocals, Michael Anthony on bass, Joe Satriani on guitar and Kenny Aronoff on drums. The production-helmed by Hagar, Satriani, and Eric Caudieux - delivers a sound that is at once nostalgic and forward-looking. (continue)
Original KISS drummer Peter Criss have revealed that he will be releasing a brand new solo album this fall where he is backed by an all-star band featuring Billy Sheehan, Matthew Montgomery (Piggy D.), John 5, Mike McLaughlin and Paul Shaffer.
Criss broke the news in a video message from KISSFAQ.com's Julian Gill. Peter says in the clip, "I have an announcement. I have my new rock and roll album to you, Kiss Army guys, coming out in the fall. And I really hope you like it, man. And I wanna say God bless to each and every one of you." (continue)
Skillet have released "Ash in the Wind [LIVE]" to DSPs, along with a live video of the track to Vevo/YouTube. Filmed live during the 2025 Winter Jam tour, the track and video capture the raw, live and infectious energy fans expect from Skillet.
Last week, the band also released a special collab of "Nothing But the Blood" with Colton Dixon that has seen over 1 million views to date. Having sold out arenas in 32 countries across five continents, including their first-ever, sold out Middle East tour last fall, Skillet have also announced their summer international tour. (continue)
To celebrate the 30th anniversary of "Some Might Say" this week, Oasis have re-released their seminal single on limited-edition, pearl colored, numbered, 7" vinyl. They've also released a brand-new visualizer for the track.
The release of "Some Might Say" was monumental in Oasis' journey. As the first single released from the indomitable (What's The Story) Morning Glory? and the band's first ever number one in the UK Singles Chart, it marked a remarkable beginning to their second album. It was met with widespread critical and commercial acclaim at the time of release, also entering the top ten in Finland, Iceland, Ireland and Sweden. (continue)
Following what seemed an interminable wait to its global legion of fans, GHOST's excruciatingly anticipated new album, SKELETA, is at long last out today, April 25, via Loma Vista Recordings.
The lead up to SKELETA's full release has been punctuated by a cavalcade of world-spanning events that have only elevated the fervor of the album's exuberant welcome. (continue)
Arcade Fire has unveiled "Pink Elephant," the title track of the band's forthcoming seventh studio album, out May 9, 2025 via Columbia Records. Available now across all digital platforms and accompanied by a visualizer, "Pink Elephant" is the second brand new song to be made available from the album of the same name, following the "thrumming bass line and anthemic glimmers" (BILLBOARD) of "Year of the Snake."
Arcade Fire will appear May 10 on SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE. Taking place the day after Pink Elephant's arrival, the performance will mark the band's sixth time as musical guest. (continue)
In a career defined by evolution, Joe Bonamassa is ready to turn the page once again. The blues-rock virtuoso has just announced Breakthrough, his most adventurous and genre-blending studio album to date, out July 18th via his own J&R Adventures. At the heart of the announcement is the release of the album's powerful title track-"Breakthrough"-a soulful, hard-hitting anthem about letting go, moving forward, and finding your fire again, available today on all streaming platforms.
Crafted across multiple continents and infused with a world's worth of inspiration, Breakthrough marks a bold new chapter for Bonamassa-one that leans on fiery solos, emotionally rich storytelling, groove-driven arrangements, and stylistic exploration. Produced by long-time creative partner Kevin Shirley (Iron Maiden, The Black Crowes, Journey), the album was shaped by sessions in Greece, Egypt, Nashville, and Los Angeles, resulting in a vibrant sonic tapestry that shifts effortlessly from funky blues and Texas swing to acoustic ballads and swaggering hard rock. (continue)
Globally-celebrated alt-rock band Mother Mother release the new single entitled "Love To Death." An early leak of the song first surfaced on YouTube back in 2009, and has remained a part of Mother Mother's lore ever since.
As a fan favorite, unofficial uploads have generated hundreds of thousands of plays, and fans have even devoted Reddit forums and entire comment sections to the track as they awaited its formal release. (continue)
Linkin Park reveal a new track entitled "Unshatter" out now via Warner Records. It's the next unreleased track to be unlocked from the Deluxe Edition of their acclaimed album FROM ZERO, which lands on May 16.
Right out of the gate, a stomping groove sets the pace for "Unshatter." Distorted guitar crunch and kinetic production lays the framework for Mike Shinoda's signature wordplay and airtight cadence. He passes the mic to Emily Armstrong whose gritty delivery drives the refrain. "'Unshatter' was an early track we made while recording From Zero," Shinoda explains. "Emily's huge vocal in the bridge was one of the moments that gave us an indication of what was possible together." Teeming with emotion and energy, it has all the makings of a LINKIN PARK staple and future live favorite. (continue)
The Dead Daisies are turning up the heat with the release of their latest single, "Boom Boom"-a gritty, hard-hitting take on the John Lee Hooker classic.
The track is the latest single off the band's upcoming blues album Lookin' For Trouble, arriving May 30th. Steeped in the raw energy and rebellious spirit that shaped rock 'n' roll, the album finds the band reimagining blues standards with the same firepower that has fueled their decade-long run. (continue)
BETTER NOISE MUSIC is proud and excited to announce the signing of the mighty Sabaton. Today, April 25, the #1 Global Power Metal Band and one of Sweden's most successful bands have unveiled the single and video "Templars" as the first release from their forthcoming 11th studio album.
Along with the digital release of "Templars," SABATON is offering their fans a special one-sided 12" vinyl single which is limited to 1000 copies worldwide and set to be released on June 27. (continue)
Nashville- Based Alt-rock duo Lips Speak Louder just released their debut album "Consolation Prize" and to celebrate we asked Rachel Brandsness and Angie Lese to tell us about the tracks on the record. Here they are:
Hype: Hype is a throwback of sorts to the rock and grunge styles of the 90s and early 2000s that helped shape us as musicians. The song unapologetically calls out and confronts the inauthenticity of those who sell themselves for their own gain, whether it's social, financial or political. (continue)
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