Brian Wilson, who's innovative music creativity inspired a generation of musicians and propelled the Beach Boys to legendary status, has died, according to his family. He was 82.
His official Facebook page shared the sad news with fans with this message from his children, "We are heartbroken to announce that our beloved father Brian Wilson has passed away. (continue)
KISS frontman Paul Stanley says that he and Gene Simmons will be performing 15 songs together during a plugged in set at the upcoming KISS Army Storms Vegas event in November, and Stanley says that the plans for the event will be going through some major changes with some announcements coming.
Paul revealed the news during a chat with Broken Record. He was asked if band cofounder Gene Simmons would be performing at the event and he responded, "We're going to do a no-makeup set. We'll play 15 songs, whatever. And Tommy, we're all geared up to do it. We really look forward to it." (continue)
Biffy Clyro return with new single "A Little Love," their first new music since their #1 album A Celebration of Endings and its companion project The Myth Of The Happily Ever After. The trio recently introduced the track to a huge audience during their main stage set at Radio 1's Big Weekend and it has just been premiered as Radio 1's Hottest Record. Listen to "A Little Love" HERE.
Recorded with producer Jonathan Gilmore, "A Little Love" is Biffy Clyro - Simon Neil (vocals/guitar), James Johnston (bass) and Ben Johnston (drums) - in their most gloriously uplifting mode. Its effervescent tones, dramatic synth stabs and heavyweight grooves establish the band's renowned blend of grit and melody, but it soon takes flight with a soaring, sky-bound hook that's as instantly infectious as any of their big hits. It's the perfect soundscape for lyrics which celebrate love in all its forms, and especially the realization that you don't always know what you have until it's gone. (continue)
It was announced today that Randy Bachman and Burton Cummings will be playing as The Guess Who for the first time in 23 years when they take part in the Rock Legends Cruise as it sails from Fort Lauderdale, Florida through the Caribbean, February 23-27, 2026.
As principal songwriters of The Guess Who's early hits, Bachman and Cummings helped propel the band to international success with songs such as "These Eyes," "Laughing," "Undun," "American Woman," "No Sugar Tonight/New Mother Nature," and "No Time." Their 1970 album, American Woman, reached number one in Canada, and the title track became the first Billboard number one hit by a Canadian group. (continue)
Following their tradition of covering some of their favorite and most influential tracks featuring members of the original, Heaven Shall Burn are releasing "Numbered Days" (Feat. Jesse Leach of Killswitch Engage).
They have also shared a visualizer that is accompanying the celebration of the friendship between the bands. Bonus points for anyone catching the title of one of Heaven Shall Burn's classics in the lyrics. (continue)
BABYMETAL will release their new album METAL FORTH on August 8 via Capitol Records. Meaning "beyond metal," METAL FORTH features collaborations with Poppy, Spiritbox, Tom Morello, Bloodywood, Electric Callboy, Polyphia, and Slaughter to Prevail-artists BABYMETAL has connected with while touring the globe. Fans can stream the previously released singles "RATATATA" (with Electric Callboy), "from me to u (feat. Poppy)", and "Song 3" (with Slaughter To Prevail) now on all digital platforms.
METAL FORTH follows 2019's METAL GALAXY and THE OTHER ONE, their 2023 concept album. PAPER said, "On THE OTHER ONE, the band cracks open the Metalverse, surfing through parallel universes and a dizzying maze that tests their perceptions of truths, lies, and what rests beyond the darkness." (continue)
The Chris Slade Timeline have released a lyric video for the track "Time Flies" from their new album "Timescape". The former AC/DC drummer had this to say about the track and video:
Chris Slade discusses the new video and song, "Time Flies, the song and the video was originally envisaged as a sort of sonic experiment. I only had the vaguest idea of a melody, but I knew I wanted the end of the lines to be repeated in echo. I'd demo'd half the song with Mike Clark (keyboards) help before I thought, 'This needs a chorus'. (continue)
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As the summer gets ready to kick off, New York rockers King Falcon is heating things up with their new single being released via Mascot Records. "Plastic Crown" is the latest offering from the quartet comprised of Michael Rubin [vocals, lead guitar], Joe Conserva [bass], Sergio Ripa [guitar], and Dipayan "Dip" Chakraborty [drums].
"Plastic Crown" is the debut from this current lineup and is an upbeat rocker that showcases the band's songwriting ability to create unforgettable hooks. A music video for the song is in the works and will be released soon. "Plastic Crown" is now available on all digital services providers. (continue)
(hennemusic) Metallica is streaming video of its 1984 classic, "For Whom The Bell Tolls", from a May 11 performance at Ohio's Sonic Temple 2025. The second of two appearances at the four-day festival at Columbus' Historic Crew Stadium featured the track from the band's second album, "Ride The Lightning."
Metallica closed out the final night of the annual event alongside a bill that featured Beartooth, Chevelle, Quicksand and more. The group is also sharing video of a performance of the "S&M" track, "No Leaf Clover", from the Ohio show. (continue)
(hennemusic) The Doobie Brothers performed "Learn to Let Go" from their new studio album, "Walk This Road," on the June 9 episode of CBS-TV's The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, and the program is streaming video of the appearance.
Released on June 6 via Rhino Records, the 10-track record sees former Doobie Brother Michael McDonald rejoin the band alongside Patrick Simmons, Tom Johnston and John McFee both in the recording studio, writer's room and on an upcoming global tour. (continue)
Tesky recently released their debut album, "White Wolf", and to celebrate we asked them to tell us about the title track. Here is the story:
This song was written from a dark place of uncertainty. My wife had just been diagnosed with cancer, and had started treatment that was essentially destroying her. Just prior to her diagnosis, we had bought a wolf hybrid puppy that proved to be an extremely difficult animal to train. The line, 'the white wolf is stalking me', in the chorus, came from something my wife said as she broke down in tears, overwhelmed from the treatment as the wolf puppy was trying to play with her. The song as a whole, is about the terror and irresolution of all we were facing. Subsequently, my wife has made a full recovery, and is in full clinical remission, so we are daily thanking God for the outcome. (continue)
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