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The Dollyrots | Whiplash Splash

February 28, 2017 Publisher Comments Off

by Derric Miller — Managing Editor — On their sixth studio album Whiplash Splash, The Dollyrots come full circle and find the perfect mix of Pop, Punk, Rock, snark, neato-ness and everything else that makes […]

Smile Empty Soul Announce Release of New Album, ‘Rarities’

February 28, 2017 Publisher Comments Off

Alternative Rock veterans Smile Empty Soul have announced the release of Rarities, a compilation album built out of previously unreleased tracks written over the course of the last 14 years. Out March 10, 2017, Rarities […]

VAIN return with their new studio album, Rolling With The Punches

February 28, 2017 Publisher Comments Off

VAIN return with their new studio album, Rolling With The Punches, a follow up to the 2011 critically acclaimed Enough Rope. Rolling With The Punches, which was launched via a Pledge Music campaign, will officially […]

Rival Sons Rock Antwerp

February 28, 2017 Publisher Comments Off

by Elsie Roymans – Sr. Photojournalist — February 25, 2017 at Trix in Antwerp, Belgium — Rival Sons recent gig at Trix in Antwerp was sold months before the schedule date. The band didn’t disappoint […]

The SoapGirls unveil audacious new video ‘Rather Be Dead’

February 22, 2017 Publisher Comments Off

The SoapGirls unveil their new video for the primal and emotional break-up song Rather Be Dead. Rather Be Dead is an outsider anthem that’s both androgynous and audacious. The songs’ sardonic lyrics and hooky chorus […]

Mindmaze release details on new album titled ‘Resolve’

February 21, 2017 Publisher Comments Off

The US progressive power metal band MINDMAZE will release their new album “Resolve” on April 28th in Europe and North America through Inner Wound Recordings. Over the span of 68 minutes of melodic and powerful […]

Psycho Kiss | Grit

February 21, 2017 Publisher Comments Off

by Joe Mis – Sr. Columnist — Fans of Female-fronted Hard Rock may have found a new heroine in Helen Ceri Clarke, the frontwoman of the U.K.’s Psycho Kiss. For those not familiar, Psycho Kiss […]

Punky Meadows Announces West Coast & East Coast Tour Dates

February 20, 2017 Publisher Comments Off

PUNKY MEADOWS ANNOUNCES WEST COAST AND EAST COAST TOUR DATES One of the most striking hard rock bands of the 1970’s was undoubtedly ANGEL – who sported costumes and a highly theatrical stage show only […]

Martina Edoff Working with Legendary Bassist, Billy Sheehan, On New Album

February 20, 2017 Publisher Comments Off

If you are a melodic rock fan, you are in luck – the Nordic Queen of melodic rock, Martina Edoff, has confirmed a new album will arrive this fall. “I just got back from Los […]

LIVE! | Soto in Zoetermeer

February 20, 2017 Publisher Comments Off

by Elsie Roymans – Sr. Photojournalist — February 18, 2017 at Boerderij in Zoetermeer, The Netherlands — SOTO, featuring namesake American vocalist Jeff Scot Soto (Yngwie Malmsteen, Talisman, Axel Rudi Pell, Soul Sirkus, Journey), is […]

LIVE! | Anti-Flag

February 19, 2017 Publisher Comments Off

by Tamara Igleheart – Photographer — February 16, 2017 at Belasco Theater in Los Angeles, CA. — Ant-Flag is currently touring as co-headliner with Reel Big Fish. The band is celebrating its 20th anniversary of […]

Kansas City Metal Outfit Hyborian Brings Heavy, Retro Grooves with New Album “Hyborian: Volume I”

February 18, 2017 Publisher Comments Off

Kansas City Metal Outfit HYBORIAN Brings Heavy, Retro Grooves with New Album “Hyborian: Volume I”, out March 17 Listen to New Track “Maelstrom” – iTunes Pre-Orders Coming Soon Available Now on Limited Edition Vinyl, CD […]

Kobra and the Lotus Reveal New Album Details, “Prevail I”

February 17, 2017 Publisher Comments Off

Explosive Canadian Hard Rockers, KOBRA AND THE LOTUS have completed work on their new album and Napalm Records debut “Prevail I”. The album is set for release on May 12th! Today the band reveals the […]

The Murder Of My Sweet | Echoes of the Aftermath

February 16, 2017 Publisher Comments Off

by Joe Mis – Sr. Columnist — Echoes of The Aftermath marks the triumphant return of Swedish rockers The Murder of My Sweet to the European and world Metal stage. Quiet since 2015, the Symphonic, […]

Valkyrium

February 15, 2017 Publisher Comments Off

by Anabel DFlux – Sr. Photojournalist — After an incredible photo shoot in the gorgeous Santa Monica mountains in California, senior journalist Anabel DFlux interviewed Melodic Metal band Valkyrium. A very peaceful, quiet, foggy day- […]

Tommy Stinson of Bash & Pop

February 14, 2017 Publisher Comments Off

by Steve Patrick – Sr. Columnist — Whether you look at his time in The Replacements or his 18 years holding down the low end of Guns N’ Roses, Tommy Stinson has had such an […]

The Neal Morse Band To Release ‘Morsefest 2015’ Due Out March 24

February 13, 2017 Publisher Comments Off

Hot on the heels of 2016’s most acclaimed progressive rock release, THE SIMILITUDE OF A DREAM, THE NEAL MORSE BAND announces the massive live release of a once-in-a-lifetime concert event: Morsefest 2015 on March 24 […]

Green Day | 21st Century Breakdown

February 13, 2017 Publisher Comments Off

by Kathy Kindred – Editor in Chief — Classic Albums Revisited — It’s been five years since pop-punk band Green Day aroused from its sleep a slacker generation to a political bad dream with the […]

TNT | My Religion

February 13, 2017 Publisher Comments Off

by John Kindred – Publisher — Classic Albums Revisited — TNT’s much anticipated My Religion heralded the return of the band, as the new album was its first full-length album with original band members since […]

Jorn | Out to Every Nation

February 13, 2017 Publisher Comments Off

by John Kindred – Publisher — Classic Albums Revisited — Vocalist Jorn Lande has had quite a productive career, his resume features a list of bands and artist that span the Hard Rock and Progressive […]

Hurricane | Take What You Want

February 13, 2017 Publisher Comments Off

by Derric Miller – Managing Editor — Classic Albums Revisited — If any U.S. band wielded the right blend of musicianship, looks, and songwriting ability to be America’s answer to Def Leppard in the 1980s, […]

Black Sites | In Monochrome

February 13, 2017 Publisher Comments Off

by John Kindred – Publisher — Comprising some of Chicago’s finest musicians from the underground Metal scene, Black Sites debut the group’s first album on the Mascot Label Group. Black Sites features ex-Trial members, guitarists […]

Vanishing Point | Tangled In A Dream

February 12, 2017 Publisher Comments Off

by Franco Cerchiari – Sr. Columnist — Rising from the ashes of the Metal band Eye, Vanishing Point was formed in the early 1990s in Melbourne, Australia by guitarist Tommy Vucur, drummer Jack Lukic and […]

The Survival Code | Broken Strings

February 12, 2017 Publisher Comments Off

by Cynthia Jo – Columnist — If you’re looking for new music to go with that New Year’s resolution workout, there’s a trio hailing from London that just might help that adrenaline pump more iron. […]

Hurricane | Over the Edge

February 11, 2017 Publisher Comments Off

by Derric Miller – Managing Editor — Classic Albums Revisited — Repackaged. If that doesn’t define this decade’s entertainment industry, nothing does. Remakes of hit movies (King Kong, War of the Worlds, The Longest Yard, […]

Palace | Master of the Universe

February 11, 2017 Publisher Comments Off

by Ron Higgins – Columnist — There have been many great bands named after their founding members. Van Halen, Dokken, Vandenberg, and Vain, come immediately to mind. Now you can add another one to the […]

Pop Evil Rock ‘n’ Roll Now Tour

February 11, 2017 Publisher Comments Off

by Shawna Luehring – Photojournalist — February 7, 2017 at Arvest Bank Theater at The Midland in Kansas City, MO. — Pop Evil returned to Kansas City as the headlining act in support of its […]

Joey Sturgis Tones Introduces Toneforge Jason Richardson Plugins

February 11, 2017 Publisher Comments Off

Joey Sturgis Tones is excited to announce Toneforge Jason Richardson, the latest addition to the Toneforge line of plugins. This plugin offers three new amp designs, two custom cabinets, three effect pedals, and a complete […]

Edge of Paradise Release Official Video for Title Track From ‘Alive’ EP

February 10, 2017 Publisher Comments Off

Edge of Paradise Release Official Video for “Alive” – ALIVE Due Out March 10, 2017 Hard Rock/Heavy Metal band Edge of Paradise has released the Official Music Video for “Alive” off of their upcoming EP. […]

Pierce the Veil Unveils New Music Video “Floral & Fading”

February 10, 2017 Publisher Comments Off

San Diego, CA’s PIERCE THE VEIL is thrilled to unveil the music video for their new single “Floral And Fading”. To celebrate the video, the band hosted a special release event last night in association […]

Red Queen Releases “Insidious” Music Video

February 9, 2017 Publisher Comments Off

Las Vegas-based Hard Rock / Metal band Red Queen have released the official music video for “Insidious,” off of their debut EP Star Blood. Released in 2016, Star Blood and was written, produced, and recorded […]

Leverage | Tides

February 8, 2017 Publisher Comments Off

by John Kindred – Publisher — Classic Albums Revisited — Following in the tradition of classic Hard Rock bands such as Rainbow and MSG, the Finnish band Leverage weighs in with their debut CD, Tides. […]

LIVE! | Punk Rock Barbie

February 8, 2017 Publisher Comments Off

by Anabel DFlux – Sr. Photojournalist — February 4, 2017 at Joe’s American Bar and Grill in Burbank, CA — Punk Rock Barbie is a tribute band straight out of one of the quirkiest parts […]

Jan Axel Blomberg aka Hellhammer of Mayhem

February 8, 2017 Publisher Comments Off

by Steve Patrick – Sr. Columnist — Infamous Norweigan Black Metal pioneers Mayhem recently recorded a new live version of their classic first full-length album, 1994’s De Mysteriis Dom Sathanas. To support the live album […]

In Concert: Glenn Hughes

February 8, 2017 Publisher 1

by Jadranka Jade – Sr. Photojournalist — January 26, 2017 at Rescue Rooms – Nottingham, England — Glenn Hughes recently performed at the Rescue Rooms in Nottingham, England in support of his latest album Resonant. […]

King Kobra’s 1st Two Releases, ‘Ready to Strike’ and ‘Thrill of a Lifetime’ Set For Reissue

February 7, 2017 Publisher Comments Off

DURING THE 1980s the music scene was exploding with an abundance of great rock bands – including multi-platinum sellers such as Mötley Crüe, Quiet Riot and RATT – but there was always room for talented […]

LIVE! | Devin Townsend Project

February 6, 2017 Publisher Comments Off

by Christophe Pauly – Sr. Photojournalist — January 30, 2017 at Rockhal in Esch-Sur-Alzette, Luxemburg — The Devin Townsend Project is currently on tour in Europe in support of its latest album Transcendence. Support acts […]

Jack Russell’s Great White | He Saw It Comin’

February 6, 2017 Publisher 1

by Derric Miller – Managing Editor — Everyone loves a story of redemption, of comebacks, of someone on the verge of losing it all (in this case, Jack almost lost his life) and then against […]

Musicians and Politics: Will Speaking Out Cost You a Dear Penny?

February 5, 2017 Publisher Comments Off

by Alissa Ordabai – Sr. Columnist — Two weeks before Donald Trump became the 45th president of the United States, I had a conversation with an A-list classical musician on whether it was appropriate for […]

Five Things All Musicians Can Learn from Rock Stars Who Have Mastered Social Media

February 5, 2017 Publisher Comments Off

by Alissa Ordabai – Sr. Columnist — Social media remains one of the most confusing career development topics for musicians. How do you establish and maintain a presence in an environment that is fickle, constantly […]

John 5 and The Creatures | Season of the Witch

February 5, 2017 Publisher Comments Off

by Alisssa Ordabai – Sr. Columnist — On his 9th solo release, the grand master of Modern Rock guitar proves yet again that he remains at the forefront of the global super-chops game. While not […]

OVERKILL – Reveal New Music Video For “Goddamn Trouble”

February 3, 2017 Publisher Comments Off

Legendary New Jersey thrashers, OVERKILL, have unveiled a new video for the track “Goddamn Trouble” today. Watch the clip here: Bobby Blitz states: “We hooked up again with Kevin Custer, the director behind the videos, […]

LIVE! | Powerwolf

February 3, 2017 Publisher Comments Off

by Elsie Roymans – Sr. Photojournalist — February 1, 2017 at the Ancienne Belgique in Brussels, Belgium — German Heavy Metal giants, Powerwolf is currently on the road in Europe touring with Epica, recently performing […]

LIVE! | Epica

February 3, 2017 Publisher Comments Off

by Elsie Roymans – Sr. Photojournalist — February 1, 2017 at the Ancienne Belgique in Brussels, Belgium — Epica is currently on the road in Europe touring with German Heavy Metal giants, Powerwolf. Touring in […]

Shredguy Records announces its 32nd release; Chris Bickley’s ‘Digital Reflection’

February 3, 2017 Publisher Comments Off

Shredguy Records is proud to announce its 32nd release, Chris Bickley-Digital Reflection. This album is the follow up to Chris’ critically acclaimed album Tapestry Of Souls. On this album, Chris enlists Dino Fiorenza (bass), Gaetono […]

The Dollyrots Return With New Album Whiplash Splash Coming March 2017!

February 2, 2017 Publisher Comments Off

With all the things happening in the world currently, a dose of sunshine is needed, so it’s very good timing that The Dollyrots are back with a brand new album! The wonderfully titled Whiplash Splash […]

Neon Coven Debut EP ‘Risen” Out Today

February 1, 2017 Publisher Comments Off

Neon Coven, the new industrial rock band from Los Angeles, CA, has released its debut EP “Risen” today via New Ocean Media. Recorded in Hollywood, the EP was produced by Jacob Bunton. The EP consists […]

Overkill | The Grinding Wheel

February 1, 2017 Publisher Comments Off

by Brenda McTaggart – Columnist — There is absolutely no evidence whatsoever that there’s anything special in the water in the state of New Jersey, but whatever it is that continues to deliver thoroughbred bands […]

Wycked Synn | The Vision

February 1, 2017 Publisher Comments Off

by John Kindred – Publisher — Ken Cassell, better known as Ken Orth, is in the process of resurrecting his band, Wycked Synn. Thirteen years after the release of The Vision, the album is being […]

Lillian Axe | Love + War

February 1, 2017 Publisher Comments Off

by John Kindred – Publisher — Classic Albums Revisited — New Orleans based Lillian Axe was founded by guitarist Steve Blaze. Originally the group performed for their enjoyment but the local music scene helped to […]