Cleopatra Records have announced that six former members of the legendary group Rainbow are part of their forthcoming "Ride The Rainbow" album that is set to be released on June 19th.
They are giving fans a taste of what is to come with the release of "Long Live Rock N Roll". Here is the official announcement: When you're gathering guests for a Rainbow tribute album, who better to invite than some of the people who made Rainbow such a great band in the first place? (continue)
Subtext, in association with Rolling Stone Films, proudly announces the highly anticipated domestic theatrical release of Gregg Allman: The Music of My Soul on Wednesday, June 17, including one-week engagements in Los Angeles and New York as well as one-night exclusive screenings across the country.
Directed by GRAMMY and Golden Globe Award-winning filmmaker James Keach, the full-length feature documentary explores the life and work of Gregg Allman, one of the most distinctive voices in American music and, as co-founder and frontman of the Allman Brothers Band, a groundbreaking architect of Southern rock. (continue)
Duran Duran have released their new single and music video entitled "Free To Love" that features and was co-written by their longtime collaborator Nile Rodgers of Chic fame.
Frontman Simon Le Bon had this to say, "Free To Love is disco for the 2020's. It's up-beat & up-tempo; it's about freedom; it's about loving the modern world instead of hating it, and that is something we need right now. Be free! Be free to love!" (continue)
Black Veil Brides have shared a visualizer video for their brand new single "Revenger" featuring Machine Head that comes from their forthcoming album, "Vindicate", which will arrive on May 8th.
Andy Biersack had this to say about the collaboration and how it came about, "I have always been interested in the sort of ethical dilemma that we have culturally of cheering for justice. (continue)
Foo Fighters frontman Dave Grohl just appeared on The Zane Lowe Show on Apple Music to discuss their forthcoming album "Your Favorite Toy", and inevitably the conversation turned to his former band Nirvana.
The show shared some excerpts from the interview including this part where Dave was asked why he didn't continue working with Krist Novoselic again after Nirvana. (continue)
Dimmu Borgir have released a music video for their new song "Ascent", which is the second single from their forthcoming studio album, "Grand Serpent Rising," that is set for release on May 22nd.
Shagrath had this to say about the track, "Musically, 'Ascent' is more ferocious and direct than the first single, 'Ulvgjeld & Blodsodel.' Together, the two tracks showcase the musical scope of the album in a great way. From the outset, we've said that Grand Serpent Rising stands as one of our most diverse records to date, and these songs underline exactly that." (continue)
Prog rock legends Yes have revealed the rescheduled dates for their previously postponed UK tour that will celebrate their classic 1971 album "Fragile".
The tour will see Yes performing, 'Fragile', in its entirety, including such timeless songs as 'Heart of the Sunrise', 'South Side of the Sky' and the much loved 'Roundabout' as well as a selection of songs from right across their illustrious catalogue from their legendary 70's releases right up to their new studio album Aurora out on 12th June. (continue)
YOSHIKI - Composer, Pianist, and Japan's Biggest Rock Star - will perform the U.S. National Anthem at Dodger Stadium on Monday, April 27, as part of the Los Angeles Dodgers' Japanese Heritage Night presented by Daiso.
The performance, featuring YOSHIKI's cutting-edge arrangement, will take place before the Dodgers face the Miami Marlins. Japanese Heritage Night is a special event acknowledging the culture and traditions of Japanese Heritage. (continue)
The Charlatans UK have announced the North American leg of their tour, beginning September 3 at The Observatory in Santa Ana, CA, and concluding on September 26 at Brooklyn, NY's Brooklyn Steel.
Highlights include a pair of Golden State headline shows featuring support from The Dandy Warhols and additional special guests to be announced soon, slated for Santa Ana, CA's The Observatory (September 3) and Los Angeles, CA's iconic Hollywood Palladium (September 4). (continue)
Devin Townsend has shared a music video for his new single "Home At Night", which is the second track from forthcoming orchestral-metal opus 'The Moth', that is set to arrive on May 29th.
An album over a decade in the making, it existed in the back of Devin Townsend's mind as his "life's work". Then, about six years ago, after an acoustic show in Amsterdam, Townsend was approached by the head of the North Netherlands' Orchestra and Choir with an offer; and with that moment The Moth stopped being an idea and began to become a reality. (continue)
"What do you get when you create a video that looks like a toddler made it, shot and edited on an obsolete phone, & featuring the journey of a one-handed skeleton named Skelly? This! The official video for the Lonely Little Kitsch single, 'Somewhere Else', or so reads the intro to the new visual.
They shared these details about the new track: "It's a song about people who copy and paste themselves," says songwriter and vocalist, Kristen Goetz. "They see others doing something interesting and need to believe they can do it better. You find it everywhere - in music, in business, in everyday life. There's always someone who wants what you've achieved and is convinced they deserve it more." (continue)
Don Barnes of .38 Special is the featured guest on the latest episode of Pete Ganberg's Rock & Roll High School podcast, which is part of the show's special Southern Rock Trilogy.
The show shared the following about this new episode with Barnes: In this episode, Don takes us inside the 50th anniversary of .38 Special-from their Jacksonville beginnings and relentless touring years to their breakout success and lasting legacy, which includes their latest album, Milestone. We talk about the band's songwriting approach, the importance of structure and craft in building hits, and how they stood shoulder-to-shoulder with peers like Lynyrd Skynyrd while pushing the sound in an even more melodic, accessible direction. (continue)
Show Me the Body returns with a new single and music video, "Dance In The USA." The song arrives as the band has been hinting at the release of their 4th studio album, an anticipated follow-up to 2022's celebrated Trouble The Water.
The single was produced by the odd couple duo of Klas Åhlund (Robyn, Ghost) and Kenneth Blume III (Geese, Fcukers), who were introduced to one another by the band for sessions last year at Blume's Southern California studio Putnam Hill. (continue)
Audioslave's sophomore album, "Out Of Exile", is going vinyl for the very first time with a 180g black vinyl version and special limited edition D2C Black Liquid Vinyl in a die-cut gatefold jacket that showcases the disc.
UMe will be releasing the vinyls on June 12th (pre-order here) and the label had this to say: For this new reissue, Levi Seitz of Black Belt Mastering has remastered the original Out Of Exile. It will be available in two configurations: a standard 180g Black Vinyl edition and a limited edition D2C Black Liquid Vinyl pressing inspired by the album's cover art, housed in a die-cut gatefold jacket designed to showcase the disc. (continue)
Greta Van Fleet's Jake Kiszka now has a signature Gibson SG Standard, the guitar maker just announced. The Jake Kiszka SG Standard are handcrafted in Nashville and being produced in a limited run.
Kiszka built his sound around his beloved 1961 SG. He says of the instrumenr, "The '61, this particular model, has defined me as a player, and I think I've defined it in return." (continue)
Guns N' Roses and Iron Maiden are just two of the big names that are part of Live Nation's just announced Summer Of Live promotion that features $30 tickets to over 4000 shows this summer across the U.S. and Canada.
The promotion runs from April 29th through May 5th where fans can buy the special $30 tickets to rock artists like Five Finger Death Punch, Avenged Sevenfold & Good Charlotte, Motionless in White, Guns N' Roses, Chicago & Styx, mgk, Evanescence, Iron Maiden, Motley Crue, Lynyrd Skynyrd & Foreigner, and many more. (continue)
Floyd Nation, the US-based Pink Floyd tribute band, just released their new single "Have a Cigar" as part of a collection of songs they recorded last year at Abbey Road Studios. We asked keyboardists and founding member Robert Harris to tell us about the song. Here is the story:
Entering 2025, we wanted to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Pink Floyd's album Wish You Were Here by recording all the songs from the album. Every one of us in the band are rabid fans of Pink Floyd and we felt the best way to show our respect and admiration was to do this recording at Abbey Road Studios... the same studio where Pink Floyd had recorded this masterpiece 50 years earlier. (continue)
Dave Mason, the legendary member of the supergroup Traffic, passed away at his home this past Sunday (April 19th), his family revealed to fans via social media.
They shared the following message, "It is with deep and profound sadness that we share the news of the passing of Dave Mason. On Sunday, April 19, after cooking an amazing dinner with his beloved wife Winifred, he sat down to take a nap with sweet Star (the maltese) at his feet. He passed away peacefully, in his favorite chair, surrounded by the beautiful Carson Valley that he loved so much. A storybook ending. On his own terms. Which is how he lived his life right up until the end. (continue)
Motley Crue drummer Tommy Lee is revisiting his sophomore solo album with the release of "Tommyland Rides Again" on May 22nd and has shared an upgraded video for "Good Times (feat. Butch Walker)".
The Syndicate shared these details: This refreshed edition breathes new life into the original project, mixed by Tommy and Smiley Sean at Tommy's own Dolby Atmos certified studio. They were able to give each track all the love and attention to create something that was just sonically impossible back in 2005. For the first time ever, the album will also be available across digital streaming platforms, including an immersive Dolby Atmos mix, offering listeners a richer, more dynamic audio experience. (continue)
Judas Priest today announce the upcoming release 'The Best Of Judas Priest', a career spanning collection celebrating one of the most influential and enduring bands in heavy metal, out via Sony Music on June 19th 2026.
The mighty Judas Priest have defined and redefined the sound and imagery of heavy metal for more than five decades. With over 50 million albums sold worldwide and more than 2.5 billion global streams across their catalogue, their impact on music and culture remains unmatched. (continue)
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