Day in Rock Report for 10/28/2021

Want to learn how to be in a band from Metallica? You are in luck as the members of legendary group have turned into the teachers for their brand new MasterClass.

The class features 15 video lessons that have combined running time of 2 hours and 45 minutes. According the announcement," James Hetfield, Lars Ulrich, Robert Trujillo and Kirk Hammett share personal insights and advice for growing and staying together as a band - and give members an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the making of their greatest hits, including 'One" and 'Enter Sandman.'" (read more)

Metal legend Ozzy Osbourne has announced a partnership with Dogtown, who will be releasing a special limited edition skate deck this Friday, October 29th at noon Pacific Time.

The new collaboration will include skateboard decks and clothing with art by Sean Cliver on 200 limited-edition custom paint "Midnight Fade" skateboard decks with a silver metal flake dusting designed by Jim "Red Dog" Muir. (read more)

Imagine Dragons and J.I.D have shared an animated video for their brand new single "Enemy", which will be included in the forthcoming animated series based on the League of Legends Universe, entitled "Arcane".

The song will be included on the show's soundtrack as well. The series was developed and produced by Riot Games and is set to premiere on Netflix on November 6 at 7:00 PM PT. (read more)

The Foo Fighters and The Strokes lead the lineups for the 2022 installments of the Lollapalooza Argentina and Lollapalooza Brasil festivals, organizers have announced.

The two rock acts will be joined by Miley Cyrus, Doja Cat, A$AP Rocky and Martin Garrix as headliners for next year's events, which will also include Machine Gun Kelly, Alan Walker, Jack Harlow, Alesso, Jane's Addiction, Kaytranada, Phoebe Bridgers, Turnstile, Idles and more. (read more)

nugs.net are giving music fans several reasons to stay home this Halloween weekend with a lineup of special livestreams from Dead & Company, Phish, Gov't Mule, and Billy Strings. We were sent the following details about the streams:

Dead & Company are wrapping up their chart topping 2021 Tour this week, with a three-night run at Los Angeles' iconic Hollywood Bowl. The tour, and the three-night run, culminates with a special Halloween party this Sunday., with all three shows being livestreams via nugs.net. (read more)

Puscifer have announced that they will be launching Puscifer TV, an online repository featuring on-demand purchases/rentals of previously unreleased concert films and rarities, with the first batch of released on November 12th.

The first titles that will be offered include "Existential Reckoning: Live at Arcosanti," "Billy D and The Hall of Feathered Serpents Featuring Money $hot by Puscifer," and "What Is... Puscifer." (read more)

George Strait is celebrating First Responders Day with his brand new music video for his song "The Weight Of The Badge," which is his tribute to first responders.

He premiered the video on Wednesday night (October 27th) during the First Responders Children's Foundation 20th anniversary gala in New York City with many of the first responders featured in the video in attendance. (read more)

Above Snakes have premiered a music video for their brand new single, "Nothing to Lose," which was produced and mixed by Kile Odell (Fozzy, Through Fire, Awake At Last).

The new video was written and co-directed by singer Johnny Skulls and guitarist Dax Dabs. Skulls had this to say, "This is an unapologetic anthem to not giving a F and living life the way you want. (read more)

Municipal Waste have announced that they have completed work on their next studio album, and they will be releasing it next year under their just renewed deal with Nuclear Blast Records.

Tony Foresta had this to say about the renewed deal, "When we were asked about re-signing to Nuclear Blast only 2 words came to mind... no brainer! Having such a long history with an amazing label that's been nothing but supportive made it an easy decision on our part." (read more)

Husband & wife duo Makar are getting into the Halloween spirit with the release of their brand new music video for their track "Zombies Have Rights Too".

The video was written and directed by the group and the track comes from their forthcoming album, "Fancy Hercules", which is set to be released on November 19th. (read more)

Randy Houser has announced that he will be returning to the road early next year to launch a full U.S. headline tour that will feature support from Ella Langley.

The tour is set to launch on January 21st at Cotton Eyed Joe in Knoxville, TN and will we concluding on March 20th at the famed Ryman Auditorium in Nashville. Tickets are set to go on sale this Friday, Oct. 29. (read more)

Kevin Daniel recently released his sophomore album, "Been Here Before" and to celebrate we asked him to tell us about his hit duet with Ashlee Joy Hardee from Matrimony, "My Oh My", and the fun video for the track. Here is the story:

This was a pretty awesome video, start to finish. Ashlee wrote the original chorus to this song and when she sang it to me, I knew it was amazing. We ended up taking a weekend in the East Tennessee mountains to finish it up before recording and finishing at Echo Mountain Studios in Asheville, NC. (continue)

We are pleased to present you with this special pre-Halloween treat in the form of a video premiere for 69 Eyes Singer Jyrki 69's brand new single "American Vampire," which is the title track from his forthcoming solo album.

Here is the official word about the album and video: Goth metal icon Jyrki 69, best known as the baritone crooner for Helsinki metal superheroes The 69 Eyes but also seen earlier this year ripping it up with his gothabilly side project The 69 Cats, is ready to sink his teeth into the supple necks of music audiences around with world with his brand new solo album, American Vampire, the follow-up to his widely praised debut solo effort, 2017's Helsinki Vampire! Mixing both cover tunes and original tracks, the new album finds Jyrki teaming up with several renegade collaborators including fellow Nordic rocker Tim Skold (of the metal outfit Shotgun Messiah and industrial projects Skold and Not My God), Billy Idol guitarist Steve Stevens, indie experimentalists Xiu Xiu, pop music queen Tiffany and many more! The album's first single, a bone-chilling version of the psychedelic classic "White Rabbit" featuring virtuosic guitar work from Stevens, has already been released digitally and on 7". (read more)

Gojira have released an animated music video for their new single "Sphinx." The track comes from the band's new studio album, "Fortitude", which was released at the end of April.

Zev Deans directed an animated the new video that shows the band performing at the "feet of the infamous Egyptian colossus," according to the announcement. (read more)

Breaking In A Sequence, which features former Korn drummer David Silveria, have released a visualizer promo video for their brand new single "Twine".

The group had this to say, "We were really trying to get the second EP out for our fans before the end of the year. However, the stars didn't quite align so the next best thing is a new single for everyone. (read more)

Gost has announced that he will be launching his Rites of Love and Reverence Tour of the U.S. this winter and has recruited True Body to support.

The tour will be taking place to promote Gost's recently released album, "Rites of Love and Reverence." Gost had this to say, "So crazy to be back on the road again. More US dates coming 2022." (read more)

Ed Sheeran has teamed up with Apple Music to gives fans a "First Listen" to his new album "=" and will also be chatting with them about the record with a special streaming event.

The Apple Music "First Listen" global live-stream celebration will be taking pace today, October 28 at 8:30pm BST / 12:30pm PST / 3:30pm EST only on Apple Music here. (read more)

Don Broco have released their brand new video "Bruce Willis" and fittingly the clip features the band added to some of the star actor's most memorial screen moments.

The track comes from the band's just released fourth studio new album, "Amazing Things", which is the follow up to their 2018 release, "Technology". (read more)

Beginners (Sam Barbera) has revealed the new single "Gnarly" featuring Matias Mora (K. Flay, Cyn, The Aces, Au/Ra), which the latest song from the forthcoming "Ooey Gooey" EP, out on November 12th.

Sam had this to say about the new track, "Gnarly is a tribute to the ultimate party... the house party. It's a play by play of some of the ridiculous house parties I've thrown and been to. (read more)

Like Moths to Flames have shared a stream of their brand new single "Views From Halfway Down." The track comes from their forthcoming EP, "Pure Like Porcelain", which will arrive on November 5th.

Vocalist Chris Roetter explains the theme behind the track, "This song is the first time I've ever approached themes surrounding addiction. I think I tried to put myself in a place of morbid euphoria. (read more)

It's Karma It's Cool are released video for their brand new single "She Slept With The Radio On", which comes from their forthcoming sophomore album, "Homesick For Our Future Destinations" (out Nov. 5th)

Frontman James Styring had this to say, "music has a unique ability to leaven itself with memories both joyous and bittersweet for the person listening; 'She Slept With The Radio On' is an exploration of how a song can take you back to a different time and place while your feet remain standing in the present." (read more)

Dolly Dagger recently released the horror themed video for her new single "Say What You Want" and to celebrate we have asked her to tell us about the track. Here is the story:

Say What You Wanna was one of those songs I wrote really quickly. I remember being so angry and screaming out the words with so much ease because it was just everything on my mind, at the time. From memory, the chorus came to me first as I was playing around on the guitar so I quickly laid down the part as a demo and started to sing over it. Most of that moment, in the demo, was a therapy session! I knew I had the lyrics and the melody yet I kept running over it for what seemed like hours because it
felt good to get it out. It's also possibly one of my favorite guitar riffs I've ever written. (continue)