Day in Rock Report for 02/07/2022

(hennemusic) Pearl Jam frontmam Eddie Vedder recalls his disdain for Motley Crue and the 1980s heavy metal scene in a new interview with the New York Times, and Nikki Sixx has issued a response to the Pearl Jam rocker's comments.

While promoting the February 11 release of his new solo album, "Earthling", Vedder was asked about the changes in music trends through the years. (read more)

(hennemusic) Judas Priest are sharing pro-shot video of a performance of their 1980 classic, "Metal Gods", featuring Glenn Tipton at the 2021 edition of the UK's Bloodstock Open Air festival last summer.

Judas Priest headlining the event's closing night on August 15 at Catton Park, Walton-on-Trent, with a surprise appearance by the guitarist, who retired from regular touring a few years ago due to the effects of Parkinson's Disease. (read more)

(hennemusic) Slash Ft. Myles Kennedy & The Conspirators are streaming the second episode of a video series sharing a behind the scenes look at their forthcoming album, "4".

In an effort to maintain a 'bubble' around the band during the growing pandemic, the members tell the story of traveling together via rented bus to Nashville, TN to record the project with producer Dave Cobb under strict protocols. (read more)

Metal supergroup Kill The Lights have shared a music video for their brand new single "Dead From The Start". It is the follow up to the band's 2020 debut, "The Sinner".

The group features vocalist James Clark (ex-Throw The Fight), guitarist Jordan Whelan (Still Remains), drummer Michael "Moose" Thomas (ex-Bullet For My Valentine), bassist Jay James (ex-Bullet For My Valentine) and guitarist Travis Montgomery (ex-Threat Signal). (read more)

Kreator have released a music video for their new single "Hate Uber Alles". The song is the title track to their forthcoming album, which is set to hit stores on June 3rd.

Mille Petrozza had this to say about the inspiration for the track, "Hate Uber Alles reflects the time we're living in. Everything is really loud and aggressive. (read more)

Monuments have premiered a music video for their new single "Cardinal Red". The song comes from their forthcoming album, "In Statis", which will arrive on April 15th.

The band had this to say about the song and video, "The story outlined in this video, is without question, a metaphorical concept. The true meaning of 'Cardinal Red' can be found cryptically within the lyrics." (read more)

The Rave-Ups have shared their brand new song "Brigitte Bardot". The track comes from the band's first new album in 31 years, "Tomorrow", which just hit stores last week.

Jimmer Podrasky had this to say about the song, "I wrote "Brigitte Bardot" during the time when The Rave-Ups were recording their first album, Town + Country, back in 1985. It was a silly little tune that had absolutely nothing to do with Ms. Bardot...her inclusion in the song came solely from the fact that 'oh s#&t, oh no' rhymed with 'Brigitte Bardot.' (read more)

South Carolina rockers Lovely World just released their new single "Cigarette" and to celebrate we asked lead singer Landon Rojas to tell us about the track. Here is the story:

We recorded this new single, Cigarette, in September with Rick Parker. To be honest, it's a track that we've been meaning to record for two years now! We've played it live since the beginning of the band because the rhythm would always smack you in the gut. (continue)