Los Angeles-based multi-lingual rock artist Diamante has released her new single, "Obvious." The blue haired siren's first offering of the new decade comes with the news of her departure from her old label and publisher. With multiple top 15 singles on the Active Rock charts already to her credit, the 23-year-old singer has signed a distribution deal with... Continue Reading →
Sonic Temple Art + Music Festival, which will return to Mapfre Stadium in Columbus, Ohio, from May 15 to 17, 2020, has announced the stage lineups. Also, for the first time this year, two-day passes are available, along with the usual weekend passes and single-day tickets; pick your days and order here. Metallica will play two different sets... Continue Reading →
By Greg Maki-----Metal—and rock music in general—is farther from the mainstream today than its’ ever been in my lifetime. But metal is a genre that thrives in the underground, and in 2019, there was no shortage of quality albums from new and established acts. Here are the best that found their way to my ears.... Continue Reading →
Danish rock band Volbeat has confirmed 15 U.S. headlining dates on its “Rewind, Replay, Rebound World Tour” in April and May, bringing the tour to cities including Las Vegas, Nashville, Atlanta, Baltimore and New York City (full dates below). Special guests Clutch will be direct support on all dates, with the exception of the May 2 Hershey, Pennsylvania,... Continue Reading →
Sons of Apollo—former Dream Theater members Mike Portnoy and Derek Sherinian, Ron "Bumblefoot" Thal (ex-Guns N’ Roses), Billy Sheehan (The Winery Dogs, Mr. Big, David Lee Roth) and Jeff Scott Soto (ex-Journey, ex-Yngwie Malmsteen's Rising Force)—are ringing in the new decade with a sonic boom with their second studio album, appropriately titled "MMXX" (pronounced: 20/20).... Continue Reading →
Stitched Up Heart has released a new music video for "Warrior" via Another Century. The song is from the band's forthcoming full-length album, "Darkness," out March 13. "I'm really excited about this video because I was able to come up with almost the entire creative vision for it," singer Alecia "Mixi" Demner said. "From wardrobe, makeup, to cinematography,... Continue Reading →
“All I Had to Lose” featuring Mark Morales, the first single from Lamb of God guitarist Mark Morton’s second solo offering, titled "Ether," is available via iTunes here. “’All I Had to Lose’ is one of the most personal songs I’ve ever written,” Morton said says. “Mark Morales’ incredible vocal performance really brought it to life, and I couldn’t be happier with how it... Continue Reading →
Ozzy Osbourne has set Feb. 21 as the release date for his new album, "Ordinary Man." Marking his first new solo music in almost 10 years, the album has been preceded by the release of two singles, the title number 1 rock track "Under the Graveyard" and "Straight to Hell" featuring Guns N' Roses guitarist Slash. The two tracks will be available instantly with... Continue Reading →
Crobot has announced a run of dates commencing Feb. 5 in Scottsdale, Arizona. AEGES and Like Machines will support all appearances. A complete itinerary follows below. The band’s latest studio album, "Motherbrain," continues to make waves fueled by strong support from radio, the media and a global fan base. The lead single “Low Life” has... Continue Reading →
