Hookers & Blow, the project formed by longtime Guns N' Roses keyboardist Dizzy Reed and Quiet Riot guitarist Alex Grossi, have completed recording the band's upcoming covers album set for a 2021 release via Golden Robot Records. The band also has announced a string of shows in Texas set to kick off on May 19, 2021, at Come And Take... Continue Reading →
From Ashes to New sets livestream for May 1
From Ashes to New will present its "Remote Uncontrolled" livestream event for 4 p.m. ET Saturday, May 1, 20021. Tickets and a variety of merch bundles are available here. The band will play songs from its new album "Panic," which arrived in April 2020, for the first time during the stream. See the graphic below for bundles and packages. "We never... Continue Reading →
Staind announces new live album, two-part streaming series
Multi-platinum rock band Staind will issue "Live: It's Been Awhile," its first release in nine years, on May 7, 2021, via Yap’em/Alchemy Recordings. Pre-order the album HERE. The "Live: It’s Been Awhile" album will be accompanied by "The Return Of Staind: A Two Part Global Streaming Series" in partnership with Danny Wimmer Presents. The series will launch with Staind’s "Live:... Continue Reading →
Jinjer announces rescheduled North American tour dates
Ukrainian metal band Jinjer, which is in the studio in its native country now recording its fourth full-length album, has announced a North American headline tour for fall 2021, rescheduled from spring 2020. Suicide Silence will join the tour as support. "We are very happy to finally announce our return back to your shores together... Continue Reading →
Black Veil Brides announce virtual ‘Acoustour’
As the band’s latest single “Scarlet Cross” continues to move up the Active Rock Radio charts (currently in the top 20 at the format), Black Veil Brides have announced their first-ever virtual acoustic radio tour. Happening in conjunction with eight local radio stations, the band will perform its latest single and other favorites from its catalog.... Continue Reading →
Jinjer recording 4th album, fall tour dates announced
Ukrainian metal band Jinjer is in the studio now recording its fourth full-length album, the follow-up to 2019's "Macro" (read Live Metal's review). The band also has announced a string of European tour dates for fall 2021. “Those of you who keep an eye on us must have already heard that Jinjer have been working... Continue Reading →
Corey Taylor announces socially distanced, COVID-safe solo tour
Corey Taylor, best known as the frontman of Slipknot and Stone Sour, has announced the details of his upcoming "CMFTour," a 19-date run kicking off on May 18, 2021, in Tempe, Arizona. Taylor and his band will perform for socially distanced fans following all state-recommended health guidelines. Pre-sale tickets are available now, with all remaining... Continue Reading →
Steel Panther releases Van Halen tribute
As the world continues to mourn the loss of guitar icon Eddie Van Halen, Steel Panther has paid tribute to the legend by recording cover versions “Beautiful Girls” and “D.O.A.” from the classic album "Van Halen II." The songs have been some of Steel Panther’s favorites to play live, and that became the inspiration to actually record them after... Continue Reading →
Philip H. Anselmo and the Illegals to present ‘A Vulgar Display of Pantera’ livestream
Philip H. Anselmo and the Illegals will return to the stage next month for a livestream event dubbed "A Vulgar Display of Pantera." The multi-camera, fully live performance will take place Friday, April 9, 2021, and find the band celebrating the legacy of Pantera with a set featuring select cuts from the band’s five classic albums: "Cowboys from... Continue Reading →
Danko Jones announces 25th anniversary livestream shows
Canadian rock trio Danko Jones will play a pair of livestream shows in honor of its 25th anniversary. "2021 is the 25th anniversary of our band," said Danko Jones, the band's frontman and namesake. "Twenty-five years of nonstop performing, touring and recording. To celebrate our silver jubilee, we are holding our first ever livestreams and... Continue Reading →