Manic Merch and Abducted by the 80s are pleased to announce the 80s event of the summer…Back to the Basement – a virtual concert in support and celebration of doctors, nurses, first responders and health-care workers who are on the front lines of the COVID-19 fight. Do you remember when your parents made you watch […]
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Powerman 5000 Unleash “Black Lipstick” Single From Upcoming Album ‘The Noble Rot’
Two months ago, industrial metal icons Powerman 5000 announced they were readying a new album for 2020, The Noble Rot, and now the band is ready to share the very first single from that album, the goth club-inspired “Black Lipstick.” The song is a loving homage to dark ‘80s music like Depeche Mode, The Cure […]
Dokken To Unleash ‘Dokken’s The Lost Songs: 1978-1981’ Album On August 28th!
It wasn’t always multi-platinum sales and stadium gigs for Dokken. There was a first-phase and there were early days, and it is those bold first steps to stardom which are celebrated comprehensively on Dokken’s The Lost Songs: 1978-1981 album, out on August 28th 2020 through Silver Lining Music. Featuring spectacular sleeve art by renowned US artist Tokyo Hiro […]
Alien Ant Farm Premiere Cameo-Filled Video Of Wham!’s “Everything She Wants”
Alt Rock veterans ALIEN ANT FARM have a sweet surprise for fans currently in lockdown in the form of their new shot-at-home, cameo-filled video for their cover of Wham!‘s “Everything She Wants,” premiering today via Loudwire. The video features cameos from DJ/producer Zedd, Insane Clown Posse, members of 311, P.O.D., Hoobastank, The Black Dahlia Murder, and […]
PJ Harvey’s Entire Back Catalog Reissued On Vinyl In June
UMe/Island and Beggars has announced a comprehensive reissue campaign which will see PJ Harvey‘s entire back catalog – plus her two albums in collaboration with John Parish – released on vinyl over the next 12 months. For the first time, each of PJ Harvey’s album demos will be available as a stand-alone album on digital […]
Trapt Drops New Video For “Make It Out Alive” From Forthcoming ‘Shadow Work’ Album
American rock band, TRAPT, has released their patriotic lyric video for single “Make It Out Alive”. The band announced that they will release their new record titled SHADOW WORK on June 19th via The Label Group/INgrooves. The first 3 singles “Make It Out Alive,” “Tell Me How You Really Feel,” and “Far Enough Away” will be […]
LeBrock Shares Powerful 80s Rock-Inspired Single “Hollow”
UK synthwave/retro-rock duo LeBrock have shared their new single “Hollow,” available to stream now on all DSPs worldwide via FiXT Neon. Throwing the rose-colored glasses out the window, “Hollow” takes an honest look at the world and delivers a striking vision of life through the duo’s remarkable songwriting style. Rugged guitar riffs and shimmering synth […]
Puddle of Mudd to Perform Live Stream Concert From The Legendary Whisky a Go-Go
Multi-Platinum-selling rock band Puddle of Mudd will return to the stage to perform a live stream concert from the world famous Whisky a Go-Go in West Hollywood, California. The concert is presented by The Oracle Live and Veeps and starts at 7 PM PST. Tickets are available at puddleofmudd.veeps.com. General admission is $15, and the […]
Sean Martin of The Quarantined Releases Acoustic Cover of “That’s Life”
Sean Martin of politically-charged rock group, The Quarantined has just released a gritty acoustic cover video of Frank Sinatra’s “That’s Life.” The video features a shaggy-haired Martin on a tan couch in his home, as he wails the words of the iconic tune with raw emotion not unlike powerhouse rock vocalist, Mike Patton. The song […]