Nerdcore… a term viewed by some in the hip hop community as almost as dirty as “numetal” is viewed in the rock community. Honestly, this side eye look is unrightfully earned as some of the most talented artists are roped into this genre that is looked down upon. Don’t get me wrong, there are […]
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Carlos Santana Reveals Dates For 2019 ‘Supernatural Now’ Tour
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame guitarist Carlos Santana has announced he will hit the road with his band across North America this summer for the Supernatural Now tour. The three-month, 29-date celebration will commemorate two of the most important milestones in the iconic guitarist’s career: the 20th anniversary of his groundbreaking, multiple Grammy-winning album […]
Shout Factory To Release ‘Backbeat’, Starring Sheryl Lee and Stephen Dorff, On Blu-ray In February!
Before anyone had ever heard of The Beatles, there was a group of five playing clubs in Hamburg, Germany. They were raw and irreverent. Now, the story of Stuart Sutcliffe, the “fifth Beatle,” can be told – better than ever! On February 19, 2019, Shout! Select will release BACKBEAT, directed by Iain Softley, on Blu-ray. […]
Bikini Kill Reunite For Select Shows in New York City and Los Angeles!
Legendary 90’s Riot Grrrl pioneers, Bikini Kill have announced they will be regrouping to play shows in NY and LA this spring. They will perform with their iconic line-up of Kathleen Hanna on vocals, Tobi Vail on drums, and Kathi Wilcox on bass — along with guitarist Erica Dawn Lyle. April 25: Los Angeles, CA […]
Rock Legends The Who Announce North American Dates For 2019 ‘Moving On! Tour’
For WHO fans everywhere, the announcement of a brand new tour means only one thing: the world’s most untameable rock band is about to deliver the goods once again. Never ones for nostalgia, singer Roger Daltrey and guitarist and songwriter Pete Townshend will be unleashing the combustible force that is The Who, with symphonic accompaniment this […]
iDKHOW Premieres Official Video For New Single “Choke”
I DONT KNOW HOW BUT THEY FOUND ME (iDKHOW), the alt/pop band lost in time fronted by Dallon Weekes, long-time bassist for Panic! At The Disco and one of the songwriters/lyricists behind Panic’s Gold release Too Weird To Live, Too Rare to Die!, and drummer Ryan Seaman, announce the premier of the music video for the […]
The Three Tremors Announce First-Ever U.S. Tour In Support of New Self-Titled Album!
It’s not every day that metalheads get the opportunity to witness three of metal’s finest vocalists on the same concert stage – Tim “Ripper” Owens (JUDAS PRIEST, ICED EARTH, DIO DISCIPLES), Harry “The Tyrant” Conklin (JAG PANZER, SATAN’S HOST, TITAN FORCE), and Sean “The Hell Destroyer” Peck (CAGE, DENNER/SHERMANN, DEATH DEALER). But soon, US fans […]
The End: Machine, featuring George Lynch, Jeff Pilson, Mick Brown & Robert Mason, To Release Debut Album on March 22nd
Hard rock titans collide for The End: Machine, a brand-new project that features classic-era DOKKEN members George Lynch, Jeff Pilson, and Mick Brown as well as current WARRANT singer Robert Mason. The band will be releasing their self-titled debut on March 22nd via Frontiers Music SRL. THE END machine have premiered their first single, “Alive Today,” along with an accompanying music video via […]
‘Bird Box’ Author Josh Malerman’s Band, The High Strung, Announce ‘Quiet Riots’
Josh Malerman, guitarist, vocalist and founding member of The High Strung, has been been a buzz name over the last two weeks. His epic novel Bird Box, a New York Times best seller, was adapted into a feature film starring Sandra Bullock and John Malkovich and has become Netflix’s biggest hit to date. According to The Wall Street Journal, “The […]