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PHOENIX — While Journey and Def Leppard were "on fire" at Talking Stick Resort Arena, Butch Walker and opener Greg Holden ignited their own explosive show at Crescent Ballroom just a little more than a mile away. As is often the case, Phoenix was the tour kickoff location of Walker and Holden's tour, and they would thereafter embark on the 17-date "The Last Days of Summer Tour" (2018). While some Read more
PHOENIX — Historic classic rock duo Journey and Def Leppard put on a massively vivacious performance Friday night at their sold-out stop at Talking Stick Resort Arena on the North American tour (2018). It’s been twelve long years since Def Leppard and Journey co-headlined a tour, with rumored signs of an aging sound. On the contrary though, this arena setting was more than fitting, as the show proved to be Read more
Renowned Testament guitarist Eric Peterson recently announced the release of his highly-anticipated new Dragonlord album, entitled Dominion, out September 21, 2018 via Spinefarm Records. The symphonic black/death metal album serves as the long-awaited follow-up to 2005's Black Wings of Destiny, but takes the fantasy and storytelling to a whole new level. Dominion explores themes of darkness owning and influencing these times we now live in, and things that have come Read more
Los Angeles, CA – The Faim’s debut EP, Summer Is A Curse, is out today! The six-track effort was recorded with the iconic John Feldmann (blink-182, Good Charlotte, All Time Low) and features four brand new songs in addition to smash single, “Summer Is A Curse,” and the band’s latest release, “A Million Stars.” The EP also serves as a prelude to the group’s highly-anticipated first full-length album, slated for Read more
PHOENIX – Scorpions brought the third stop of the North American leg of their “Crazy World Tour” to sizzling Phoenix, with special guests Queensrÿche opening the night. Last year, Scorpions were supposed to “sting” (or delight) fans, but their lead singer Klaus Meine had a laryngitis diagnosis, and was advised by doctors not to sing, resulting in a cancellation of the rest of their tour. The band apologized for missing Read more
Greg Holden is a British singer-songwriter based in the United States. He is best known for his hit charity single "The Lost Boy", and for co-writing "Home" — the 2012 debut single for American Idol-winner Phillip Phillips. Genre: Rock, Singer-Songwriter Hometown: Born in Aberdeen, Scotland and raised in England Record Label: BMG Twitter | Facebook | Instagram New Song "On The Run" Out Now “With a fresh Mumford and Sons Read more
LOS ANGELES – Following the release of three massive singles and videos for “Saints Of The Sinners,” “Midland Line,” and “Summer Is A Curse,” The Faim have returned with yet another anthemic track, “A Million Stars.” The song highlights a more pop-leaning, melodic side of the group and features a vibrant chorus paired with frontman Josh Raven’s striking, powerhouse vocals. Listen HERE, and stream/download “A Million Stars” HERE. More Music Videos Read more
Heavy music legends Suicidal Tendencies recently announced the upcoming release of their latest album, STill Cyco Punk After All These Years, out September 7, 2018. STill Cyco Punk After All These Years is a re-recording and re-imagining of a Cyco Miko (Mike Muir) solo album recorded in 1995, originally entitled Lost my Brain! (Once Again). The album is an auditory time capsule - a full-on Cyco Punk record taken to Read more
New EP, Thread of Life, out Today New Jersey-based progressive metal quartet Etherius are thrilled to release their remarkable new instrumental progressive metal EP, entitled Thread of Life, today. The impressive new five track offering is available to order now via Amazon, iTunes, and Google Play. You can also stream it now via Spotify. In celebration of today's release, Etherius have revealed a brand new music video for their barnburner track, "March and Defy", filmed/directed/edited by Michael J Adams of Read more
Los Angeles, CA — Dance Gavin Dance frontman, Tilian Pearson, is excited to share his new single, “Cocky,” out today via Rise Records. The track is an upbeat, infectious alt-pop anthem, bound to be a staple on summer playlists. The accompanying music video is also out today, which features Tilian and his love interest on a picturesque road trip throughout San Bernardino and Crestline, California. Watch it HERE. New Album, The Skeptic, Due 9/28 – Available for Read more
Mesa, AZ — Award-winning performer, artist, and activist Otep Shamaya rallied fans at Club Red Tuesday night in an impassioned, politically-charged performance. Heavy metal veterans OTEP (the band) [an anagrammatic name derivative of the word “poet”] recently dropped their eighth full-length album entitled Kult 45 via Napalm Records. According to an exclusive interview with Blabbermouth.net, “This is OTEP like you’ve never heard them before.” Along with Kult 45’s highly anticipated Read more
Influential Cleveland, Ohio-based metal pioneers Mushroomhead will release their highly-anticipated upcoming DVD, VOLUME III - a follow up to the widely-acclaimed DVD's Volume 1 (2005) and Volume 2 (2008) - on August 17, 2018 via Megaforce Records. The DVD will feature over 90 minutes of new material - including stunning new music videos, backstage antics, and exclusive never-seen-before content. Pre-orders are available now via Amazon. Get a taste of the high-quality video on VOLUME III via the official video trailer here: Massive Upcoming DVD, VOLUME III, Read more
Athens, GA based alternative rock band Lullwater has released the official music video for their cover of Pearl Jam's "Release," off of the 1991 hit album TEN. Originally premiered on Loudwire, "Release" features live Footage with Dave Krusen (Pearl Jam, Candlebox) and Kevin Martin (Candlebox), and was recorded at London Bridge Studios in Seattle, WA, where TEN was originally recorded, with engineering and mixing by Justin Davis. "The entire experience of recording Pearl Jam's ‘Release' in London Bridge Studios was so surreal. Pearl Jam is Read more
This summer, hip-hop/EDM/hardcore metal crossover project Concrete Dream has released three singles: "Catch 22", "One Thing", and now, the new single "Relationshit". Today, fans can witness the brand new music video for "Relationshit", directed by Don Capria, via New Noise Magazine. Watch here. Singer Jeremiah Mayhem says, "This song is about hiding your true self from the people you love. With your significant other, you live the lie because you're either comfortable or may Read more
Just over one week ago, iconic rockers OTEP unleashed their most uncompromising, candid, all-inclusive and controversial assessment of the current residing political regime that they have ever released - the new album Kult 45. Today, they have released a shocking new music video - pointing a finger at the NRA and their allowance of continued gun violence - for the single "Shelter In Place". The video, directed by OTEP and filmed by PR Brown, can Read more
PHOENIX — Touring alternative singer-songwriter, Emric's new single "Go Down" will hit the internet on August 15th. Be the first in line to experience this powerful message that “to live a full life, you must go down into your darkness". Painting a profound atmosphere with his gritty, signature soulful vocals, Emric's talent is on display as he steps away from guitar, and makes "Go Down" his first piece written on Read more
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