Of Monsters and Men recently released a new single, “This Happiness,” from their upcoming EP and documentary, both titled TÍU. The visual for the slow-burning track shows vocalist Ragnar “Raggi” Þórhallsson dressed as a sad clown. The band previously released “Visitor” and “Destroyer” from the upcoming 5-track EP, which is due out on June 10.…… read more »
Heart singer Ann Wilson teamed up with Vince Gill for a cover of Queen’s “Love of My Life,” with the new version set to appear on Wilson’s upcoming 11-track third solo album, Fierce Bliss, due out on April 29. The piano ballad sees Gill taking the lead in the first verse and chorus, while Wilson…… read more »
Slipknot have partnered with leading decentralized gaming virtual world The Sandbox to create the Knotverse, which will be the rock band’s metaverse home for Slipknot and Knotfest experiences, NFTs, gaming, lifestyle, and concerts. Explaining the decision to bring Slipknot to the metaverse platform, M. Shawn “Clown” Crahan said, “When I started playing Quake online in…… read more »
Brian May has shared a new and innovative video for “On My Way Up,” one of the highlights of his 1998 solo album, Another World. The clip marks the release of a multi-format, meticulously repackaged deluxe edition of the album in Brian’s Gold Series, featuring the remastered original album alongside remixes, rarities and live tracks…… read more »
Radiohead offshoot The Smile have announced their debut album, A Light For Attracting Attention, will be released digitally on May 13 and in physical formats on June 17. The 13-track album, which was produced and mixed by Nigel Godrich and mastered by Bob Ludwig, features strings by the London Contemporary Orchestra, plus a full brass…… read more »
Def Leppard have released a new single, “Take What You Want,” the second song from the Rock & Roll Hall of Famers upcoming 12th studio album Diamond Star Halos, which is due out on May 27. “From two different worlds / We come crashing in / It’s like a perfect storm,” Joe Elliott sings. “Still…… read more »
Bad Religion and All Time Low have been confirmed as headliners for this year’s Four Chord Music Festival. Four Chord Music Festival, presented by Four Chord Music and Drusky Entertainment, is scheduled to take place from September 9-10 at Wild Things Park in Washington, Pennsylvania. This is the first time the independently produced festival will…… read more »
Anthrax and Black Label Society have announced a co-headlining tour of North America. The 24-date trek will kick off on July 26 at the Van Buren in Phoenix, Arizona, and will conclude on August 28 at the Fillmore in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Hatebreed, which is celebrating the 20th anniversary of the Perseverance album, will special guest.…… read more »
New supergroup 3rd Secret have released a video of their first performance that took place at the Museum of Pop Culture in Seattle last month. The visual shows the newly formed group performing “I Choose Me,” from their debut album, 3rd Secret. The group, which features Krist Novoselic (Nirvana), Kim Thayil (Soundgarden) and Matt Cameron…… read more »
Gibson has partnered with KISS bassist Gene Simmons to launch their new signature G² Thunderbird bass guitar. The Gene Simmons G2 Thunderbird Bass, inspired by a sharp, sleek, staple of classic rock history, is built with a traditional mahogany body and mahogany neck but features an ebony fretboard with pearloid reverse split diamond inlays. The…… read more »