Month: November 2020

Wolfgang Van Halen has released the first single from his new solo project Mammoth WVH, which comes accompanied by a video tribute to his late father, the legendary Eddie Van Halen.

‘Distance’ is the first solo offering from Wolfgang. “I never intended ‘Distance’ to be the very first piece of music people would hear from me, but I also thought my father would be here to celebrate its release,” Wolfgang said in a statement, adding, “This is for him. I love and miss you, Pop.” The new track sees Wolfgang play every instrument and provide vocals.

All proceeds from the sale of the single will go to The Mr. Holland’s Opus Foundation, which helps benefit underfunded music programs in schools.  You can take a listen to ‘Distance” at the link: here.

Wolfgang Van Halen pays tribute to late father Eddie in new emotional song

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Wolfgang Van Halen dropped his first-ever solo song “Distance” on Monday and it’s an emotional…

11/16/2020 2:45 PM

 

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Jack Antonoff’s Bleachers have teamed up with Bruce Springsteen on a new single, ‘chinatown’. The release arrives alongside another new Bleachers track, ’45’.

Bleachers, a project centered around Antonoff, released their second album, Gone Now, in 2017. Antonoff has also been busy producing music for the likes of Lana Del Rey, FKA twigs, Taylor Swift and the Chicks. Springsteen released his acclaimed new album, Letter To You, last month. 

Take a look at the video for ‘chinatown’ at the link: here.

Bruce Springsteen Joins Bleachers for New Song “chinatown”

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Jack Antonoff has also released another solo single called “45”

11/16/2020 12:00 PM

 

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Twister Sister frontman Dee Snider and Halestorm’s Lzzy Hale have teamed up for a new version of Snider’s classic “The Magic of Christmas Day.” Snider originally wrote the song as a Christmas gift for his wife with no plans to release it. However the song eventually found its way to Celine Dion, who recorded it for her 1998 album, These Are Special Times, which went on to be one of the best-selling holiday records of all time. Over 20 years later, Snider has released his own rendition of “The Magic of Christmas Day,” with guest vocals from Hale. 

Snider said in a statement, “When it was recently suggested that I should finally record this song myself, I knew I needed to bring in a young powerhouse vocalist to not only duet with me, but light a Yuletide fire under my a**! I only knew of one rock vocalist who could deliver on all those fronts, and she did in spades: the incredible Lzzy Hale of Halestorm!” Added Hale, “If you’re ever in your life gonna go full on, all gas, no brakes ‘Christmas Cheer,’ you do it Dee Snider-style. I was so honored to get the call from Dee on his holiday classic ‘The Magic of Christmas Day.'”

Take a listen to the new version of The Magic Of Christmas Day at the link: here.

DEE SNIDER and HALESTORM’s Lzzy Hale Release New Version “The Magic Of Christmas Day”

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The holiday season is upon us and Dee Snider and Halestorm’s Lzzy Hale are getting in the…

11/14/2020 8:48 AM

 

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Metallica shared video footage from their November 14 pay-per-view event, “Live & Acoustic From HQ: Helping Hands Concert & Auction.”  The band one acoustic and one electric set in support of their charitable foundation, streamed from the band’s headquarters in San Rafael, CA. The 8-song acoustic set mixed tracks from their catalogue alongside covers of tunes by Deep Purple and Bob Seger, while the electric set delivered 6 songs and included the band’s version of the folk classic, “The House Of The Rising Sun.”

Joining Metallica were guest appearances from James Hetfield’s son, Castor, and Lars Ulrich’s son, Layne, who added backing vocals and percussion to “All Within My Hands”.

The livestreamed event is raising funds for the group’s All Within My Hands Foundation. “If you couldn’t catch the show live, don’t worry! You can still purchase the show until Tuesday, November 17 at 11:59 PM PST,” adds the band. “You’ll be able to watch the show in its entirety and your entire purchase will still benefit All Within My Hands!”

Watch the video at the link: here.

Metallica Surprise Acoustic Livestream Watchers With Electric Set

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14-song performance includes acoustic and electric sets. Continue reading…

11/15/2020 9:12 AM

 

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The Pretty Reckless have just announced that their fourth album, and the follow-up to 2016’s Who You Selling For, is due out on February 12, 2021.  Taylor Momsen and co. said on Twitter: THIS IS IT…the Album #DEATHBYROCKANDROLL will be released February 12, 2021. after years of putting our blood sweat and tears into the recording I’m SO EXCITED for you all to hear it. Pre-save here http://found.ee/dbrr

The Pretty Reckless collaborates with Rage Against The Machine’s Tom Morello and Soundgarden’s Matt Cameron and Kim Thayil on the upcoming album, and Taylor said of working with Matt and Kim: “We recorded that in Seattle at London Bridge Studios, and it was just an awesome experience to get to actually spend some time in Seattle. Every time we’re on tour, we’re in and out so fast, it was really good to kind of experience the city for all that it is and all that history and record at such an iconic studio. I mean, Pearl Jam’s Ten [was recorded] there, and Louder Than Love by Soundgarden. And then to be there with Soundgarden, it was pretty surreal.”

The Pretty Reckless’ ‘Death By Rock And Roll’ finally has a release date

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The Pretty Reckless have finally announced the release date for their highly-anticipated new…

11/11/2020 7:01 PM

 

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Alice Cooper will release his new studio album, Detroit Stories, February 26th, 2021.

The first single off Detroit Stories is a cover of the Velvet Underground’s “Rock n’ Roll.”  Detroit Stories was meant to pay tribute to Detroit’s unique musical legacy as the “birthplace of angry hard rock,” said Cooper put it in a statement. “After not fitting in anywhere in the U.S. (musically or image-wise) Detroit was the only place that recognized the Alice Cooper guitar-driven, hard rock sound and our crazy stage show. Detroit was a haven for the outcasts. And when they found out I was born in East Detroit… we were home.”

Detroit Stories is available to preorder and will be released in various formats. The DVD/Blu-ray will feature Cooper’s concert film, A Paranormal Evening at the Olympia Paris, which was previously released just as a live album in 2018.

ALICE COOPER Announces “Detroit Stories” Album for February 2021; Reveals Cover Artwork and Track-Listing

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Alice Cooper will release his brand new studio album, “Detroit Stories”, on…

11/11/2020 11:44 AM

 

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