BABYMETAL SIGNS WITH RAL/SONY MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT, DEBUT SELF-TITLED ALBUM TO BE RE-RELEASED IN THE U.S.
Babymetal–the Japan-based all-girl-fronted “Kawaii Metal” (mix of J-Pop Idol and Heavy Metal) group–has signed with RAL/Sony Music Entertainment for the U.S. release of their 2014 critically acclaimed self-titled debut album. The album’s re-release will feature two bonus tracks (cover art and tracklisting below) and be available digitally on Tuesday, May 12th and physically on Tuesday, […]
4/10: ARMORED SAINT, SCHENKER, TMS, NJ APPEARANCE TONIGHT, KIX, KOC, MORE
My FM radio show this weekend features an interview with John Bush and Joey Vera talking Armored Saint, Metallica and much more. It premieres tonight 11P ET on Q104.3 NYC and WAAF Boston and all affiliates over the weekend. Remember most stations also stream free. Just check their websites for info. Hope you join me […]
MEGADETH USE PLEDGEMUSIC CAMPAIGN FOR THEIR NEW ALBUM
Megadeth have launched a PledgeMusic campaign for their upcoming 15th album. The band are in the studio working on the follow-up to 2013’s Super Collider – and are giving those who pre-order the album through their Megadeth have launched a PledgeMusic page access to bonus content and exclusive bundle packs. A statement on the page […]
RONNIE JAMES DIO PHOTO BOOK UPDATED AND RERELEASED FOR THE 5TH ANNIVERSARY OF HIS PASSING
A photo book box set celebrating the life of rock icon Ronnie James Dio has been released. Rufus Stone originally published the Ronnie James Dio Photo Biography in 2011, created by his official photographer and friend PG Brunelli. Now the company have launched an “upgrade” to the first print run titled Ronnie James Dio Unseen […]
CRITICS CLAIM ROCK N’ ROLL HALL OF FAME VOTING COMMITTEE IS “TOO MALE, TOO WHITE, TOO RICH”
Rob Tannenbaum of Billboard reports: When the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame nominating committee meets in New York every September, they nibble on sushi and Carnegie Deli sandwiches, and decide which artists to place on that year’s election ballot. The committee members — successful musicians, record executives, writers and historians — remain cordial even […]