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JASON BIELER AND THE BARON VON BlELSKI ORCHESTRA TO RELEASE THIRD STUDIO ALBUM “THE ESCAPOLOGIST” ON FEBRUARY 21st
Jason Bieler and the Baron Von Bielski Orchestra will release their third studio album, The Escapologist, on Feb 21st. Crafted with reckless abandon, wit, and a dash of whimsy, this record serves as a testament to Jason Bieler’s boundless creativity and his knack for turning his musical toolbox into an island of misfit songs. Few artists have […]
LOS ANGELES DA, WILL NOT BE CHARGING SINGER MARILYN MANSON WITH SEX ABUSE AND DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, AFTER “COMPREHENSIVE FOUR-YEAR INVESTIGATION”
[Dana’s comment: I have purposely avoided posting any information on this story for several reasons, but a decision regarding prosecution has been reached, I will post the resolution]. The New York Post reports: Marilyn Manson is not being charged over the numerous accusations of sexual assault and domestic violence, prosecutors announced Friday. The decision not […]
LOST IN VEGAS REVIEW BLUE MURDER “RIOT”
This is a review community that both Wrecked Neck, and, are members of, and the reviewers, Ryan and George, have done a lot of hard rock, and metal, over the years. If Wrecked Neck, had not strong armed this review for me, I am not sure it would have ever gotten done. So big thanks […]
LUTHIER RECOUNTS BUILDING A CUSTOM GUITAR FOR JOHN SYKES
This was sent to me and I am posting this, for the gear heads and the guitar enthusiasts. In my humble opinion, Sykes was the best, the brightest and the most beautiful, and will be greatly missed.
BILLY IDOL, JOAN JETT, AND MORE TO PERFORM AT STEVEN TYLER’S GRAMMY AWARDS VIEWING PARTY
Aerosmith members Steven Tyler, Joe Perry and Tom Hamilton will perform at the singer’s sixth annual Jam For Janie Grammys viewing party. Also appearing at the philanthropic event on Sunday, February 2 at the Hollywood Palladium in Hollywood, California will be Billy Idol, Joan Jett, Linda Perry, Matt Sorum and Nuno Bettencourt. Tiffany Haddish will serve as host. Tyler‘s Grammys viewing party is sponsored by Janie’s Fund, the initiative he created in order […]
EXODUS CELEBRATES 40TH ANNIVERSARY OF “BONDED BY BLOOD,” WITH WEST COAST SHOWS WITH DEATH ANGEL
Exodus are gearing up for a huge 2025, kicking things off with the announcement of two very special Bonded By Blood 40th-anniversary shows, falling upon late original vocalist Paul Baloff‘s birthday weekend (April 25th). Taking place in Berkeley, California on April 25th at UC Theatre and Anaheim, California on Saturday, April 26 at House of Blues, the shows […]
FEMME FATALE, AND FORMER VIXEN VOCALIST, LORRAINE LEWIS, TO RETURN IN 2025 WITH NEW LINE UP OF FEMME FATALE, AS WELL AS, MUSIC WITH ORIGINAL FOREIGNER VOCALIST, LOU GRAMM; SINGER ALSO JOINS ONLYFANS
With her powerful, gutsy voice, Lorraine Lewis cemented her place in the rock world as lead vocalist for the band Femme Fatale with their 1988 self-titled MCA album. It produced two big rock singles and MTV videos: Waiting For The Big One and Falling In And Out of Love. Watch Lorraine’s sizzle reel here. Coming […]
“INKCARCERATION MUSIC & TATTOO FESTIVAL,” SCHEDULED FOR JULY 18TH-20TH AT OHIO STATE REFORMATORY, ANNOUNCES MUSIC LINE-UP, PLUS 100+ TATTOO ARTISTS
Inkcarceration Music & Tattoo Festival returns to the historic Ohio State Reformatory in Mansfield, Ohio on July 18th-20th. One of America’s most unique events, featuring 66+ top rock and metal bands across three stages, along with 100+ tattoo artists and haunted attractions. Following a record-setting year in 2024 with 75,000 fans in attendance, and four […]
PHIL X & THE DRILLS ANNOUNCE NEW ALBUM, “POW! RIGHT IN THE KISSER” OUT MARCH 28TH; NEW SINGLE, “MOVING TO CALIFORNIA,” OUT NOW, LISTEN HERE
Phil X & The Drills are back and ready to blow minds with their electrifying new album POW! Right In The Kiisser, set for release via Frontiers Music Srl on March 28th, with pre-order available, here. Known for their unique fusion of punk, classic, and modern rock infused with guitar virtuosity, Phil X & The […]
JOHN SYKES: THE BEAST THEY FORGOT, THE BADASS WE REMEMBER
Nice video tribute by Guitar Meets Science:
MY IDOL, AND CRUSH, GUITARIST JOHN SYKES, PASSES AWAY AT AGE 65
Legendary English guitarist John Sykes (Tygers Of Pan Tang, Thin Lizzy, Whitesnake, Blue Murder, Sykes) has died at the age of 65. Earlier today (January 20th),the following statement was posted on Sykes‘s social media, “It is with great sorrow we share that John Sykes has passed away after a hard fought battle with cancer. He will be remembered by many as a man with […]
FORMER OZZY OSBOURNE BASSIST, BOB DAISLEY, PROVIDES HIS THEORY, AS TO WHAT HE BELIEVES MAY HAVE CAUSED THE PLANE CRASH, THAT KILLED GUITARIST, RANDY RHOADS, AND TWO OTHERS
On a recent podcast, of Talk Louder, hosted by veteran music journalist “Metal Dave” Glessner, and lifelong hard rock/metal vocalist Jason McMaster (Dangerous Toys), former Ozzy Osbourne bassist Bob Daisley discussed the infamous plane crash in March 1982, that took the lives of [original guitarist] Randy Rhoads,, and two others. Daisley said (as transcribed by blabbermouth.net), “You hear people say things like, ‘Oh, if Randy hadn’t […]
SAMMY HAGAR SAYS HE THINKS HE “DOESN’T WANT TO TOUR ANYMORE”
John Katsilometes, of the Las Vegas Review-Journal, wrote a feature article about Sammy Hagar, portions of the column appear below. …“I don’t think I want to go on tour anymore. I hate to say that, because I don’t want to piss my fan[s] off,” Hagar said after [a] sound-check at Caspian’s Cocktails & Caviar at […]
EXODUS ANNOUNCE THE RETURN OF SINGER ROB DUKES, AS FRONTMAN STEVE “ZETRO” SOUZA, DEPARTS THE BAND
Exodus have parted ways with singer Steve “Zetro” Souza and have been rejoined by Rob Dukes. On January 16th, the band released the following statement via social media: “Announcement! Exodus have parted ways with Steve ‘Zetro’ Souza. We thank Steve for his years fronting the band and all the killer music we made during that time. We wish him only the best in the future and […]
DIRTY HONEY ANNOUNCE “MAYHEM AND REVELRY LIVE ALBUM AND VIDEO DOCUMENTARY
Dirty Honey has announced Mayhem And Revelry Live, the band’s first live-in-concert, double-vinyl CD and digital release, and its companion four-part video documentary, recorded live throughout North America and Europe on the band’s 2023-24 Can’t Find The Brakes world tour. Set for a February 21st, release (Dirt Records),the album and video capture the band’s explosive energy and camaraderie with […]
RAVEN RELEASE TITLE TRACK, “CAN’T TAKE AWAY THE FIRE,” FROM THEIR FORTHCOMING EP DUE FEBRUARY 14TH
Raven have released the title track from their forthcoming EP, Can’t Take Away The Fire, due out February 14th through Silver Lining Music. The accompanying music video, which was helmed by widely acclaimed visual arts icon Costin Chioreanu, can be seen below. For additional details about, Can’t Take Away The Fire, including the track listing, please go here.
DAVE MUSTAINE AND FAMILY CELEBRATE “HOUSE OF MUSTAINE” WINE WITH 2025 WINE CLUB “MEMBERS ONLY” EVENTS IN NASHVILLE AND UPCOMING GLOBAL CURATED LUXURY EXCURSIONS, INOVATIVE BRAND UNIQUELY COMBINES MUSIC, CULTURE, AND TRAVEL WITH RARE WINES
Founding member and frontman of GRAMMY® Award-winning and multi-Platinum selling metal group Megadeth, Dave Mustaine, alongside his family—Pamela Mustaine (President), Electra Mustaine (VP / Sommelier), and Justis Mustaine—have co-founded the visionary wine brand House Of Mustaine which uniquely blends music, culture, and fine winemaking. Read portions of a Q&A with Pamela and Electra about forming and […]
ENVY OF NONE, FEATURING ALEX LIFESON, ANNOUNCE NEW ALBUM “STYGIAN WAVZ,” DUE MARCH 14T; ALBUM TITLE TRACK, AND NEW VIDEO, OUT TODAY
Envy Of None are back today with news of their much anticipated second album, Stygian Wavz, set for release on Kscope on March, 14th. The announcement follows a recent flurry of activity from the Canadian/American band which saw them release two singles, Not Dead Yet and Under The Stars ,both of which, are included on the […]
DAVID LEE ROTH BOX SET, “THE WARNER RECORDINGS 1985-1994,” TO BE RELEASED ON FEBRUARY 21ST
Rhino will unveil a very special David Lee Roth box set, The Warner Recordings 1985-1994, on February 21st, It includes the first five solo releases recorded by the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame inductee and original Van Halen lead vocalist in one comprehensive collection for the very first time. Spanning one of the greatest runs in rock ‘n’ roll history, the set […]
BON JOVI CELEBRATE “SLIPPERY WHEN WET” WITH LIMITED EDITION EXCLUSIVES
Bon Jovi’s diamond-certified album, Slippery When Wet, is now available to pre-order in various new configurations including a very limited-edition exclusive water-filled vinyl, picture disc, and cassette. A deluxe edition of the album is also available on 2CD featuring the long sought-after acoustic version of Wanted Dead Or Alive as well as four live recordings from […]