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Fatoumata Diawara debuts video for “Somaw” feat. Angie Stone
Story: Ralph Greco, Jr. Grammy-nominated singer, songwriter, guitarist, and actress Fatoumata Diawara is debuting the video for the track “Somaw” featuring Angie Stone. The song is a sincere and powerful declaration of love to family, an essential anchor point for the two artists accustomed to long international tours. While communication comes naturally, the painful distance makes reunions a real source […]
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Deicide Teams Up With Craft Beer Masters 3 Floyds Debuts The Light Defeated Stout at Decibel Magazine Metal & Beer Fest April 12 – 13
With Deicide’s special Decibel Magazine Metal & Beer Fest headlining set only a month away, Decibel is honored to reveal an exclusive beer collaboration between the Florida death metal legends and the Indiana craft beer institution 3 Floyds. The Light Defeated—named after the closing track from Deicide’s forthcoming new album, Banished by Sin (out April 26 on Reigning Phoenix […]
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UK Punk Duo BIG SPECIAL Share New Single “BUTCHER’S BIN”
Listen HERE Debut Album ‘POSTINDUSTRIAL HOMETOWN BLUES’ Track List: 1. BLACK COUNTRY GOTHIC 2. I MOCK JOGGERS 3. DESPERATE BREAKFAST 4. SHITHOUSE 5. THIS HERE AIN’T WATER 6. MY SHAPE (BLOCKING THE LIGHT) 7. BLACK DOG / WHITE HORSE 8. BROADCAST: TIME AWAY 9. iLL. 10. MONGREL 11. BUTCHER’S BIN 12. DUST OFF / START AGAIN 13. TREES 14. […]
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LIZZY MCALPINE UNVEILS NEW SONG “I GUESS”
THIRD STUDIO ALBUM OLDER OUT APRIL 5 EXTENSIVE HEADLINE TOUR KICKS OFF THIS SPRING, NEW DATES ADDED DUE TO OVERWHELMING DEMAND Story: Ralph Greco, Jr. Singer, songwriter and producer Lizzy McAlpine unveils a new song, “I Guess,” today—listen here. The track is taken from Lizzy’s highly anticipated third studio album, Older, set for release on April 5 via RCA Records—pre-save/pre-order it here. In celebration […]
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HEARTSUPPORT + BENEATH THE SKIN ANNOUNCE EXCLUSIVE PARTNERSHIP
Story: Ralph Greco, Jr. ORGANIZATIONS STARTED BY JAKE LUHRS (AUGUST BURNS RED) + BRTTANY MULLINS (WIFE OF MEMPHIS MAY FIRE’S MATTY MULLINS) TO OFFER EVEN MORE RESOURCES FOR MENTAL HEALTH VIA THE VEHICLE OF MUSIC Sometimes, the most powerful collaborations amongst bands in the same scene take place off the stage. Such is the case for […]
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Legendary Rockers BLUE ÖYSTER CULT Share New Single “Don’t Come Running To Me” + Music Video
‘Ghost Stories’ Track List: 1) Late Night Street Fight 2) Cherry 3) So Supernatural 4) We Gotta Get Out of This Place 5) Soul Jive 6) Gun 7) Shot in the Dark 8) The Only Thing 9) Kick Out the Jams 10) Money Machine 11) Don’t Come Running To Me 12) If I Fell 13) Roadhouse Blues (Bonus […]
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Ghost Work- Post-Punk Supergroup Featuring Members/Ex-Members Of Seaweed, Snapcase, Milemarker, and Minus The Bear
Release New Video “Erase The Morning” New Full-Length “Light a Candle for the Lonely” Out Now Watch The Video Here Stream The New Album Here Order The Album Here “…naturally bakes in some of the same sonic textures the musicians have explored in their other bands.”- No Echo “…you can hear a little Interpol in those […]
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UK Alt-Metal Act VEXED Releases Official Video for “It’s not the end”
Get Your Copy of Their Latest Album, ‘Negative Energy’ NOW! On Tour in March and April with Carnifex, Aborted & Revocation! Story: Ralph Greco, Jr. Following the release of their most brutal, vicious critically acclaimed album, 2023’s ‘Negative Energy’, UK alt-metal force VEXED returns with an official video for its most poignant offering, “It’s not the end”. This […]
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Renowned Guitar Virtuoso MARTY FRIEDMAN Announces New Album ‘Drama’
Out May 17, 2024 via Frontiers Music Srl Pre-Order HERE Shares New Single “Illumination” Story: Ralph Greco, Jr. MARTY FRIEDMAN`s presence in the world of music, the world of guitar, and Japanese pop culture is mystifying, bizarre, and nothing short of inspiring. From his groundbreaking beginnings with Cacophony, alongside the legendary Jason Becker, […]
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Midas Fall discusses new album, “Cold Waves Divide Us”.
As Midas Fall prepare to release their much anticipated new album “Cold Waves Divide Us”, the band sat down for an extensive discussion on all things Midas Fall. The new album, the creative process, the changes within the band, upcoming touring plans and more.I’ve also attached the official release info as well: […]
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GOST: Prophecy Full-Length From Slasherwave Project Out Today On Metal Blade Records; “Leviathan”
Photo by Tracy Lollar Prophecy, the new full-length from slasherwave phenom GOST, is out today on Metal Blade Records! GOST exists in the dark crack between black metal and the most shadowy end of electronic music. Since the release of the Radio Macabre EP at the start of 2013, and the remorseless digital nightmare of their Skull debut album six months later, Texas-based multi-instrumentalist, […]
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LIVING DEAD GIRL Drops Head-Turning New Single “Ugly” March 15th
Pre-order “Ugly” here: https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/livingdeadgirl1/ugly Story: Ralph Greco, Jr. Molly Rennick shares, “I wrote ‘Ugly’ from a place of feeling jaded and exasperated. I know most women are familiar with this exact feeling. ‘Ugly’ is about wanting to be taken seriously and listened to, without being belittled or objectified. There’s so much more to us than what’s on the outside; this song […]
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TRUE CRIME DUO SKYND SHARE VIDEO FOR NEW SINGLE “HEAVEN’S GATE”
THE TRACK, REFERENCING THE NOTORIOUS CULT, CONCLUDES CHAPTER V Industrial-tinged and true crime-inspired electronic duo SKYND is the dark creative outlet and the alter ego of its lead singer, Skynd, and producer and multi-instrumentalist Father. They are known for taking inspiration from inexplicable and brutal criminal cases and the mystery surrounding unsolved deaths, and transforming them into songs […]
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EUREKA ENTERTAINMENT ANNOUNCES THE RELEASE OF THE EXPLOSIVE ACTION THRILLER A QUEEN’S RANSOM
The North American Blu-ray debut stars George Lazenby in a plot to kill the Queen of England as cover for the world’s most dramatic gold heist! Story: Ralph Greco, Jr. Eureka Entertainment announces the May 28 release of A Queen’s Ransom, an explosive action thriller starring George Lazenby (On Her Majesty’s Secret Service, The Man from Hong Kong), Angela […]
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BRANDI CARLILE PERFORMS “THAT’S WHY WE LOVE NATURE” ON SESAME STREET
Story: Ralph Greco, Jr. 11x GRAMMY Award-winner Brandi Carlile is featured on today’s episode of Sesame Street performing new song, “That’s Why We Love Nature,” alongside beloved characters Big Bird and Snuffleupagus. The episode is available on MAX as part of the iconic show’s 54th season. Watch/share the performance HERE. The appearance adds to yet another triumphant year for Carlile, […]
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BILLY IDOL TO CELEBRATE 40TH ANNIVERSARY OF LANDMARK ALBUM REBEL YELL WITH DELUXE EXPANDED EDITION DUE APRIL 26 VIA CAPITOL/UMe
INCLUDES PREVIOUSLY UNRELEASED MATERIAL AND DEMOS FROM THE ERA, POOLSIDE REMIX OF “EYES WITHOUT A FACE” AND MORE PREVIOUSLY UNRELEASED TRACK “LOVE DON’T LIVE HERE ANYMORE” AVAILABLE ALONGSIDE PRE-ORDER ON FRIDAY, MARCH 8 Story: Ralph Greco, Jr. Rock legend Billy Idol is set to celebrate the 40th anniversary of his landmark album Rebel Yell with […]
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KK’S PRIEST Reveals Eerie Animated Music Video for “Keeper Of The Graves”
First Leg of 2024 USA Headline Tour, Featuring Support from L.A. GUNS and BURNING WITCHES, Begins Tomorrow — Get Your Tickets Now! New Album, ‘The Sinner Rides Again’, Out Now via Napalm Records Order HERE The wait is almost over! KK’S PRIEST – featuring Judas Priest alum and GRAMMY Award-winning/nominated musicians K.K. Downing (guitar) […]
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OHPEN AHRMS: Everything Is Noise Premieres “Spun In The Dark” From Chicago Progressive/Post-Rock Outfit; Lying Beside You Debut To See Release March 15th
Photo by Quinn Curren Story: Ralph Greco, Jr. “OHPEN AHRMS are Journey if they lived long enough to see themselves become the villain. Sitting somewhere between heavy progressive rock and shoegaze, OHPEN AHRMS harken to a golden age of theatrical rock and iconic riffs, complete with anthemic power and imagery of grand destruction.” – […]
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Irish Rockers GRAND SLAM Release New Single “There Goes My Heart”
New Album ‘Wheel of Fortune’ due Out June 7th via Silver Linings Music Pre-Order HERE Re-Mixed, Re-Mastered & Revised Album ‘Hit the Ground’ Available for Pre-Order HERE Story: Ralph Greco, Jr. GRAND SLAM co-founding member Laurence Archer, and frontman Mike Dyer, make it extraordinarily clear that theirs has been a true journey of […]
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EMMY-WINNING COMPOSER JEFF BEAL MAKES CARNEGIE HALL DEBUT JUNE 3
PERFORMING NEW SCORE FOR THE CABINET OF DR. CALIGARI FEATURING THE SILVER NITRATE BIG BAND AND FOURTH WALL ENSEMBLE Story: Ralph Greco, Jr. Blu-ray cover, credit: Kino Lorber; Press photo, credit: Matt Wittmeyer Five-time Emmy-winning composer Jeff Beal makes his Carnegie Hall debut on June 3 at 7:30 P.M. EST, leading the Silver […]
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BLUE NOTE JAZZ FESTIVAL NAPA TEAMS WITH ROBERT GLASPER FOR THE BLACK RADIO EXPERIENCE
AUGUST 30–SEPTEMBER 1 AT THE MERITAGE RESORT AND SPA Story: Ralph Greco, Jr. The Blue Note Jazz Festival is set to present the new iteration of its Napa Valley series: The Black Radio Experience, curated by Grammy-award winning pianist, producer, and songwriter Robert Glasper. The boutique event will take place August 30-September 1 at […]
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Don’t Miss: Two Darkside Play Parties
There are two upcoming play parties, happening in the UK, that Darkside Magazine is throwing, sure to have the alternative dressed coming out in droves. I can speak well to Darkside and what they do, contributing to them as I do regularly. Here is a group of people who care about the nuisances […]
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BEWARE THE BOOGEYMAN; DIGITAL RELEASE SET FOR 3/5
ON DIGITAL PLATFORMS MARCH 5 Story: Ralph Greco, Jr. Breaking Glass Pictures is thrilled to announce the upcoming release of “Beware of the Boogeyman,” a gripping psychological thriller written and directed by the talented Calvin Morie McCarthy. “Calvin is a talented filmmaker, and we enjoy working with him,” said Rich Wolff, CEO […]
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SHADOHM: Decibel Magazine Streams Through Darkness Towards Enlightenment Debut From Present/Ex-Vader, Batushka, Decapitated, Antigama Members;
Album Out Friday On Selfmadegod Records photo by Aleksandra Majak “…gives off ‘if Tool played groove metal’ vibes.” – Decibel Magazine Stream SHADOHM’s Through Darkness Towards Enlightenment HERE. Story: Ralph Greco, Jr. Decibel Magazine is currently hosting an exclusive stream of Through Darkness Towards Enlightenment, the debut album from Polish metal collective SHADOHM – uniting current and former members […]
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Ralph G’s Thoughts that make you think
COVER ME Look, I won’t ever damn anybody, especially a musician trying to make a living. If you’re not ripping anybody off–a fellow music maker, your bandmates, or the audience–have at it, I say. But I just read today that Lynyrd Skynyrd is going out for a 2024 tour and other than one small detail, […]
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CARÍN LEÓN AND KANE BROWN UNVEIL NEW COLLABORATION “THE ONE (PERO NO COMO YO)”
THE DUO PREMIERED THE SONG LIVE AT THE 36TH PREMIO LO NUESTRO AWARDS THIS MONTH photo credit: TelevisaUnivision “The stripped-down country-tinged “The One (Pero No Como Yo)” marks the first collab between León and Brown, who sublimely merge regional Mexican and country” VIEW HERE Story: Ralph Greco, Jr. “The track blends León’s multitude of […]
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Esteemed Intergalactic Band METAL WARRIOR Releases New Video “The Battle Will Be Won”
73K Views So Far The Crushed Souls Of Our Enemies Double Album + Graphic Novel Series via Z2 Coming Soon “The song ‘The Battle Will Be Won’ resonates with anyone that’s seeking to achieve. Let them say you can’t do it. Let them say you’re not worthy. Let them tell you that you won’t succeed. […]
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Ronnie James Dio Stand Up & Shout Cancer Fund To Celebrate ‘Year of the Dragon’ With ROCK FOR RONNIE Benefit Concert on Sunday, May 19 at Warner Center Park in Woodland Hills, CA
Radio & TV Personality Eddie Trunk Will Host Afternoon of Live Music Headlined by Quiet Riot to Raise Cancer Awareness Limited VIP Seating Tickets On Sale Now Story: Ralph Greco, Jr. The Lou Bredlow Pavilion at Warner Center Park in Woodland Hills, CA is the new site of this year’s ROCK FOR RONNIE Concert […]
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Swiss Heavy Metal Unit BURNING WITCHES Honor Ozzy Osbourne –
: Martin Rahn New Music Video for “Shot In The Dark” Cover Track Appears on Select Versions of Latest Album, ‘The Dark Tower’, Out Now | Order HERE USA Tour Supporting Headliners KK’S PRIEST Begins Next Week Get Your Tickets Now! Story: Ralph Greco, Jr. In anticipation of their USA tour with headliners and labelmates KK’s PRIEST kicking off […]
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Central Florida’s Own Coffee Roaster CONCEPT CAFES Teams Up With Legendary Custom Motorcycle Builder CHOPPERS INC. Drops Nitro Cold Can During Bike Week
Story: Ralph Greco, Jr. Local coffee roaster Concept Cafes teams up with legendary custom motorcycle builder Choppers Inc. to feature official nitro cold can coffee release during Bike Week. Experience the history of motorcycle racing with a cast of outlaw legends in the motorcycle world tearing around the track at breakneck speed with no brakes. This legendary race is […]
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LAS VEGAS METALLISTS MADZILLA ISSUE FULL-LENGTH, A DEADLY THREAT, ANNOUNCE SHOWS WITH MAX CAVALERA’S GO AHEAD AND DIE
Story: Ralph Greco, Jr. Officially launching in 2018, Las Vegas based Madzilla LV deliver a hefty mix of melodic, classic thrash-metal, reminiscent of the likes of Megadeth, Metallica and Iron Maiden. And on March 1st, 2024, the band – which is comprised of David Cabezas (Lead Vocals/Guitar), Ian Garcia (Guitar), Daniel Gortaire (Bass/Background Vocals), […]
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Legendary Heavy Metal Force ACCEPT Unveil Title Track from Upcoming Album
Watch the Official Music Video for “Humanoid” New Studio Album, ‘Humanoid’, Out April 26, 2024, via Napalm Records Pre-Order Started, Get Your Copy NOW! Check Out The Interactive Humanoid Experience Website and Immerse Yourself in the New Album HERE! ACCEPT’s New Teutonic Metal Masterpiece ‘Humanoid’! Story: Ralph Greco, Jr. Heavy metal legends ACCEPT unleash […]
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DEATH DEALER UNION Drops Empowering Anthem Featuring Lena Scissorhands “Beyond Heaven” via Napalm Records
photo credit:Zach Goodwin “Imagine a life where you are shining bright” is the opening lyric on this opus. The video and track feels like the final journey DDU has in store for us. This is the last video in a series of four videos from the debut record Initiation. “Beyond Heaven” is a six minute opus […]
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Ministry’s Official ‘Laughing Monkey Machine’ Coffee 1st Cold Can Edition Promo Box
via Concept Cafes Coffee Available Now 12oz can of ‘Laughing Monkey Machine’ limited release of 500 with exclusive ‘Cyan Cyanide’ Promo Box Story: Ralph Greco, Jr. Celebrating 40+ years of pioneering industrial music and in anticipation of their 16th studio album, HOPIUMFORTHEMASSES (dropping March 1, 2024), industrial metal legends MINISTRY are dropping the caffeine bomb to awaken us all to […]
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FRIENDS OF HELL Announce New Album ‘God Damned You to Hell’
due Out April 5th via Rise Above Records First Single & Pre-Order Info Coming Soon! Story: Ralph Greco, Jr. Heavy metal has a long history and profound connection with devilry, deviance, and the dark side. The ignominious return of FRIENDS OF HELL can only strengthen that bond. Steeped in purest old-school metal and the dirtiest doom, the […]
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Max Beyond | Explosive Mind-Bending Animated Sci-Fi Thriller set for US release
Story: Ralph Greco, Jr. Monday 26th February Los Angeles: HaZimation is excited to share that their animated action-thriller Max Beyond will be available on US Digital Platforms from April 23rd. Max Beyond tells the story of Max a young boy held captive in a research facility. Using his ability to create rifts in the fabric […]
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Wax Donut Records’ New Wave Donut Now Playing At Decibel Magazine;
LP Sees Eight Current Acts Covering Ministry, Eurythmics, Siouxsie And The Banshees, Tears For Fears, And More Stream New Wave Donut HERE. Story: Ralph Greco, Jr. This Friday, Wax Donut Records will release its latest tribute album, New Wave Donut – contemporary noise rock and punk acts covering songs from pioneers of the new wave […]
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MARCH ISSUE OF HUSTLER UNLEASHES SIZZLING CONTENT AND HITS MAILBOXES ON 2/29
Story: Ralph Greco, Jr. Brace yourselves, as HUSTLER Magazine’s March 2024 edition hits mailboxes and digital platforms this week, promising an electrifying fusion of bold content and captivating visuals. Leading the charge is the daring Roxy Shaw, who graces the cover and a tantalizing 15-page spread captured by the lens wizards at ThisYearsModel.com. But that’s […]
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And The Little Golden Statue Goes To…Rick’s Cabaret New York
In the world of gentleman’s entertainment, no club delivers quite like Rick’s Cabaret New York. The gold standard cabaret of its kind located in the heart of one of the busiest cities in the world (a block from Madison Square Garden) one could say that Rick’s wins the Oscar for very best strippers every […]
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MYRATH SHARE VIDEO FOR “CANDLES CRY”
STREAM “CANDLES CRY” NEW ALBUM KARMA OUT MARCH 8 Story: Ralph Greco, Jr. Myrath reveal their new single “Candles Cry,” the final peek into their upcoming new studio album Karma, which will be released on March 8. The song, a very special and personal one for the band, comes with a cinematic music video directed by Raf Reyntjens which was […]
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Florida Alt Rockers Pay Tribute to BON JOVI in Recognition of 40th Anniversary Drop “Wanted Dead or Alive”
Produced by Dusten Boles (Make Me Famous, Peyton Parish, Tommy Vext, A Killer’s Confession) Under Black Sky shares, “For Bon Jovi’s 40th anniversary, we wanted to pay homage with our rendition of ‘Wanted Dead or Alive’. We wish them well and can’t wait to see them back ‘bigger and better’ than ever, doing what they do best! After all, so […]
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KATIE PRUITT’S NEW SONG “ALL MY FRIENDS” DEBUTS TODAY
HIGHLY ANTICIPATED NEW ALBUM MANTRAS OUT APRIL 5 EXTENSIVE HEADLINE TOUR BEGINS NEXT MONTH February 22, 2024—Acclaimed singer, songwriter and musician Katie Pruitt’s new song, “All My Friends,” is debuting today. Listen/share HERE. Of the song, Pruitt shares, “‘All My Friends’ is inspired by a Christian Wiman poem about getting older and witnessing your friends change their beliefs in […]
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For One Night Only! Musicians Institute and Revolver Mag Present an Intimate Evening Of Brutal Metal with Brendon Small
Story: Ralph Greco, Jr. Calling all #Dethklok Fans! Brendon Small, the genius behind @Metalocalypse and Dethklok, is coming to Musicians Institute for a FREE and EXCLUSIVE Conversation Series before their epic tour kicks off! Get ready for an evening with the artist behind the highest-charting death metal album EVER, DETHALBUM I, as he dives into the world of […]
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FOUR CHORD MUSIC FEST 10 ANNNOUNCED
Celebrating 10 Years As A Fully Independent Festival Saturday & Sunday, June 22-23, 2024 at Historical Landmark Carrie Furnace in Pittsburgh, PA Early Bird and VIP Passes Available Wednesday, February 21 at FourChordMusicFestival.com Public On Sale kicks off on Friday, February 23 Lineup Includes: A Day To Remember, The All-American Rejects, The Story So Far, […]
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Cult Epics Presents ‘Rozz Williams Tribute’ Documentary Fundraiser in Hollywood March 15
Story: Ralph Greco, Jr. Renowned art film distribution brand Cult Epics announces a special live musical event on Friday, March 15, ‘Rozz Williams Tribute’, to help raise funds for the development of an upcoming documentary about the late deathrock goth iconoclast, who took his own life in 1998. Cult Epics founder/curator, Nico B, who famously directed […]
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KAÏA KATER RETURNS WITH NEW ALBUM STRANGE MEDICINE ON MAY 17
NEW SONG “FÉDON” FEAT. TAJ MAHAL DEBUTS TODAY Story: Ralph Greco, Jr. Acclaimed singer, songwriter and musician Kaïa Kater will release her anticipated new album, Strange Medicine, May 17 via Free Dirt Records (pre-order/pre-save here). Ahead of the release, new song, “Fédon,” featuring Taj Mahal, is debuting today. Watch a new performance video for the song HERE. Of the track, released in […]
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MATT HARVEY: Exhumed Guitarist/Vocalist Releases New Solo Record, Toward The Cold Light
Photo by Jehn W.A. Stream/download MATT HARVEY’s Toward The Cold Light HERE. Exhumed guitarist/vocalist MATT HARVEY has unveiled an ambient new full-length entitled Toward The Cold Light. The perfect soundtrack for cold, misty Winter mornings, the melodies found across the record’s five tracks ebb and flow through orchestrated soundscapes that are often bleak and lonely, […]
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BREAKOUT ARTIST LIZZY MCALPINE CONFIRMS EXTENSIVE 2024 HEADLINE TOUR
TICKETS ON-SALE THIS FRIDAY HIGHLY ANTICIPATED NEW ALBUM OLDER OUT APRIL 5 Press photo, credit: baeth Story: Ralph Greco, Jr. Acclaimed artist Lizzy McAlpine will embark on “The Older Tour” this year, an extensive headline run hitting North America, the U.K. and Europe, with more dates to be announced. The confirmed spring and summer shows include Radio City […]
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Kinds of American Film Comedy: Six Core Genres and Their Literary Roots by Wes D. Gehring
Available now from McFarland “Gehring remains supreme in film comedy scholarship” – Choice “Anything with film historian and media writer Wes D. Gehring’s name on it will be of quality.” – Cinema Retro Story: Ralph Greco, Jr. In his 42nd book, prolific writer and scholar Wes D. Gehring presents the well-researched and intricately crafted Kinds […]
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THE DREAD CREW OF ODDWOOD: Decibel Magazine Premieres “Leather Ship” Video From Pirate Acoustic Metal Act; Fifth LP, Rust & Glory,
Nears March Release + North American Tour With Týr Nears photo by Ethan Sigmon “Pirate metal is no laughing matter but this new song from THE DREAD CREW OF ODDWOOD might be.” – Decibel Magazine Watch THE DREAD CREW OF ODDWOOD’s “Leather Ship” video HERE. Story: Ralph Greco, Jr. Decibel Magazine is hosting an […]
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