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Wicked Release Single/Title Track “SunBurn”

Modern-day melodic/theatrical rockers Wicked are back with the latest single/video from their new album – which turns out to be its title track, ‘Sunburn.’ The band (singer/guitarist Chad Michael, guitarist Scotty V, bassist Danny, and drummer Gunnar) are especially proud of the clip, which captures a 38-hour coast-to-coast drive, with its destination being Joshua Tree, […]

Never2Late: Love Is Wise

Story: Ralph Greco, Jr. “Love Is Wise” with its shunky drum beat, dirty electric guitar rhythm, and talk-vocal from UK guitarist/songwriter and semi-retired orthopedic surgeon SteveB hits one directly between the eyes with sound, message and tenacity. SteveB claims he took up guitar again after treating his wife to a recent Glastonbury festival, […]

DEKO ENTERTAINMENT AND ALBERT BOUCHARD, FOUNDING MEMBER OF BLUE ÖYSTER CULT, RELEASE THE FIRST IMAGINOS GRAPHIC NOVEL,

TELLING THE DECADES-OLD TALE OF THE EVER-CHANGING SHAPESHIFTER IMAGINOS Story: Ralph Greco, Jr. Albert Bouchard is best known as a founding member of Blue Öyster Cult. The original lineup sold millions of albums for Columbia Records, with such classic songs as “(Don’t Fear) the Reaper” and the number one hit on the Billboard Mainstream Rock […]

ABRAHAM ALEXANDER’S “ELECTRIC DELUXE SESSIONS” EP OUT NOW

FEATURES LIVE RECORDNGS FROM ADRIAN QUESADA’S ELECTRIC DELUXE RECORDERS WATCH HERE—CBS “Saturday Morning” READ HERE—“Public Radio’s Favorite New Musicians of 2023” LISTEN HERE—NPR “World Cafe” LISTEN HERE—NPR “All Things Considered” “A soul folk artist in the tradition of Bill Withers…just as much influenced by Frank Ocean as Leon Bridges.”—NPR All Songs Considered “This is […]

80s Glam Metal Unit COBRA SPELL Lure With Third Single “Warrior From Hell”

Smoking Hot Debut Album, ‘666’, Drops this Friday — Pre-Order NOW! COBRA SPELL aims for world domination! Story: Ralph Greco, Jr. Femme sleaze rockers COBRA SPELL can’t get enough! Today, they unleash their third and final single before their eagerly awaited debut album, ‘666’, drops this Friday, December 1, 2023 via Napalm Records. […]

NEAL MORSE Shares New Video for “I Hate My Brothers”

New Album, ‘The Restoration – Joseph: Part Two’ Set for Release on January 12th, 2024 Pre-Order HERE Story: Ralph Greco, Jr. Today, NEAL MORSE has shared the video for his new single “I Hate My Brothers”, from the upcoming new album, ‘The Restoration – Joseph: Part Two’ – the highly anticipated follow up to 2023’s […]

THE SHINDELLAS TO JOIN OCTOBER LONDON ON 2024 WINTER TOUR

NEW ALBUM SHINDO OUT NOW TO CRITICAL ACCLAIM, PRODUCED BY GRAMMY AWARD-WINNING DUO LOUIS YORK SET TO MAKE GRAND OLE OPRY DEBUT DECEMBER 19 photo credit: Ezelle Franklin, editing credit: Jeremy Fetzer Story: Ralph Greco, Jr. Emerging R&B girl group, The Shindellas, will serve as direct support for the entirety of October London’s forthcoming “The Rebirth of […]

Legendary Hard Rock / Metal Artist TC Kross Releases Heart Pumping Rager “Holiday” On All Steaming Platforms Now

Video shot and directed by Stealth of Stealth Star Studios Written by Fader Istheman and TC Kross Recorded, mixed and mastered by Fader Istheman at Vibramoon Studios Video Performers: TC Kross – Lead Vocals & Guitar Joey Masters – Lead Guitar & BG Vocals Russell Pzütto – Bass & BG Vocals Rob Noxious – Drums […]

ALLUVIAL SHARE NSFW “DEATH IS BUT A DOOR” VIDEO

DEATH IS BUT A DOOR EP OUT JANUARY 12 Story: Ralph Greco, Jr. ALLUVIAL — Kevin Muller [vocals], Wes Hauch [guitar, vocals], Tim Walker [bass], and Zach Dean [drums] — will release their new EP, Death Is But a Door on January 12 via Nuclear Blast. They have just shared the video for the […]

Tank and the Bangas share new LP ‘Floating’

Deluxe Edition of Grammy-nominated album ‘Red Balloon’ out now as well Story: Ralph Greco, Jr. Three-time GRAMMY-nominated and critically acclaimed band Tank and The Bangas have released a new LP, Floating. Floating continues the electric sonic world of their Grammy-nominated sophomore album, Red Balloon. Available on magenta vinyl, the record was pressed exclusively for RSD Black Friday 2023. The band recently […]

Beducated’s Julia Svirid Divulges the Mystic Marvels of the Kama Sutra

Julia Svirid, the in-house sex coach at renowned online sex education resource Beducated, offers unique insights into the profound teachings of the ancient Kama Sutra – one of 100+ pleasure-based courses available now at Beducated.com. “When you hear ‘Kama Sutra’, what’s the first thing that comes to your mind? Most likely, the answer will […]

MAGNUM Shares New Single “Blue Tango” + Lyric Video

: Rob Barrow New Album, ‘Here Comes the Rain’ Out January 12th, 2024 — Pre-Order HERE European Tour Begins in April 2024 Story: Ralph Greco, Jr. Today, British rock icons MAGNUM share “Blue Tango”, the first single from their upcoming studio album, ‘Here Comes the Rain’, out January 12th, 2024 via Steamhammer / SPV. the […]

ZAHN: Cvlt Nation Streams Adria LP By Berlin-Based Post-Rock Trio With Ex-The Ocean, Heads., And Einstürzende Neubauten (Live) Members

Album Out Friday On Crazysane Records Stream ZAHN’s Adria HERE. Story: Ralph Greco, Jr. Cvlt Nation is hosting an exclusive stream of Adria, the sprawling second LP from Berlin, Germany-based postmodern rock act ZAHN – uniting members of Einstürzende Neubauten, (live), Heads., former members of The Ocean Collective, and more – preceding its release this […]

Living The Beatles Legend: The Untold Story of Mal Evans by Kenneth Womack

Not only is this 500+ page hardcover extraordinarily fascinating and can’t-put-it-down entertaining but the story of how the book came to be published reads like a detective story (which is related by Mal Evans’s son in the intro). So, one could easily say from start to finish, Living The Beatles Legend: The Untold Story of […]

TÝR Announces Battle Ballads North American Headlining Tour 2024; Tickets On Sale This Friday

Upcoming Album Art Revealed Story: Ralph Greco, Jr. Faroe Islands-based folk metal collective TÝR will return to North American stages next Spring. The Battle Ballads headlining tour, named in honor of their upcoming new full-length of the same name, begins March 28th in Baltimore, Maryland and makes its way through over two dozen cities, coming […]

BJÖRK AND ROSALÍA RELEASE SINGLE “ORAL”, TO SUPPORT ACTION AGAINST INTENSIVE SALMON FARMING

Artwork – James Merry Story: Ralph Greco, Jr. Today Björk and Rosalía have joined forces to release a powerful new single “Oral.” Produced by the artists alongside Sega Bodega, “Oral” marks the first collaboration between Björk and Rosalía. It aims to shed light on the alarming cruelty, and severe environmental and ecological consequences of open-pen ocean salmon farming […]

UPON WINGS Singer Anne Erickson Wants to Spend the Holidays with You on New Single, “Christmas with You”

Check Out this Original Holiday Song HERE The holidays are here, and UPON WINGS vocalist Anne Autumn Erickson has released a new, original Christmas song called “Christmas with You.” The warm, inviting tune is perfect to be played during the holiday season and sprinkled into your holiday playlists. Download/stream “Christmas with You” on all platforms […]

YOASOBI UNVEIL NEW SONG “BIRI-BIRI”

J-POP DUO TEAM UP WITH NINTENDO FOR ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY OF HIT GAMES POKEMON SCARLET AND VIOLET photo credit: XXX READ COVER STORY HERE WATCH HERE WATCH HERE WATCH HERE WATCH HERE Story: Ralph Greco, Jr. J-Pop duo YOASOBI unveil a new song “Biri-Biri” celebrating the one-year anniversary of Nintendo’s hit games Pokémon […]

BILLY IDOL: STATE LINE MAKES STREAMING DEBUT VIA VEEPS NOVEMBER 25

FILM DOCUMENTS THE FIRST CONCERT EVER PERFORMED AT HOOVER DAM IDOL CONTINUES WATER CONSERVATION ACTIVISM WITH PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENTS IN CONJUNCTION WITH U.S. DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Photo credit: Jane Stuart Story: Ralph Greco, Jr. Following a successful limited theatrical run, Billy Idol: State Line, a Vertigo Live concert film documenting the rock legend’s April […]

TAYLA PARX DEBUTS NEW SONG “CELEBRATION WEIGHT”

NEW PROJECT MANY MOONS, MANY SUNS FORTHCOMING CONTINUES TO GROW TAYLAMADE, INC. EMPIRE Press photo, credit: Justin Ayers “a child-star-turned-pop-savant” “…exploded as one of pop music’s go-to songwriters.” “Tayla Parx is an artist in every way you can imagine. Whether it’s songwriting, singing, or producing, her creativity shines through all elements of her craft.” […]

CANDI CARPENTER’S NEW SONG “SEASONAL DEPRESSION” DEBUTS TODAY; WATCH THE OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO

DEMONOLOGY – PART 1 EP OUT NOW Singer, songwriter and musician Candi Carpenter’s new song, “Seasonal Depression,” is debuting today alongside an official music video. Reflecting on the song, written by Carpenter, Carter Faith, Peter Shurkin and Alden Witt, Carpenter shares, “I think it’s appropriate that the acronym for seasonal affective disorder is SAD, but seasonal depression isn’t the only […]

VALLEYHEART DROP AUDIOTREE SESSION

Story: Ralph Greco, Jr. Massachusetts trio VALLEYHEART, who craft dynamic, cinematic alternative rock earmarked by lyrical eloquence and sweet melodies, have shared their Audiotree session. Watch it here. The tracks are available via all DSPs, while the full video session is now live on YouTube. VALLEYHEART X AUDIOTREE TRACK LISTING: “T.I.K.” “The Numbers” “Your Favorite Jacket” “Warning Signs” […]

Chase Chasing The Fall

Story: Ralph Greco, Jr. I just had the pleasure to bop my head and tap my feet (or is that bop my feat and tap my head) to the infectiously driving (or is that daringly infection) UK pop-punkers Chasing The Fall’s “The Weekend.” On board here are Andy, Alex, Phil and Becki, a […]

MURA MASA UNVEILS “RISE” VIDEO

Press photo; credit: Will Reid Story: Ralph Greco, Jr. Today, Platinum-selling, Grammy-winning artist Mura Masa shares the high-powered video for his latest single “rise,” shot entirely DIY on an iPhone 15 Pro Max by Mura Masa’s ongoing visual collaborators, The Reids—watch it here. The track was first released back in October as the A-side […]

MOLLY HATCHET Present New Single “Firing Line”

Recorded at the Legendary Abbey Road Studios! Finally, after a thirteen year wait, southern rock legends MOLLY HATCHET is proud to present “Firing Line”, a brand new song recorded at the famous Abbey Road Studios in London, UK. The song was produced by Bobby Ingram of MOLLY HATCHET, engineered by Chris Bolster (Paul McCartney, Foo Fighters, Elton John) and mastered by Lucy Launder […]

Symphonic Metal Legends THERION Release Third Single “Ayahuasca” & Official video

Final Album of the Leviathan Trilogy, ‘Leviathan III’, Out December 15, 2023 via Napalm Records Pre-Order A perfect collision of Metal and Classical Music! Symphonic metal masters THERION deliver another preview with stomping “Ayahuasca” from their upcoming album, ‘Leviathan III’, set for release on December 15, 2023. With this new opus, mastermind Christofer Johnsson continues […]

Leading Swedish Rock Band tAKiDA Announces New Album, ‘The agony flame’, out February 9, 2024 via Napalm Records

Pre-Order Your Copy NOW! Check Out the Lyric Video for Leading Swedish rock band tAKiDA conquers the international scene! Story: Ralph Greco, Jr. Leading radio airplay charts, performing in front of tens of thousands of fans and delivering their trademark sound to the masses – tAKiDA are on top of their game. Now […]

LORD DYING: Portland Progressive Sludge Metal Conjurors Unveil “The Endless Road Home” Video

Clandestine Transcendence Full-Length To See Release This January Via MNRK Heavy Photo by Neil DaCosta Story: Ralph Greco, Jr. Portland progressive sludge metal conjurors LORD DYING are pleased to unveil their haunting new animated video for “The Endless Road Home,” the closing track of their long-awaited new studio album, Clandestine Transcendence. From the earliest rumblings […]

RUSSELL / GUNS Announce New Album ‘Medusa’

Out January 12th, 2024 via Frontiers Music Pre-Order HERE Share First Single “Next In Line” Story: Ralph Greco, Jr. RUSSELL / GUNS marks the beginning of a fresh artistic partnership between two legendary figures of Los Angeles hard rock: Jack Russell and Tracii Guns, accompanied by Johnny Martin, Shane Fitzgibbon and Alexandro del Vecchio. […]

XANDRIA Releases New Official Video for “Your Stories I’ll Remember”

Get Their Latest, Top 10 Charting Album, ‘The Wonders Still Awaiting’, HERE! Headline Tour Through the UK, Germany & Switzerland Kicks Off on November 25th! Leading symphonic metal band, XANDRIA, have released a new official video for fan favorite “Your Stories I’ll Remember”. The track is taken from XANDRIA’s latest and most successful album […]

PANTERA: Heavy Metal Icons Announce Second Leg Of North American Celebration Tour

With Special Guest Lamb Of God Tickets On Sale This Friday, November 17th, 10:00am Local Time @ Pantera.com. Story: Ralph Greco, Jr. Heavy metal icons PANTERA will return to the stage this February on the second leg of their North American headlining tour. The journey follows the band’s massively successful twenty-city run this past Summer, […]

EBAY AUCTION WINNER TO JOIN EDDIE TRUNK’S CELEBRITY BOWLING TEAM AT ANNUAL “BOWL FOR RONNIE” TO BENEFIT

RONNIE JAMES DIO STAND UP AND SHOUT CANCER FUND Celebrity Bowling Party on Thursday, November 16 at PINZ Bowling Center in Studio City, California Now Officially SOLD OUT in Advance for Second Year in a Row! Story: Ralph Greco, Jr. Following 10 days of feverish eBay bidding, Doug Burgess of Tulsa, Oklahoma has emerged the […]

Samurai Metal Unit RYUJIN Releases “The Rainbow Song” Featuring Trivium’s Matthew Kiichi Heafy

New Self-Titled Album, ‘RYUJIN’, Out January 12, 2024 via Napalm Records Pre-Order HERE Story: Ralph Greco, Jr. Formed in 2011 as Gyze, Samurai Metal band RYUJIN deftly deliver heavy metal and blazing guitar wizardry from Japan with their recently announced upcoming self-titled album, ‘RYUJIN’, out January 12, 2024 via Napalm Records! Blending both Japanese […]

CHRIS STAPLETON WINS MALE VOCALIST OF THE YEAR AT 57TH CMA AWARDS

BREAKS HIS OWN RECORD FOR MOST WINS EVER IN THE CATEGORY PERFORMS TWICE DURING LIVE BROADCAST: “WHITE HORSE”AND “WE DON’T FIGHT ANYMORE” WITH CARLY PEARCE HIGHLY ANTICIPATED NEW ALBUM HIGHER OUT TOMORROW photo credit: Hunter Berry/CMA Story: Ralph Greco, Jr. 16x CMA Award-winner Chris Stapleton was named Male Vocalist of the Year for the seventh time at last night’s 57th Annual […]

UK Trio Raisin Awareness Releases New Single + Video “Living Colour”

Track Urges Society to Break the Cycle of Miscommunication and Self-Involvement Produced and Mastered by Will Duff at Goliath Sound Studios “….the bright new hope in UK pop-punk.”- Loud Women “…intense, technical take on skate punk. With nods towards melodic hardcore/skate punk this is a band who revel in the complex but are unafraid of […]

LORD OF THE LOST Announces First Album Entirely Composed of Covers, ‘Weapons Of Mass Seduction’,

: Jan Season Out December 29, 2023 — Pre-Order NOW! Check out the New Music Video for First Single, a Cover of Billy Idol’s “Shock To The System” HERE! The very first covers album by Germany’s #1 charting LORD OF THE LOST – honoring favorites by Michael Jackson, Judas Priest, Billy Idol & more! […]

MAREN MORRIS PERFORMS “THE TREE” WITH MICKEY GUYTON AND BRITTNEY SPENCER ON “THE TONIGHT SHOW STARRING JIMMY FALLON”

PLAYED SOLD-OUT FAN CLUB SHOW AT THE BOWERY BALLROOM ON MONDAY TO BE HONORED WITH CHANGEMAKER AWARD AT VARIETY’S HITMAKERS CELEBRATION The Bridge artwork; Press photo, credit: Morgan Foitle Story: Ralph Greco, Jr. Last night, Grammy-winning artist Maren Morris performed her new track “The Tree” alongside Mickey Guyton and Brittney Spencer on “The […]

JASON BLAKE: Sonic Perspectives Premieres “An Aversion To Fervor” From Slightly Different Paths Instrumental Solo Album By Warr Guitarist

2xCD With Radiant Dusk Companion Album Nears Release photos by Cristina Rivas Stream JASON BLAKE’s “An Aversion To Fervor” HERE. Sonic Perspectives is hosting the premiere of “An Aversion To Fervor,” the latest preview from Chicago-based progressive Warr guitarist JASON BLAKE preceding the release of his Slightly Different Paths album. Through both his […]

3rd times a charm: Ralph Greco Jr. on Bruce Friedman’s Adult Site Broker Talk Podcast

Once again, my good buddy Bruce Friedman had me as his guest on his podcast Adult Site Broker Talk…for a 3rd time! I am thrilled to be on the latest show Adult Site Broker Talk – Interviewing the Most Successful Adult Entertainment Entrepreneurs. Christian and I had Bruce on our “Licking Non-Vanilla” (episode #35, go […]

ARMORED SAINT Announces North American Tour With Queensrÿche; Tickets On Sale This Friday!

Photo by Travis Shinn Story: Ralph Greco, Jr. Iconic heavy metal outfit ARMORED SAINT will return to the stage this Spring supporting Queensrÿche! The trek, which commences on March 27th, 2024 in Anaheim, California and runs through May 21st, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada, includes several ARMORED SAINT headlining shows scattered throughout. Comments ARMORED SAINT […]

NATHANIEL RATELIFF’S CULT FAVORITE DESIRE AND DISSOLVING MEN

(2007) REMASTERED AND WIDELY AVAILABLE, INCLUDING ON VINYL, FOR THE FIRST TIME album artwork Story: Ralph Greco, Jr. Marking the 16th anniversary of its original release, Nathaniel Rateliff is set for the official re-release of his 2007 album Desire and Dissolving Men. Despite limited distribution in its day, the record gained a cult following […]

GREGORY ALAN ISAKOV CONFIRMS 2024 HEADLINE TOUR TICKETS ON-SALE THIS FRIDAY

ACCLAIMED NEW ALBUM APPALOOSA BONES OUT NOW Story: Ralph Greco, Jr. GRAMMY-nominated singer, songwriter and musician Gregory Alan Isakov will continue to tour through next year including headline shows at Tulsa’s Cain’s Ballroom, Dallas’ The Factory in Deep Ellum, Austin’s ACL Live at the Moody Theater, Santa Barbara’s Arlington Theatre, Oakland’s Fox Theater and Albuquerque’s Kiva Auditorium among many others. See […]

VH1’s That Metal Show Comedian Don Jamieson Hosts American Idol Top 8 Finalist OLIVER STEELE @ DRIFTHOUSE BY DAVID BURKE Sea Bright, NJ December 3rd

With All Star Band Featuring Ron “Bumblefoot” Thal, Mike Orlando, Jerry Gaskill, Mårten Andersson & more TBA Chef David Burke Special Appearance Tickets on Sale Now! VIP – Includes Sound Check experience, Meet and Greet $80 Tickets: https://drifthousedb.com/event/oliver-steele-at-drifthouse/ Website: Home – Drifthouse by David Burke (drifthousedb.com) “We are extremely excited to have Southern Pacific Music artist […]

UK Alt-Punks KID KAPICHI Announce New Album ‘There Goes The Neighbourhood’

Out March 15th via Spinefarm Pre-Order HERE New Single “Tamagotchi” Out Now UK / EU Headline Tour Announced! Story: Ralph Greco, Jr. Emerging “power punk” sensations KID KAPICHI don’t do things by halves. Today, they announce news of their new single, a brand new album and a UK tour! The band are set to elate […]

NEW MODEL ARMY ANNOUNCE NEW STUDIO ALBUM UNBROKEN OUT JANUARY 26

STREAM “FIRST SUMMER AFTER” Story: Ralph Greco, Jr. The brand new studio album Unbroken, releasing on January 26 on earMUSIC, is the modern face of New Model Army, bringing together both their old school energy and their contemporary sophistication to create one of the finest albums of their long career. It was written and […]

UK Alt-Pop Trio EXPLORING BIRDSONG Release Cover Version of “Diamond Eyes” by Deftones

Supporting KATATONIA in Ireland This Month! “What’s remarkable is how such a new band have both hit upon and fully delivered on their genuinely idiosyncratic vision so early on.” Kerrang Magazine “It’s taken a long time, but it’s an enticing, many-layered listen.” PROG Magazine Acclaimed young alt-pop/prog trio EXPLORING BIRDSONG have released a cover version of “Diamond Eyes” by Deftones. Story: Ralph […]

Racetraitor feature Dennis Lyxzén of Refused on new single + video “Pastoral Monolith”

New album Creation and the Timeless Order of Things out November 17th STREAM: “Pastoral Monolith” PREORDER: Creation and the Timeless Order of Things Story: Ralph Greco, Jr. Heading closer to the release of Creation and the Timeless Order of Things, on November 17th, Racetraitor have shared “Pastoral Monolith,” the third single from the […]

RIVERS OF NIHIL And ENTHEOS To Support Lorna Shore For Three Special Holiday Shows In December

Tickets On Sale Now Story: Ralph Greco, Jr. Metal Blade Records labelmates RIVERS OF NIHIL and ENTHEOS will support Lorna Shore’s trio of holiday shows this December. The short run, dubbed 3 Nights Of A Lorna Shore Christmas, will see the tour package playing Worcester, Long Island, and Sayreville December 20th, 21st, and 22nd. In […]

Gale Forces (featuring ex-member of Engine Kid, This White Light, current member of AWOLNATION) Releasing New Full-Length LP ‘Highlights Of Existence’ on November 3rd

Music Video For Title Track Premiering Tomorrow Playing Alex’s Bar in Long Beach, CA on November 5th “Pulls influence from the angularity of Iggy Pop and peak-era Stoner Rock, while blending their punk and alternative roots with adventurous vocal deliveries and soaring melodic guitar leads.” Pre-Save The Album Here Story: Ralph Greco, Jr. LA’s alternative […]

TARJA ANNOUNCES DARK CHRISTMAS OUT NOVEMBER 10 VIA EARMUSIC

LISTEN TO “FROSTY THE SNOWMAN” — PRE-ORDER Story: Ralph Greco, Jr. This year, Tarja is bringing the festive season early with the release of Dark Christmas, the sequel of her 2017 album From Spirits and Ghosts (Score for a Dark Christmas). Utilizing the sound of a grand orchestra and the playfulness of a children’s choir, […]