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Opeth have released their new album, The Last Will and Testament, with a spotlight on the track “§4” featuring legendary Jethro Tull singer-flautist Ian Anderson. Anderson contributes spoken word and flute playing to the seven-minute song, which takes listeners on a wild musical journey. “‘§4’ is an oddball song, just written by instinct,” said Opeth […]
Primus are looking for a new drummer following the abrupt departure of Tim “Herb” Alexander from the band, and they’re opening the position to anyone with skills behind the drum kit. A social media post from the band on Monday (November 18th) reads: “We are currently taking submissions from all points in the universe for […]
This past summer, Sammy Hagar featured an all-star backing band of Joe Satriani (guitar), Michael Anthony (bass), and Jason Bonham (drums) as part of his “Best of All Worlds” tour focusing heavily on Van Halen material. Now, the Red Rocker is moving on without Bonham, replacing him with another renowned drummer, Kenny Aronoff. Aronoff actually […]
The Who’s Pete Townshend has taken a jab at Rick Rubin, saying “someone needs to occasionally slap” the producer over his creative methods. Townshend’s comment came during an appearance with his wife Rachel Fuller on the Rockonteurs with Gary Kemp and Guy Pratt podcast. While discussing the idea of creativity, Townshend remarked (as transcribed by […]
Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs, aka Pigs x7, have released the new single “Detroit,” the first new music from the UK band since their 2023 full-length Land of Sleeper. The track is a five-plus-minute crusher that’s on the darker side for Pigs x7, slotting somewhere between the noise rock of The Jesus Lizard […]
A few days after Primus announced the abrupt departure of Tim Alexander, the drummer has explained his exit in a new interview with Rolling Stone. In the interview, Alexander expanded on a statement from Primus’ Les Claypool and Larry LaLonde that the drummer had told them he had lost his passion for playing. Get Primus […]
The 2024 edition of Lamb of God’s Headbangers Boat cruise just returned to port, and the band didn’t waste any time announcing the 2025 edition, including the initial lineup. As always, Lamb of God will headline the cruise, with the 2025 lineup including Clutch, Obituary, DevilDriver, Kublai Khan TX, Fear Factory, The Black Dahlia Murder, […]
Iggy Pop has announced a new concert album, Live at Montreux Festival 2023. Ahead of its January 24th release, the punk icon has unveiled his performance of the song “Five Foot One.” Live at Montreux Festival 2023 was filmed and recorded during Iggy’s July 6th, 2023, set at the Montreux Jazz Festival, where the punk […]
Dropkick Murphys have announced the 2025 dates for their annual “St. Patrick’s Day Tour.” The three-week run will feature support from The Menzingers and Teenage Bottlerocket. The 17-date outing kicks off February 26th in Huntington, New York, and wraps up with four hometown shows in Boston, including three at the MGM Music Hall at Fenway […]
Alex Van Halen has unveiled the full six-minute version of “Unfinished,” the final song that the drummer wrote and recorded with his late brother, guitarist Eddie Van Halen. The instrumental track comes one day ahead of the release of Alex’s memoir, Brothers (pre-order here). Eddie’s guitar playing is heard throughout “Unfinished,” with his virtuosity truly […]