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YES, one of the biggest bands in prog rock history and true pioneers of the genre, today (March 26) revealed the dates and details for this summer’s 50th Anniversary North American tour titled #YES50: Celebrating 50 Years of YES. Tickets for the 30-plus date outing, which kicks off June 5 and 6 with a two-night engagement at the Arcada Theatre in St. Charles, IL, will … Continue reading YES announces 50th anniversary tour with 33 tour stops
Amoriello is the project of guitarist and children’s picture book author, Thomas Amoriello, who has teamed up with a stellar roster of special guest musicians including former members of Black Sabbath, Whitesnake, Ozzy Osbourne, Yngwie J. Malmsteen’s Rising Force, and the Michael Schenker Group to bring the 80’s inspired metal with a modern feel. The first Amoriello release on 7″ vinyl via H42 Records … Continue reading Amoirello is a project that is a combination of great tunes and talented members of world known rock bands
Campbell wrote or co-wrote as well as co-produced every song on the upcoming Lovers Lottery. Pre-order Lovers Lottery and purchase “Oughta Be” HERE. Lovers Lottery Official Track Listing: (Produced by Zachary Manno & Haley Mae Campbell) 1) “Lose My Number” (Haley Mae Campbell) 2) “Blisters” (Haley Mae Campbell) 3) “Take a Chance” (Haley Mae Campbell) 4) “Through The Door” (Haley Mae Campbell) 5) “Oughta Be” (Haley … Continue reading Haley Mae Campbell ready to release sophomore EP April 27th
TYR founding frontman Heri Joensen comments: “It’s been way too long since we visited Vinland, and we’re hellbent on having a blast of a time on this trip!” TYR w/ Orphaned Land, Ghost Ship Octavius, Aeternam: 5/05/2018 Knitting Factory – Brooklyn, NY 5/06/2018 Alchemy – Providence, RI 5/07/2018 Corona Theatre – Montreal, QC 5/08/2018 Salle Multi – Quebec City, QC 5/09/2018 Velvet Underground – … Continue reading TYR Announces North American Tour With Orphaned Land, Ghost Ship Octavius, & Aeternam
(L to R): Doug Miller, Former Texas State Representative and 52nd Annual Texas Legislative Conference Chair; Texan of the Year George Strait; Mary Jane Nalley, an owner of Gruene Hall; and Robin Jeffers, New Braunfels Chamber of Commerce Board Chair. Photo Credit: Rick Diamond for Getty Images Iconic entertainer George Strait has been named “Texan of the Year” by the Texas Legislative Conference. At the 52nd annual statewide forum taking place … Continue reading George Strait named ‘Texan of the Year’
Southern California rockers Them Evils have started off fast and are accelerating rapidly. The band is endorsed by no less an icon than Zakk Wylde, who had them open for Zakk Sabbath in 2017. They’ve toured with The Pretty Reckless and Alter Bridge; they have hit the stage at some of the biggest Rock festivals in the US – including Louder Than Life, High … Continue reading Them Evils on tour with new hot single ‘Got Me Rockin’
Write Home is a hot new trio rock band from Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. They spent the majority of their 2016 touring the US and Canada. This band is 110% into giving back to their fan base which is growing daily. They write like they’ve been at the craft for years, and they perform with high energy that keeps their audiences wanting more. “Going back to … Continue reading Write Home releases new music video for ‘Overgrown’
“Those of us who are married have experienced the nerves and excitement guys can go through on their wedding day. The lyrics to ‘Yours’ really bring to mind making that ultimate declaration of love,” says bass singer Tim Foust. “It’s obvious why it has become such a modern-day classic.” Watch Home Free’s touching take on “Yours” exclusively on Hollywood Life here. The quintet have been … Continue reading Home Free releases new music video for love song ‘Yours’
Don McLean releases his new album Botanical Gardens yesterday through BMG. Click here to purchase, download or stream. Botanical Gardens is McLean’s 19th studio album, and first in 8 years, is arguably one of Don’s most reflective to date. As he characterizes it, “The inspiration for the project started years ago when I would walk in the beautiful gardens in Sydney, Australia near the Opera House. I … Continue reading Don McLean’s BOTANICAL GARDENS now available!
Tickets will go on sale this Friday, March 23rd at 10am local time. See all new dates and links below. Released in September 2016, NEUROSIS‘ acclaimed eleventh studio LP Fires Within Fires is available now on CD, LP, cassette, and all digital platforms through the band’s own Neurot Recordings; stream the album HERE and see all bundles and options HERE. NEUROSIS Tour Dates: … Continue reading NEUROSIS Announces Tour With support of Converge And Amenra
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