DERISION CULT Teams with CHRIS CONNELLY (MINISTRY) and REEVES GABRELS (DAVID BOWIE, THE CURE) on “Deaf Blood”!

Mercenary Notes Pt 1 EP, Featuring Chris Connelly (Ministry, Pigface), Reeves Gabrels (David Bowie, The Cure) and Justin Broadrick (Godflesh), Out December 2, 2022 via GLITCH MODE RECORDINGS! West Chicago Metal Industrial project, led by multi-instrumentalist DAVE MCANALLY, DERISION CULT, has joined forces with MINISTRY’S CHRIS CONNELLY and THE CURE’S REEVES GABRELS on their newest single, “Deaf Blood.” Imagined and written by the band, the animated video for “Deaf Blood” was … Continue reading DERISION CULT Teams with CHRIS CONNELLY (MINISTRY) and REEVES GABRELS (DAVID BOWIE, THE CURE) on “Deaf Blood”!

DEAD ORIGINAL Releases Official Music Video for “Restrained”!

Chicago based grunge infused, heavy rock trio DEAD ORIGINAL has released the official music video for their new single, “Restrained,” the third track off of their upcoming, debut LP, Bought and Sold. Front-man and lead guitarist Paul Wandtke (ex Trivium, Rock of Ages), bassist Mike Petrasek (BEDLEM), and drummer Sean McCole are releasing their debut album on Nov 13th via InGrooves under the direction of Dennis Sanders. The album features 13 original tracks self produced by the band. … Continue reading DEAD ORIGINAL Releases Official Music Video for “Restrained”!

Catch PSYCHOSTICK Live with “CABIN FEVER CONCERTS” Every Thursday at 5:00 pm EST!

Legendary Comedy Metal Band PSYCHOSTICK are looking to relieve the anxiety and boredom of social distancing with a series of FREE, live stream “Cabin Fever Concerts” every Thursday at 5:00 pm EST. In true form, the foursome will be performing and interacting with fans in real time, providing a unique interactive experience! The band has already raised much needed money to help support the organizations working to … Continue reading Catch PSYCHOSTICK Live with “CABIN FEVER CONCERTS” Every Thursday at 5:00 pm EST!

COYOTE MAN Releases New Instrumental Single, “Perilous”

Chicago based, Progressive Rock duo COYOTE MAN has released their new instrumental track, “Perilous,” the first single off of their upcoming, sophomore album, Precognition. Click HERE to Download / Stream “Perilous” Online “From the beginning structure of the song it really gave us a dark presence and meaning if you will. A sort of dark truth with our economy at the moment which is in a perilous state. It … Continue reading COYOTE MAN Releases New Instrumental Single, “Perilous”

AFTERMATH Release Lyric Video for “Scientists and Priest;” ‘There is Something Wrong’ Physical Vinyl & CD Available NOW!

Chicago based Progressive Thrash Metal Band AFTERMATH has released the lyric video for “Scientists and Priest.” Originally premiered on Decibel Magazine, “Scientists and Priest” is off of the band’s recently released LP, There is Something Wrong, which is available in physical CD and vinyl in stores and online at Amazon, Barnes and Noble, and other retailers (below). “People find false comfort in either science or religion. The institutions have been corrupted … Continue reading AFTERMATH Release Lyric Video for “Scientists and Priest;” ‘There is Something Wrong’ Physical Vinyl & CD Available NOW!

Stars and Strings – A Concert for Veterans Event Losing True Cause?

Let me tell you a story about how once upon a time a major country radio station in Chicago partnered with one of the largest cable networks to show their support for this nation’s military veterans. For the last four years, US99 – “Chicago’s Hottest Country Station” – has hosted it’s annual Stars and Strings – A Concert for Veterans event at the historic Chicago Theater in … Continue reading Stars and Strings – A Concert for Veterans Event Losing True Cause?

BENEATH THE HOLLOW Release Lyric Video for “Spellbound”

Chicago based Heavy Metal Band BENEATH THE HOLLOW has released both a lyric and live video for their newest single, “Spellbound,” available NOW via The Label Group / INgrooves. “Windy city rockers Beneath the Hollow return with their first single to follow up 2018’s Nihilist EP. “Spellbound” builds on the band’s hauntingly melodic approach to heavy music.” – BENEATH THE HOLLOW Click HERE to Download / Stream “Spellbound” Online! Jewell Yocum – Vocals … Continue reading BENEATH THE HOLLOW Release Lyric Video for “Spellbound”

Jake Owen partners with Bud Light to bring fans an intimate performance

BIG LOUD RECORDS and America’s favorite light lager Bud Light are pleased to announce “LIVE AT THE DIVE,” a special partnership with Country star JAKE OWEN. The partnership will include a series of four intimate dive bar performances in various cities: Chicago, IL (August 10, 2018); Indianapolis, IN (August 16, 2018); Columbus, OH (August 17, 2018); and Lexington, KY (August 23, 2018). The LIVE AT … Continue reading Jake Owen partners with Bud Light to bring fans an intimate performance

Chicago set to roll into Knoxville Tn 5/23/18

Chicago, formed in 1967 in Chicago Illinois has been in the rock scene for 6 decades and are still rockin’ hard. The band will be playing at the Tennessee theater in Knoxville Tennessee on May 23rd. Tickets are selling fast for this highly anticipated show. Chicago has been the forefront of rock music for decades and every show is sure to entertain and amaze fans … Continue reading Chicago set to roll into Knoxville Tn 5/23/18

Glitter and Satin and Velvet, Oh my! My Night With Queen

Yes, that’s my original 1980 Queen tour t-shirt that has been butchered in all the right places by it’s previous owner. It is the one thing in my closet I cherish more than anything else. Occasionally, I’m fortunate enough to get asked the question, “So, who’s your very favorite band?” I always smile calmly before I answer, but deep down I’m foaming at the mouth … Continue reading Glitter and Satin and Velvet, Oh my! My Night With Queen