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Billy Idol premieres first episode of Behind-The-Scenes web series for new album

September 9, 2014

Billy Idol is set to release his new album, “Kings & Queens of the Underground” on October 21st through Billy’s own record label, BFI. This will be his first new album in almost a decade and was primarily produced by Trevor Horn, with Greg Kurstin also contributing as a producer to two songs, including the anthemic lead single, “Can’t Break Me Down.” You can take a listen to the new song on Billy’s website: BillyIdol.net They have premiered the first episode of Behind the Scenes web series for the new album, “Kings & Queens of the Underground“. You can check out the first episode here: Track Listing: Bitter Pill Can’t Break Me Down (listen at BillyIdol.net) Save Me Now One Breath Away Postcards From The Past Kings & Queens Of The Underground Eyes Wide Shut Ghosts In My Guitar Nothing To Fear Love And Glory Whiskey And Pills The new song, Can’t Break Me Down is available for immediate download when you pre-order the album on iTunes here or Amazon here. The album is due out right before [Read More]

Butcher Babies launches first track, They’re Coming to Take Me Away off new EP “UNCOVERED”

September 8, 2014

Butcher Babies have launched the first track off their new EP, UNCOVERED. The 5 song EP which features cover songs chosen by each band member and in the early summer of this year, they entered the studio with producer Logan Mader (DEVILDRIVER, GOJIRA, 5 FINGER DEATH PUNCH) to dissect and “butcher” these five classics, creating something all their own., each chosen the band members. The EP is set to release on September 30th. Check out the track listing: Uncovered track-listing 1. Beer Drinkers and Hell Raisers 2. They’re Coming to Take Me Away 3. Don’t Give a Fuck 4. Crazy Horses 5. Pussy Whipped The first track launched is They’re Coming To Take Me Away which was chosen by Carla Harvey, who comments: “It was a blast recording songs that we have been fans of our entire lives and putting our spin on them. We all chose a song that had some significance to us. My pick was ‘They’re Coming to Take Me Away’ by NAPOLEAN XIV because I have a vivid memory of my stepdad, [Read More]

Black Veil Brides announce support for the UK Black Mass Tour

September 5, 2014

We are definitely excited about the Black Veil Brides Black Mass Tour in the US featuring Falling in Reverse, Set it Off and Drama Club. Today they have announced the UK Black Mass Tour which will feature support by Attila, Fearless Vampire Killers and Drama Club! Get your tickets at www.bandsintown.com/blackveilbrides Buy tix while you still can… THESE SHOWS WILL SELL OUT! We saw the Fearless Vampire Killers and they are so great. In case you are not familiar with them, check out our write up on them from their SF DNA Lounge show and also a couple videos from that night: We are excited to catch Drama Club on the US tour dates with BVB and of course Attila was one of the highlights for us of Warped Tour. You can check out our photos and coverage of Attila at Warped Tour here. So get ready for a great tour! In case you missed it earlier, Black Veil Brides have released the cover art for their new album, IV and the track listing. The fourth [Read More]

Get your tickets for KORN and Slipknot on the Prepare For Hell Tour

September 4, 2014

Korn and Slipknot are ready to bring one of the heaviest tours to a venue near you! The Prepare For Hell tour features Korn, Slipknot and includes support from King 810. The tour kicks off October 29th at the El Paso County Museum in El Paso, TX and concludes December 7th in Boston, MA. Tickets and VIP packages for the tour go on sale tomorrow, Sept. 5th (Pre-Sale Tickets went on sale 9/3) and you can get them here: http://korn.com/events. Tour Dates: Wed 10/29 EL Paso, TX El Paso County Coliseum Fri 10/31 Dallas, TX Gexa Energy Pavilion Sat 11/1 Corpus Christi, TX American Bank Center Arena Sun 11/2 San Antonio, TX AT&T Center Tue 11/4 Little Rock, AR Verizon Arena Wed 11/5 Oklahoma City, OK Chesapeake Energy Arena Thu 11/6 Omaha, NE CenturyLink Center Sat 11/8 Madison, WI Alliant Energy Center Memorial Coliseum Sun 11/9 Sioux Falls, SD Denny Sanford Premiere Center Tue 11/11 Denver, CO Denver Coliseum Wed 11/19 Baltimore, MD Baltimore Arena Fri 11/21 Nashville, TN Bridgestone Arena Sat 11/22 Lexington, KY Rupp Arena [Read More]

NEW POLITICS stream new song Everywhere I Go (Kings and Queens)

September 3, 2014

Our friends in New Politics have streamed a new song today which will be out on their new album and released through Pete Wentz’s record label – DCD2 Records. Check out the catchy new song which you will be singing to in no time: New Politics will be heading out this fall on a headlining tour with special guests of Bad Suns and SomeKindaWonderful. Check out the dates below and see if they will be coming to a venue near you: 10/14 Washington, DC @ 9:30 Club – http://ticketf.ly/1o16DPC 10/15 Carborro, NC @ Cat’s Cradle – http://ticketf.ly/1p34vTQ 10/16 Charlotte, NC @ The Fillmore Charlotte – http://bit.ly/1AcBEVQ 10/17 Orlando, FL @ Beacham Theater – http://ticketf.ly/TpAKUD 10/18 Houston, TX @ Buzzfest 32 – http://bit.ly/W8XnxR 10/19 Ft Lauderdale, FL @ Revolution – http://bit.ly/UxpO7O 10/21 Atlanta, GA @ Masqueade – http://bit.ly/1pzBC4D 10/22 New Orleans, LA @ House of Blues – http://bit.ly/1vaPIda 10/24 Tulsa, OK @ Cain’s Ballroom – http://ticketf.ly/1vZ2NZa 10/25 Dallas, TX @ House of Blues – http://bit.ly/1tTwRqA 10/26 Austin, TX @ Mohawk – http://bit.ly/1smHAIb 10/28 Albuquerque, NM @ Sunshine Theatre [Read More]

Bands

Spiralarms rock the Great American Music Hall for the Jason Becker Not Dead Yet Festival 3

September 2, 2014

One of our favorite bands, Spiralarms performed this past Saturday at the Jason Becker Not Dead Yet Festival 3. The event which is put together by Dave Lopez and is a benefit with proceeds going towards medical supplies for Jason as well as his future care. It was a magical night where many great musicians came to honor the amazing fighting spirit of Jason as he battles ALS. Jason was in attendance with his family and friends as we all enjoyed a fantastic night of amazing music. We will be sharing our coverage of the event all week to include sets by Michael Lee Firkins, Ben Woods, Richie Kotzen and Steve Hunter. For now, I want to share with you our coverage of Spiralarms as they raised the roof off the Great American Hall and treated the crowd to an energetic hard rockin set. They were spot on and sounded as fierce as ever. Craig was spectacular as he shreds out on the guitar and delivers some killer tone and bad ass riffs. They even played [Read More]

Black Veil Brides release cover art and track listing for new album

September 2, 2014

Black Veil Brides have released the cover art for their new album, IV and the track listing. The fourth studio album is set for release on October 28th. Check out the cover art and track listing: 01. Heart Of Fire 02. Faithless 03. Devil In The Mirror 04. Goodbye Agony 05. World Of Sacrifice 06. Last Rites 07. Stolen Omen 08. Walk Away 09. Drag Me To The Grave 10. Shattered God 11. Crown Of The Thorns In case you missed it, they also released Video number 3 taking you into the studio as they recorded their new album, Check it out here as well as video 1 & 2: Make sure to catch Black Veil Brides this fall as they set out on their headlining tour with Falling In Reverse, Set It Off and Drama Club. Tickets are on sale now! Check out the dates for the upcoming tour: Tue/Oct-21 Niagara Falls, NY @ Rapids Theatre Wed/Oct-22 Columbus, OH @ The LC Pavilion Fri/Oct-24 St. Paul, MN @ Myth Sat/Oct-25 Chicago, IL @ Riviera Theatre [Read More]