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Thrice share new single “Open Your Eyes And Dream”

September 20, 2022

California rock band Thrice released their latest single “Open Your Eyes And Dream” via Epitaph Records. Check it out: Frontman Dustin Kensrue about the new song: “It’s so very easy to believe that big systemic issues can’t change because we’ve lived with them our whole lives. But if you look back and zoom out a bit, it’s easy to see that this feeling of permeance and inevitability is just an illusion. Most things seem impossible until they happen. This song is about opening our eyes to that reality, and being willing to dream something better into existence.” Thrice will be out on a co-headliner tour with Coheed and Cambria in the UK and Europe in October. Get your tickets HERE. 14 Oct | Bristol, UK | O2 Academy [SOLD OUT] 15 Oct | Birmingham, UK | O2 Academy 16 Oct | London, UK | O2 Academy Brixton 18 Oct | Manchester, UK | Academy 19 Oct | Nottingham, UK | Rock City 20 Oct | Glasgow, UK | SWG3 Galvanizers 22 Oct | Antwerp, BE [Read More]

NEW MUSIC – Off Lights share first single “Back To Life”

September 18, 2022

Off Lights just released their very first single and video “Back To Life”. Singer Julian Ticano Cuba processes a depressive episode with this song, which is visualized in an impressive music video. Off Lights is a new band from Berlin, Germany, which combines modern rock with catchy pop melodies. Band members Julian Ticona Cuba (vocals), Thorsten Schäfer (guitar), and Sascha Dürr (drums), found each other during the pandemic to write music that deals with everyday struggles, longings, and motivating lyrics of self-improvement. Singer Julian adds refreshing melodic pop melodies to heavy riffs and songwriting of Thorsten, where a sound is created, that is powerful, honest, and full of passion. Off Lights will release their debut-EP “Back To Life” in 2023. The songs have been recorded and produced in Stockholm by Dino Medanhodzic (Normandie, Imminence, Smashed To Pieces). “Back To Life” is about a feeling, that many of us have probably lived through. When the air gets too thin, the room too small, and everything around gets dark, we often are the only ones that can [Read More]

Get to know more about your favorite new band, Generation

June 30, 2022

We recently told you about a kick ass band that you have to know, Generation. They grabbed our attention with their release of their track Break Ur Heart. They have a sound that will have you instantly hooked. Check out our interview with Generation as you get to know your favorite new band better: * * * * * * You recently released your new track Break Ur Heart, produced by Al Groves. Can you tell us about the recording process and how the song came about? The recording process was very exciting, we had heard a lot about Al (producer) and had wanted to work with him for a while. We finally set some dates and got into the studio. The process was pretty standard we laid drums, bass, guitar and vocals last. Al got heavily involved and presented a few ideas that we absolutely loved. The song came about shortly after the lockdown ban was lifted, Dean had just got out of a relationship where his partner had gone with someone else behind his back. [Read More]

Check out Crash Pilot and their track Alone

June 28, 2022

If anyone asks what is my most played artist lately, I would have to tell them Crash Pilot. These guys truly deliver some of the best fun retro rock sound of today. The band has collective influences from alt, rock and metal. Their style is infectious and their songs will match that intensity. Alone Nikki Scott tells us about their track, Alone, “I wanted Alone to sound manic, and I wanted the lyrics to present like the monologue of someone put on trial. The song is a personal critique of our generations addiction to constant attention, and the self destructive behaviors we all indulge in to get that attention. Social Media was built to connect us, but in reality I feel it has only helped expedite our descent into depravity and made us feel more alone.” You can check out Alone where you stream your music or check it out here: If you are local you can catch Crash Pilot at the Marin County Fair in San Rafael on July 1st. You can also check [Read More]

Palaye Royale unveil new song “Broken”

May 23, 2022

Art-rock trio Palaye Royale release their new song “Broken” today via Sumerian Records. Produced by Grammy-nominated Chris Greatti (who recently worked with Machine Gun Kelly and Yungblud), the song delves into the complexities of a doomed and toxic romance, oscillating between an explosive chorus and achingly vulnerable verses. The accompanying video, directed by Eva Dolezalova, was filmed in a 12th-century monastery in Prague. “In moments of darkness, it is crucial to find the light and grow into something even more beautiful”, explains lead singer Remington Leith. “Being broken means you have the opportunity to piece yourself back into an even better version”. The video brings this concept to life, with the visual symbolism of a burning rose representing the rejection of tainted love, followed by redemption, metamorphosis, and rebirth. Palaye Royale is comprised of Las Vegas-bred brothers Remington Leith (vocals), Sebastian Danzig (guitar), and Emerson Barrett (drums). The release of “Broken” comes on the heels of their completely sold-out headline tour across Europe, which saw the band bring their rock-n-roll circus to some of their [Read More]

The Dead Daisies share new live track “Burn”

May 4, 2022

The Dead Daisies heat up with their fourth track of the “Live From Daisyland” EP, the timeless Deep Purple classic “Burn”. Next to ‘Rise Up’, ‘Bustle And Flow’ and ‘Long Way To Go’ ‘Burn’ crowns this sensational LIVE EP. Released in 1974, crowd favorite “Burn” became a Deep Purple concert opener, replacing “Highway Star” and continues to delight fans to this day and is a perfect preview of their upcoming tour in June. The Dead Daisies will play an extensive list of dates this summer in the EU/UK. Take your pick and get your tickets fast! 03.06. DE-Hamburg – Stadtpark (special guest for FOREIGNER) 04.06. DE-Stuttgart – open-air theater Killesberg (special guest for FOREIGNER) 05.06. DE-Wetzlar – Buderus Arena (special guest for FOREIGNER) 08.06. DE-Berlin – Zitadelle (special guest for FOREIGNER) 10.06. DE-Halle – Peißnitz open-air stage (special guest for FOREIGNER) 13.06. DE-Bochum – Matrix 14.06. DE-Nuremberg – Hirsch 16.06. DE-Bruchsal – Schlossgarten (special guest for FOREIGNER) 23.06. DE-Saarbrücken – garage 27.06. DE-Munich – Zenith (special guest for JUDAS PRIEST) 29.06. AT-Dornbirn – Conrad Sohm [Read More]

Halestorm will join Alter Bridge on their European tour this fall

April 27, 2022

In a few days, on May 6th, Halestorm’s new album “Back From The Dead” will be released – and in fall European fans can look forward to a top-class tour with the participation of the band: together with the US colleagues from Alter Bridge and Mammoth Halestorm are coming on a European tour in November and December. Tickets are available from this Friday, April 29th, 10 a.m.. “Back From The Dead” has already received a number of brilliant advance reviews. You will be able to convince yourself in November! Check out the official music video for their current single “The Steeple” from the forthcoming album. The new album was produced by Nick Raskulinecz (Foo Fighters, Mastodon, Alice in Chains) and co-produced by Scott Stevens (Shinedown, Daughtry, New Years Day). As frontwoman Lzzy Hale previously reported, the work evolved from a pure songwriting process into something of a matter of survival for the band: “We started writing this album about three months before COVID. When we were no longer able to perform and tour, I went [Read More]