Multiple Grammy nominee, producer and progressive rock torchbearer Steven Wilson has released the first video from his forthcoming solo album, The Raven that Refused to Sing (and Other Stories), exclusive to Yahoo! today. Produced, animated and co-directed by Jessica Cope (Frankenweenie/animator, The…
Australia’s Airbourne will release Black Dog Barking on Roadrunner Records, May 21, 2013. Produced by award winning producer Brian Howes, this is Airbourne’s third album and the follow up to No Guts. No Glory. which was released in 2010. Airbourne’s infectious music…
Recently, Matisyahu embarked on an acoustic tour. His music is something that at first listen, may not lend itself to the acoustic sound, but I must say, after seeing the show, it was quite spectacular and extremely engaging. The acoustic tour rolled…
Milan, Italy has given us one of the best gothic metal bands in the world in Lacuna Coil. The new album, Dark Adrenaline has really taken off on the charts. After a fulfilling 2012 on tours such as Gigantour with Megadeth, Motorhead…
In 2012, Metro in Chicago celebrated 30 years as a music venue. Now at the beginning of 2013, they’re still going strong, showcasing music of all different genres, for what I’m sure will be another 30 years. Hot Water Music happened to…
I recently caught a show featuring La Dispute, The Menzingers, and the legendary punk rockers Hot Water Music. The show was a tremendous event. You can check out my review of the show here. Chicago loves some Hot Water Music and the…
Unsung Melody favorites Leogun, played a show at the Motr Pub in Cincinnati, OH. The stage was small, the lights were stationary, but the rock was devastating. Motr Pub may just have to rebuild after that Leogun performance, as they absolutely tore…
Official press release: Grammy-nominated rock band Stone Sour will release House of Gold & Bones Part 2, the second part of their two album series, House of Gold & Bones, on Roadrunner Records, April 9, 2013. Recorded at Sound Farm Studios just…
Gainesville, Florida is mainly a college town. It’s home to the University of Florida, but there’s something cooler than that from Gainesville, punk rockers Hot Water Music. With a unique dual vocalist approach, strong song structures and a jazzy influenced rhythm section,…
I was honored to get to catch the legendary Phil Anselmo and Down at Bogart’s in Cincinnati, OH recently. The show was tremendous and seeing Phil doing his thing was amazing. Check out the new EP if you haven’t yet. We reviewed…
Today, I’m tackling the new Down EP. It’s titled Down IV Part One: The Purple EP. Down has created a four part series to be released over the next year. Having heard the first single, Witchtripper, I was eager to take everyone…
ANNOUNCING THE ‘WINTER MELTDOWN’ TOUR FEATURING STAR CITY MELTDOWN WITH THROWING GRAVITY SPONSORED BY SPIDER ENERGY DRINK Star City Meltdown has announced their upcoming tour with Throwing Gravity kicking off on February 15th in Spartanburg, SC and ending in Nashville, TN on…
In my opinion, what you like musically will never get old to you. Timeless music is something that everyone strives to make. For me, Candlebox has always created music that is as fresh today, as it was when I first heard it….
As a special limited offer, pre-sale weekend tickets start at a low price of $89.50 (plus fees), for Stadium GA tickets only, from Wednesday, January 30 through Thursday, January 31 at 10:00 PM (EST). Additionally, a limited number of Stadium GA “4-ticket…
Call Me No One is a project that features Clint Lowery and Morgan Rose from Sevendust. Their debut album is titled, Last Parade. To me, it’s a great debut, and it shows the vast songwriting abilities of both Clint and Morgan. I…
ALL STAR PROJECT FEATURING ZAKK WYLDE, JD DESERVIO, MORGAN ROSE, KEVIN MARTIN, THE INFINITE STAIRCASE RELEASE SINGLE TO BENEFIT HURRICANE SANDY VICTIMS. The All-Star project comprised of the NY based band The Infinite Staircase, along with Zakk Wylde (Black Label Society, Ex-Ozzy…
