Life comes at you fast and music news can break even quicker. With all the announcements that happen in a single day, it’s easy to lose track of who’s releasing what, when your favorite artists are hitting the road, and all the mayhem that happens in between. Don’t worry though, we’ve got you covered. Every week we keep track of the latest in new releases so that you don’t have to—from artists who are just starting to make their mark in the business, to scene staples with so much more to deliver. This week, we heard singles from a plethora… Read more »
Amber Pacific is back with their first single in more than three years, “Young And Reckless.” Additionally, the Seattle-based pop-punk quintet has officially signed with Manic Kat Records. Guitarist and vocalist Will Nutter says, “We’re beyond thrilled to finally share our first single, ‘Young and Reckless.’ This is a new chapter for AP and we feel like we’re on the edge of something incredible after spending months in Nashville with Sean Rogers and his team.” Read more: Four Year Strong Drops Stone Temple Pilots “Vasoline” Cover Of the new label, he says, “Signing with Manic Kat Records has opened up so… Read more »
An angel and a demon team up to stop the Son of Satan from destroying the world…because they’ve grown rather fond of humanity (and its sushi bars).
It’s officially official…Game of Thrones is coming back to HBO in 2019 for its final season.
Hear Geek Girl Riot’s Sherin, Angie, Erin, and Meagan get together to discuss their favorite reads old and new, which characters they’re loving or hating right now, and get nerdy about all things wordy.
Burbank, CA – Multi-platinum, Grammy® Award-winning rock group Green Day will embark on a two-month North American tour, kicking off in Chicago on August 10th. The band, with Jimmy Eat World in the support slot, will be playing arenas and stadiums across the continent. Tickets for most of the shows will go on sale May 14th with the exception of Washington, DC, and Minneapolis, MN, which will go on sale May 13th, and Boston, MA, which will go on sale 5/21. East Rutherford, San Francisco, Los Angeles and Chicago are already on sale. Following the footsteps of previous singles “American… Read more »
The Lynyrd Skynyrd/Sammy Hagar “Party Of A Lifetime” tour has come to an end, as Skynyrd has pulled out of the remaining dates due to guitarist Gary Rossington’s health. Rossington had open-heart surgery in February and was cleared to tour in support of their new album Vicious Cycle. However, Skynyrd dropped some shows in recent days because of Rossington’s medical fatigue, and they’ve now scrapped the rest of the coheadlining tour, after Rossington was diagnosed as having suffered a mild seizure. Rossington has been ordered to take three weeks off to recuperate, and he and Skynyrd should be ready to… Read more »
Creed lead singer Scott Stapp (news) has offered his “sincere regret” to fans for the band’s recent tour-date postponements, and also announced a series of make-up dates in the cities affected. In a note sent Thursday (October 10) to fans subscribed to the group’s e-mailing list, Stapp explained that he is “suffering from acute laryngitis due to the swelling of my vocal cords” and hoped that radio stations, promoters, and “loyal fans…will understand my situation and forgive the inconvenience that this has caused them.” Creed has reshuffled its itinerary and will be back on the road starting October 16 in… Read more »
Bow Wow and B2K have finalized the itinerary for their Scream 2 Tour, which will crisscross the country from the end of July to the end of September. The ambitious outing – currently boasting 35 dates – will also feature IMX and newcomer Jhene, a cousin of B2K’s Lil’ Fizz who will finish recording her debut album before the tour kicks off July 25 in Memphis, Tennessee, according to Columbia Records. Bow Wow is supporting Doggy Bag, released in December, and his latest single, “Take Ya Home,” though he will also be garnering attention with his star role in “Like… Read more »
Just over a week ago, Beantown bombers Aerosmith canceled a pair of shows in Toronto and Pittsburgh, claiming that vocalist Steven Tyler was road-weary and needed a brief break. They planned to resume the Just Push Play tour on Halloween in Montreal, and while they did indeed play the gig, they again petered out shortly after. Still suffering from a sore throat, Tyler decided to rest his voice for a few nights, causing Aerosmith to nix a November 2 show at the Ervin J. Nutter Center in Dayton, Ohio, and postpone a November 4 hometown gig at the FleetCenter in… Read more »
