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Grammy-nominated and Canadian Music Hall of Fame Rock Icons Sum 41 have released their final music video for "Radio Silence" via Rise Records. This final music video is a heartfelt tribute to Sum 41's 29-year legendary career, capturing the essence of a band that defined a generation.

Filled with beautiful memories, it takes fans on an emotional journey through the moments that shaped their legacy-from electrifying live performances and behind-the-scenes camaraderie to career-defining milestones and fan-favorite moments. This video is more than just a farewell; it's a celebration of the passion, energy, and impact that Sum 41 has brought to the world for nearly three decades. (continue)

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Following the rapture generated by the announcement of the imminent release of SKELETA, Ghost now unveils a brand new webisode: the ominously titled Chapter 20: Arrival Of A Secret Agent is the latest installment of the ongoing Chapters series that, along with the feature film RITE HERE RITE NOW and the SISTER IMPERATOR comic book, continues to add to the canon of Ghost lore.

Chapter 20 checks in on recently replaced GHOST frontman Papa Emeritus IV - now rechristened Frater Imperator and promoted to "boss" of the Ministry - as he navigates the aftermath of his stint in the spotlight and begins to cultivate a less than healthy obsession with his replacement - and fraternal twin - Papa V Perpetua. (continue)

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Acclaimed metal band Babymetal has signed to Capitol Records, the first Japanese artist to sign a frontline deal with the label. The group will release new album METAL FORTH, globally via Capitol Records on June 13.

Meaning "beyond metal," METAL FORTH features collaborations with Poppy, Electric Callboy, Spiritbox, Tom Morello, Bloodywood, Polyphia and Slaughter to Prevail-artists that BABYMETAL has connected with over the years while touring the globe. (continue)

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W.A.S.P. have shared a lyric video for their cover of the Rolling Stones classic "Paint It Black", which is one of the rarities featured on their Bonus Tracks & B-Sides, which was just released digitally from The 7 Savage Box set.

Here is the synopsis: W.A.S.P. has always been a band that embraced the raw power of heavy metal while pushing the boundaries of its creative vision. Bonus Tracks & B-Sides, the final disc in The 7 Savage box set, is a treasure trove for die-hard fans, offering a glimpse into the unpolished, experimental, and daring side of W.A.S.P. This collection compiles rare tracks, dynamic covers, and deep cuts that showcase the band's versatility and passion for their craft. (continue)

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The annual idobi Radio Summer School Tour has announced a return for its much-anticipated sophomore year.

Founded by Eric Tobin (Hopeless Records) Michael Kaminsky (KMGMT), and Kevin Lyman (Vans Warped Tour), and sponsored by idobi Radio and Hot Topic, the nationwide traveling tour will feature a lineup of seven independent artists and bands that are fast on the rise, including Taylor Acorn, Charlotte Sands, Rain City Drive, If Not For Me, Beauty School Dropout, Arrows in Action, and Huddy. (continue)

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Burning Witches's reign of excellence cannot be stopped! Hot off their recent 2024 maxi-single, The Spell Of The Skull, 2023 album The Dark Tower (debuting at #7 on the US Current Hard Music Albums chart), breakout North American tour supporting the mighty KK's PRIEST, and western US 2024 headline dates, the band is thrilled to announce they're returning to American shores this summer, for a series of intimate performances along the eastern corridor.

The "USA Tour 2025" kicks off August 30 in Pompano Beach, FL, hitting Atlanta, GA, Columbus OH, and Pittsburgh, PA, among a slew of other cities before the triumphant conclusion in Sanford, FL on September, 20. (continue)

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Winona Fighter is excited to announce extended tour dates for the upcoming second leg of the Yes, Chef Tour. The newly announced shows kick off on May 31st in Cleveland, with stops to follow in Brooklyn, Allentown, Indianapolis, Phoenix, San Diego, and more. Tickets go on sale on this Friday, April 4 at 10am local time.

About the upcoming tour dates, the band shares: "Austin made a joke at the start of the year that we are going to play 500 shows this year. We all laughed.... we might've laughed too soon. We are so stoked to be adding EVEN MORE headlining dates to our already expansive YES CHEF TOUR. We are also teaming up with some incredible radio stations for a few additional shows. 500 shows in 365 days here we come." (continue)

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Analog Party, one of L.A.'s rising new rock acts, returns with their bold five-song song EP, Exhibit A, out April 25. A taste of Exhibit A drops today with the release of the EP's title track.

Channeling influences like early Queens Of The Stone Age and Faith No More, "Exhibit A" delivers three and a half minutes of fierce riffs and relentless grooves, matching the intensity of the lyrics - a sardonic reflection on the turbulent state of the world. (continue)

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Aittala has just dropped their latest single and video, "Machines (Prologue)", giving fans a powerful first taste of their highly anticipated album Machines , set for release on April 17, 2025 , via Exitus Strategem Records .

Originally written and demoed between 1990 and 1997 on an analog 4-track cassette recorder , the songs on Machines capture the raw essence of early progressive metal while benefiting from modern production techniques. (continue)

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Gulf Coast Records artist Jimmy Vivino, whose label debut album, Gonna Be 2 of Those Days, continues to draw rave reviews and extensive international radio airplay, will make a special appearance on ABC's Jimmy Kimmel Live! on Tuesday, April 8th, sitting in with the show's house band, Cleto and the Cletones.

Vivino, who is fresh off appearing on the "Keeping the Blues Alive at Sea" cruise, has been touring since his February 14th album release with non-stop solo dates, as well as special guest slots on selected shows of the hot ticket "Bill Murray and His Blood Brothers Tour." Special guests on Gonna Be 2 of Those Days include Joe Bonamassa and John Sebastian. (continue)

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Due to fan demand which has resulted in over 1 million tickets sold to date, Creed has extended The Summer of '99 Tour for 2025 with 5 additional dates to their previously announced 23-city run. The band has added stops in Mt. Pleasant, MI (August 23); Cincinnati, OH (August 24); Providence, RI (August 27); Manchester, NH (August 28) and Halifax, NS (August 30).

The August 23 show will feature support from Mammoth WVH and Hinder while August 24 through August 30 will feature support from Daughtry and Mammoth WVH. Tickets for the new dates will be available for Artist Presale starting Wednesday, April 2 at 10:00am local time (except Halifax starts on April 4). (continue)

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The Pogues announce their first U.S. and Canadian dates in thirteen years, including a festival stop in Boston (Seisun Festival.) The tour will include guest vocalists and musicians celebrating forty years of the album Rum Sodomy & The Lash. Tickets on sale Friday April 4.

"To celebrate the fortieth anniversary of our second LP, Rum Sodomy & the Lash, a veritable Super Session of musicians, a Last Waltz if you will - including the Pogues themselves, members of bands that have come after, such as Lankum, featuring such incomparable artists as Lisa O'Neill and John Francis Flynn, not to mention from the Bad Seeds - will gather to rekindle the music on the record with a new fire. We're looking forward not just to raising a glass or two but also to raising the roof with our fans and friends, old and new, to celebrate the music we've made and the alliances we've formed over the years." - James Fearnley, Jem Finer, and Spider Stacy. (continue)

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Lamb of God have added several headlining dates to their already packed 2025 schedule, bringing their ferocious live show to select cities, including a special performance in their hometown of Richmond, as well as stops in Springfield, Mass., Monterrey, Mexico, and more.

Tickets are on-sale this Friday, April 4, at 10 a.m. local time. The newly announced dates round out what is a busy end of the year for the band. Lamb of God will also join Black Sabbath for their historic Back to the Beginning send-off, and headline several festivals including Inkcarceration, Unhinged, Louder Than Life, and Aftershock. (continue)

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Marilyn Manson has announced his return to the stage this fall for the second leg of the One Assassination Under God Tour that will include North American and European legs.

The North American trek will launch on August 7th with appearance at Buffalo Chip in Sturgis and wraps up on October 5th in Sacramento, CA at the Aftershock Festival. (continue)

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Architects are taking their explosive new album, The Sky, The Earth & All Between, on the road with a North American headline tour. Out now via Epitaph Records, the album has catapulted the band to new heights, and 2025 is shaping up to be a massive year.

Before storming the U.S., Architects will join Linkin Park for select dates in Germany on their highly anticipated world tour. The band will then kick off their North American run with festival appearances at Rock Fest, Upheaval, and Inkcarceration, before launching into 21 headlining shows across the U.S. and Canada, produced by Live Nation, with support from Erra and Holywatr. (continue)

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Candlemass have unveiled the title track of their upcoming EP, Black Star, out May 9, 2025 via Napalm Records! The EP impressively marks the 40th anniversary of the legendary band.

"Black Star" seamlessly merges haunting melodies with deeply introspective lyrics, brought to life by the inimitable voice of Johan Langqvist. (continue)

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Arizona rockers Archetypes Collide have released the lyric video for the new single "The Problem." The follow-up to their late 2024 single "Hollow High". Atom Splitter sent over these details:

On "The Problem," the band has cranked the knobs as far as they can go It's powered by a gnarly riff that comes roaring from the '00s heavy music heyday. But while the song takes inspo from that era, this ain't no retro banger. Archetypes Collide have crafted a contemporary hard rock anthem with furious screams, layered and emotive vocal melodies, and killer, head-nodding choruses. "The Problem" is the logical next step for Archetypes Collide, who are poised to cut their own path in this genre. (continue)

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Due to unprecedented fan demand, Pierce the Veil have today announced the addition of new tour dates to their highly anticipated "I Can't Hear You Tour," with the North American leg now set to continue through October 2025.

New fall stops on this massive 43-date run include Oklahoma City, OK, Milwaukee, WI, Cincinnati, OH, Hartford, CT, Birmingham, AL, West Palm Beach, FL and more. Tickets for the newly announced shows are on-sale Friday, April 4 at 10 am local time. (continue)

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Nathaniel Rateliff and Rufus Wainwright will join Neil Young, Stephen Stills, Billy Idol, Cat Power, Linda Perry, Chris Stills, Oliver Stills, Christina Applegate and more in Los Angeles on April 26, 2025 at the Greek Theatre for the Autism Speaks Light Up The Blues 7 Concert.

Hosted once again by Kristen and Stephen Stills, and promoted by Nederlander Concerts, the event will feature performances by autistic musical artists including The Spectrum Bluegrass Band and Abbey Romeo, and will begin at 7:00 PM PST. (continue)

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The Brian Jonestown Massacre announce a new single, 'Makes Me Great / Out Of Body', on red transparent 10" vinyl, released April 25th via Anton Newcombe's record label A Recordings.

Following a hugely successful UK and Europe tour earlier this year, the band will return to North America this fall for an extensive run of live shows, including two dates with special guests, Cast, making their first US appearance in nearly 30 years. Tickets on sale now. (continue)

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Gentle Giant just released "Free Hand" from their forthcoming "Playing the Fool: The Complete Live Experience" set that arrives in May, and to celebrate we asked Derek Shulman to tell us about the track. Here is the story:

This particular track was the key song from the recorded album "FREEHAND". It was probably Gentle Giant's most creative and commercially successful album. The band were playing at its peak and Gentle Giant's fan base both in North America and Europe was at an all-time high. (continue)

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