Kansas frontman Ronnie Platt took to social media to reveal that he was diagnosed with thyroid cancer earlier this month and the group has canceled two shows later this month in Louisiana.
Ronnie, who replaced Steve Walsh in 2014, shared the following, "For all of you asking, Tuesday [February 11] I was diagnosed with thyroid cancer but before everyone gets all excited, it has a 99% survival rate, it has not spread. It's contained to my thyroid. I just have to have my thyroid removed. Go through some rehab time and be right back in the saddle. (continue)
Foreigner have announced that their members will be taking part in two special "unplugged and powered up" performances at The Canyon Club in Agora Hills, Ca on February 28th and March 2nd that will benefit LA wildfires relief.
Billed as Very Important Beer Featuring Foreigner's Jeff Pilson, Bruce Watson, Michael Bluestein, and Luis Maldonado, the shows are sponsored by the Lagunitas Brewing Company. (continue)
Chicago deathcore group Oceano have announced the dates for their "last shows ever" billed as The Death Of Oceano tour that will be hitting several markets this May.
Things will kick off on May 13th in Indianapolis, IN at Black Circle and they have dates announced in Kentucky, Ohio, Michigan, Wisconsin, Minneapolis, Missouri and will wrap up in May 24th in Des Moines, IA at Wooly's. (continue)
Armor For Sleep are excited to announce the limited edition, 20th anniversary run of vinyl and cassette offerings for What To Do When You Are Dead, Armor For Sleep's celebrated sophomore album.
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They famously brought us "Sweet Home Alabama", but now Lynyrd Skynryd's actual home state has honored the band with induction into the Florida Arts Hall of Fame.
The southern rock legends took to social media to share the big news, "Thank you to the State of Florida for the Honor and induction into the Florida Arts Hall of Fame! (continue)
Stan Lynch, Rock and Roll Hall of Famer, long-time drummer and founding member of Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, announces today the formation of The Speaker Wars.
After two decades of recording and touring multiple albums with The Heartbreakers, Stan moved to the other side of the recording console and shifted his focus to production and songwriting. (continue)
Following a hugely successful debut Australian tour in 2024, The Saints '73-'78 will make their US debut this November. Featuring founding Saints members, guitarist Ed Kuepper and drummer Ivor Hay, alongside honorary Saints; singer Mark Arm of Seattle rockers Mudhoney, former The Birthday Party / Bad Seeds guitarist Mick Harvey and bassist Peter Oxley of Australia's legendary Sunnyboys, The Saints '73 -'78 carry on where the original band left off in 1978, performing the material from their three incendiary albums (I'm) Stranded (1977), Eternally Yours (1978), and Prehistoric Sounds (1978).
The November tour will be the first time the material from the original band and their three albums, plus respective EPs and singles, will have ever been performed in the USA. (continue)
Progressive super metallers Imminent Sonic Destruction are excited to announce their upcoming album 'Floodgate', releasing on April 25th. To celebrate the announcement, ISD has released the first single from the record titled "Memento Mori", accompanied by a lyric video.
About the single, guitarist/vocalist Tony Piccoli comments: "As soon as we finished writing this song, we knew we had something special. This music paired with Pete's lyrics, I think we have something powerful to offer the prog-metal community and beyond. Friends of mine have said it's one of my best guitar solos to date, and I think they're high. Anyway, thank you for checking it out!" (continue)
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Gagosian is pleased to announce an exhibition of recently rediscovered photographs by Paul McCartney-including some previously unseen-at its gallery in Beverly Hills. Featuring thirty-six works composed of images taken between December 1963 and February 1964, it offers an indelible snapshot of Beatlemania as it was becoming a global phenomenon.
McCartney has collaborated with Gagosian to produce the prints in small editions and has signed each one. Incorporating pictures shot in Liverpool; London; Paris; New York; Washington, DC; and Miami, the exhibition is on view from April 25 to June 21, 2025. A portion of sale proceeds will be donated to support ongoing recovery and rebuilding efforts in Southern California following the recent devastating wildfires. (continue)
Memphis May Fire have shared a music video for their brand new single "The Other Side". The track comes from their forthcoming album, "SHAPESHIFTER", which arrives on March 28th.
Vocalist Matty Mullins had this to say about the new track, "'The Other Side' is about resilience in the face of despair. It's for anyone who's ever felt trapped in their own pain, unsure if they'll ever break through. (continue)
Alien Weaponry recently announced their heaviest, most powerful and mature offering to date, Te Ra, out March 28, 2025 via Napalm Records. In the hands of veteran producer/mixer Josh Wilbur (Lamb Of God, Gojira, Megadeth) and featuring a guest vocal appearance from longtime Alien Weaponry champion Randy Blythe of Lamb Of God, Te Ra's gnashing blend of groove, nu, math and thrash metal shines with anthemic choruses and refreshed technical skill.
Today, following the release of the album's acclaimed first single, "Mau Moko", the band returns again with second single, "1000 Friends". Warning of the looming societal division and hidden dangers created by social media dependency, the track premieres alongside a brand new music video. (continue)
Movements are delighted to share the brand new song "Where I Lay." The song boasts Movements' signature push and pull guitar tension, but there is a level of stunning refinement of the band's sonic hallmarks. It also finds the band exploring some territory it had stepped away from in the songwriting process.
"'Where I Lay' is one of those songs that was tough for me to write," says vocalist Patrick Miranda. "Lyrically, it's really emotionally vulnerable and it had me revisiting places with my writing that I hadn't explored in a while. It's for anyone else out there who feels like they've never quite fit right in the world. This one is for the outcasts." (continue)
John Belushi, Jerry Nolan joined the Dead Boys for a special night at CBGBs and it was captured for the "Night Of The Living Dead Dolls" album that is set to be released by Cleopatra Records later this month.
With the Dead Boys' first all-new album in over 40 years drawing closer every day, Cleopatra Records continue preparing for its release with the latest in a series of deep dives inside the Cleveland punks' archive... the night that the Dead Boys became, for one show only, the Dead Dolls. (continue)
American Mile just released their new single "Straight from the Heartland" from their forthcoming "American Dream" album, and to celebrate we asked them to tell us about the track. Here is the story:
Straight From The Heartland is about being from small town America, and moving to big city USA. We all moved from our hometowns to pursue music. A hopeful song to follow your dreams to, without forgetting where you come from, and never giving up. (continue)
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