Zachary Baker, aka Avenged Sevenfold guitarist Zacky Vengeance, has premiered a new song titled “Lighthouse.” You can check that out below. The track is from his new country solo album, “Dark Horse,” which will be released on April 3.
“Dark Horse” Track Listing:
01. “Dark Horse”
02. “Misfit Hearts”
03. “Unlikely Cowboy”
04. “I’ll Stop Pretending”
05. “Before I Go”
06. “Lighthouse”
07. “The Storm”
08. “Long Highway”
09. “Star Crossed”
10. “Someday”
11. “Fireflies”
Atreyu have announced a new album titled “The End Is Not The End.” The effort will be released on April 24 and it can be pre-ordered HERE.
“The End Is Not The End” Track Listing:
01. “The End is Not The End“
02. “Dead“
03. “Break Me“
04. “All For You“
05. “Ghost In Me“
06. “Glass Eater“
07. “Wait My Love, I’ll Be Home Soon“
08. “Ego Death“
09. “Death Rattle“
10. “Children Of Light” (feat. Max Cavalera)
11. “In The Dark“
12. “Afterglow“
13. “Break The Glass“
Frontman Brandon Saller commented:
“We realized what made Atreyu great in the beginning was that we didn’t sound like anyone else. We didn’t really make sense anywhere. We weren’t an emo band, a metal band, a punk band — but somehow it all worked. We kind of just carved our own path.”
He continued:
“It’s our heaviest, most metal record we’ve made. But it’s also the biggest musical journey we’ve taken in years.”
He also discussed working on material in Japan:
“Tokyo made us feel like kids again. We’d write for a few hours in the morning, then go out and get lost in all this inspiration. The first song we finished was ‘Dead,’ and we knew we were onto something.”
He also added the following about switching things up by moving the sessions to San Juan Island:
“It was the polar opposite of Tokyo. We didn’t leave the house for four days and wrote some of the heaviest songs on the record.”
A video for the effort’s latest single, “All For You,” can be found below. The band also had the following to say about that track:
“It’s hard to give someone what they want or need when they don’t know what that thing is. It’s hard to love someone who doesn’t love themselves.”
Guitarist TJ Bell has issued a statement regarding his departure from Escape The Fate. According to him, he was fired over “false” allegations.
Bell said the following:
“Over the past several months, I’ve received countless messages from fans asking for clarity about my recent departure from the band. I want to take a moment to address this directly and offer transparency to those who have supported me throughout my career.
I was recently removed from the band following public accusations that are entirely false. These claims were amplified online by a well known public figure with whom I’ve had many public disagreements over the years. While it’s no secret that differences have existed with this person, the situation that has unfolded is rooted in misinformation, not truth.
I want to be absolutely clear: in all of the stories being circulated about me, I do not know any of the people mentioned. Claims that I dated or had relationships with anyone referenced in these narratives are completely false. None of these stories are rooted in reality.
It is a reality of this industry that when a powerful voice creates a narrative, others often feel they must choose between what is right and what is safe for their own careers. While the band may offer other explanations for my departure, the timing of these events speaks for itself. They made a choice to prioritize their own professional standing and avoid the pressure of public conflict.
While the lack of support was devastating, I also recognize that my path forward doesn’t end here. I’ve been focusing on building my own business and creating something positive and lasting beyond music, something grounded in community and authenticity, which cannot be swayed by online narratives.
I want to sincerely thank every fan who has shown me unconditional support, compassion, and patience as the truth comes to light. Your messages, encouragement, and belief in me have meant everything. My goal moving forward is simple: to keep creating, to keep growing, and to move forward with integrity. ⚔️
(Instagram is not a courtroom, and I will not be engaging in debates in the comments. This will be my first and only statement on the matter.)”
While not specified, it’s assumed he is referring to accusations amplified by the band’s former singer Ronnie Radke (Falling In Reverse).
As previously reported, Van Halen’s Alex Van Halen and Toto’s Steve Lukather are currently working on a new album featuring unreleased material from Van Halen. Unfortunately, it appears Sammy Hagar and Michael Anthony have not been approached about the possibility of contributing to the project.
Hagar said the following about the album during a recent appearance on Rock Of Nations With Dave Kinchen And Shane McEachern:
“No. We haven’t been asked, number one. I can tell you, the day I walked in the studio, in 5150, to basically, if you wanna call it an audition, but to meet the guys and to play music, we played for about eight hours at least. And we recorded everything. Everything that I ever did, and every time we made a record, we recorded hundreds of hours of jam and music, and then we cut ’em up, made songs. That’s the way we did it. So there’s so much stuff from Mike and I and Ed and Al in the studio. Like I said, just the initial day that I went in there, we got ‘Summer Nights’, we got ‘Good Enough’ and the beginnings of ‘Get Up’ from [the] ‘5150’ [album] — three songs that came from that eight-hour jam. And I remember there was a blues thing we did, and I was making up lyrics. So there’s so much stuff that Al could really choose from, if he wanted to include Mike and I. But, obviously, Al’s got a reason, and he’s Alex Van Halen; he can do whatever he wants. And, to me, it’s an Alex Van Halen project, and it’s not necessarily a VAN HALEN project, but I guess we’ll see if it ever sees the light today. But I’m disappointed that Mike and I wouldn’t be invited. It’s, like, what? Are you kidding me? We’re still alive. We’re out here doing it. We’re playing those songs. We can still do it, you know?”
Anthony added:
“Yeah. If this is material that we jammed on or whatever, I’d have no problem coming in and singing or [playing bass] or whatever. It’s all good there.”
[via Blabbermouth]
During a recent interview with George Dionne of KNAC.COM, Sodom’s Thomas “Angelripper” Such discussed the possibility of new music. According to him, he “still [has] ideas” for new material.
Such said the following:
“Oh, yes. I have a couple of new ideas for lyrics, and sometimes I come up with a guitar riff. And I take one of my bass guitars, recording some stuff… Sometimes I wake up in the night, I get some ideas for anything. I gotta write it down and put it on my computer.
We have an option [for a new album] with [our longtime record label] SPV. That is another thing. They wanna have a new album. I don’t know when, but I think in the next one or two years we’re talking about a new album.
That’s what I do. And also on the last album, [2025’s] ‘The Arsonist’, our drummer Toni [Merkel] had a couple of songs written on his album, which is great.
Yes. I still have ideas.”
[via Blabbermouth]
Billy Idol has shared an official trailer for his new documentary “Billy Idol Should Be Dead.” That film was directed by Jonas Åkerlund and it was released in theaters today (February 26). Here’s a synopsis:
“Through never-before-seen archival and personal interviews with Idol, his family, peers and collaborators, the documentary digs deep into his emergence as a prototypical punk rocker, his meteoric rise as a global superstar in the MTV era and the myriad of challenges Idol had to overcome to not just survive, but to remain one of the most beloved figures in rock n roll, almost fifty years into his career.”
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