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  • KISS’ Paul Stanley And Gene Simmons To Be Inducted Into Songwriters Hall Of Fame

    KISS’ Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons are among the artists set to be inducted into the Songwriters Hall Of Fame this year. The ceremony will take place at the Marriott Marquis Hotel in New York on June 11.

    The other artists set to be inducted this year include: Walter Afanasieff, Terry Britten, Graham Lyle, Kenny Loggins, Alanis Morissette, Christopher “Tricky” Stewart, and Taylor Swift. Songwriters Hall Of Fame chairman Nile Rodgers commented:

    “The music industry is built upon the incredible talent of songwriters who create unforgettable songs. Without their artistry, there would be no recorded music, concert experiences, or engaged fans. Everything originates from the song and its creator. We take great pride in our ongoing commitment to recognizing some of the most culturally significant composers in history. This year’s lineup not only showcases iconic songs but also celebrates unity across various genres. These songwriters have profoundly impacted the lives of billions of listeners worldwide, and it is our privilege to honor their contributions.”

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  • Uriah Heep’s Mick Box To Miss Immediate Shows Due To Illness

    Uriah Heep guitarist Mick Box will be missing the band’s immediate live shows due to illness. During his absence, Sam Wood (Black Star Riders) will fill in.

    The band commented:

    “We would like to let everyone know that Mick has been taken ill and will not be able to perform the first few shows on the Scandinavian leg of ‘The Magician’s Farewell Tour’ starting in Tampere, Finland this Thursday.

    We are monitoring Mick’s progress daily and he will be back on the road as soon as he is fit, and he sends his best along with his sincere apologies to you all.

    We have been very lucky to have Sam Wood stand in at the very last minute with Mick’s blessing for the shows Mick cannot make.

    We truly appreciated everyone’s understanding in this unfortunate position we are in and hope you can make Sam welcome in this less than easy task for him.

    We will keep you updated on Mick’s progress and see you all starting tomorrow.

    Bernie, Phil, Russ and Davy.”

    Wood added:

    “I am beyond honoured to have been entrusted with the role of filling in for the one and only Mick Box on Uriah Heep’s upcoming Scandinavian tour. Mick’s been taken ill at the last minute, so I’ll be treading the boards while he gets back to health.

    They are some VERY big boots to fill, and of course, I’m well aware of the weight of how much these songs and their guitar parts mean to people. The last few days have been quite an incredible learning curve! There’s been a lot of practice, moderate existential panic, and a lot of swearing, but I cannot wait to hit the road as part of the Heep family!

    Wishing Mick a very speedy recovery – I know how much both the band and the fans will be wanting to see him back up there where he belongs.

    First stop is a sold out Tampere tomorrow night – to quote the great man himself, ‘Happy days!’”

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  • Sugar Premiere “Long Live Love” Video, Announce Tour

    Sugar have premiered a new video for their new song “Long Live Love.” You can check that out below. A 7-inch release featuring the single and “House Of Dead Memories” will be available on May 1.

    Vocalist/guitarist Bob Mould commented:

    “I wrote ‘Long Live Love’ in 2007 while living in Washington D.C. It was the George W. Bush era, I was deep in my DJ world with Blowoff, yet still writing pop songs on guitars. Garbage 2.0 is one of my desert island albums, so it’s not surprising that ‘Long Live Love’ reminds me of a long lost Garbage song!”

    In other news, Sugar have also announced a 2026 world tour. Here’s the dates:

    05/02 New York, NY – Webster Hall
    05/03 New York, NY – Webster Hall
    05/04 New York, NY – Webster Hall
    05/23 London, UK – O2 Forum Kentish Town
    05/24 London, UK – O2 Forum Kentish Town
    05/26 Belfast, UK – Ulster Hall
    05/27 Dublin, IE – National Stadium
    05/29 Manchester, UK – New Century Hall
    05/30 Bristol, UK – Electric Bristol
    05/31 Nottingham, UK – Rock City
    06/02 Glasgow, UK – Barrowland
    06/03 Leeds, UK – Irish Centre
    06/04 London, UK – Clapham Grand
    06/07 Oslo, NO – Rockerfeller
    06/09 Stockholm, SE – Debaser Strand
    06/10 Copenhagen, DK – Vega
    06/11 Berlin, DE – Huxleys
    06/13 Paris, FR – Elysee Montmartre
    06/14 Antwerp, BE – De Roma
    06/15 Utrecht, NL – TivoliVredenburg
    06/17 Lausanne, CH – Les Dock
    06/19 Álava, ES – Azkena Rock Festival
    08/11 Denver, CO – Mission Ballroom
    08/15 Seattle, WA – Paramount
    09/10 Minneapolis, MN – First Avenue
    09/11 Minneapolis, MN – First Avenue
    09/26 San Francisco, CA – The Warfield
    09/30 Los Angeles, CA – Palladium
    10/08 Detroit, MI – Masonic Jack White Theatre
    10/09 Cleveland, OH – Agora Theatre
    10/10 Pittsburgh, PA – Stage AE
    10/12 Philadelphia, PA – Union Transfer
    10/13 Philadelphia, PA – Union Transfer
    10/14 Washington, DC – The Anthem
    10/16 Brooklyn, NY – Brooklyn Steel
    10/17 Boston, MA – Roadrunner
    10/18 Hudson, NY – Basilica Hudson
    10/20 Cincinnati, OH – MCL Pavilion (Indoors)
    10/21 Nashville, TN – Brooklyn Bowl
    10/23 Atlanta, GA – The Eastern
    10/24 Athens, GA – Georgia Theatre

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  • Lamb Of God’s Randy Blythe On State Of The World: “This Is The Moment At Which Empires Fall”

    During a recent interview with Kerrang!, Lamb Of God frontman Randy Blythe shared his thoughts on the current state of the world. According to him, “this is the moment at which empires fall.”

    Blythe said the following:

    “I am not happy with the way the world is right now. We are careening towards some sort of crash, and there are people who not only recognize this, but are trying to hasten it in order to profit from it. [With] the distribution of wealth, the gap is getting wider and wider and wider and wider. I don’t just think that’s true: that’s a fact. We need to learn how important we are to one another. Because the super-rich aren’t going to help you.”

    He continued:

    “This is the moment at which empires fall. We’ve seen this again and again and again. So without sounding too doomsday-ish, I think we’re in late-stage capitalism, and I don’t think it’s going to end well.”

    He then went on to add:

    “There are obscenely wealthy people dictating policy, whose only concern is enriching themselves.”

    Blythe also cited the disaster capitalism that came about following Hurricane Katrina. That storm wiped out numerous homes and displaced those who were unable to rebuild. The singer continued:

    “Then people with money come in and buy up what they can, develop it and profit off of it.

    These people know that things are fucked up, and their answer to this is to become as rich as they can in order to isolate themselves and protect themselves from the rest of the populace.”

    He also brought up professor Douglas Rushkoff’s book, “Survival Of The Richest: Escape Fantasies Of The Tech Billionaires,” and a conversation the author had with billionaires:

    “They said to him, ‘We are constructing bunkers, and we want to know after the collapse what would be the best way for us to ensure the loyalty of our security staff.’ Once money is useless and you’re in your bunker, you have to have people to protect it. What’s going to stop these security people from going, ‘I’m in here safe. Fuck you, rich person. I’m going to kill you and take all your shit.’

    It’s a very weird, self-serving agenda that these people have. And it sounds like a conspiracy theory, but it’s not. It’s a little too late to change or stop this. I think the only way to approach it is to start developing community and figuring out how the best way to survive it.”

    Blythe also stressed the importance of human connection, telling fans to “stop staying glued to your fucking phone” and to “get the fuck off social media all the time.” You can read more from him HERE.

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  • Limp Bizkit’s “Rollin’ (Air Raid Vehicle)” Featured In New Bud Light Super Bowl Ad

    Limp Bizkit’s “Rollin’ (Air Raid Vehicle)” is featured in a new Bud Light Super Bowl commercial. You can see a clip of Post Malone, Peyton Manning, and Shane Gillis rocking out to that track below:

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  • Obscura, Fallujah, Ashen, And Anoxia Set For Shred Fest Tour In Australia/New Zealand

    Obscura will be headlining the Shred Fest tour in Australia/New Zealand. Fallujah, Ashen, and Anoxia will also join them at select shows.

    Tour Dates:

    With Fallujah and Ashen:

    09/03 Perth, AUS – The Rosemount

    With Fallujah, Ashen, and Anoxia:

    09/04 Adelaide, AUS – Lions Art Factor

    With Fallujah and Ashen:

    09/05 Brisbane, AUS – Soapbox

    With Fallujah, Ashen, and Anoxia;

    09/09 Canberra, AUS – The Baso
    09/10 Sydney, AUS – Manning Bar
    09/11 Melbourne, AUS – The Corner

    With Fallujah and Ashen:

    09/13 Darwin, AUS – The Kalmynian Brotherhood Hall

    Obscura:

    09/15 Auckland, NZ – Whammy
    09/16 Wellington, NZ – Valhalla
    09/17 Christchurch, NZ – Churchills Tavern
    09/19 Hobart, AUS – Altar

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  • Roman Candle Premiere “Can We Watch Something Happy” Video

    Roman Candle have released a new song titled “Can We Watch Something Happy.” You can find an official video for that track below:

    Vocalist Piper Ferrari commented:

    “‘Can We Watch Something Happy‘ is written from the perspective of my childhood self. I struggled with severe OCD growing up, which was intensified by being raised in a religious household. I wasn’t diagnosed until much later, so for most of my youth I didn’t understand what was happening — I just remember being scared all the time.

    There was a constant cycle of praying for the intrusive thoughts to go away, eventually giving in to them, and then praying again for forgiveness. That’s where the repeated ‘one more time’ comes from. It wasn’t about depression or suicidality; it was about trying to survive this overwhelming fear of thoughts I didn’t want, and then feeling deep guilt because I believed even having those thoughts was a sin.”

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  • Pallbearer To Perform “Foundations Of Burden” In Full On Spring Tour

    Pallbearer will be performing “Foundations Of Burden” in full on a spring U.S. tour. As previously reported, the band released a redux edition of that effort last year. Knoll will open on select dates.

    Tour Dates:

    02/19 Oklahoma City, OK – Resonant Head
    02/20 Tulsa, OK – Vanguard
    02/21 Springfield, MO – Regency Live
    02/22 Fayetteville, AR – George’s Majestic
    03/05 St Louis, MO – Off Broadway
    03/06 Columbia, MO – Rose Music Hall
    03/07 Kansas City, MO – recordBar
    03/27 Little Rock, AR – White Water Tavern

    With Knoll:

    04/08 Louisville, KY – Zanzabar
    04/10 Cleveland, OH – Grog Shop (no Knoll)
    04/11 Buffalo, NY – Rec Room
    04/12 Brattleboro, VT – Stone Church
    04/14 Portland, ME – Oxbow
    04/15 Portsmouth, NH – Press Room
    04/17 Braintree, MA – Hopsmokerfest (no Knoll)
    04/18 Brooklyn, NY – Elsewhere (no Knoll)
    04/19 Baltimore, MD – Ottobar
    04/20 Philadelphia, PA – Underground Arts (no Knoll)
    04/21 Norfolk, VA – The Annex
    04/22 Raleigh, NC – Kings
    04/23 Knoxville, TN – Pilot Light

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  • UnityTX Premiere “Enjoy Tha Show” Music Video

    UnityTX have premiered a new video for their new song “Enjoy Tha Show.” This track is from the band’s new album, “Somewhere, In Between…,” which will be released on March 13 via Pure Noise Records.

    Vocalist Jay “Shaolin G” Webster commented:

    “‘Enjoy Tha Show‘ was crafted to provoke thought on the narratives we embrace as humans, sharing our experiences to foster connection. After much reflection, I aimed to create something that resonated with my audience and mirrored my struggles. Seeking comfort among those who don’t understand the pain of feeling ethnically out of place can be daunting.

    At times, the words of strangers would sting so deeply that I’d share them with others. It felt like a natural reaction, yet my friends urged me to rise above it. Ignoring it was harder than I thought, as I was expected to just perform and push through the noise. So, I shifted my approach to simply enjoying the experience.

    Unknowingly, I built my life around catering to critics, only to realize that the audience often reacts negatively when you stray from their expectations. This goes beyond music; our society often limits opportunities for those daring to be themselves. It’s frustrating, and I accept that it’s a tragic reality. My identity is shaped by my experiences and environment, and that cannot be changed. Where do we draw the line between empathy and judgment?”

    He also added:

    “When we got into the industry, we had to start playing by the industry rules and not so much by the rules that I had set for us. I was trying my hardest to stick to my code, but it felt like it wasn’t ever going to work. This album is what UnityTX used to be before we got picked up. It’s letting go of all the tension that made us feel like we couldn’t do anything in this space and trying to push past that and reach—not our maximum potential—but start to see where else this can go. We’re trying to evolve both as a band and as people.”

    “Somewhere, In Between…” Track Listing:

    01. “Sabotage“
    02. “Heinous“
    03. “Lucid“
    04. “Body Roc“
    05. “Paranoia“
    06. “Fuck Tha World“
    07. “Ready 2 Die Pt. 2“
    08. “Enjoy Tha Show“
    09. “In Between…“
    10. “Come N Go (Nü Jax)“
    11. “Inside Out“
    12. “STFU“
    13. “Contempt“
    14. “Crash N Burn“

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  • Dogma Announce U.S. Tour With Frayle

    Dogma have announced a headlining U.S. tour. Frayle will serve as support.

    Tour Dates:

    03/15 Seattle, WA – Substation
    03/17 San Francisco, CA – The Independent
    03/18 Los Angeles, CA – 1720
    03/19 Reno, NV – The Alpine
    03/20 Anaheim, CA – House of Blues
    03/21 San Diego, CA – House of Blues
    03/24 San Antonio, TX – Vibes Studio
    03/25 Dallas, TX – Trees
    03/27 Madison, WI – The Annex at The Red Zone
    03/28 Joliet, IL – The Forge
    03/29 Chesterfield, MI – Diesel Concert Lounge
    03/31 New York, NY – The Gramercy Theater
    04/01 Washington, DC – Black Cat
    04/02 Bethlehem, PA – Fowler Blast Furnace Room
    04/03 Philadelphia, PA – Kung Fu Necktie

    This news comes after Dogma’s management replaced singer Grace Jane Pasturini (Lilith) and guitarists Amber Maldonado (Lamia) and Patri Grief (Rusalka). That trio recently launched a new band, called VindictA, after accusing management of “manipulation,” “mistreatment,” etc. Other musicians have since come forward with accusations as well.

    The current Lilith commented on the tour:

    “Last October and November, during our last U.S tour dates, we carried a message that was still taking shape. Some paths were broken before they could be completed, and certain cities were left waiting. That tension did not fade. It stayed with us, sharpened us, and demanded a proper return.”

    ‘Time to Rise Part I U.S. Tour” 2026 emerges from that demand. What comes next carries intention, consequence, and elements that will not announce themselves in advance. There will be moments you are not prepared for, choices you didn’t plan to make, impulses you didn’t expect to feel, and yet, you will feel them. Anaheim and Reno are part of that reckoning.

    To the sinners who remained present despite uncertainty: this chapter is written with you in mind. What rises now does so with purpose, weight, memory… and temptations that will test how far you’re willing to go.”

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