Today we here we have the premiere for the Scattered Hamlet song “Stereo Overthrow”. The band has this to say about the track and humorous video! “We were really inspired by Rudy Ray More and his journey as “Dolemite.” Here’s a guy that every film distributor laughed at but he…
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Black Star Riders sign with Earache Records; lead guitarist Scott Gorham’s steps down
US-based hard rock group BLACK STAR RIDERS have signed a multi-album Worldwide recording deal with the long running British independent label Earache Records. BLACK STAR RIDERS were formed by members of legendary Irish rock group THIN LIZZY in 2013 and have released four albums on the Nuclear Blast label in…
SWEET NEEDLES – SHAKE IT! GROOVE IT! (Official Music Video)
“This song invites us to dance and celebrate rock music and reminds us that Sweet Needles’ music comes from a mix of a lot of influences and genres.” The music video was directed and shot homemade by Simon, one of the two guitarists of the band, who is also a…
Midnight Guest releases new EP and music video
Project by musician Daniel Stunges receives vocals from Canadian singer Kjetil Landsgard As a bridge between the present and the past, Midnight Guest tunes 1970s heavy rock and occult rock with a modern look on their debut EP. The project created in 2020 by guitarist Daniel Stunges joins the vocals…
TAO ANNOUNCES THE RELEASE OF THEIR DEBUT ALBUM “PROPHECY”!
The British Female Fronted Melodic Hard Rock Band TAO, has announced the release of their debut studio album “Prophecy”, featuring Karen Fell (vocals), Chris Gould (guitars) and Dave Rosingana (bass), which will be released in October 15, 2021 via Tarot Label Media. Tracklisting: 1. Nobody But You 2. Rock Brigade…
KISS To Release 45th Anniversary Editions Of DESTROYER
Celebrating its 45th anniversary, Destroyer was originally released in 1976 and is considered to be one of the quintessential KISS albums. It is the band’s first album to sell one million copies in its first year and holds the title of being their all-time best selling studio album. Packed with…
Battering Ram Release New Video For “Coming Home”
Imagine the power of timeless Scandinavian rock, going pair to pair with the uncompromising heaviness of NWOBHM and a few other influences, gathered to shape the best hard rock possible. That’s exactly what you get with “Coming Home”, the new single from Sweden’s hard rock favorites BATTERING RAM. Fresh from the…
FAITH NO MORE STATEMENT ON TOUR CANCELLATION
Sept. 14, 2021 – Faith No More have issued a statement regarding the band’s tour cancellation: “To say that we feel shattered by these cancellations would be a complete understatement. It has been a real challenge to return to this music after a 5 year absence, but we have been…
STEVE VAI ANNOUNCES 2022 U.S. TOUR WITH 54 SCHEDULED APPEARANCES
Run Begins January 27 in Las Vegas Culminating with Final Performance April 2 in L.A. VIP PRE-SALE GOES LIVE SEPTEMBER 15, GENERAL ON-SALE TO FOLLOW SEPTEMBER 17 For Tickets, Visit www.vai.com/ Los Angeles, CA – Steve Vai has announced an extensive tour of the U.S., with 54 scheduled appearances confirmed.…
LEGENDARY KING’S X FRONTMAN DUG PINNICK TO RELEASE FIFTH SOLO ALBUM
Legendary bassist and King’s X frontman dUg Pinnick is gearing up to add another highlight to his storied career, releasing his fifth solo album Joy Bomb on October 15 via Rat Pak Records. The upcoming album is dUg’s first solo album of new material since 2013’s Naked and features thirteen…
A Metal-Rules.com Premiere: AS I MAY – “Charged” official video / single
For fans of In Flames, Amorphis & Avenged Sevenfold. The Finnish melodic tradition runs hot in the veins of AS I MAY as they release the second digital single and official video of their upcoming album “Karu”. “Charged” is a song as heavy and energetic in the verses as melodic and addictive…
Stone Whiskey releases new video “Out in the City”
Stone Whiskey is an American hard rock band, based out of Raleigh, NC. Building on the classic, time-tested 5-piece formula of hard-hitting, rebellious rock n roll, the band’s lineup consists of vocalist Alan Rueda, guitarists Bill Spears and Chris Clark, drummer Mike Ropelewski, and bassist Jim Hunter. The band’s debut…
Beast in Black reveal artwork for their new album “Dark Connection” out on October 29th!
The future has begun: Today, heavy metal heroes BEAST IN BLACK start into a new shimmering metallic era of their bright future. The band announces their new album “Dark Connection” and reveals the cover artwork for this fantastic masterpiece, catapulting the listener into the exciting world of cyberpunk. “Dark Connection”…
PAPERBACK version of Martin Popoff’s Limelight: Rush in the ’80s… signing and sending now
Paperback version of Limelight: Rush in the ‘80s, anyone? I don’t know how many of these I should acquire for autographing and resale, as most folks on my mailing list, I imagine, got the hardcover. But yes, this is for the PAPERBACK version of Limelight: Rush in the ‘80s, just…
Vancouver’s Rebel Priest Encourages Dark Obsessions With “Vulgar Romance” Off “Lost In Tokyo”
New EP “Lost In Tokyo” Out August 13th via Batcave Records L-R – Jayme Black – Vocals/Bass, Nate Pole – Drums/Vocals, Benny Kemp – Guitars/Vocals Hailing from Vancouver, Canada, Rebel Priest is the denim and leather-clad trio that has been whipping across stages and pushing out bangin’ albums since 2014. This year they…