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7 Rock Videos With More Than A Billion Views On YouTube
12Oct By SimonNo Comments
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7 Rock Videos With More Than A Billion Views On YouTube

Audioslave's "Like A Stone" is the latest rock video to pass the coveted one billion view mark on YouTube. The last video that received a good deal of fanfare in marking the achievement was Evanescence with "Bring Me To Life". Fronted by Soundgarden's Chris Cornell and featuring Tom Morello, Tim Commerford and Brad Wilk of Rage Against The Machine, Audioslave burst onto the scene in 2002 with their self titled album. The album would go on to sell more than three million copies and features "Show Me How To Live", "Cochise" and the breakout hit "Like A Stone". The band would go on to release two more albums before Cornell left the group in 2007. Audioslave reunited in 2017 and just as the possibility of more music from the talented foursome seemed like a reality, Chris Cornell passe...
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Philly-Based Soraia Gearing Up For ‘Bloom’ Album Release
11Oct By SimonNo Comments
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Philly-Based Soraia Gearing Up For ‘Bloom’ Album Release

Things are starting to heat up for Philadelphia-based rock band Soraia ahead of the release of their new album. Their latest single "I Seek Fire" is having success on rock radio stations across the country. Bloom is set for release on October 28th on Stevie Van Zandt's Wicked Cool Records. Photo Credit: Cassandra Panek Soraia is coming off a run of dates sharing the stage with iconic rocker Joan Jett. They have concerts planned in New York City, Indy, and Providence with a big hometown show in early December. When it comes to the new material on Bloom, frontwoman Zou Zou Mansour had this to say. Ultimately, our new album is about rising above all of the slights, injuries, and traumas we’ve all experienced - personally and together - and positioning ourselves into a new pla...
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Punk Rockers Boss’ Daughter Release Rowdy New Single “Photography”
10Oct By SimonNo Comments
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Punk Rockers Boss’ Daughter Release Rowdy New Single “Photography”

Coming straight out of Reno, Nevada punk rockers Boss' Daughter just released a rousing new single called "Photography". The track is featured on a 2-song 7-inch limited vinyl release called Okay Photography. Limited to just 250 copies, it's available now through SBAM Records. "Photography" is everything a punk rock song should be. Fast, loud, and a little rough around the edges. Throw in some catchy melodies and group harmonies, coming in at under two minutes, the band leaves you wanting more. Photo Credit: Lindsay Dimitri The good news is their new album is completed and will be out sometime in the new year after recently signing with SBAM. We'll certainly post an update when we learn the specific release date. Getting To Know The Band The band formed in 2014 and has s...
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Sick Puppies Collab With ESPN On Paul Oakenfold Cover Song
6Oct By SimonNo Comments
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Sick Puppies Collab With ESPN On Paul Oakenfold Cover Song

Rockers Sick Puppies have just released a high-octane cover song in collaboration with ESPN and the NHL. The cover of "Ready Steady Go" is featured in a new hockey promo that can be seen through the end of the year. We'll share it below so you know what to look for. Sheshan Jay Photography It's the first new material from the band since the 2016 release of Fury. Good news for Sick Puppies fans, while we don't have an official release date, we will be seeing a new album from them in 2023. When asked about the opportunity to work with ESPN on the Paul Oakenfold cover, the band had this to say. For those who haven’t heard Paul Oakenfold’s song “Ready Steady Go”, it’s a classic tune.  When the opportunity came to be able to put our spin on it, it was a no brainer! The NHL screams f...
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Five October Album Releases That Should Be On Your Radar
5Oct By SimonNo Comments
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Five October Album Releases That Should Be On Your Radar

October is shaping up to be a great month for new music releases. Here's a look at five album drops that you might want to consider. Streaming is fine but please consider supporting your local independent record store. Before we dive in, a few honorable mentions. St. Lucia Utopia (10/7), Tove Lo Dirt Femme (10/14), Tegan & Sara Crybaby (10/21), and Palaye Royale Fever Dream (10/28) 1. Broken Bells Into The Blue Release Date: October 7th Broken Bells are made up of producer Danger Mouse and frontman of The Shins, James Mercer. Into The Blue is the group's first new album since 2014s After The Disco. Standout tracks from the new album include "Saturdays", "Love On The Run", and "We're Not In Orbin Yet...". Artist links: Website, Instagram & Twitter https://ww...
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Polyphia Release New Single Featuring Guitar Icon Steve Vai
4Oct By SimonNo Comments
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Polyphia Release New Single Featuring Guitar Icon Steve Vai

Progressive instrumental band Polyphia has released a single featuring iconic guitarist Steve Vai. "Ego Death" also features Grammy-winning trumpet player Brasstracks. The new album Remember That You Will Die drops October 28th on Rise Records. Photo Credit: Alana Ann Lopez Polyphia formed in 2010 out of Plano, Texas, and has been making a name for itself ever since. Their unique blend of influences showcases intricate guitar riffs with hip hop, rock, and metal vibes. "Ego Death" is a bass-heavy sonic assault that showcases the band's musical prowess. Guitarists Tim Henson & Scott LePage, bassist Clay Gober and drummer Clay Aeschliman form a tight-knit unit that is poised for (even bigger) things. Special Guest Steve Vai Steve Vai got his start working with Frank Zap...
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A Day To Remember Announces Fall Acoustic Tour Dates
3Oct By SimonNo Comments
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A Day To Remember Announces Fall Acoustic Tour Dates

A Day To Remember will continue with their busy tour schedule this year with a special run of acoustic shows. Set to kick off November 29th at the iconic Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, the tour runs through December 21st in Orlando Florida. Photo Credit: James Hartley Pre-sale is underway now with tickets on sale to the general public this Friday (October 7th). Wage War will be opening up each show and will also be performing acoustically. A Day To Remember continues to perform on their Just Some More Shows tour which wraps up later this month with a performance at the When We Were Young Festival in Las Vegas. To get a sense of what you can expect at an ADTR acoustic show, you can check out A Day To Remember: Live at The Audio Compound. In January of 2021 they hosted a live str...
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Godsmack Responds To Fan Criticism Of “Surrender”
2Oct By SimonNo Comments
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Godsmack Responds To Fan Criticism Of “Surrender”

Iconic hard rockers Godsmack return with their first new music in more than four years. "Surrender" is the lead single from a new album that is expected before the end of the year. While the official release date is unannounced, we'll update this article as more details become available. According to frontman Sully Erna, the new track "...is simply about the exhaustion we can all feel in relationships at times from the redundancy of fighting with each other. At a certain point in our lives, we submit to putting aside who’s right or wrong, we just want it to STOP! So we wave the white flag". The release of "Surrender" follows their gold-certified When Legends Rise album. The Grammy-nominated band has had a staggering 11 #1 singles and 20 top 10 hits at rock radio. And with that ...
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Muse North American Tour To Feature Special Guest Evanescence
29Sep By SimonNo Comments
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Muse North American Tour To Feature Special Guest Evanescence

On the heels of the release of their new album, arena alt-rockers Muse have announced a massive North American tour. The Will of the People Tour is set to kick off on February 25th and will feature special guest Evanescence as the opening act. Photo Credit: Nick Fancher Anyone interested in attending may want to consider getting in on the ticket presale Tuesday, October 4th. Tickets go on sale to the general public on Friday. Have you seen Muse in concert yet? They're highly regarded as one of the best live bands in the world. From crisp thundering sound to intricate stage production, it's truly a spectacle to behold. Muse's newest material has a heavier vibe making rockers Evanescence an ideal match as tour mates. Amy Lee and company announced a lineup change before they k...
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Jimmy Eat World’s Heartfelt Acoustic Version Of “Something Loud”
28Sep By SimonNo Comments
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Jimmy Eat World’s Heartfelt Acoustic Version Of “Something Loud”

Going the DIY route, Jimmy Eat World has released an acoustic version of their latest song. The intimate version of "Something Loud" was recorded in their own Tempe, Arizona studio. And the accompanying music video was filmed as they recorded. In other words, what you see is what you get. Frontman Jim Adkins along with long-time band members Tim Linton (guitar/backing vocals), Rick Burch (bass), and Zach Lind (drums) recorded the reworked version in a single day. The entire process to mix and master the song and edit the video was a very hands-on process with Adkins having this to say about the experience. I recorded, mixed, filmed and edited the thing — took about a week all-in. A lot of it was hitting the spacebar to record, then running into the garage to play whatever was ...
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