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Punk Rockers Handheld Pay Tribute To John Candy In New Music Video

6Jun

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Punk Rockers Handheld Pay Tribute To John Candy In New Music Video

Canadian punk rockers Handheld have delivered the John Candy tribute you might not have realized you needed. "Leaving Candyland" is a fun up-tempo homage to one of comedy's true legends. The music video features band members dressed up as a number of Candy's classic movie and television characters. How many can you spot? A Canadian Tragedy is the first new album in 14 years from Handheld. They formed in 1998 out of Ontario and are known for their loud, fast, and melodic punk rock jams. Fans of bands like Bad Religion, NOFX and Rise Against will feel right at home. We're hearing a hint of Blink 182 on "Leaving Candyland" too. And it's not just what appears to be a similar sense of humor. Handheld released six albums/EPs over a 10-year period from 1998 to 2008. From there they wen...

Does Riot Fest Have The Best Lineup Of 2022?

11May

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Does Riot Fest Have The Best Lineup Of 2022?

The Riot Fest lineup is here and it's a doozy. They are heading into the 17th year of the annual event with an undeniably strong collection of artists. Punk, hip hop, indie rock, industrial and other genres are all well represented on the bill. My Chemical Romance will headline Friday. The Original Misfits are on top of the bill Saturday and Nine Inch Nails will close out Sunday. Yeah Yeah Yeahs will perform for the first time at Riot Fest. As far as reunions go, Yellowcard will be getting back together as is The Academy Is... and Midtown. Riot Fest maintains its independent spirit to this day. The three-day event will return to Douglass Park in Chicago this September. Tickets are officially on sale and are available in a variety of packages. Spread out over five stages, expect mor...

RRGH Vol 4: Celebrating Women & Femmes in Music

10May

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RRGH Vol 4: Celebrating Women & Femmes in Music

My dear readers, it's time for me be completely honest with you: It's a bit embarrassing to admit this, but when it came to International Women's Month, I froze. I thought I'd be able to put together a piece celebrating women & femmes in music in no time, but here we are. In May. Don't get me wrong--I immediately had an idea as to who I wanted to write about. Like, when I asked myself, "OK, Women's Month-- woohoo! Time to write. Best chick in music right now, go." I did have a name pop up in my head. But it felt too easy. Too immediate. So, I sat with that thought for a moment. "Why did my mind immediately jump to her?" Because her music is bomb, of course. There was no lie there. She wasn't a cop-out. I absolutely wanted to celebrate her during women's month, I...

12 Rock Videos On YouTube With More Than 1 Billion Views

3Apr

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12 Rock Videos On YouTube With More Than 1 Billion Views

Evanescence is the latest band to achieve a once-unthinkable milestone. "Bring Me To Live" has crossed the one billion view mark on YouTube. And we'd be lying if we said we weren't responsible for at least 267 of those views over the last few years. Here's a deeper dive where we take a look at 12 rock videos on YouTube that have been viewed more than a billion times. Sure bands like Bon Jovi and AC/DC have hit the mark but that's to be expected. Pop stars? Sure, a lot of them have more than a billion. And of course, in researching for this article we came across the fact that the first act to achieve this accomplishment was Psy with the phenomenon "Gangnam Style" (yes we can do the dance still). So congrats to Amy Lee and company from Evanescence, you've entered into a pretty e...

Seven Acts Eligible For The 2023 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Class

1Apr

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Seven Acts Eligible For The 2023 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Class

We recently did a little homework and came up with a list of acts that will be up for nomination to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2023. The Hall opened in Cleveland, Ohio in the summer of 1995 with the goal of recognizing the music industry's most revered talent. So have a peek, let us know what you think of the lineup, and link up with the full list below. You can have a look at the 2022 class here. 7. Destiny's Child Originally known as Girls Tyme, Destiny's Child has sold more than 60 million albums worldwide. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sQgd6MccwZc 6. Queens of the Stone Age Formed in 1996 in Palm Desert, California, frontman Josh Homme has been the only mainstay throughout Queens of the Stone Age great run. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s88...

Dopapod Release “Black Holes”, Announce George Clinton Tour Dates

31Mar

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Dopapod Release “Black Holes”, Announce George Clinton Tour Dates

Progressive groove rockers Dopapod's brightest days are still ahead of them. Their forthcoming self-titled studio album featuring the new single "Black Holes" will be their seventh. Tickets are on sale now for their summer tour dates with the legendary George Clinton and Parliament Funkadelic. Dopapod treats each of its albums as experiences meant to be shared out of your speakers, on stage, and in other creative ways. Sure, lots of bands have creative videos to accompany new music releases. Dopapod has taken that a step further and will be offering up a tabletop board game specifically created for this new album. Formed out of the Boston music scene, they incorporate elements of jam, funk, metal, and even a hint of Americana at times. The result is a unique style that has made the...

Alice In Chains, Breaking Benjamin & Bush Announce Summer Tour

8Mar

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Alice In Chains, Breaking Benjamin & Bush Announce Summer Tour

Rock heavyweights Alice In Chains and Breaking Benjamin are set to tour this summer with special guests Bush. This three-headed beast of a tour is sure to please fans across the country who are hungry for some rock & roll. This will be one of those concerts that you'll want to skip the extra hour of tailgating in the parking lot. The lineup is strong from top to bottom. Tickets for the 30-city run will go on sale Friday at 10 AM. Live Nation will present a majority of the shows and tickets can be found here via Ticketmaster. This will be the first tour for Alice in Chains in more than three years. Founding Alice In Chains member Sean Kinney has this to say about the tour according to a recent press release. “We’re looking forward to finally hitting the road again this summer. It’s ...

Kings County Drop Blistering New Rock Single “Equilibrium”

28Feb

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Kings County Drop Blistering New Rock Single “Equilibrium”

Florida rockers' Kings County new single is out and it's their strongest effort to date. "Equilibrium" is a blistering up-tempo rock track that is sure to please not only their dedicated fanbase but fans of hard rock in general. Heavy guitar riffs coupled with deep lyrics and a soaring chorus are the recipe for success here. The band has experienced a steady rise over the 18 months. They've garnered more than a million views on YouTube for their breakout track "Bleed These Tears". That's in addition to the hundreds of thousands of streams to complement those efforts. Kings County consists of Dexter on vocals and bass. Steve Bell and Bill Kania play guitar with Joe Lopez holding it down behind the drum kit. The band collaborated with producer/engineer Chuck Alkazian (Pop Evil, Tant...

Judah & the Lion Release Emotional New Single “Take A Walk”

27Feb

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Judah & the Lion Release Emotional New Single “Take A Walk”

Judah & the Lion have returned with their first new music of 2022. It was announced last fall that the band would be heading back into the studio to work on a follow-up to the critically acclaimed Pep Talks released in 2019. Last fall they celebrated 10 years as a band with the release of "Find Another Reason Why". Now the multi-platinum Nashville-based group returns with "Take a Walk". The accompanying music video was filmed in the Music City by longtime collaborator Matt Delisi who has helmed all of their previous videos. Longtime touring bassist Dylan Oglesby built out the set and designed custom clothes for the shoot. www.judahandthelion.com Judah & the Lion have hit a home run with "Take a Walk". It's the kind of song you might not latch on to after the first listen...

Alt-Rockers Lit Announce “Spring Loaded” Tour Dates

23Feb

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Alt-Rockers Lit Announce “Spring Loaded” Tour Dates

You may know them from their double platinum-selling "My Own Worst Enemy". Well, the band Lit has begun a new chapter with new music, an album, and a red hot spring tour on the way. It's their first tour in nearly three years. They've tapped Heart Attack Man and Tuk Smith & The Restless Hearts to open up the shows. The band is currently in the studio working on what will become their seventh studio album. When asked about the new material, vocalist A. Jay Popoff had this to say, "we’ve taken everyone on a hell of a ride. Our fans have allowed us to follow whatever path we’ve chosen. Now, we really want them to feel like we delivered on this batch of songs." Tickets are on sale now and more information can be found on the Lit website. "Spring Loaded" Tour Dates Featuring ...