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Brent Barker Premieres “Electric Necromancer” Playthrough Video at Ultimate Guitar Today

photo credit: Gavin Donnelly Brent Barker  Premieres “Electric Necromancer” Playthrough Video at Ultimate Guitar Today Watch here: Ultimate Guitar Premieres “Electric Necromancer” Playthrough Video “This song was inspired by my love of everything from Dimebag Darrell to Frank Zappa. There are several moments that do not conform to traditional scales and keys. It has a heaviness mixed with harmonic complexity that should appeal to both fans of Metal and Prog.” – Brent Barker In June 2022, critically acclaimed guitarist Brent Barker (Book of Numbers, Solo Artist) is releasing a series of Progressive Metal Instrumental singles featuring Ken Mary (Flotsam and Jetsam, Alice Cooper, Impelliterri, Accept) on Drums and Pete Griffin (Steve […] […]

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MOTÖRHEAD’s Legendary Founder Lemmy to be Officially Memorialized at Hellfest

photo credit: Clovis Christian and Caroline Brisset LEGENDARY MOTÖRHEAD FOUNDER LEMMY TO BE OFFICIALLY MEMORIALIZED AT ASHES CEREMONY DURING HELLFEST ON JUNE 23 The legendary Ian ‘Lemmy’ Kilmister, founder of Motörhead and Grammy Award winning cultural icon, has had a portion of his ashes enshrined at this year’s Hellfest Festival in Clisson, France within a new, giant statue of the man, and the official ceremony to recognize this unique memorialization will occur on June 23, 2022. With band mates Phil Campbell and Mikkey Dee present, it is the perfect moment to honor Lemmy’s life. After the Scorpions close the show, band […] […]

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Dying Comes With Age by Ryan Kent – Vinyl LP via Rare Bird Books

Dying Comes With Age by Ryan Kent Vinyl LP via Rare Bird Books Out Now! The velocity of an anvil on a coyote’s head – Mike IX Williams (Eyehategod) The diamond prize: simple, beautiful, clarity – D. Randall Blythe (Lamb of God) A poetic rhythm that translates like a quality conversation…over a stiff drink at a bar – knotfest.com Dying Comes With Age vinyl LP release (Rare Bird Books) RICHMOND, VIRGINIA – How old are you now? Dying Comes With Age is the debut album by writer Ryan Kent expecting an early Summer 2022 release. The LP (via Rare Bird Books) is one uncanny bastard; pulling dark gospel from the […] […]

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Anthrax’s FRANK BELLO Announces Debut Solo EP with Rare Bird

Photo: Jeremy Saffer Anthrax’s FRANK BELLO Announces Debut Solo EP with Rare Bird Then I’m Gone Includes Scored Audiobook with excerpts from his autobiography LOS ANGELES, California – Frank Bello and Rare Bird proudly present the famed Anthrax bassist’s debut solo EP, Then I’m Gone. Issued as a deluxe gatefold split 12”, the EP contains three songs alongside excerpts from his 2021 autobiography, read by the author and accompanied by additional new music.   Bello performs all instruments (except drums) on “Then I’m Gone,” “It Won’t Be Long,” and “See Me Now,” as well as the score accompanying the narrated pieces, each selected and read from the book […] […]

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SPREAD EAGLE Welcomes JOMMY

photo credit: Renato Pinna SPREAD EAGLE Completes Search and Welcomes Italian Metal Guitarist  JOMMY  Jommy is an Italian internationally renowned lead guitarist and musician. Born Gianmaria Puledda, he has studied guitar for more than twenty years and has developed a recognizable sound and a style that excels in heavy metal, but which is well suited for various styles of rock and pop music, with classical influences, blues, funk, fusion, electronic and ethnic music with the use of the Greek bouzouki. This has led Jommy to the creation of a particular style defined by some as “Mediterranean Metal”. He received praise as a guitarist of […] […]

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The Story of Princess Anna Porphyrogenita – a Rock Opera – Fundraiser for St. Demetrios Prep School

Greek-influenced Rock Opera Experience Coming to Astoria, NY! Come join us on a thrilling, historical, cultural journey through Music, Dance, and Theater with  “The Story of Princess Anna Porphyrogenita”   Fundraiser for St. Demetrios Prep School June 24th, Friday at 7:00 PM June 25th, Saturday at 7:00 PM June 26th, Sunday at 5:00 PM www.PorphyraFoundation.org www.porphyraband.com   Petros G. Patrides Cultural Center St. Demetrios Preparatory School  30-03 30th Dr, Astoria Astoria, NY 11102 Watch The Story of Princess Anna Porphyrogenita Promo here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wm-g-rEO_cE The Porphyra Foundation is excited to share with you a wonderful production being put together with St. Demetrios Preparatory School for the […] […]

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Italian Metal Guitarist JOMMY Joins NYC’s SPREAD EAGLE

photo credit: Renato Pinna Italian Metal Guitarist  JOMMY  Joins NYC’s SPREAD EAGLE It took a hard-fought audition to do it, but the Italian award-winning guitarist Gianmaria Puledda, known professionally as “Jommy”, has found his new home with the dynamic New York City based street metal band Spread Eagle. Jommy will be playing favorites such as “Switchblade Serenade” and “Scratch Like a Cat” on Spread Eagle’s upcoming tour.   Jommy is renowned throughout Europe’s heavy metal/hard rock community. One of his unique talents is the ability to play the Greek bouzouki, which led him to the creation of a particular style defined by some as “Mediterranean Metal”. He co-wrote and recorded […] […]

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Tune in Tomorrow for Chuck Billy Interview Kicking Off the Launch of The Leaf Powered by Monsters of Rock on Dash Radio

Tune In Tomorrow for the Launch of THE LEAF A Weekly Show Dedicated to “Heavy Cannabis Culture” Powered by the Monsters of Rock on Dash Radio    June Guests Include Heavy Metal Icon CHUCK BILLY (of Testament), Tattoo Legend PAUL BOOTH, and ELIZABETH BECKER (HiBnB) June 15 – Special Guest Chuck Billy! TUNE IN AND TURN ON Hosted by Legendary Rocker and Cannabis Cup Judge  CHIP Z’NUFF Every Wednesday at “High Noon” PST (3 PM EST) THE LEAF CANNABIS MEDIA NETWORK® is a weekly radio hour dedicated to Heavy Cannabis Culture that broadcasts at “High Noon” PST (3 PM EST) on the MONSTERS OF ROCK® channel on Dash Radio. Each episode features rock star host and Cannabis […] […]

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FALSET – Adrenaline-Charged Rockers Release Monarch Album Today!

Adrenaline-Charged Rockers FALSET Release Monarch Album Today! “It’s crazy Falset‘s second album is finally out. We worked so hard on this and can’t wait for people to hear what we’ve been working on. This is without a doubt our best work to date.” – Chance LaBrie   “This album just felt a lot more defined and in the pocket more so than anything we’ve ever released before. The whole progression of creating Monarch was a natural and effortless process.” – Zach Copeland   Met with a tremendous response for their 2020 debut, We Follow or Lead the Way, it all started for Canadian rockers FALSET in their high school days, a mere six years […] […]

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LAMB OF GOD’s “Nevermore” – First Single from New Album ‘Omens” Available Everywhere

Watch LAMB OF GOD’s “Nevermore” First Single From New Album Omens Available Everywhere The Omens Tour Tickets On-Sale Now LAMB OF GOD unleash “Nevermore,” the first single and music video from Omens. The forthcoming full-length from the GRAMMY-nominated metal titans is […] […]