Aldara Zarraoa/WireImageThe final album that the late Steve Albini engineered is due out in 2025.The record is called Wish Defense and was recorded by Chicago band FACS. It’ll be released Feb. 7.FACS recorded with Albini in his Electrical Audio studio over two days in “early May of 2024.” Albini’s death was announced on May 8. Albini, 61, was…… read more »
Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for The Rock and Roll Hall of FameZakk Wylde performed the national anthem ahead of Sunday’s football game between the Seattle Seahawks and the visiting Los Angeles Rams.You can watch Wylde’s instrumental rendition, which featured the kind of guitar heroics you’d expect from the Black Label Society frontman and Ozzy Osbourne shredder, in video posted…… read more »
Disney/Randy HolmesA whole bunch of artists have announced dates across the pond and through Europe for 2025.Incubus will be playing London on April 26 and Cologne, Germany, on April 30. The shows will be Incubus’ only U.K. and European performances of their Morning View show, which features a full-album playthrough of the band’s 2001 album. Visit IncubusHQ.com…… read more »
Scott Dudelson/Getty ImagesFormer Primus drummer Tim “Herb” Alexander has shared more details regarding his decision to leave the band.Alexander’s departure was announced on Oct. 29 by Primus, who said that he told them that he “lost his passion for playing.” In an interview with Rolling Stone, Alexander says that quote was only part of a “very…… read more »
ABC/Nicole WilderWe imagine Jack White’s feeling pretty good about earning a new career first on the Billboard charts.”That’s How I’m Feeling,” the current single off the “Seven Nation Army” rocker’s new solo album, No Name, has hit #1 on the Alternative Airplay chart. That makes it White’s first-ever solo track to reach the top spot on the ranking.Previously,…… read more »
Judge and Jury RecordsThis New Music Friday features fresh tunes from Saliva, Cory Marks and cleopatrick.Saliva has debuted a single called “Time Bomb” featuring vocalist Peyton Parrish. It follows the “Click Click Boom” band’s 2023 album, Revelation, which featured the final recordings of late guitarist Wayne Swinny, who died earlier that year.Marks has premiered a new…… read more »
SixthmanLamb of God has announced the 2025 edition of their Headbangers Boat concert cruise.The seafaring event runs from Oct. 31 to Nov. 4 and will set sail from Miami on its way to Cozumel, Mexico.Lamb of God themselves will perform two exclusive sets. The rest of the bill features Clutch, Kublai Khan TX, Obituary, DevilDriver, Fear Factory…… read more »
Barry Brecheisen/WireImageDeftones have long been releasing signature beers in collaboration with San Diego’s Belching Beaver Brewery. The band’s latest beverage, though, will be missing one key ingredient: alcohol.Tone Zero marks Deftones’ first-ever signature nonalcoholic beer. Created alongside the company DrinkSip, Tone Zero is described as a “seamless blend of DrinkSip’s essence and Deftones’ spirit.””Immerse yourself in…… read more »
Nonesuch/Warner RecordsThe Black Keys have premiered a new song called “I’m with the Band,” featuring Beck.The tune is one of several bonus tracks included on the upcoming deluxe version of the “Lonely Boy” duo’s latest album, Ohio Players. You can listen to “I’m with the Band” now via digital outlets.The deluxe Ohio Players, dubbed Ohio Players (Trophy Edition), drops…… read more »
ABC/Randy HolmesMetallica’s Lars Ulrich has announced a new signature drum kit with the company TAMA.The kit celebrates the 40th anniversary of the relationship between Ulrich and TAMA, which began in 1984 thanks to a recommendation from Rush’s Neil Peart.The anniversary model is a replica of Ulrich’s current setup on Metallica’s M72 tour supporting their latest album,…… read more »
