VITNE – Endless Blue (EP) Primary URL: http://www.vitne.net/ (Oslo, Norway) Stocked full of hooks and a jovial playing style that never lets it’s guard down, to melodies which linger long after the playing has passed, Endless Blue by artist VITNE (Joseph Kimbrell) provides 6 buoyant and inventive tracks which play …

SHUMAUN initially started as a solo project by Farhad Hossain (ex vocalist/guitarist/keyboardist of the Sensory Records progressive metal outfit Iris Divine). After recording a few demos, he decided to recruit a few friends to help build the project into a full-fledged collaborative band. This is what led to the debut …

With the recent announcement on Tuesday, November 3rd that GOOD CHARLOTTE have indeed returned, the band is ready to unleash their new song “Makeshift Love” in its entirety… as well as announce a special, one-night only live performance – their first in over five years. On Thursday, November 19th, Good …

The Cla-Zels – Set Your Ray to Stun Primary URL: http://www.clazels.com/ I cannot believe how long it’s been since I heard a good rock n’ roll record. I review a lot of music week in and week out, and looking back over the last 5 years at what’s landed in …

Bay Area “fresh, loud rocker” (Red Bull) Matt Jaffe has paired a punk rock spirit with a surf-rock vibe on his new song “Plastic Tears,” which you can listen to below: The track, which is a follow-up to last spring’s ‘Blast Off’ EP and is a taste of what’s in store …

Electronic-infused alternative hard rock band The ReAktion performed at KNOTFEST in San Bernardino, CA two weekends ago and subsequently stole the hearts of countless new fans with their addictive sound and energetic performance style. The band kept busy throughout the day meeting fans, completing interviews and taking part in signings. …

With the final mixes on their tenth studio album wrapped and ready for release in early 2016 (more info forthcoming), THE CULT is preparing for a run of six dates with spiritual cousins and legendary iconoclasts PRIMAL SCREAM. Kicking off on November 12th at Portland, OR’s Crystal Ballroom, both bands …

Drastic Andrew – Live Without Warning URL: http://drasticandrew.com/ The title alone might throw you. I saw Live Without Warning and, without any previous knowledge of Drastic Andrew, feared that they might be some pie-in-the-sky collection of optimists peddling affirmative pop rock anthems no deeper than a bird bath. However, once …

VOIVOD have just announced the first leg of their next US tour starting in February 2016 with support by Vektor as well as Eight Bells. VOIVOD’s drummer Michel “Away” Langevin checked in with the following comment: “VOIVOD are excited to follow up the success of the Napalm Death tour of …

Following nearly five years of media blackout, GOOD CHARLOTTE announces that they have returned! Benji and Joel Madden have decided to dust off the instruments and do what they do best… and that’s to be a band again. “Good Charlotte was incredibly special to us,” says Benji. “Five years ago, …

Wichita, Kansas rock band Seasons After will headline the South for the Win-Tour presented by Revolver that kicks off on November 5th, in Seattle, Washington at the legendary venue The Crocodile where such acts as Nirvana, Beastie Boys and Pearl Jam have come to cut their teeth. They will then …

New Jersey noisemakers TOOTHGRINDER have premiered the video for their song “The House (That Fear Built)” from their upcoming Spinefarm Records full-length debut Nocturnal Masquerade. The video debuted via Metal Injection. Nocturnal Masquerade is out January 29. The album is available for pre-order via iTunes and MerchNow. Additionally, TOOTHGRINDER will hop in their …