Melodic Punk Caitlin Starr Shares "Pass Me By"

NYC native melodic punk rocker Caitlin Starr announces her fiery sophomore EP SPEED SAVES, out October 9 via G-Foil Records. In just five songs, the guitarist and singer-songwriter captures a conflicted, high-velocity chapter in her life, the rush that feels like salvation and the inevitable collisions that follow. Her new single "Pass Me By", which watches life barrel by with its crunchy guitars and anthemic pop punk hooks, wrapped around a grungy yet wistful new music video.

Vans Warped Tour Announces Return To Long Beach CA In 2027

Vans Warped Tour, one of the most iconic, successful, and longest-running music festivals in history, is set to return to Long Beach in 2027. Organizers have announced that the festival will take place July 24 - 25, 2027, bringing Vans Warped Tour back to Southern California for another unforgettable weekend of live music, skate culture, and community at the Shoreline Waterfront. For just $5 down to secure your spot, tickets will be available this Friday, July 31, at 12 p.m. PT. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit https://www.vanswarpedtour.com/tickets.

GHOST Announce New Feature Film 2 BIG TO RIG

What do you do for an encore when your first-ever feature film becomes the #1 Hard Rock Cinema Event in US History and spawns a #1-charting soundtrack album?

If you’re GHOST, you go even bigger — you literally go 2 BIG TO RIG. GHOST’s second collaboration with Trafalgar Releasing, 2 BIG TO RIG was captured live on 16mm film over the course of GHOST’s two sold-out shows at Mexico City’s Palacio de los Deportes. The band’s second feature film, it transports the viewer through time and space to a spot in the crowd of nearly 40,000 who witnessed those darkly magical nights in September 2025.

ICE NINE KILLS Enter The Fog With “PLAY DEAD”

Ice Nine Kills enter the fog today with “Play Dead,” a brand-new single and accompanying music video created in collaboration with Dead by Daylight, the world’s leading multiplayer horror game. Written for Dead by Daylight’s 10th Anniversary celebrations and announced on their anniversary live stream, “Play Dead” brings Ice Nine Kills into one of horror gaming’s most iconic worlds, uniting two genre-obsessed universes built on suspense, survival, mythology, and the thrill of the kill.

Pvssy Riot Challenge Putin to UFC Cage Match at White House

Pussy Riot does not announce their debut album CYKA with a cute Instagram carousel - instead they launched it with an explosive protest at the Venice Biennale, the so-called "Olympics of the art world", timed deliberately to coincide with Russia's controversial return to the event. The stunt made headlines globally and sent exactly the message intended: we see you, we hate it, we brought cameras, and we declare “DISOBEY”.

The Struts Luke Spiller Releases Festive Holiday Cover Of "Merry Xmas Everybody"

As we quickly approach the holiday season, The Struts vocalist Luke Spiller has debuted a festive holiday cover of Christmas classic “Merry Xmas Everybody”, available today across all digital streaming platforms. While this time of the year can be chaotic for many, Spiller hopes fans get the chance to slow dance to this version in between the often hectic moments that happen around Christmastime.

FALLEN WITHIN Release New Single ‘WORLDS APART,’ Featuring SALIVA

Southern-based  rock outfit Fallen Within has released a new powerful, raw single for “Worlds Apart” featuring rock giants Saliva. The latest single is available via Judge & Jury Records, an artist/production team founded by multi-platinum record producer Howard Benson second to none active rock record holder Neil Sanderson (founder/songwriter/drummer of Three Days Grace). Listen to “World’s Apart” on all digital streaming platforms.

Dream Theater & Z2 Present: PARASOMNIA - THE GRAPHIC ALBUM

The world of progressive music rejoiced when, after more than 17 years, Mike Portnoy rejoined his brothers John Petrucci, John Myung, Jordan Rudess, and James LaBrie in the legendary Dream Theater. The resulting album, PARASMONIA, was an explosive hit, reaching number 1 on the Hard Rock Album charts as it reinforced Dream Theater’s status as the premier Progressive Metal band on the planet. Now, in partnership with Z2, the band is releasing the companion volume: DREAM THEATER - PARASOMNIA: THE GRAPHIC ALBUM.

Saliva + Peyton Parish = TIME BOMB

With an expansive touring & streaming history, hard rock icons Saliva are embarking on a new chapter with the release of “Time Bomb”, a confrontational track rooted in the hardships of the world featuring post-grunge vocalist Peyton Parrish.

On the new single, Saliva vocalist Bobby Amaru elaborates on that feeling. "Time Bomb is about those experiences we all have in life where it feels like it's you against the world. There’s always gonna be haters and for me it’s good to let it out and write how I'm feeling”. He continues. “Time Bomb is about the determination and resilience it takes to persevere and overcome those moments. People are always gonna try and test you in life, but you have to take it and use it to stay focused and be in control of your destiny!"

Ice Nine Kills’ Terrifier 3 Music Video Screening 10/10

The countdown begins for fans of Ice Nine Kills and the Terrifier film franchise will be ripping open an early blood soaked Christmas gift. On October 10th only, the band’s highly anticipated new short film / music video will debut nationwide in over 300 AMC and Marcus theaters. “A Work of Art,” featuring franchise star David Howard Thornton as Art the Clown, will follow the credits exclusively at select Thursday night double feature showings of Terrifier 3 + Terrifier 2. 

Welsh Wolf Emerges As A Musical Force With Newest Single, “Wreck”

After years of perfecting his sound and playing alongside major names in the rock & pop worlds, Welsh Wolf (also known as Paul Freeman) releases his first single, “Wreck”, taking the Los Angeles music scene by storm. Produced and mixed by John Spiker (Filter, Beck, The Killers), the debut track comes after Freeman spent over a year tucked away in his studio meticulously crafting each song for his new EP.

Welsh Wolf will be unveiling “Wreck” LIVE at the iconic Bourbon Room in Hollywood, CA on October 4th. The electrifying and divergent single boasts the sounds of Welsh Wolf’s childhood that sparked his passion for music while also combining the melodic songwriting and hard-hitting moments that he has been known for as performer/songwriter Paul Freeman. 

Disney Proves Emo WAS NOT A PHASE with "A Whole New Sound" Album Release

Today, in celebration of the release of the highly anticipated album A Whole New Sound (available on Apple Music HERE, Amazon Music HERE, and Spotify HERE), Mickey Mouse and his friends are taking a magic carpet ride with the debut of the video for Yellowcard’s powerful reimagining of "A Whole New World" from Disney’s beloved classic Aladdin (1992). The band, along with featured vocalist Chrissy Costanza, injects a fresh dose of their signature sound into Jasmine and Aladdin’s timeless tale of adventure and romance.

Aussie Indie Rockers Surf Trash Release New Single “Tappin Into Magic"

Ahead of the release of Australia-based Surf Trash’s debut full-length album, The Only Place I Know, available September 13, the indie rock band debuted their latest single off the upcoming record, "Tappin Into Magic", available now across all digital streaming platforms.  

According to Surf Trash’s drummer/lead vocalist, Andrew Scott, the latest single is their take on the phrase “comparison is the thief of joy” as they wrote this song from the perspective of wanting something that someone else has. Scott shares “”Tappin Into Magic” is about tapping into being yourself and not going after other people’s magic, instead finding your own.”

Psych Rock Outfit ZEBEDEE Release Nailbiting Cinematic Music Video for "Fast Edee"

Brooklyn-based psych rock quintet ZEBEDEE releases their lively, timely, second studio album, Going Nowhere Fast, out everywhere now. Alongside the full release, the band shares the full version of their official video "Fast Edee." The project sees the band expand their sonic universe with booming drums, smooth guitar riffs, and honest, contemplative lyricism. Later this month, the band will celebrate the project with an official release party on August 13 at NYC's Mercury Lounge with Kirk Douglas' Hundred Watt Heart of The Roots. 

Serj Tankian Releases new Single JUSTICE WILL SHINE ON

Singer, poet, songwriter, visual artist, film producer, activist and author SERJ TANKIAN, lead singer and lyricist for the GRAMMY© Award-winning rock band System Of A Down returns with his new single, “Justice Will Shine On.” The raging, impassioned hard rocking tune is available worldwide now on Gibson Records HERE.

The new song follows the release of the recent single “A.F. Day.” Like that track, TANKIAN composed “Justice Will Shine On” in the early days of System Of A Down. But the message and medium are just as hard-hitting and vital today.

MisterWives Revel In "Organized Chaos"

New York City/Los Angeles-based alt-pop group MisterWives share the official VEVO performance of booming single "Organized Chaos" out now, premiering via PAPER Magazine. PAPER dives into the video itself and the "art of bringing repressed feelings to the surface." Later this summer, the band will release the deluxe version of their 2023 album Nosebleeds, Nosebleeds: Encore complete with reworked tracks and new surprises.

This Fall, MisterWives will embark on the MisterWives: Just For One Night! tour with support from Joan, Juliana Madrid, Moody Joody and Meg Smith beginning with the band taking the Austin City Limits stage on October 6 and October 13. Tickets are on sale now HERE.

Metalcore Supergroup Dead Rabbitts Debut New Single + Video For "Mistake"

In a world where creativity finds a home in countless forms, there exists a realm where artistry becomes the very heartbeat of existence. For Dead Rabbitts this realm is not just a destination but a journey, fueled by the relentless passion and unwavering dedication of esteemed vocalist, Craig Mabbitt. To kick off this next chapter of Dead Rabbitts, the metalcore outfit released “Mistake” featuring the talented Lauren Babic.

On the debut single, featuring musician and YouTuber, Lauren Babic, vocalist Craig Mabbitt delves into themes of self-reflection. He shares ""Mistake" asks the existential question: is what I’ve been putting my heart & soul into all worth it? Or is it pointless? Do I belong here? Or was it & I just a big mistake?”

Announcement from X JAPAN

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of X JAPAN’s esteemed bass player HEATH after his battle with colorectal cancer, on October 29th, 2023, at the age of 55.

His cancer was found during an examination in June of this year. Despite his efforts to battle the disease, his condition declined suddenly in October, and he took his last breath in the hospital.

We would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to those who cherished HEATH throughout his lifetime.

NYCC 2023: Z2 Rocks with GWAR, Halestorm & More

Z2, the multiple Eisner-winning and Ringo-winning independent publisher of graphic novels, is set to raise their fist in celebration of their music creators this October at New York Comic Con with plans to host multiple signings at their booth, debut new titles, and participate in panels.

Z2 Comics will invade New York Comic Con in October with an array of talent appearing in support of current and upcoming graphic novels. While days and times are yet to be finalized, among those confirmed include Halestorm, GWAR, Alan Robert of Life Of Agony and Dee Snider of the legendary Twisted Sister.

Gibson Gives Charity Auction Features Rock Legends

 

Gibson, the iconic American instrument brand’s purpose-driven philanthropic arm Gibson Gives has announced a rare lot of six autographed, high-profile, limited-edition guitars from Gibson artists are now up for auction via Charity Buzz through July 6 HERE. The Gibson Gives auction only features rare and collectible limited-edition guitars that are autographed by the artists including Angus Young (AC/DC), Joe Perry and all of AEROSMITH, Darius Rucker, Lzzy Hale (Halestorm), Elliot Easton (The Cars), Robin Zander and Rick Nielsen (Cheap Trick), Don Felder (Eagles), Slash, Billy Gibbons (ZZ Top), Richie Faulkner (Judas Priest) and more. Each guitar in the Gibson Gives auction includes a certificate of authenticity, and comes straight from the source, Gibson.