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BLACK STONE CHERRY Cover The Cult’s ‘American Horse’ Feat. Ayron Jones & John Cooper

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Black Stone Cherry kick off their European headline tour today by sharing a rip-snorting cover of The Cult‘s hit song “American Horse” featuring their tour compadres Ayron Jones and Skillet‘s John Cooper.

The track was originally released in 1989, on The Cult‘s Sonic Temple album, which landed in the UK official album chart at #3 and went on to be certified platinum in the USA.

Black Stone Cherry enthuse, “We are extremely excited to be coming back to the UK and bringing Ayron Jones and Skillet with us. Talk about a badass package of riff rock! We are pumped to have a single out featuring all three bands, something we have never done before, and we hope it gets people as excited as we are!”

Ayron Jones says, “As an artist I believe it’s my duty to pay tribute to other great artist in my work. That’s why when BSC reached out to me to be on this track by The Cult I jumped at the opportunity. It was insanely fun to work on this tune and help put a spin on this classic. Did you need anything else for the moment?”

Listen here.

The tour begins today, October 29, in Berlin, Germany and calls through Luxembourg, The Netherlands, France, Switzerland, Italy, Belgium and the UK, finishing on 23 November in London. Ayron Jones will support them on the entire run with Skillet joining them for the UK leg of shows.

Talking about the tour the band said, “Our beloved Cherry Heads in Europe, we have seen your comments and read all of your messages which have kept us feelin’ fuzzy since the last time we saw you. With that said, it’s been too damn long, and we can’t wait to come back for a full headline tour in October and November!! We look forward to seeing your faces and hearing your voices! Let’s goo!!”

Tickets are available HERE.

EU/UK tour dates:
Tue 29 Oct – BERLIN Huxleys – Germany
Wed 30 Oct – HAMBURG Grosse Freiheit 36 – Germany
Thu 31 Oct – DRESDEN Reithalle – Germany
Sat 2 Nov – FRANKFURT Batschkapp – Germany
Sun 3 Nov – LUXEMBOURG Rockhal – Luxembourg
Tue 5 Nov – EINDHOVEN Effenaar – The Netherlands
Wed 6 Nov – PARIS Olympia – France
Fri 8 Nov – ZURICH Komplex – Switzerland
Sat 9 Nov – LAUSANNE Docks – Switzerland
Sun 10 Nov – MILAN Alcatraz – Italy
Tue 12 Nov – MUNICH Muffathalle – Germany
Thu 14 Nov – COLOGNE Live Music Hall – Germany
Fri 15 Nov – LEUVEN Depot – Belgium
Sun 17 Nov – CARDIFF Utilita Arena – UK
Mon 18 Nov – BIRMINGHAM Resorts World Arena – UK
Wed 20 Nov – GLASGOW OVO Hydro – UK
Fri 22 Nov – MANCHESTER AO Arena – UK
Sat 23 Nov – LONDON OVO Arena Wembley – UK

Earlier this month, Black Stone Cherry shared a new version of “Out Of Pocket“, featuring Jesse Leach of Killswitch Engage. The original recording has been streamed five million times, while cumulative plays across all DSPs of the tracks on latest album Screaming At The Sky now exceeds 25 million total streams. Total streams for the songs on prior album The Human Condition now exceed 80 million plays.

Screamin’ At The Sky features all-new material written collaboratively while the band was on tour. When it came time to record, BSC tried something they’ve always dreamed of doing: tracking an album at The Plaza Theater in Glasgow, Kentucky – a legendary 1020-seat venue built in 1934 that boasts meticulous acoustics. The result is nothing short of breath-taking – Black Stone Cherry at their finest.

TREMONTI Release Lyric Video for Third Song ‘One More Time’

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With less than three months until the release of their sixth studio album, The End Will Show Us How, TREMONTI is back with another track for fans. “One More Time” is a driving track backed by Mark’s dark and brooding lyrics as he sings about the madness in the world brought upon so many differing opinions. Backed by Eric Friedman (guitars), Tanner Keegan (bass) and Ryan Bennett (drums), world-renowned guitarist/vocalist/songwriter Mark Tremonti delivers one of the most-memorable songs in the TREMONTI catalog. The song is now available via all digital service providers.

Mark Tremonti explains about the song:
“It started with the pre-chorus and chorus idea. When I came up with the opening riff, it really solidified the song. Now, it’s one of the heaviest tracks on the record. It’s going to be one of those songs that translates well live. Thematically, it’s based on all of the madness in the world. There’s so much hatred and violence going on as well as so many polarizing ideologies. That led me to those lyrics.”

With a musical catalog that includes 18 previously released full length albums from his work with Creed, Alter Bridge and various solo endeavors, the new album entitled The End Will Show Us How is scheduled for global release on January 10, 2025 via longtime partner, Napalm Records. Mark Tremonti is back with a collection of 12 original compositions that continue his musical evolution while showcasing his ability to write memorable songs – something he has done for nearly three decades.

Tremonti’s musicianship and songwriting is on full display on each song on The End Will Show Us How. Tracks like “It’s Not Over,” “I’ll Take My Chances” and “All The Wicked Things” show that Mark continues to create compositions that continue to engage audiences comprised of both old and new fans alike. “Nails” is a musical idea that Mark has had for years and finally found the inspiration to complete. “Tomorrow We Will Fail” is an inspirational piece that talks about not putting off until tomorrow something you can conquer today. “Now That I’ve Made It” is a message for anyone who has ever had anyone doubt them and try to hold them back from following their dreams. The album opener “The Mother, The Earth and I” is a personal favorite of Mark’s and sets the tone for what fans can expect from the rest of the album. The song talks about the connection that all people have to the planet Earth regardless of personal differences. The visually captivating music video depicts the message of the song with cinematic visuals created by director J.T. Ibanez (Sevendust, Hawthorne Heights, Loveless) and can be seen HERE. The debut single “Just Too Much” is currently in the Top 35 at Active Rock radio and moving up the charts with a bullet. An official music video for the single, also directed by J.T. Ibanez, can be seen HERE.

The End Will Show Us How was produced by longtime friend and collaborator Michael “Elvis” Baskette – the producer Mark has worked with exclusively since 2007.

Pre-Order The End Will Show Us How HERE

The End Will Show Us How tracklisting:1. The Mother, The Earth and I
2. One More Time
3. Just Too Much
4. Nails
5. It’s Not Over
6. The End Will Show Us How
7. Tomorrow We Will Fail
8. I’ll Take My Chances
9. The Bottom
10. Live In Fear
11. Now That I’ve Made It
12. All The Wicked Things

Mark Tremonti is currently on tour across the United States with the recently reunited Creed. Tremonti will tour around the globe in support of The End Will Show Us How in 2025. Dates for Europe are recently announced and more information on additional tour dates will be available in the near future. Go to MarkTremonti.com for more details.

The End Will Show Us How Tour 2025
14.01.25 DE – Hamburg / Gruenspan
16.01.25 SE – Stockholm / Debaser
17.01.25 NO – Oslo / John Dee
19.01.25 DK – Copenhagen / Lille Vega
20.01.25 DE – Berlin / Columbia Theater
21.01.25 CZ – Prague / Palac Akropolis
23.01.25 PL – Krakow / Hype Park
25.01.25 CH – Zurich / Komplex 457
27.01.25 IT – Milan / Magazzini Generali
28.01.25 AT – Vienna / Szene
30.01.25 DE – Munich / Technikum
31.01.25 DE – Frankfurt / Zoom
01.02.25 DE – Cologne / Kantine
02.02.25 NL – Amsterdam / Melkweg
03.02.25 NL – Tilburg / O13
05.02.25 GB – Bristol / O2 Academy
06.02.25 GB – Glasgow / SWG3 Galvanizers
07.02.25 GB – Belfast / Limelight 1
09.02.25 IE – Dublin / Academy
11.02.25 GB – Birmingham / O2 Institute
13.02.25 GB – Manchester / O2 Ritz
14.02.25 GB – London / O2 Forum Kentish Town
16.02.25 FR – Paris / Alhambra
17.02.25 BE – Antwerp / Trix

About TREMONTI:
After three decades, 18 full-length albums, and thousands of shows, Mark Tremonti continues to relentlessly push himself as a guitarist, a vocalist, and a songwriter, above all. This unstoppable drive has underscored his catalog earmarked by a GRAMMY® Award, cumulative streams in the billions, and total sales of 60 million units worldwide across his inexhaustible output with Creed, Alter Bridge, and solo band TREMONTI. Distinguished as Guitar World’s “Guitarist of the Decade,” selected as a flagship PRS endorsee, and celebrated on the covers of numerous publications worldwide, he approaches the guitar with an insatiable curiosity and innate need to create. At the same time, he constantly stretches his voice, reaching new heights with each subsequent project.

His voice, writing, and playing have supercharged Tremonti as a force in its own right. The band has delivered a string of celebrated releases, including All I Was [2012], Cauterize [2015], Dust [2016], A Dying Machine [2019] accompanied by an acclaimed novel of the same name co-written by Mark with John Shirley, and Marching In Time [2021]. Earning acclaim, KERRANG! hailed the latter as “another worthy chapter in its creator’s well-populated book,” and American Songwriter praised how “Marching In Time is structured around denser melodies and reflective epistles prodding around chunkier riffs.” Loudwire applauded the title track as “hypnotically epic,” and Guitar World readers voted “Now and Forever” as “The Best Riff of 2021.” Now, he levels up all around on his 19^th overall LP and sixth TREMONTI full-length, The End Will Show Us How [Napalm Records].

With muscular grooves, evocative solos, heart-pumping riffs, and seismic melodic vocals, The End Will Show Us How is a testament to Tremonti’s legacy of ceaseless creativity and a triumph for him.

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KILLSWITCH ENGAGE Announce Spring 2025 Headline Tour

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Three-time Grammy-nominated hard rock heavyweights and platinum-selling band Killswitch Engage – Jesse Leach, vocals; Adam Dutkiewicz, guitar; Joel Stroetzel, guitar; Mike D’Antonio, bass; and Justin Foley, drums – are returning to the road this winter and spring.

Fresh off a 25th anniversary performance headlining the vaunted New England Metal & Hardcore Fest last month, the band will embark on a headline run in March. It’s their first tour of North America since late 2022, as the band has been busy working on new material.

The tour features support from Kublai Khan TX, Fit For a King and Frozen Soul, and kicks off on March 5 in Nashville and runs through April 12 in Portland, Maine. All dates are below.

Tickets and VIP packages will be available here.

“Excited is an understatement for the way that I feel about this tour,” says Leach. “We will be playing a solid amount of new songs, as well as old. That alone makes me very stoked. On top of all that, the lineup we have chosen is a powerful and eclectic blend of hardcore and metal with Kublai Khan TX, Fit For a King, and Frozen Soul. It is going to make for a really great live experience for everybody who comes to check out this tour. I feel like the band is firing on all cylinders and the timing for this tour couldn’t be more perfect. This will be a tour to be remembered…mark my words.”

KILLSWITCH ENGAGE ON TOUR:
WITH KUBLAI KHAN TX, FIT FOR A KING, + FROZEN SOUL:
03/05 – Nashville, TN – The Pinnacle
03/06 – Chesterfield, MO – The Factory
03/08 – Fayetteville, AR – JJ’s Live
03/09 – Oklahoma City, OK – The Criterion
03/11 – El Paso, TX – Don Haskins Center Arena
03/13 – Las Vegas, NV – The Theater at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas
03/14 – Reno, NV – Grand Theatre at The Grand Sierra Resort
03/15 – Wheatland, CA – Hard Rock Live
03/17 – Garden City, ID – Revolution Concert House
03/18 – Seattle, WA – The Paramount
03/19 – Vancouver, BC – PNE Forum
03/21 – Penticton, BC – South Okanagan Events Centre
03/22 – Tsuut’ina, AB – Grey Eagle Event Centre
03/24 – Winnipeg, MB – Burton Cummings Theatre
03/27 – Peoria, IL – Peoria Civic Center
03/28 – Waukee, IA- Vibrant Music Hall
03/29 – La Vista, NE – The Astro
03/30 – Kansas City, MO – The Midland Theatre
04/01 – Grand Rapids, MI – GLC Live 20 Monroe
04/03 – Corbin, KY – The Corbin Arena
04/04 – Pittsburgh, PA – Stage AE
04/05 – Philadelphia, PA – Franklin Music Hall
04/06 – Greensboro, NC – Greensboro Special Events Center
04/08 – New Haven, CT – College Street Music Hall
04/09 – Buffalo, NY – Buffalo RiverWorks
04/11 – Laval, QC -Place Bell
04/12 – Portland, ME – Cross Insurance Arena

The band’s latest album Atonement is out now via Metal Blade Records.

In other KsE news, the band has teamed up with Revolver for a special collector’s edition deluxe magazine that is “must own” for fans!

Revolver celebrates Killswitch Engage‘s 25th anniversary with this issue. In new, exclusive interviews, the band members tell the story of Killswitch Engage in their own words – from the group’s humble beginnings to the dramatic lineup changes to their rise to the top of the New Wave of American Heavy Metal movement.

This 100-page deluxe magazine is thicker than a standard issue of Revolver, without any ads, features embossed type, and UV coating on its covers, as well as rare, all-access photography throughout.

The Killswitch Engage special collector’s issue comes with two alternate, collectible covers – a band cover with photography by Travis Shinn and an illustrated cover by the group’s own bassist and resident visual artist Mike D’Antonio.

All of the below items will be available as a bundle or a la carte and all items are exclusive in honor of the band’s impressive 25-year history.

*2 special collector’s edition covers
*New vinyl re-pressings of: Alive or Just Breathing, The End of Heartache, As Daylight Dies, Incarnate, Atonement (each limited to 1K or less; wax colors to come)
*LP boxset
*25th Anthology tee
*25th Anthology hoodie
*25th Anthology slipmat
*Exclusive skateboard deck with 25th Anthology design
*18″x24″ flocked, blacklight 25th Anthology poster
*Pint glass set with etched logos

ABOUT KILLSWITCH ENGAGE:
Killswitch Engage first shook the structure of heavy music upon climbing out of snowy industrialized Western Massachusetts in 2000. A musical outlier, the band pioneered a union of thrashed-out European guitar pyrotechnics, East Coast hardcore spirit, on-stage hijinks, and enlightened lyricism that set the pace for what the turn-of-the-century deemed heavy. 2002’s Alive Or Just Breathing became avowed as a definitive album, being named among “The Top 100 Greatest Metal Albums of the Decade” by Decibel and celebrated by everyone from Metal Hammer to Revolver. Not only did they bust open the floodgates for dozens to follow, but they also garnered three GRAMMY® Award nominations in the category of “Best Metal Performance” in 2005, 2014, and 2019, respectively, a gold certification for The End of Heartache [2004], and a platinum certification for As Daylight Dies [2006]. The group landed three consecutive Top 10 debuts on the Billboard Top 200 with Killswitch Engage [2009], Disarm The Descent [2013], and their career high best bow at #6 with Incarnate [2016]. The latter two releases, along with 2019’s Atonement, would also both capture #1 on the Top Rock Albums and Top Hard Rock Albums charts. The band’s total streams are nearing 3 billion to date, while they’ve remained consummate road warriors who’ve sold out countless headline tours and have shared stages with everyone from Iron Maiden to Slipknot to Slayer to My Chemical Romance to Mastodon to Parkway Drive, which is a testament to their ability to cross genres and appeal to all fans of hard rock. KsE have remained a featured attraction at every major North American and European festival through the years. The band is celebrating an astonishing, 25-year career as one of the most vital and genre-defining bands of the ’00s and continues its incredible legacy.

Killswitch Engage online:
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IGGY POP Announces “Live At Montreux Jazz Festival 2023” Album + Reveals Video for First Single ‘Five Foot One’

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Iggy Pop announces ‘Live at Montreux Jazz Festival 2023’ and releases ‘Five Foot One (Live at Montreux Jazz Festival 2023) through earMUSIC:

On July 6^th, 2023 Iggy Pop returned to the Montreux Jazz Festival backed by a seven-piece band and thrilled a capacity Stravinski Auditorium crowd with a career-spanning set including tracks from his time with The Stooges, his Idiot and Lust for Life albums, New Values leading up to his recent release Every Loser.

There has never been an artist on stage quite like Iggy Pop and here he has never been better. With a band as versatile and acrobatic as the artist himself, there is everything from the glorious primitivism of Stooges-era ‘I Wanna Be Your Dog’ and ‘T.V. Eye,’ the swagger of ‘Lust for Life,’ the precise metronomic drone of ‘Nightclubbing,’ and the full-on unleashed rock fury of the recent ‘Modern Day Ripoff’ and ‘Frenzy.’

“I give something extra every time I do Montreux Jazz. In ’23 it was deep cuts like Mass Production, Endless Sea, Five Foot One and a hell of a lot of sweat.” – Iggy Pop –

Hear “Five Foot One (Live at Montreux Jazz Festival 2023),” the first single and see the video HERE

Pre-order the album HERE

This most comprehensive live collection catches up with Iggy as he continues to win over generations of new fans and perform at the highest level his lifelong devotees have come to expect.

It marked Iggy’s third appearance at the festival and his monumental performance was recorded and filmed by the Montreux Jazz Festival team. The concert will be available as a Blu-ray+CD Digipak, 2 LP Gatefold, and digital download on January 24^th, 2025 worldwide via earMUSIC

TARJA Releases Second Single ‘Ciaran’s Well’ from Upcoming “Rocking Heels: Live at Hellfest”

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Tarja has released the second single from her upcoming live series ‘Rocking Heels: Live at Hellfest’ via earMUSIC.

Originally released on Tarja’s debut album ‘My Winter Storm’, this version of ‘Ciaran’s Well’, recorded at the Hellfest 2016, is an electrifying performance that showcases her commanding stage presence and vocal power. The song’s dark, mystical atmosphere is heightened in a live setting, with the intense energy of the band and the raw emotion in Tarja’s voice captivating the audience.

On 19^th June 2016, Tarja delivered a captivating performance at Hellfest, one of Europe’s largest and most prestigious metal festivals held in Clisson, France. Her powerful blend of operatic vocals and heavy metal instrumentation enthralled the audience, making her performance one of the festival’s highlights. The setlist featured a carefully curated mix of her solo work and iconic Nightwish songs. Opening with ‘No Bitter End’ from her 2016 album, The Shadow Self, Tarja set the tone for an evening of intensity and emotion. Her dynamic stage presence and dramatic musical arrangements created an unforgettable experience, solidifying her status as one of metal’s greatest female singers.

Pre-order the album “Rocking Heels: Live at Hellfest” HERE

Experience the raw energy and powerful emotion of Tarja Turunen’s unforgettable performance at Hellfest 2016. “Rocking Heels: Live at Hellfest” will be released as a Ltd. 1LP Gatefold Vinyl Edition, CD Digipak in LP-replica design and on Digital.

Most Iconic Tracks from Melodic Death Metal Legends IN FLAMES

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In Flames are the defining band of Swedish melodic death metal and one of the most influential acts to emerge from Gothenburg. Over the past 24 years, they’ve secured a permanent place in the metal scene with their unique style, characterized by powerful riffs, catchy melodies, and deep lyrics. Here are their most standout tracks.

Only For The Weak

With “Only For The Weak” from the 2000 album Clayman, In Flames achieved their big breakthrough. The distinctive intro resonates throughout the entire song and is instantly recognizable for any fan of Gothenburg melodic death metal. The combination of driving rhythm and profound lyrics, which address an inner struggle with guilt and emotional burden, made this song a true classic.

Cloud Connected

Another classic from 2002, “Cloud Connected” from the album Reroute to Remain, marks a turning point in the career of In Flames. The song introduces a more melodic sound without losing the energy and power that define the band. Its iconic intro and message about identity and belonging made it an absolute fan favorite.

Deliver Us

“Deliver Us”, from the 2011 album Sounds of a Playground Fading, is another highlight in the In Flames discography. The song combines catchy melodies with heavy riffs and explores themes of liberation from burdens and self-doubt – a message that resonates deeply with many fans.

Take This Life

“Take This Life” from the 2006 album Come Clarity sums up the full energy of In Flames. The song starts with a gripping riff and builds up to an intense mixture of tempo, heaviness and dark lyrics about personal struggles and the unconditional will to prevail.

Meet Your Maker

“Meet Your Maker” from the current number-one album Foregone, showcases the present-day power of In Flames. With a harder, modern sound and dark lyrics, this song serves as a direct statement to those who disrespect the world. In Flames demonstrate that even today, they’ve lost none of their energy.

I Am Above

Gone through a painful breakup? “I Am Above” from the album I, The Mask is the perfect song to help you get through it. The lyrics address this theme directly and offer the ideal mix of intensity and emotional depth, helping listeners process pain and emerge stronger.

Stay With Me

“Stay With Me”, also from the album I, The Mask, is one of the few ballads by In Flames, where Anders Fridén shows his emotional side. The song deals with themes of loss and the desire for comfort and connection, showcasing the band’s emotional depth in their softer songs.