The powerhouse U.S. rockers P.O.D. have unveiled the official video for ‘Don’t Let Me Down’ — a cover of the classic by The Beatles. The release coincides with a significant anniversary: 5 December 2025 marks 60 years since The Beatles’ last live performances in their hometown of Liverpool.
On 5 December 1965, The Beatles took to the stage twice at the Liverpool Empire Theatre, delivering what would become their final concerts ever in the city. The shows were part of their 1965 UK tour, which concluded a week later. By releasing their video today, P.O.D. honours the enduring legacy of The Beatles — celebrating the music, the milestones, and the timeless influence the Liverpool legends continue to have over generations of musicians and fans.
5 December also marks the first date of P.O.D.’s Latin American tour, beginning at the Carioca Club, São Paolo, Brazil. The first of nine dates, they’ll play a further six shows in Brazil as well as a show in each of Argentina and Chile.
The video for ‘Don’t Let Me Down’ showcases the Southtown icons signature energy whilst paying homage to one of the Fab Four’s most beloved songs, and offers a little taste of what their Latin American fans can expect. You can watch the video HERE
Sonny Sandoval takes the blueprint laid down by John Lennon and infuses it with his own contemporary edge, delivering the lyrics with a renewed emotional punch that gives the song a rich, modern heaviness. Marcos Curiel’s fierce, textured backing vocals, puncture the song elevating it beyond simply a tribute. They craft a version that not only honors the spirit of the original, but firmly establishes its own distinct identity within P.O.D.’s sonic world.
“As cliché as it may sound, we’ve always admired The Beatles from the very beginning of our songwriting journey,” says Marcos Curiel. “Their melodies, the hooks, and fearless experimentation inspired us to craft our own take on the classic “Don’t Let Me Down,” with nothing but the utmost respect. Thank you for helping lay the foundation of what we all know today as rock ‘n roll, pop, and metal.”
In true road-warrior fashion, the band has barely paused for breath, having only just wrapped a major U.S. Fall tour alongside Daughtry and Seether. And the momentum isn’t slowing down. The group has confirmed they’ll be bringing the party to Europe for the Summer 2026 festival season, – UK (Download), Austria (Nova Rock), Belgium (Graspop), Portugal (Rock N Rio), Switzerland (Summerside), Denmark (Copenhell), Finland (Tuska), Germany (Rockharz, Wacken Open Air) and Spain (Resurrection). They have also announced they will be playing Sick New World in Texas, in October 2026. Tickets are available HERE.
In May 2024, P.O.D. released their 11th album VERITAS via Mascot Records. The album was a Top 10 hit across the U.S. Billboard Current Hard Rock, Current Rock, and Current Alternative Album charts, and has already surpassed 71 million total streams. The band has released several singles from that album including the eruptive ‘AFRAID TO DIE’ featuring Jinjer vocalist Tatiana Shmayluk, ‘I GOT THAT’, and ‘I WON’T BOW DOWN’. ‘DROP’ features a vicious vocal feature from Lamb of God singer Randy Blythe. The album picked up major playlisting across Spotify, Apple, Amazon Music, Pandora, and Deezer, and stream rolled support from SXM Octane, Loudwire, BBC Radio 1, BBC Radio 2, Kerrang! Radio, Metal Hammer, Knotfest, INKED, Revolver and more.
The platinum-selling superstars — Sonny Sandoval (vocals), Marcos Curiel (guitar), and Traa Daniels (bass) — remain in perpetual motion, never content to rest on past glories. Instead, they continue to evolve with each new chapter, all while staying true to the core of what has always defined P.O.D. – authenticity.
And the moment you’re in the crowd, watching them in full flow on stage, that message becomes undeniable.
09 Dec – Tork n’ Roll, Curitiba – Brazil 10 Dec – Mister Rock, Belo Horizonte – Brazil 12 Dec – Toinha Brasil Show, Brasília – Brazil 13 Dec – Carioca Club, São Paolo – Brazil 15 Dec – Arena Sur, Buenos Aires – Argentina 17 Dec – Teatro Coliseo, Santiago De Chile – Chile
2026
10-13 Jun – Download, Donnington – UK 14 Jun – Nova Rock, Nickelsdorf – Austria 18 – 19 Jun – Summer Punch Festival, Warsaw – Poland 20 Jun – Graspop, Dessel – Belgium 21 Jun – Rock N Rio, Lisbon – Portugal 25 Jun – Summerside, Grenchen – Switzerland 26 Jun – Copenhell, Copenhagen – Denmark 27 Jun – Tuska, Helsinki – Finland 03 Jul – Rockharz, Ballenstedt – Germany 04 Jul – Resurrection Fest , Viveiro – Spain 29 July – 1 Aug 2026 – Wacken Open Air, Wacken – Germany 24 Oct – Sick New World – Fort Worth, TX – USA
One of the heaviest bands to emerge from the Philadelphia rock scene is certainly Slik Helvetika. Who, will be returning on December 5, 2025 with a brand new single, “Solar Head” – which serves as a preview concerning what to expect from the band’s 2026 full-length, ‘Walk Through Fire,’ which will be released through Deko Entertainment.
“‘Solar Head’ begins with an unsettling actual recording of solar wind, then erupts into full ass kicking mode,” explains the group’s long-time singer/guitarist/songwriter Michael Myers. “The song is written about a mass coronal ejection large enough to engulf all in its path. A mass extinction level event.”
“What if this event’s energy had a consciousness? Let’s talk about that. Better yet, let’s write a full throttle heavy metal anthem around this this extinction level event with the tongue in cheek placement of some very aggressive cliches and lyrics! The Atomic Killpig rules this world!”
From the glory days of the Philadelphia and New Jersey rock scene of the 80s that spawned Cinderella, Britny Fox, Pretty Poison, John Eddie, and an entire laundry list of artists who went forward to be stars, there was a band called Destroyer. These boys in Destroyer were *ssholes. Too young, bad attitudes, but really good, great songs, and ultra entertaining.
Going wide open full throttle, it would take them some time before they were a commodity that a record company of that day would even consider. Even though their self-released EP sold out of multiple pressings. When that glorious day came, there was a flash bulletin….“Sorry, grunge ate your genre”.
Led by Myers, the band had unknowingly sidestepped all the woes and pressures of being “that commodity” and unwanted influences. Taking some time to let the songs and playing develop to be the best it could resulted in that band today called Slik Helvetika. Lots of driving energy, melody, memorable chorus hooks, great playing and strong lyrics. Yes, it is a reincarnation of Destroyer with bigger balls, but incredibly tastefully done.
The line up has always featured Michael Myers on lead guitar and vocals – who has had the privilege of playing alongside a variety of talented musicians, such as Kjell Benner [formerly of Quiet Riot] Vern Parsons [Greg Howe]. Slik Helvetika and Destroyer have had the pleasure of sharing the stage with Cinderella, Trixter, Savatage, EZO, Kingdom Come, Malice, Foghat, Rick Derringer, Funny Money, [Kix side project], Krokus, Manowar, John 5 and many more.
And on December 5th, Myers and co. proved once again that they are one of the most ferocious rock bands to ever come out of the Philly scene, with the arrival of “Solar Head.”
Multi-GRAMMY® Award-winning Rock and Roll Hall of Fame® inductees Aerosmith, British multi-platinum, GRAMMY® nominated artist Yungblud and GRAMMY® Award-winning American country singer, songwriter and actress Lainey Wilson today shared “Wild Woman (Lainey Wilson Version),” an electric new version of “Wild Woman” from Aerosmith and Yungblud’s collaborative EPOne More Time, out now via Capitol Records. Built on the original track’s blues-infused foundation and briskly strummed chords, the new take showcases Wilson’s bold vocal performance, adding a distinct country edge that complements the song’s rock foundation.
Speaking about the new version of “Wild Woman,” Yungblud shares, “I’m really hyped to have Lainey Wilson jump on this record with us. I have been a fan of her for a while. Her life story is truly inspirational. With this record, we really needed a female vocalist who could carry it with the level of authenticity that Lainey embodies. We needed a wild woman and we for sure got one!”
Listen to “Wild Woman (Lainey Wilson Version)”HERE. Watch the accompanying visualHERE.
Listen to One More TimeHERE. The EP is available digitally and as limited-edition vinyl, CD, and cassetteHERE.
The song’s release follows the breakthrough chart debut of One More Time, which entered the Top 10 of the Billboard 200—one of the top rock debuts of the year—extending Aerosmith’s six-decade streak of Top 10 Billboard 200 entries and delivering Yungblud’s first-ever Top 10 on the chart. With nearly 40,000 first-week units, the EP also debuted at No. 1 on Billboard’s Top Rock Albums, as well as No. 1 on Indie Store Album Sales, No. 2 on Vinyl Albums, and No. 3 on Top Album Sales, and opened at No. 1 in the UK—Aerosmith’s first-ever UK No. 1 in their 49-year chart history and Yungblud’s second UK No. 1 of the year—while landing in the Top 5 across multiple territories including Austria, Belgium, the Netherlands, and Switzerland.
“Wild Woman (Lainey Wilson Version)” took shape after Steven Tyler and Lainey Wilson performed “Dream On” together at Tyler’s 6th annual Jam for Janie benefit in February 2025, held in support of Janie’s Fund, his initiative aiding young women and girls who have survived abuse. As the One More Time sessions progressed, Tyler and Yungblud invited Wilson to bring her voice to the track, with Joe Perry returning to the studio to craft a new guitar part for this version.
The collaboration arrives during a banner year for Wilson, who is fresh off of hosting the 2025 CMA Awards, where she was the first woman to host the show solo since 1991, and took home three trophies including Entertainer of the Year. With three nominations at the upcoming GRAMMY Awards, Wilson was recently named to the TIME100 Next 2025 list of influential rising stars alongside Gracie Abrams and Becky G, and headlined the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. Her single “Somewhere Over Laredo” is #1 at country radio and Top 40 on the Billboard Hot 100.
Marking Aerosmith’s first new music in more than twelve years, the five-track One More Time collection — produced by Matt Schwartz — rallies two generations of rock ’n’ roll across four original songs co-written by Aerosmith and Yungblud. With Tyler and Yungblud dueting on every track and Joe Perry’s signature guitar driving the sound, the project was introduced with the lead single“My Only Angel“ (and accompanying visual) which debuted at No. 1 on Billboard’s Hot Hard Rock Songs chart, remained in the Top 10 for three weeks, and landed across multiple rock and alternative charts. Following the original, Aerosmith and Yungblud shared “My Only Angel (Desert Road Version),” a stripped-back reinterpretation featuring a special guest performance from GRAMMY® Award winner Steve Martin on banjo and released alongside acompanion visual.
Artwork by Joe Foti / Chrome Hearts
The EP also includes the original version of “Wild Woman,” alongside “Problems,” a cinematic, widescreen rocker, and “A Thousand Days,” a reflective ballad that pairs Yungblud’s raw delivery with Tyler’s soulful response. The collection closes with a newly remixed 2025 version of the Aerosmith classic “Back in the Saddle,” amplifying the original’s power with Yungblud’s grit and Tyler’s unmistakable wail.
One More Time EP Tracklist:
My Only Angel
Problems
Wild Woman
A Thousand Days
Back In The Saddle (2025 Mix)
Wild Woman (Lainey Wilson Version)
ABOUT AEROSMITH
Aerosmith are one of the most influential and impactful bands in history. To date, the quintet—Steven Tyler, Joe Perry, Brad Whitford, Tom Hamilton, and Joey Kramer—have sold over 150 million albums globally, garnered four GRAMMY® Awards, earned induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame® (class of 2001), and played to over 100 million fans across every livable continent. From the streets of Boston, MA in 1970, they forever raised the bar for rock ‘n’ roll with soulful swagger, blues gusto, eloquent songcraft, and epic vision, inspiring generations of fans and artists to follow.
As one of only four American rock bands with more than 90 million RIAA albums sold—and one of just two with 25 RIAA gold and platinum albums—their catalog includes 30 albums reaching the Billboard Top 200 and 28 songs appearing on the Billboard Hot 100. Both the 9x-Platinum Toys In The Attic [1975] and 4x-Platinum Rocks [1976] earned spots on Rolling Stone’s “500 Greatest Albums of All Time,” while their signature single “Dream On” not only streamed more than 5 billion times but also earned a place in the GRAMMY® Hall of Fame. Additional career highlights include producing era-defining music videos such as “Amazing,” “Crazy,” “Janie’s Got a Gun,” “Livin’ on the Edge,” and “Love in an Elevator.” Their Top 5 chart-topping hits include “I Don’t Want to Miss a Thing,” “Angel,” “Janie’s Got a Gun,” and “Love in an Elevator.” “Dream On” ranks as the third most streamed classic rock song and the 18th most streamed rock song overall, based on Luminate data, spending 23 weeks on the chart and peaking at #6.
Aerosmith also hold the record for the most total RIAA certifications by an American group. They were the first hard rock band to appear at a Super Bowl Halftime Show and the first band to have their own attraction at Disney World with Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith. Continuing to break ground in 2025, Aerosmith released One More Time—a collaborative EP with YUNGBLUD—on November 21 via Capitol Records, marking their first new release in over 12 years. The project extends the band’s extraordinary chart legacy as Aerosmith lands yet another top-10 debut, continuing a six-decade streak matched by only one other band (The Rolling Stones) and just three solo artists: Paul McCartney, Bruce Springsteen, and James Taylor. With a steady increase and 25 million monthly Spotify listeners, Aerosmith continues to reach new fans every day.
ABOUT YUNGBLUD
Yungblud is fast becoming one of the world’s key musical voices of his generation, blending influences from Rock and Punk to monumental effect. His arena-filling performances have cemented his place as one the world’s most electrifying musical exports. He has received several accolades, including the MTV EMA’s and the O2 Silver Clef Award for Best Live Act. Known for his electrifying stage presence and boundary-pushing lyrics, Yungblud continues to challenge conventions while inspiring fans worldwide with messages of authenticity and acceptance. This year, Yungblud debuted own curated festival Bludfest and released his first book, the instant No1 Sunday Times Best Seller, ‘You Need to Exist: A Book to Love and Destroy’on Penguin Books.
Born in Yorkshire, England, the 28-year-old multi-instrumentalist, songwriter and performer first picked up a guitar at age two and began writing his own songs at age 10. Following the release of his self-titled EP and his full-length debut, 21st Century Liability(2018), his subsequent 3 albums ‘Weird!’ (2020), ‘Yungblud’ (2022) and ‘Idols’ (2025) all debuted at No. 1 in the UK Official Albums Chart. His lyrics has resonated with millions around the world, earning him meteoric success. He has since accumulated tens of millions of followers, 8 billion streams, sold 3 million albums to date and over 1 million concert tickets. He continues to perform to sold-out crowds around the world and headline some of the world’s biggest festivals.
This summer marked the start of a landmark new era as he unleashed his critically acclaimed, chart-topping albumIDOLSalongside the Paul Dugdale–directed feature-length documentary YUNGBLUD: Are You Ready, Boy? – a raw and powerful portrait of his journey so far. He’s now storming through a completely sold-out North American tour bringing his album to life for fans across the continent.
ABOUT LAINEY WILSON
Lainey Wilson continues to take over the world, capturing the hearts of fans and the respect of her peers. Adding to her monumental rise, Wilson recently hosted the 2025 CMA Awards (the first solo female host since Reba McEntire in 1991), where she also won three awards: Entertainer of the Year, Female Vocalist of the Year and Album of the Year (Whirlwind).
These accolades are just the latest milestones for the 12x CMA, 16x ACM, Grammy-winner and Grand Ole Opry member, who is also nominated for three awards at the 68th Grammy Awards: Best Country Song (“Somewhere Over Laredo”), Best Country Solo Performance (“Somewhere Over Laredo”) and Best Country Duo/Group Performance (“Trailblazer” with Reba McEntire and Miranda Lambert). Additionally, Wilson is confirmed to headline Stagecoach Festival 2026 and recently released the deluxe version of her acclaimed album, Whirlwind, featuring five additional tracks including her single, “Somewhere Over Laredo,” which recently reached #1 at country radio. Most recently, Wilson performed during the 99th Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade and unveiled Peace, Love, & Cowboys (Holiday Edition), an EP including the title track and “Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!” with Bing Crosby, as well as instrumental versions of both songs.
A sought-after songwriter, Wilson has nine #1s including “4x4xU,” “Watermelon Moonshine” and the 2x Platinum “Heart Like A Truck,” in addition to collaborations with Jelly Roll (“Save Me”) and HARDY (“wait in the truck”). Moreover, Wilson wrote “Out of Oklahoma” for the Twisters movie, has worked with artists such as Reba McEntire, Dolly Parton and Post Malone, and will make her film debut 2026’s adaptation of Colleen Hoover’s Reminders of Him, after first acting in “Yellowstone.” An electric live performer, Wilson recently performed sold-out shows at New York’s Madison Square Garden and Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena as part of her extensive Whirlwind World Tour and will continue to tour through next year including dates across Australia and New Zealand Tour. She also recently launched her 4th collection with Wrangler as well as her own boot (Golden West Boots) and jewelry lines (The Lainey Wilson Jewelry Collection).
VEIL OF THE SERPENT are striking back with full force as they announce their new album Born To Burn, set to blast-off on March 20.
To mark the beginning of this new chapter, the heavy metal powerhouse released the album’s explosive title track, a song that perfectly captures the spirit, aggression and thematic depth listeners can expect from the full release.
With this record, the band pushes their signature blend of heavy metal, dark atmospheres and powerful melodies to new extremes, crafting their most intense and emotionally charged work to date. This record marks a dramatic leap forward for the band. A concept album rooted in an expansive, cinematic space saga.
The narrative follows a harrowing journey through the cosmic void, exploring conflict, isolation, rebellion, transformation and ultimately the rise from interstellar devastation. While the storyline forms a cohesive arc, each song stands as a self-contained chapter, offering its own immersive world without sacrificing the overarching vision. Musically, VEIL OF THE SERPENT expand their sound into deep-space territory, combining massive guitar work, atmospheric tension and melodic power with a cinematic scale that mirrors the vastness of the album’s universe.
Born To Burn will be available on CD and across all major streaming platforms. The complete tracklist reads as follows:
01 Away 02 Born To Burn 03 Echoes Of A Distant Life 04 Anthem Of Terror 05 Black Sun 06 We Are The Stars 07 Sanatorium 51 08 Slave The Mind 09 No Retreat
About the band: VEIL OF THE SERPENT was forged in 2021 by guitarist Gene and his son Felix. United by blood and their obsession for heavy metal, the duo began plotting their thundering assault. What started as a vision quickly evolved into a full-scale sonic onslaught with the arrival of powerhouse vocalist JD, completing their unholy trinity. Together, they channel the raw, unyielding spirit of metal, delivering a sound that’s both brutal and haunting, destined to leave a lasting scar on the heavy music landscape.
VEIL OF THE SERPENT is: JD – Vocals Gene – Guitars Felix – Drums
Melodic death metal outfit THE HUNT is rapidly establishing itself as a rising star, gripping metal fans with the searing music prowess of their first two singles,“Erratic”and “Onslaught.” Now, the band is closing out this formative year with another unrelenting anthem, “Adapt,” which can be found along with an epic performance video HERE. The video was directed by Thomas Mignone with assistant director Gabriel Connor.
THE HUNT frontman Tony Rauser comments, “‘Adapt’ is about finding a path forward in desperate times. It’s a song for someone at their absolute lowest point. It’s meant to remind you that your spirit is strong, the wind will turn, and you will overcome.”
Influenced by iconic bands across the genre like At The Gates, In Flames, Children Of Bodom, and others, The Hunt brings a unique blend of memorable guitar riffs, victorious melodies, and aggressive, dynamic vocal interplay to the stage.
The single is the precursor to a forthcoming EP from the band, for which more will be revealed soon… stay tuned! In the meantime, stream their new music HERE.
The Hunt is a Melodic Death Metal band originally from Redwood City, California, known regionally for their unique blend of Bay Area attitude with classic Gothenburg-style Melodeath.
Formed in 2016, the band is fronted by Tony Rauser, features world class lead guitarist Cameron Stucky (Darkness Everywhere, Crepuscle, Sea in the Sky), Jacob Lauing (Phantom Code, ex-Terrestria) on drums / backing vocals and Dan Saltzman (Illucinus, Fleshspoil) on bass. Influenced by iconic bands across the genre like At The Gates, In Flames, Children Of Bodom, and others, The Hunt brings a unique blend of intense guitar riffs, victorious melodies, and aggressive, dynamic vocal interplay to the stage.
The Hunt’s lyrics often explore themes of survival, death, triumph, the human experience, and much more.”
THE HUNT Lineup: Tony Rauser (Vocals / Guitar) Cameron Stucky (Lead Guitar / Backing Vocals) Dan Saltzman (Bass / Backing Vocals) Jacob Lauing (Drums / Backing Vocals)
PETER GOALBY was the lead singer of Uriah Heep, Trapeze and Fable but has now retired from the music industry after an illustrious career.
Peter had been living with the knowledge he’d recorded a solo album just after leaving Uriah Heep but it was only when a poorly labelled DAT was spotted, at a storage facility over 30 years later, that the lost album was found.
The album was finished when his Uriah Heep bandmates Mick Box (guitar) and John Sinclair (keys) added the final overdubs to the tracks in 2025. The 9-track album was personally overseen (from tape transfer, mastering and artwork) by Peter Goalby.
Peter Goalby explained the background to the release: “In 1987 I was offered a recording and publishing contract with RAK Records just after I’d left Uriah Heep. I thought these songs would be very commercial in the 1980s and Smokie recorded Fallin’ Apart. I later found out the master tapes had been lost and I silently carried the disappointment that music I’d put my heart and soul into was gone forever. Never say never!”
The lost album’s release follows the successful release of Easy With The Heartaches and then I Will Come Runnin’. Don’t Think This Is Over is OUT NOW from all good retailers:
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