Exclusive In-Store Album-Signing Event with ALICE COOPER in Livonia

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Rock City Music Company, earMUSIC, WCSX and ALICE COOPER have teamed up to bring “Detroit Stories” to life with an exclusive in-store signing set for 4 PM September 23rd, 2021. Fans will have the chance to meet Detroit’s own Rock and Roll Hall of Famer and have their copy of “Detroit Stories” signed in person. This is the first time since 1999 that Alice Cooper has participated in an event of this kind in the metro-Detroit area.

“Detroit Stories” celebrates the rock icon’s hometown and his hard-rock roots.

Most of the album was recorded locally in Royal Oak at Rustbelt Studios, and features a wide array of noted Detroit musicians, including bassist Paul Randolph, guitarist Garret Bielaniec and legendary drummer Johnny (Bee) Badanjek (Mitch Ryder, Rockets). Shortly after its February 2021 release, “Detroit Stories” shot to the #1 spot on Billboard’s Top Album Charts, Cooper’s first album to do so.

“I’m excited to do an album signing in Detroit again,” said Alice, “especially for the ‘Detroit Stories” album, and for all the Detroit fans. Detroit still feels like home in so many ways.  And Rock City Music is the right place to do it.  We recorded nearly all of it in Royal Oak, and now we can celebrate it in Livonia, followed by the concert two days later up at Pine Knob – I know it’s DTE Energy now but it will always be Pine Knob to us.”

Alice Cooper’s fall tour lands at DTE Energy Music Theatre on September 25th (with special guest Ace Frehley), presented by Live Nation.

Rock City Music Company is a full-service music center featuring a wide selection of the coolest guitars, amps & drums, a killer selection of vinyl records, t-shirts, posters, accessories, novelty items and more. Private lesson rooms, an on-site repair shop, and a pinball corner round out this mecca of music located in the heart of the motor city.

Since opening in 2015, Rock City Music Company has welcomed some of rock music’s biggest stars to its stage including Geddy Lee of Rush, Steve Gorman of the Black Crowes and Glenn Hughes.

Tickets are available to purchase at www.rockcitymusicco.com via Eventbrite.

METAL HALL OF FAME To Host 5th Anniversary Bash With 2021 Induction Gala On September 12th

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The Metal Hall of Fame will host a 5Th Anniversary bash with a live pre-show and the video premiere of the 2021 Metal Hall of Fame Induction Gala on September 12 in Middletown, NJ.

The event will be hosted by radio/television personality Eddie Trunk and DJ Keith Roth (SiriusXM’s Ozzy’s Boneyard and Hair Nation). Guests scheduled to appear in person are Jay Jay French (Twisted Sister); 2021 inductee Mark “WEISSGUY” Weiss, who will sign copies his book The Decade That Rocked; celebrated drum virtuoso/Metal Hall of Fame founder Pat Gesualdo; legendary album cover artist Ioannis, who will be exhibiting his original album cover artwork from Fates Warning, Quiet Riot, Deep Purple, Yngwie Malmsteen and Uriah Heep, among others; and founding member of Manowar and The Dictators’ Ross The Boss.

The Dictators, featuring Ross The Boss, Andy Shernoff and Albert Bouchard, founding member of Blue Oyster Cult, will introduce their new singer/guitar player with a special acoustic performance at the event. Additionally, a special Metal Hall of Fame artwork and signed memorabilia exhibit featuring numerous Metal Hall of Fame inductees will be on display.

The live pre-show event will be held at the Middletown Arts Center, located at 36 Church Street in Middletown and will begin at 12 noon EDT. The debut of the 2021 Metal Hall of Fame Induction Gala, hosted by Cathy Rankin, will take place at 2 p.m. EDT and will be available to viewers throughout the world at Volume.com/metalhalloffame.

“The world premiere of the pre-recorded 2021 Metal Hall of Fame Induction Gala is a great way for all hard rock and heavy metal fans around the world to take part in our annual event,” says Metal Hall of Fame spokesperson Owen Kennedy. “Unfortunately, we had to do a recorded video gala in 2021, as a result of Covid 19 lockdown restrictions. We are excited that as of now, the annual 2022 Metal Hall of Fame Gala will be back to normal in January and held in person.”

Watch a special introduction video here:

The live event is presented by Deko Entertainment, Volume.com and 89.5 WSOU. To attend the live pre-show, sign up at info@theMetalHallOfFame.org to reserve a free ticket for admission.

The 2021 Metal Hall of Fame Video Inductees are:

  • Kiss
  • Doc McGhee, manager, 1995-current
  • Bill Aucoin, manager, 1973-1982 (posthumous)
  • Bruce Kulick, 1984-1996
  • Eric Carr, 1981-1991 (posthumous)
  • Iron Maiden
  • Paul Di’Anno, 1977-1981
  • Blaze Bayley, 1994 -1999
  • Derek Riggs (creator of “Eddie”)
  • Triumph
  • Gil Moore
  • Rik Emmett
  • Mike Levine 
  • Stryper
  • Michael Sweet
  • Robert Sweet
  • Oz Fox
  • Mark “WEISSGUY” Weiss (photographer)
  • Marty Friedman

Presenters include Paul Stanley, Dee Snider, Gus G, Jimmy Kay, Frank DiMino, Nigel Glockler, Tim “Ripper” Owens, Carrie Stevens, Charlie Benante, Keith Roth, Glam Rock Guy, Todd La Torre, Joey Vendetta, Roman Fernandez (accepting for Bill Aucoin), Bobby Rock, Eric Singer, Lisa Lane Kulick, Jeff Scott Soto, Sara-Jean Bartky (accepting for Eric Carr) and Chris Jericho, among others.

For more information, please contact the Metal Hall of Fame at info@themetalhalloffame.org

REBELLIX Release New Single + Music Video ‘Serpent’s Kiss’

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Finnish metallers REBELLIX are set to release their upcoming EP Serpent’s Kiss on October 15th 2021 via Inverse Records. The first single, named after the EP is released today along with music video.

Vocalist/Guitarist Samuel Honkavaara comments:
“Life can be hard every so often, and sometimes it gets really fucking tough. Serpent’s Kiss is a song about this theme, on how difficult life can be at times, and how you just wanna drown your pain into a vicious lifestyle.
 The Serpent’s Kiss is all that viciousness; Sometimes we love it, but sometimes we can’t wait to get out of it.”

Listen to the Serpent’s Kiss single on:
Youtube: https://youtu.be/yWh8P2bqFI8
Bandcamp: https://rebellix.bandcamp.com
Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3sUrmuv
Deezer: https://www.deezer.com/us/album/249116452
Tidal: https://listen.tidal.com/album/192953686
Apple Music: https://apple.co/3ziFPD5

Track list:

  1. Serpent’s Kiss
  2. Fuck You
  3. Play the Game
  4. Hail to the Sky

EP cover by Tanja Härkönen

Rebellix is a Finnish melodic metal band from Helsinki, formed by Samuel Honkavaara in the end of 2016 from the ashes of other bands. Rebellix has been Rocking the underground of finnish Heavy Metal music since then, playing plenty of shows and participating to band competitions, sometimes winning some of them.

After many formation changes, Rebellix has been stable with Samuel Honkavaara as Lead guitarist and singer, Tomi Lappalainen as rhythm guitarist and Mikael Leinonen as drummer, joined then by Kimmo Keipinen on the bass.

Rebellix has released one Demo (Last Call), two singles (This is War, Fightmare) and two EP’s (Final Decay, Rotten Rolls). If you ask us what we are playing, well, we’d say it’s a genuine mix of modern and old school heavy metal, integrated with some cheesy elements from glam metal, and catchy choruses inspired to punk rock music.

EVERGREY Sign Worldwide Record Deal with Napalm Records

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Napalm Records is proud to announce the signing of Swedish progressive metal juggernauts EVERGREY. The matchless force led by singer and guitarist Tom S. Englund has just inked a worldwide contract with the premier rock and metal label!

EVERGREY are trulyGothenburg’sfinest exports, have been commanding the scene for over 25 years and have released twelve full-length records to date – starting with their blistering debut The Dark Discovery in 1998. Their latest chartbreaking high-quality offering, the critically acclaimed Escape Of The Phoenix (#12 on German album charts), was unveiled in early 2021, proving the inimitable ability of the five-piece to harmoniously weave dark lyricism with different shades of heaviness and musical influences. Over the course of time, EVERGREY remarkably managed to build their very own, powerful yet emotional sound that reaches the listener deep in their core and creates an exceptional experience with every note.

EVERGREY are currently working on new music. More to be announced soon.

EVERGREY on the signing with Napalm Records:
“We are very excited to announce that EVERGREY signed with Napalm Records! Given the success of our recent albums we feel certain that Napalm have the power that will bring us to the next level. We have lots of exciting news to share soon so stay tuned!”

Dive into EVERGREY’s inimitable soundscapes and listen to “Where August Mourns”HERE:

THE QUIREBOYS Confirm Troy Redfern as Special Guest on ‘A Bit Of What You Fancy 30th Anniversary Tour’

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THE QUIREBOYS have rescheduled four dates on their “A Bit Of What You Fancy” 30th Anniversary Tour to June 2022. The new dates include Oxford Bullingdon (June 10), Southend Chinnerys (June 11), Bristol Thekla (June 17), and Nottingham Rescue Rooms (June 18).  All tickets remain valid. Tickets are on sale via www.thegigcartel.com.

Hailed as Britain’s King of Slide Guitar, Hereford-based singer songwriter, Troy Redfern and his three-piece band will support The Quireboys at all shows. Troy will perform songs from his new album “The Fire Cosmic” which features the single “Ghosts” that was playlisted on Planet Rock. “Troy Redfern’s new album is a blast from start to finish,” says Music News.com.

To celebrate the 30th Anniversary of “A Bit Of What You Fancy”, the Quireboys recently released a re-recorded version of their iconic debut album with their distinctive gypsy rock and roll sound. The album is available on CD, digital and limited-edition vinyl. The CD includes bonus live tracks. The album is available from www.offyerrocka.com/product-category/artists/the-quireboys. 

“A Bit of What You Fancy is where it all began for the Quireboys,” says the band’s frontman Spike. “It was an incredible album that launched our career. However, the way we sound and play now doesn’t do it justice. Henceforth, it has been a pleasure updating it to our modern-day gypsy rock and roll sound. I’m sure everyone will enjoy this new version in all its glory, marking its 30th Anniversary.”

CLOAK Enter Studio to Record Third Full-Length

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Atlanta black metal outfit CLOAK have entered the Green House studio in their hometown to start recording their third full-length album! The record will follow up 2019’s critically acclaimed ‘The Burning Dawn.’ The album is slated for a 2022 release. Stay tuned for more!

CLOAK comments, “We’ve officially entered The Green House studio in Atlanta for album number 3. Joey Jones, who produced our first album, ‘To Venomous Depths,’ is back with us this time around. The writing period was long, intense, and vicious, with many moments of triumph and empowerment. We’re extremely proud of the new material and in many ways it will be a completely new chapter for the band. People will be pleasantly surprised with the outcome of our current sound.” 

Moreover, the band will be headlining a U.S. tour across the East Coast and Midwest this fall! The trek will kick off on October 28 in Lexington, KY and will conclude in the band’s hometown on November 14! The full run of dates can be found below and you can find more information HERE.

CLOAK will be supporting 2019’s ‘The Burning Dawn,’ which was named one of the Best Albums of the year by Metal Insider (#6), A&P Reacts (#8), Treble Zine (#11), and others.

The album can be streamed, downloaded, and ordered HERE.