RIMMAR Release First Single & Video ‘Planet Mars’ from Upcoming Album

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“It’s a dream come true, lasting for years. Now everything can begin!”. With these words, Marco Rinaldi announces the official debut of Rimmar, his visionary solo project, and unveils the first single, “Planet Mars,” released via Rockshots Records.

Completely written, composed, and arranged by Rinaldi himself, “Planet Mars” is more than just a song—it’s the first chapter in a sonic journey that blends the power of classic, progressive, and industrial metal with disco and electronic elements. A bold and cinematic opening track that sets the tone for Rimmar’s debut album “Raises”, “Planet Mars” hovers between the past and the future, echoing with the urgency of rebirth and the desire to rise from a stagnant world. As the artist explains, “This album was born in the past, matured in the present, and projected into the future like a spaceship.”

Rimmar is not a traditional band but a one-man artistic endeavor. Marco Rinaldi is the sole author of the lyrics and music, building his songs from riffs and rhythmic structures before enriching them with orchestration, synths, and pads. The words are deeply inspired by readings, dreams, and philosophical reflections, but always subordinate to the music itself — “The word is a servant of music in my case,” he states.

“Raises” features a refined blend of styles and moods, reflective of Rinaldi’s wide musical background and personal influences ranging from 80s metal to 90s prog and even Italian avant-garde artists. The production also benefits from a remarkable cast of guest performers from the Italian rock and metal scene: Fabio Lione (Rhapsody of Fire, Angra) on tow songs “Mighty Messenger” and “Vortex”, Kyo Calati (MindAheaD), Marco Andreotti (Imagine Dragons tribute), Mattia Fagiolo (White Thunder, Dragonhammer), and Alessandro Cola (Eldritch) all contributed their unique voices and energy to the project.

On stage, Rimmar transforms into a full live band with experienced musicians delivering a performance that merges metal intensity with the aesthetics of electronic dance. As Rinaldi explains, “All we are interested in is ‘increasing’, ‘raising’ the volume, the intensity, rising from the rubble of our indifference, superficiality, ignorance and difficulty to communicate with others!”

“Planet Mars” is now available on all digital platforms and marks the beginning of an ambitious musical vision—emotional, genre-defying, and unapologetically bold.

LISTEN: https://lnk.to/heoLct

ALBUM PRE-ORDER: https://rockshots.eu/products/rimmar-raises

Track Listing:​
1. Unreal (feat. Mattia Fagiolo)
2. Mighty Messenger (feat. Fabio Lione)
3. These Ruins (feat. Marco Bertuccelli)
4. 8th Sin (feat. Marco Andreotti)
5. Planet Mars (feat. Mattia Fagiolo)
6. Vortex (feat. Fabio Lione)
7. Queen of the Gold (feat. Marco Bertuccelli)
8. Cruel Summer (feat. Kyo Elisa Proietti)
9. Raises

Rimmar Line Up:​
​Marco Rinaldi: Guitars
​Tommy Pellegrini: Rhythm Guitars
​Marco Moretti: Drums
​Alessandro Cola: Bass Guitar

More Info:
https://rockshots.eu/​
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063487690785​
https://www.instagram.com/rimmar_official/

JOANNE SHAW TAYLOR Delivers Feel-Good Vibes on Breezy New Single + Video ‘Summer Love’

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British blues-rock guitarist and singer-songwriter Joanne Shaw Taylor offers a dose of feel-good nostalgia with the release of her new single “Summer Love.” Released today via Joe Bonamassa’s Journeyman Records, the track finds Joanne in a more carefree, radio-ready mode—without letting go of the heart and honesty that have defined her career.

“I specifically had it in my mind that I wanted to write a summer pop single for this album,” Joanne shares. “It’s just something I’ve always loved—driving around Michigan, now Tennessee in summer and having that one song you love to hear on the radio that years later triggers happy memories. I hope this could be that song for someone out there.”

With crisp handclaps, crunchy riffs, and a laid-back groove that begs to be played with the windows down, “Summer Love” tells the story of a fleeting romance that burned bright and ended sweet. “What’s to say, let’s call it what it is / It’ll almost be easy, getting over this,” Joanne sings, striking the perfect balance between wistful and free. “Had love for a season, both had our reasons / It’s only for forever—forever till September.”

“Summer Love” is the latest in a run of singles leading into Black & Gold, Joanne’s highly anticipated new album out June 6th. It follows the moody and emotionally raw “Look What I’ve Become,” the roaring rocker “Hell Of A Good Time,” and the introspective gems “Grayer Shade of Blue” and “I Gotta Stop Letting You Let Me Down.” Each release has shown a different side of Joanne’s artistry, reflecting a record that’s as dynamic as it is deeply personal.

Produced by Kevin Shirley (Black Crowes, Journey, Aerosmith), Black & Gold sees Joanne stretching beyond the boundaries of traditional blues-rock, embracing cinematic textures, soulful pop, and modern guitar grit. From the shimmering cover of Sam Sparro’s “Black & Gold” to the stirring ballad “Who’s Gonna Love Me Now,” the album showcases Joanne’s evolution as a writer, player, and vocalist.

Joanne recently wrapped a string of U.S. Spring Tour dates and is gearing up for a summer packed with major festival and headline performances across North America and Europe and in the midst of announcing a US tour this fall. Known for her fiery musicianship and magnetic stage presence, she continues to captivate live audiences with a setlist that spans fan favourites and new material from Black & Gold.

For more information and to purchase tickets, visit joanneshawtaylor.com/tour

Photo by Stacie Huckeba

Black & Gold by Joanne Shaw Taylor

  1. Hold Of My Heart
  2. All The Things I Said
  3. Black & Gold
  4. Who’s Gonna Love Me Now?
  5. I Gotta Stop Letting You Let Me Down
  6. Summer Love
  7. Grayer Shade Of Blue
  8. Hell Of A Good Time
  9. Look What I’ve Become
  10. What Are You Gonna Do Now?
  11. Love Lives Here

2025 SUMMER TOUR DATES & FESTIVALS
May 30 – Quebec, CA – Festival Des Guitares du Monde
June 13 – Henderson, KY – WC Handy Festival
June 28 – Winter Park, CO – Blues From The Top
July 12 – Salamanca, Spain – Festival Blues Bejar Festival
July 17 – Kirjurinluoto, Pori, FI – Pori Jazz Festival
July 18 – Kent, UK – Maid Of Stone Festival
August 5 – Ridgefield, CT – Ridgefield Playhouse (rescheduled)
August 6 – Riverhead, NY – The Suffolk
August 8 – Salisbury, MA – Blue Ocean Music Hall
August 9 – Holyoke, MA – De La Luz Soundstage
August 10 – North Truro, MA – Payomet Performing Arts Center
August 12 – Arden, DE – Arden Concert Gild
August 15 – Bethlehem, PA – Summer Series Festival
August 16 – Norwich, NY – Chenango Blues Festival

More information: Website | Facebook | Spotify | Twitter | Instagram | YouTube | KTBA Records

BERIEDIR Release Official Music Video for ‘Burnout’

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Following the release of “Liminal Spaces” via Rockshots Records, Italian progressive metal act Beriedir unveils the Official Music Video for “Burnout”, the album’s emotional centerpiece.

Musically and lyrically, “Burnout” captures the very essence of the record. A song about mental exhaustion, the crushing weight of self-imposed pressure, and the relentless cycle of overexertion, “Burnout” blends technical complexity with emotional immediacy. The track opens with hammering rhythmic patterns and aggressive riffs before collapsing into a fragile, almost sobbing pause culminating in a melodic death-inspired finale of overwhelming intensity.

“Filling all the time we have, keeping the furnace burning as everything gets consumed. Writing page after page, until something breaks. Silence falls in an instant, like the noises in the forest when a predator is present. But the only threat to us, in the solitude of sleepless nights, is ourselves. The cycle never stops: our mind becomes incandescent, works non-stop, then burns out. Then it starts again.”

The band comments:

“‘Burnout’ is a vocal and instrumental challenge in every aspect. It’s the most representative track of “Liminal Spaces”, where every musical choice mirrors the content of the lyrics. It’s hard to stay emotionally untouched while playing it.”

The official music video, directed once again by Luca Rapuzzi, visually amplifies the tension and vulnerability expressed in the track. Through stark and immersive imagery, Rapuzzi brings the song’s inner conflict and emotional unraveling to life, reinforcing “Burnout” as the album’s defining statement.

With “Liminal Spaces, “Beriedir has taken a bold step away from their power metal roots to fully embrace a progressive, melancholic, and immersive sound. The album explores trauma, nostalgia, longing, and emotional fragmentation, offering a listening experience that resonates deeply with those navigating dark and complex emotional states.

The band’s stylistic shift is both natural and deliberate, shaped by years of personal growth and sonic exploration. As frontman and primary songwriter, Stefano Nusperli explains, it all began with a USB drive full of music from bands like Vision Divine, Dream Theater, Dark Tranquillity, and Children of Bodom—a discovery that sparked the initial flame of Beriedir and ultimately led to “Liminal Spaces”.

Now, with a more collaborative approach and a renewed focus on progressive and alternative metal, Beriedir’s sound draws comparisons to Pain of Salvation, Leprous, Katatonia, Gojira, Trivium, and Dark Tranquillity. The album was mixed and mastered by Simone Mularoni at Domination Studio, ensuring a sonic depth that matches its lyrical weight.

Listen to “Liminal Spaces“: https://open.spotify.com/album/2l106cYkaLYZVQHodDqJVA​
​Order the album: https://lnk.to/AR9Bpc

Previous Videos:

Track Listing:
1. Halo
2. Neon
3. In The Corner Of My Eyes
4. As Tight As Phantoms Hold
5. F.I.V.E.
6. More Than Starlight
7. Burnout
8. Anemoia
9. Massive
10. In The Liminal Space

Line-up:​
Stefano Nüsperli: Vocals, Keyboards
Simone Bacchi Mottin: Guitars, Backing Vocals
Francesco Ideo: Guitars
Ciro Salvi: Drums
Daniele Cantaboni: Bass Guitar

More info: https://www.rockshots.eu | https://www.facebook.com/BeriedirOfficial | https://www.instagram.com/beriedirofficial

J.B.O. Sign to Perception, Announce New Single ‘Ka-Fump!’ & European “Tour Of The Rising Fun” Dates

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New album, new tour, EVEN MORE FUN: Exciting times for Franconian comedy metal masters J.B.O.! Although they’re still celebrating the 30th anniversary of their much-loved debut album, “Explizite Lyrik” [1995], the band recently announced the tempting title of their forthcoming studio album, “Haus Of The Rising Fun,” as well as an extensive supporting tour. But that’s not all: the group’s 15th offering will not only lure fans into their very own ‘pink light district,’ but also be their first release via the rising home for heavy music, PERCEPTION, the latest imprint of Reigning Phoenix Music, which the self-titled ‘Kickers of A**’ are now proudly signed to.

“We’re excited to call PERCEPTION our new home, because Reigning Phoenix Music is very good at grabbing beers! We’re looking forward to our first release in early 2026 and working our a**es off until then! Where a phoenix reigns, you can expect lots of fiery surprises!” promises band co-founder and vocalist/guitarist Vito C.

PERCEPTION managing director Jochen Richert adds: “We’re happy to welcome yet another act I’ve been collaborating with during the past decades: J.B.O.! Vito, Hannes, Ralph & Wolfram – the impersonated consortium of fun – haven’t lost a single bit of their ingenuity over time, and as we enter their “Haus Of The Rising Fun,” there’s definitely no way to escape from their humorous seduction. This Franconian-Swabian union promises J.B.O. at their finest, brought to you in the best possible…errr… pink way, of course!”

In J.B.O.’s more than 35-year history, stagnation has never been an option and 2025 is no exception after all. Despite the aforementioned jubilee celebrations are still lasting until the end of October and the street date of “Haus Of The Rising Fun” has only been set for January 9, 2026, the four-piece will already officially pop the corks next month. Their new single ‘Ka-Fump!’ is inspired by Shania Twain’s 2002 hit song ‘Ka-Ching!,’ and will present fans with nothing but a beer-thirsty interpretation of the world-famous track. Due out on Wednesday, May 21, ‘Ka-Fump!’ can be pre-saved now, here: https://jbo.rpm.link/kafumpPR

Complete your collection with various back catalogue releases: https://jbo.rpm.link/shopPR

J.B.O. are ready to make even the darkest souls smile with their unique musical shenanigans, and the announcement of further details about “Haus Of The Rising Fun” is really just a matter of time. Put on your pink armour, the ‘defenders of true nonsense’ are returning! Cheers!

J.B.O. live:

“30 Years of “Explizite Lyrik” Tour 2025”
w/ BRUNHILDE (), LOCAL SUPPORT (*)
Presented by Metal Hammer & Rock Antenne

09.05.2025 DE Celle – CD-Kaserne *
10.05.2025 DE Sangerhausen – Mammuthalle *
15.05.2025 DE Berlin – Astra Kulturhaus *
16.05.2025 DE Voltlage – Frühlingsfest ^ *
17.05.2025 DE Vacha – Vachwerk *
22.05.2025 CH Langenthal – OldCapitol **
23.05.2025 DE Stadtschwarzach – 150 Jahre Feuerwehr ^ **
24.05.2025 DE Rastatt – BadnerHalle *
^Festival Show

12.06.2025 DE Saalfeld – Marktfest
13.06.2025 DE Flensburg – Courtyard Sessions
14.06.2025 DE Gifhorn – Unser Aller Festival
27.06.2025 DE Rainau-Schwabsberg – Rock am Limes
29.06.2025 DE Feuchtwangen-Dorfgütingen – Moos MeadoW Festival
02.07.2025 DE Ballenstedt – Rockharz Open Air SOLD OUT
05.07.2025 DE Bad Dürkheim – Rock im Wingert
18.07.2025 DE Wertheim – Burg (“Explizite Lyrik” Show)
19.07.2025 DE Eggebek – Shelter Festival
26.07.2025 DE Obing – Festwoche am See
08.08.2025 DE Zossen – Area 1-1-2
09.08.2025 DE Böbing – OpenAir

10.10.2025 AT Klagenfurt – VZK Veranstaltungszentrum (“Explizite Lyrik” Show)
11.10.2025 AT Wörgl – VZ Komma (“Explizite Lyrik” Show)

24.10.2025 DE Thalmässing – Music-Adventure
25.10.2025 DE Bächingen – 75 Jahre Musikverein “Eintracht”
28./29.11.2025 DE Weissenhäuser Strand/Ostsee – Metal Hammer Paradise

“Tour Of The Rising Fun 2025/2026”
Presented by Rock Antenne & Metal Hammer

04.12.2025 CH Rubigen – Mühle Hunziken
05.12.2025 DE Munich – Backstage
27.12.2025 DE Jena – F-Haus
28.12.2025 DE Münster – Sputnikhalle
29.12.2025 DE Würzburg – Posthalle

02.01.2026 DE Nuremberg – Löwensaal
09.01.2026 DE Hamburg – Markthalle
10.01.2026 DE Oberhausen – Turbinenhalle
16.01.2026 DE Hanover – Pavillon
17.01.2026 DE Mutterstadt – Palatinum
23.01.2026 DE Stuttgart – LKA Longhorn
24.01.2026 DE Saarbrücken – Garage
30.01.2026 DE Sondershausen – Stocksen 2.0
31.01.2026 DE Hallstadt – Vamos
06.02.2026 CH Seewen – Gaswerk Eventbar
07.02.2026 DE Gummersbach – Halle 32
13.02.2026 DE Halle – Steintor-Varieté
14.02.2026 DE Regensburg-Obertraubling – Eventhall Airport
20.02.2026 DE Ramstein – Congress Center
07.03.2026 DE Bayreuth – Das Zentrum
13.03.2026 DE Cologne – Carlswerk Victoria
14.03.2026 DE Herford – KulturWerk

Info & Tickets: https://www.jbo.de/tour/

About J.B.O.

Heavy guitars and German lyrics combined with Franconian sense for nonsense don’t work? Way off the mark! Since 1989, J.B.O. have multiply proven that they’re the real masters of comedy metal – over the course of 14 studio albums to be concrete. Additionally awarded with two gold records, the quartet are mostly known for covering hit songs by artists of different genres, giving them a unique twist through re-written lyrics with an extra portion of humour.

Their original tracks shouldn’t remain unnoticed nevertheless since they also popularise with not minor jocular lyrical content. Fan favourites such as ‘Ein guter Tag zum Sterben’ [‘A Good Day To Die’] are classics of the band’s repertoire and vital parts of each and every J.B.O. concert.

From die-hard old-school metalheads to families and kids and fans beyond the hard’n’heavy boundaries: Their wide range of musical inspiration has resulted in an equally varied amount of followers which sees J.B.O. unite all sorts of people under their multicoloured musical roof and especially in front of the stages, making them even more outstanding amidst the heavily crowded world of artists out there.

J.B.O. are:
Hannes “G. Laber” Holzmann | vocals, guitars
Veit “Vito C.” Kutzer | vocals, guitars
Ralph Bach | bass
Wolfram Kellner | drums

More on J.B.O.: jbo.de | Facebook | Instagram | X | TikTok | YouTube | Spotify | Apple Music

DEATH SS’ Long-Awaited New Concept Album “The Entity” Out Now

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Photo credits: Andrea Falaschi – Edit: SylMan Production (Sylvester-Manini)

The wait is over! Italian cult heavy rock act DEATH SS finally released their concept album “The Entity via Lucifer Rising / Self.it.
 
“The Entity” was produced by mastermind and frontman Steve Sylvester along with the English Grammy winner producer Tom Dalgety (Rammstein, Ghost, The Cult, a.o.).

The band will unveil the visualizer videos for each song on a weekly basis here: https://www.youtube.com/@DeathSSofficial

“The Entity” is available here https://bfan.link/the-entity-deathss in the following formats:
– CD: 12 tracks + bonus track “Mary Clark”
– Vinyl: 12 tracks + exclusive 45” “Cimiteria”

  • Side A: Cimiteria (Single Edit)
  • Side B: Mary Clark

– Digital

More about “The Entity”:
“Dr Jekyll and Sister Hyde” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x7v6YUT9V_Q
“Out to Get me” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XsAG5GqtdDc
“Justified Sinner” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=36z5A4ijEls
“Love until Death” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j1EZ5GDu0EI

The literary inspirations of the 12-song opus range from Aleister Crowley, who seeks to liberate man by awakening his artistic genius (‘Aleister Crowley and the Hidden God’ – Kenneth Grant), to the characters of writers James Hogg (‘The Private Memoirs And Confessions of a Justified Sinner’) and Robert Louis Stevenson (‘The Strange Case Of Doctor Jekyll And Mr. Hyde’), who explore the dark side of mankind. It also includes other literary characters and references such as ‘Mary Reilly’ (Valerie Martin), ‘Portrait Of A Killer: Jack The Ripper – Case Closed’ (Patricia Cornwell), ‘Cemetery’ (Renzo Barbieri), ‘Hyde In Time’ (Mario Gazzola), ultimately linking to the band’s history.
 
Italian rock band DEATH SS was founded in 1977 by Steve Sylvester with the aim of forming a band that encloses inside of itself all its particular interests for occultism, horror films, erotic comics and rock music, in an original manner.
After disbanding in 1982 Sylvester re-founded the band in 1988 whose discography includes albums such as “In Death of Steve Sylvester,” “Heavy Demons,” “Do What Thou Wilt” and “Panic” with influences ranging from dark metal to cyberpunk.

DEATH SS are:
Steve Sylvester – vocals
Freddy Delirio – keyboards
Ghiulz – guitars
Demeter – bass
Unam Talbot – drums
Dahlila e Jessica – performers

DEATH SS online:
www.deathss.com
open.spotify.com/artist/2G6Jj3r7Uux76wZXsykcht
instagram.com/deathssofficial
youtube.com/deathssofficial
x.com/deathssofficial
https://www.tiktok.com/@deathssofficial

STEVE HACKETT to Release “The Lamb Stands Up Live At The Royal Albert Hall” on July 11th

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Steve Hackett proudly presents ‘The Lamb Stands Up Live At The Royal Albert Hall’, a stunning audio/visual document of his show at the iconic London venue in October 2024, set for release on July 11th 2025. Watch the band performing ‘The Lamb Lies Down On Broadway’ below.

Steve and his live band celebrate the 50th anniversary of the legendary Genesis concept album ‘The Lamb Lies Down On Broadway’, with a selection of his favourite tracks from that album including ‘Fly On A Windshield’ & ‘Lilywhite Lilith’. The live set also includes other Genesis & solo classics, including music from his most recent acclaimed album ‘The Circus And The Nightwhale’. This special evening saw the band joined by guests including Ray Wilson, Steve Rothery, Amanda Lehmann & John Hackett. 

Steve comments: “I was so happy to revisit the Lamb on tour. The Royal Albert Hall evening was particularly memorable. It is my favourite London venue and the atmosphere there that night was absolutely electric… I was really pleased that everyone in the band and the performing guests pulled it off with flying colours!”

Expertly mixed by Grammy-award winning engineer Chris Lord-Alge, and mastered by Ted Jensen at Sterling Sound, the night was filmed by longtime collaborator Paul M Green, and is presented as Special Edition 2CD+Blu-ray Digipak which includes 5.1 Surround Sound & bonus interview content. The vinyl arrives as a deluxe 4LP 180g boxset, including 12-page LP-size booklet featuring photos from the evening.

Pre-order now here: https://stevehackett.lnk.to/TheLambStandsUpLive-Album

The full track-listing is as follows:

  1. People of the Smoke
  2. Circo Inferno
  3. These Passing Clouds
  4. The Devil’s Cathedral
  5. Every Day
  6. Hands Of the Priestess
  7. A Tower Struck Down
  8. Low Notes And High Hopes
  9. Camino Royale
  10. Shadow Of The Hierophant
  11. The Lamb Lies Down On Broadway
  12. Fly On A Windshield
  13. Broadway Melody Of 1974
  14. Hairless Heart
  15. Carpet Crawlers
  16. The Chamber Of 32 Doors
  17. Lilywhite Lilith
  18. The Lamia
  19. It
  20. Dancing With The Moonlit Knight
  21. The Cinema Show
  22. Aisle Of Plenty
  23. Firth Of Fifth
  24. Los Endos
  25. An Interview with Steve Hackett

Steve Hackett & band are currently continuing their Genesis Greats, Lamb Highlight & Solo tour around Europe, before taking it to Japan in July, Italy in September & North America in October & November. For a full list of dates, head to: https://www.hackettsongs.com/tour.html 

Earlier this year, Steve Hackett release ‘Live Magic At Trading Boundaries’, featuring live recordings from his annual acoustic shows at Trading Boundaries in the UK. Listen now here: https://stevehackett.lnk.to/LiveMagicAtTradingBoundaries 

STEVE HACKETT Online:
http://www.hackettsongs.com
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Steve-Hackett/123101228589
https://www.instagram.com/stevehackettofficial/
http://hackettsongs.com/tour.html
https://bsky.app/profile/stevehacketthq.bsky.social