“Gifts From The Holy Ghost” is the album that Hungarian-born vocalist/writer Dorothy has always wanted, and has perhaps been destined to make. Born from a sense of divine urgency, it is her most bombastic and gloriously, victorious rock and roll work yet. Each song built on triumph — the unshackling of chains, the slaying of...
California rockers PAPA ROACH have released the official music video for their anthemic new single, “Stand Up”. Produced by Jason Evigan (Dua Lipa, G-Eazy, MAROON 5), the song brings massive energy and unique arrangements to singer Jacoby Shaddix’s uplifting and motivating lyrics. The track seeks to provide a signature, bouncing anthem for a world that...
Fredrik Johansson, former rhythm guitarist for DARK TRANQUILITY (1993-1999) has passed away following a lengthy battle with cancer. DARK TRANQUILITY vocalist Mikael Stanne, wrote the below tribute to the fallen musician, publishing it to Facebook earlier today (January 28th): “One of us is gone. Fredrik Johansson passed away on January 25th after a three-year long...
Kid Rock has issued a video statement saying that he’s going to cancel any show on his upcoming tour with FOREIGNER that takes place within a venue with mask or vaccine mandates in place. The Michigan rap-rocker posted a new video to his Facebook, saying: “If there are any of these venues [with vaccine or mask...
Former MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson and guitarist Chris Poland have come together to record one final song posthumously with their friend, late ex-MEGADETH drummer Gar Samuelson. The new track, “The Raven”, is the latest single from FATAL OPERA, part of a new 12-song collection of demo material compiled as the group’s final release, titled “Fatal...
Former METALLICA bassist Jason Newsted recently sat down with “So What!” editor Steffan Chirazi to reflect on the 30th anniversary of the band’s “Black Album” and also reflect on the infamous Montreal concert pyro accident that happened on Aug. 8, 1992, when James Hetfield’s arm was badly burned during a performance of “Fade to Black.”...
AMORPHIS will release their fourteenth studio album, “Halo”, on February 11, 2022 via Atomic Fire Records. The official music video for the LP’s latest single, “On The Dark Waters”, directed by Pekka Hara, can be seen below. Lyricist Pekka Kainulainen comments: “I got the idea to reverse the direction of the Tuonela stream — Tuonela...
HALESTORM have had to cancel their previously announced European “An Evening With Halestorm” European tour. The run of dates was set to commence on February 1 in Frankfurt, Germany and run through March 13 in London, United Kingdom. Earlier today, HALESTORM released the following statement: “To all of our European Freaks, we’re sorry to inform...
Dave Mustaine says that MEGADETH’s sixteenth studio album, “The Sick, The Dying And The Dead”, has been pushed back to a summer release. Mustaine spoke about a possible release date for MEGADETH’s new record while promoting the next U.S. leg of MEGADETH’s “The Metal Tour Of The Year” with LAMB OF GOD, IN FLAMES and...
IRON MAIDEN vocalist Bruce Dickinson, who aside from fronting one of the most iconic metal bands in history, is known to be an established pilot. So much so that he has flown the band around the world in their customized jumbo jet, Ed Force One, on previous global treks, Well it seems the IRON MAIDEN...