Damian FitzGerald

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Mario Vayne Interview on ‘The Moment,’ Touring Stories & the Vinyl Revival

2 weeks ago | v13.net | Damian FitzGerald

Article Views: 17 Damian FitzGerald is joined by Australian rock artist Mario Vayne, who shares some insight into his latest album, The Moment. Mario also shares his stories behind his music and the experiences that helped shape his sound and musical identity. From discovering his aunt’s vinyl collection as a kid to being inspired by rock icons like AC/DC and Sweet, Mario takes us on a nostalgic journey through his early influences and musical evolution.
Lush Collabs with Download Festival on Festival Kit

2 weeks ago | v13.net | Damian FitzGerald

Article Views: 12 This summer, Lush is turning up the volume on an unexpected collaboration that celebrates both getting dirty and self-care! Introducing the Lush x Download Festival Kit: a limited-edition, festival-revival trio of products crafted in celebration of Download Festival’s legendary community and the unapologetic spirit of alternative music culture.
Basement Confirm 2025 UK/EU Headline Tour

2 weeks ago | v13.net | Damian FitzGerald

Article Views: 9 Basement has announced details for a much-anticipated UK/EU headline tour in September 2025. The dates mark the band’s first headline tour across the two, following their celebrated return and live appearances at Outbreak in 2024 and supporting Knocked Loose earlier this year. The Basement tour will also feature support from their labelmates Anxious.
Five Finger Death Punch Announce ‘Best Of – Volume 1’ Album Details

3 weeks ago | v13.net | Damian FitzGerald

Article Views: 15 Multi-platinum hard rock powerhouse Five Finger Death Punch is celebrating its 20th anniversary with the release of Best Of—Volume 1, a collection of re-recorded versions of its most iconic chart-topping songs. This move comes in response to the recent sale of the band’s original master recordings by its former label, an action made without the band’s knowledge or the opportunity to reclaim their own work.
Gustavo Santaolalla Plays ‘The Last of Us’ Theme on Fender “Guitarocko”

3 weeks ago | v13.net | Damian FitzGerald

Article Views: 9 Fender has unveiled the latest episode of Fender Presents, spotlighting the legendary Gustavo Santaolalla, the two-time Academy Award-winning composer and the musical force behind both The Last of Us computer game and TV show. In this exclusive performance, Santaolalla reimagines the iconic main theme from the acclaimed series, delivering a hauntingly beautiful new arrangement that captures the raw emotion of the original while introducing a fresh sonic dimension.
The Rasmus Detail Their Latest Album ‘Weirdo’

3 weeks ago | v13.net | Damian FitzGerald

Article Views: 21 Finnish rock outfit The Rasmus hold nothing back on their new track, the toxic love-themed “Break These Chains” ft. Niko Vilhelm of Blind Channel. It’s out now via Better Noise Music and Playground Music. Driven by the band’s signature blend of dark atmospheres and anthemic melodies, the emotionally gripping song is taken from the album Weirdo. It arrives September 12, marking their 11th studio album and first for Better Noise Music.
Volbeat Deliver Personal Single & Video, “Time Will Heal”

3 weeks ago | v13.net | Damian FitzGerald

Article Views: 10 Volbeat — Michael Poulsen (vocals, guitar), Jon Larsen (drums), and Kaspar Boye Larsen (bass) — are getting closer and closer to the release of their ninth album, God Of Angels Trust. This album arrives on June 6 via longtime label Vertigo/Universal. The album will coincide with plenty of summer touring on the band’s Greatest Of All Time World Tour.
Within Temptation & Jerry Heil Collaborate on “Sing Like A Siren”

3 weeks ago | v13.net | Damian FitzGerald

Article Views: 32 Within Temptation collaborate with Ukrainian artist and Eurovision contestant Jerry Heil on the powerful new single “Sing Like A Siren” – out across all music services now. The song reflects both struggle and determination, capturing the feeling of powerlessness as well as the need to stand up against it. The song also carries a message of guidance: being a siren to call those who are lost back home.
Chris Goss (Masters of Reality) Interview on Working with Kyuss & Album ‘The Archer’

3 weeks ago | v13.net | Damian FitzGerald

Article Views: 13 Legendary rock musician and producer Chris Goss – best known as the mastermind behind Masters of Reality – joins Damian FitzGerald and shares his incredible stories from his decades-long career in the music industry. From his early influences like The Beatles and The Rolling Stones, to producing for iconic bands like Queens of the Stone Age and Kyuss, Goss also offers his insight into the evolution of technology in modern rock.
When Rivers Meet Release New, Self-Titled “Single”

3 weeks ago | v13.net | Damian FitzGerald

Article Views: 21 When Rivers Meet has released its self-titled new single, taken from the forthcoming album Addicted To You, out May 23rd. “When Rivers Meet” closes the record, and from its delicate Americana beginnings, it bursts into a huge rock ‘n’ roll chorus, becoming a triumphant tribute song to the band’s loyal fan base. Speaking to their fans about the single, When Rivers Meet say:“Your energy and passion lift us up, just like rapids shaping the course of a river.