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Slaughter to Prevail Announce New Album, Unleash Single "Russian Grizzly in America"

21 hours ago | consequence.net | Spencer Kaufman

Slaughter to Prevail have announced details of their forthcoming album, titled Grizzly. In advance of the LP’s July 18th release via Sumerian Records, the predominantly Russian deathcore band has unleashed the single “Russian Grizzly in America.”Grizzly is Slaughter to Prevail’s third full-length studio album, and marks the follow-up to 2021’s Kostolom.
Billy Idol Is "Still Dancing" After All These Years: Interview

1 day ago | consequence.net | Spencer Kaufman

At 69 years old, Billy Idol isn’t slowing down. The rock icon is set to release a new album titled Dream Into It this Friday (April 25th), and he’s getting ready to embark on an extensive two-leg North American tour with Joan Jett and the Blackhearts. The tour’s first leg kicks off April 30th in Phoenix, and runs through May 23rd in Toronto.
Carlos Santana Hospitalized After Suffering Medical Emergency During Soundcheck

1 day ago | consequence.net | Spencer Kaufman

Legendary guitarist Carlos Santana was hospitalized after experiencing a medical emergency during the soundcheck prior to a concert at San Antonio’s Majestic Theatre on Tuesday (April 22nd). According to his manager, doctors later determined that the 77-year-old musician was suffering from dehydration. The San Antonio show was postponed, but Santana’s spring US tour is expected to continue as scheduled, resuming Wednesday night (April 23rd) in Sugar Land, Texas.
Halestorm return with '80s-inspired anthem "Darkness Always Wins"

2 days ago | consequence.net | Spencer Kaufman

Halestorm have unleashed a new song titled “Darkness Always Wins.” The single offers the first taste of the band’s as-yet-untitled new album, set for release later this year. “Darkness Always Wins” features Lzzy Hale’s powerhouse vocals on full display, with the first half of the song reminiscent of an ’80s power ballad. In fact, there are lyrical nods to the era (intentional or not), with such lines as “running with the shadows” (Pat Benatar) and “fading into black” (Metallica).
Billy Idol Joins Forces with Avril Lavigne on New Song "77"

2 days ago | consequence.net | Spencer Kaufman

Billy Idol has unveiled the latest single from his forthcoming album, Dream Into It, which is set for release this Friday (April 25th). The rock legend has teamed up with Avril Lavigne on the song “77.”The tune is the second single from Idol’s new LP. following “Still Dancing,” which was released at the time of the album announcement in late February. “77” falls more in the musical realm of Lavigne than Idol, with its infectious pop-punk sound.
Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds Rock Brooklyn with St. Vincent

2 days ago | consequence.net | Spencer Kaufman

Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds headlined the Barclays Center arena in Brooklyn, New York on Thursday night (April 17th), with support from St. Vincent. The North American tour runs through a May 14th show in San Francisco, followed by a May 17th set at the Cruel World festival in Pasadena, California. Tickets for the upcoming gigs are available here.
Def Leppard's Rick Allen Still Dealing with "Very Traumatic" Assault Two Years Later

3 days ago | consequence.net | Jon Hadusek

Def Leppard drummer Rick Allen has opened up about being violently assaulted outside a Florida hotel two years ago, revealing that he’s still coping with the trauma of the attack. Allen appeared on SiriusXM’s “Trunk Nation” on April 17th and discussed the reason why he opted to not exhibit his artwork on this year’s Monsters of Rock cruise. “I’ve been going through some challenging times, kind of related to what happened in Florida,” Allen told host Eddie Trunk (as transcribed by Blabbermouth).
Alice Cooper Reunites with Original Band for First Album in 51 Years

3 days ago | consequence.net | Jon Hadusek

The original Alice Cooper band has returned, with the shock-rock legend announcing The Revenge of Alice Cooper, the group’s first album in 51 years. The Bob Ezrin-produced album sees Cooper reunited with his old bandmates Michael Bruce (guitar), Dennis Dunaway (bass), and Neal Smith (drums).
Full of Hell announce new EP, unleash single "Knight's Oath"

3 days ago | consequence.net | Jon Hadusek

Full of Hell have announced a new EP entitled Broken Sword, Rotten Shield, out May 16th via Closed Casket Activities. The first single from the seven-song, fantasy-tinged release is “Knight’s Oath,” and it sees the band going for a more straightforward metal sound that verges on black ‘n roll — undoubtedly one of the catchiest Full of Hell songs to date. The black-and-white “medieval furries” music video, as one YouTube commenter described it, is also worth a watch.
Puddle of Mudd announce new album, unveil single "Beautimous"

3 days ago | consequence.net | Jon Hadusek

Puddle of Mudd have announced a new album, Kiss the Machine, which arrives May 2nd on the heels of frontman Wes Scantlin’s ongoing legal issues, including a felony domestic violence charge in March stemming from a physical altercation with his girlfriend. Despite those serious charges, Scantlin and company are pushing ahead with the album’s release, offering up the opening track “Beautimous,” a sleazy love song with an upbeat post-grunge sound that’s in line with Puddle of Mudd’s previous work.