Stephen Chesney is a U.S.-based English guitarist, songwriter, and producer. Beyond his work with Agents Of Your Demise, Stephen has composed, performed, and recorded for numerous television shows and channels, including Discovery, Animal Planet, MSNBC, and more. He also stays busy as a session musician, writing and performing on studio recordings for artists across multiple genres. His supergroup, Agents Of Your Demise, has a new single out called “Sick Existence,” and apparently they have a full-length album on the way!!

In this interview, Stephen discusses the details of the upcoming album and tells us how the band came together, how the songs were written, and if we might see more from the band. He also discusses his love for a great, little known rock band from the 90’s called Cry Of Love, and he also talks about the possibilities of taking a band on tour.

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GRAMMY^® AWARD WINNING MUSICIAN MARK TREMONTI 

TO MAKE HIS BELMONT STAKES DEBUT SINGING

“NEW YORK, NEW YORK” AT POST TIME ON JUNE 7^TH

MARK TREMONTI IS ALSO ANNOUNCING SOLO DATES 

THIS DECEMBER PERFORMING SELECTIONS FROM

TREMONTI SINGS SINATRA ALONGSIDE MEMBERS 

OF SINATRA’S TOURING BAND

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“Diamond” David Lee Roth returned to the stage for the first time in five years at the M3 Festival. So, with the return of a rock and roll icon, it was only fitting to look back on a Van Halen record for the June edition of the Do You Remember series. Van Halen had massive success with their debut self-titled record. Van Halen shot up the charts to No. 19 on the US Billboard chart and launched them into another stratosphere.

After the great success of their debut record, the band headed back into the studio to record their sophomore album. Now, theirs a reason why there is the saying of “sophomore slump.” It’s because the band, athlete, or whoever’s second time around doesn’t gain as much traction as their first effort. This was not the case for Van Halen II – in fact, it shot to the No. 6 position on the US Billboard chart, further cementing their status as a force to be reckoned with.

The 32-minute record kicks off with “You’re No Good.” The track’s intro features a mini nod to “Runnin’ With the Devil” before it slowly chugs into the rest of the song. What Van Halen did great throughout their careers was create harmonies on choruses despite not being great singers, except for the lead vocalist. Michael Anthony and Alex Van Halen’s monster beats trudge the track forward, which creates a true “heavy metal” opening. Van Halen elects to have a heavy, slowly moving song that builds anticipation rather than a loud and in-your-face track.

Song two, “Dance the Night Away,” is phenomenal. It slightly shows the band’s pop side while keeping their rougher-edged rock and roll side. It’s amazing how confident they were with this song, as it’s the second song listeners hear. There wasn’t a song similar to this on Van Halen. I liked how Eddie Van Halen didn’t feel the need to add a crazy solo to this song. He took more of a rhythm approach and let the entire band bask in the sunlight.

By song three, true rock fans get exactly what they were looking for. “Somebody Get Me a Doctor” is one of the band’s heavy songs on the record, yet it’s one of their best. I love how Roth is borderline screeching on this song. It matches Van Halen’s guitar tone and creates a hungry and nasty beast throughout. This is one of the tracks on the album that deserves to be played over and over again and louder each time.

On “Bottoms Up!” there’s a great jumpy beat to the tune, which brings out a lighter feel to the song. When it comes to this song, both of Van Halen’s solos are his most underrated. The first solo is very quick; he gets in and just as quickly, he’s done and fades into the back. He backs off to allow Roth and Anthony to harmonize with minimal other instruments around. As soon as they’re done, he blasts back into another monstrous solo that carries the song to its natural finish.

“Outta Love Again” picks up where “Bottoms Up!” left off. It’s got another jumpy yet faster vibe to it. The band chiming in creates a faster pace to the song, which makes it seem like they’re on a runaway train. Even though the song is almost three minutes long, it feels quicker than that and helps the record move forward to a powerful second half.

The hard rock and roll continues with song six, “Light Up the Sky.” I love the intro of the band playing down the note scales in order to create an uncomfortable feeling. The entire band is in top-notch form on this song. From how tight they are playing at a fast tempo, to chiming in on vocals when needed, they’re on fire (no pun intended on another song title of theirs). “Light Up the Sky” could have worked as the very first song on the record – it’s gutsy, ballsy and sums up Van Halen in just over three minutes.

On song seven, “Spanish Fly,’ it features just Van Halen noodling away on an acoustic guitar. It’s Van Halen II’s “Eruption.” It’s just over a minute in length, but it showcases just how brilliant Van Halen was as a guitarist. To hear every note so clearly on an acoustic guitar sends shivers down the spines of listeners.

The band returns for “D.O.A.” The acronym truly stands for “Dead or Alive,” but the band decided to shorten it for some reason. Lee’s sing/talks in a monotone voice which creates a more serious snarl to the tune. But when it comes to the chorus, he shows off his chops by harmonizing again with the band. I wish this song were higher up on the track list, it’s almost unfair that this song is towards the bottom of the record. It’s an amazing showcase of how great the band is together.

“Women In Love…” starts with Van Halen strumming and tapping away on his guitar, almost creating a dreamlike lullaby feeling – it’s nothing short of spectacular. “Women In Love…” is a pop-infused rock tune that dances the fine line between both of them. Even if Van Halen decided to go full-on pop, they would excel in that area, too. There’s a great call and response with Roth and the rest of the band on this track, which makes it the perfect song to sing along to.

The album closes with “Beautiful Girls,” which sums up the rock and roll life to a tee. With lyrics like “all I need is a beautiful girl… I love ‘em, I need ‘em!” is the rock and roll life. It’s a fun song that doesn’t dive into complexity; the songwriting is pretty straightforward and makes for a fun song.

Lightning struck twice for Van Halen. Once for their debut record and the second time on Van Halen II. It’s hard to choose which record – the first or the second – is better. I’d even challenge you to think that Van Halen II might be better than Van Halen. For 10 songs that run 32 minutes, there is more magic captured on this record. It’s almost a perfect record and is one of the band’s best… and it was only their second record, ever.

Rating: 9/10

Tracklist:

1. You’re No Good

2. Dance the Night Away

3. Somebody Get Me a Doctor

4. Bottoms Up!

5. Outta Love Again

6. Light Up the Sky

7. Spanish Fly

8. D.O.A

9. Women In Love…

10. Beautiful Girls

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2026 Gulf Coast Jam Presented by Jim Beam Announces Full Lineup

Post Malone, Chris Stapleton, Keith Urban, Riley Green, Headlining May 28 – 31, 2026 in Panama City Beach

Tickets On Sale NOW

(Nashville, Tennessee…) – May 29, 2025 – The 13^th Annual Gulf Coast Jam Presented by Jim Beam kicked off tonight at Frank Brown Park in Panama City Beach. Prior to headliners Jordan Davis and Sam Hunt taking the stage, organizers revealed the entire 2026 lineup – a first in the Country On The Coast festival’s history. Headliners Post Malone, Chris Stapleton, Keith Urban, and Riley Green will be joined by at least 20 artists over the four days. All available passes are currently on sale at www.GulfCoastJam.com. 

“Our four headliners are some of the most high-profile, in-demand artists we’ve ever had in our lineup,” said Gulf Coast Jam Presented by Jim Beam Executive Producer Rendy Lovelady. “I mean, Keith Urban was presented the Triple Crown Award, Chris Stapleton won Male Artist of the Year, Riley Green won Single of The Year, and Post Malone is one of the biggest artists in music, period. We’re beyond excited about 2026!”

Gulf Coast Jam Presented by Jim Beam drew sellout crowds of 30,000 in each of the last two years to an event Billboard called one of “The 10 Best Country Music Festivals.” Music Festival Wizard named Gulf Coast Jam Presented by Jim Beam the number one festival in their Top 50 Most Popular Fests In The World 2024 – Voter’s Choice poll, one of the Top 50 Festivals in the World, and leads the list in their The Best Beach Music Festivals This Summer (2025). 

Gulf Coast Jam Presented by Jim Beam 2026 Lineup:

Thursday, May 28

Keith Urban

Treaty Oak Revival

Wyatt Flores

Cooper Alan

Walker Montgomery

Gannon Fremin

Friday, May 29

Chris Stapleton

Marcus King

Jackson Dean

Brent Cobb

Cole Goodwin

Hueston

Saturday, May 30

Riley Green

Koe Wetzel

Ole 60

Josh Ross

Ashland Craft

Hannah McFarland

Sunday, May 31

Post Malone

Muscadine Bloodline

49 Winchester

Elizabeth Nichols

Them Dirty Roses

Skeez

“To have our full lineup in place and announced this early is testament to our Jammers giving us amazing feedback and to the incredible work our team puts in year after year to make this one of the top festivals in the country at one of the most beautiful beaches in the world,” said Gulf Coast Jam Presented by Jim Beam COO Mark Sheldon. “We love showing off our home, Panama City Beach!”

All passes for 2026, including General Admission, Military, College and First Responder, The Overlook Club, Caymus Vineyards VIP Pit, Luxury Suites, Super VIP, Side Stage, hotel packages, as well as lodging partners are available now HERE. 

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After a Successful First Run of Dates,  

Jason Bonham’s Led Zeppelin Evening 

Extends Their Celebration of the 

50^th Anniversary of Physical Graffiti

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Day two of Boardwalk Rock brought what seemed to be even more people out to listen to their favorite bands. The day featured a little cooler temperature with overcast skies and a little more breeze, which made the trek between stages a little easier than the day before. Day two’s headliners were Alice Cooper, Shinedown, Three Days Grace and Nickelback. Three Doors Down cancelled their appearance due to Brad Arnold getting a stage four cancer diagnosis. We wish him the best in his battle. Also on the bill were Tim Montana, Saliva, Black Stone Cherry, Lit, Fuel, Crossfade, Dorothy, Candlebox, Night Ranger, and Bret Michaels.

Once again, the boardwalk was in full swing and filled in quickly with concert goers wanting to grab a quick bite to eat before their marathon day of running from stage to stage to catch all of their favorite bands, while others took a different approach by spreading out a blanket on the sand and staying put for most of the day. The crowd was full of every demographic of people you could imagine, however, it’s always great to see the younger generation getting out to see the bands that we all grew up with. It lets us know that rock is still alive and thriving. Eddie Trunk from Sirius/XM was on hand again to introduce many of the bands. As with the day before, due to bands having the same start times, I was unable to cover every band in attendance.

Tim Montana 

Bolt Stage 12:30-1:15

First to take the stage was Tim Montana. 

Tim grew up in Butte, Montana and started learning to play guitar at age 6. He moved to Los Angeles and then to Nashville and continued to pursue his career in country and southern rock. The crowd quickly bellied up to the front of the stage and Tim won them over while he played a short 45-minute set of rockin’ original tunes. Tim refers to his touring band as the Shrednecks. He made sure to mention his friend, Robert J. Oniell, a former Navy Seal Team 6 member and longtime friend from Butte, who was credited with killing Osama Bin Laden. He then thanked all current military members and veterans before playing “Die Today”.  Tim has 6 studio albums out, with the most recent released in 2024 called Savage. They made sure to play their most popular song, “Devil You Know”, and ended their set with “Savage”.

Saliva

Thunder Stage 1:15-2:00

Black Stone Cherry

Lightning Stage 1:15-2:00

Black Stone Cherry was a must see for me. This high energy rock band from North Carolina never fails to bring a killer performance to the stage. They were the first band of the day to play on the Lightning stage, and even though they were up against Saliva, who I was told put on a stellar show on the main stage, they really packed in their fans for a 45-minute set of killer hard rock favorites. They started the set with “Me and Mary Jane”, and Ben Wells always starts the day off with a big kick. I swear, he must drink a six-pack of Redbull before the set. He’s one of the most entertaining performers of the weekend. At one point, he jumped off the drum riser and his guitar strap came undone from one side of the guitar. he proceeded to jump and flail around making fun of it before his tech gave him a hand fixing it. (see photos) Drummer John Fred Young is also always putting on a show for the crowd. If you like hard rock and a killer stage show, check these guys out when they come to your town.

Lit

Bolt Stage 2:00-2:45

Late 90’s band Lit, best known for their hit song “My Own Worst Enemy” was the second band to grace the Bolt stage, and they really heated it up playing a 45-minute set of hard rock tunes. They formed in 1988, but gained mainstream popularity in 1999 with their album, A Place in the Sun. Lit kicked off their set with “Kicked Off the Plane” off of their most recent (2022) album called Tastes Like Gold. Bassist Kevin Baldes is also a fellow photographer who knows how to put on a show in front of the lens.  Founding member Jeremy Popoff was on guitar, brother Ajay Popoff on lead vocals, and Taylor Carroll on drums.  They also brought out Zach Myers from Shinedown to sing along on “My Own Worst Enemy”, the last song of the set. These rock icons have a bunch of shows lined up this summer and you don’t want to miss them.

Fuel

Thunder Stage 2:45-3:45

Fuel has had laundry list of members with guitarist Carl Bell being the only original member. They have 6 Studio albums, the most recent was released in 2021 entitled Anomaly. Charismatic frontman Aaron Scott kept the crowd entertained and wore a huge smile throughout the set. You could tell they were having fun while playing a killer set of fan favorites. Six of the songs they played were off of their 2000 album Something Like Human. Their hit single “Shimmer” was one of three songs they played off of Sunburn. They also did a cover of The Eagles song “Hotel California” and ended with “Hemorrhage (in My Hands)”. These guys brought an energy and camaraderie to the stage as if they had been playing together for 40 years.

Crossfade

Lightning Stage 2:45-3:45

Dorothy

Bolt Stage 3:45-4:30

Dorothy is a rock band from Los Angeles formed in 2014 currently featuring Dorothy Martin on vocals, Sam Bam Koltun on guitar, Jake Hayden on drums, and Eliot Lorango on Bass. Dorothy has 4 studio albums, with the most recent having been released on March 14 of this year, entitled The Way. Dorothy has a powerful voice that has been featured on a bunch of other artist’s songs. Dorothy also made sure to mention Brad Arnold and send thoughts and prayers to him. They ended the set with “Tombstone Town” a song featuring Slash on the studio album. 

Candlebox

Thunder Stage 4:45-5:45

Candlebox is an American rock band from Seattle Washington formed in 1990. They are best known for their singles “Change”, “You”, “Far Behind”, and “Cover Me”, all of which were played near end of set. Led by original members Kevin Martin on lead vocals and Peter Klett on lead guitar, and newer members Adam Kury on bass, Island Styles on rhythm guitar, BJ Kerwin on drums. Candlebox was celebrating 32 years of American made Rock and Roll as could be seen on the screen at the back of the stage. They played a cover of “It’s Not My Time” by Three Doors Down in dedication to Brad Arnold. For the last song of the set, Bobby Amaru of Saliva got to get on stage with them and sing one of his favorite songs of the 90’s, “You”.

Night Ranger

Lightning Stage 4:45-5:45

Alice Cooper 

Bolt Stage 5:45-6:45

The pioneer of shock-rock, Alice Cooper, was the one band I was looking forward to capturing the most on my camera on Sunday. Alice is known for having an over-the-top theatrical performance, utilizing many props, a giant Frankenstein running around, a guillotine, and even a live snake around his neck. Unfortunately, none of these antics were during the first 4 songs that we were allowed to photograph, so you’ll have to look on YouTube for videos from the show. Alice always has a crew of top-notch musicians performing with him. This included Ryan Roxie on lead guitar, Chuck Garric on bass, Tommy Henriksen on guitar, Nita Strauss on guitar, and Glen Sobel on drums. Every single one of them will keep you entertained, leaving you looking all over the stage to see what is going on every second of the show. Alice played a seventeen-song set, including all the favorites, and of course, ended the set with “School’s Out” with all of the band members intros. And, oh yeah, and Alice is NOT eighteen, he’s 77 but still puts on a phenomenal performance as if he were 18. 

Shinedown

Thunder Stage 6:45-8:15

Shinedown is a band that I never really paid much attention to until a couple of years ago, and boy was I missing out. These guys are true entertainers, musicians, and artists. With Brent Smith on lead vocals and Barry Kerch drums since the band’s inception, and Zach Myers on guitar and Eric Bass on bass for longer than I have been following them. They have 7 studio albums, with the most recent being Planet Zero. Although I love all of the rocking songs the best, I developed a liking for “Symptom of Being Human” after seeing them play it liv,e not long after it came out. That one hits you right in the heart. They also played “Fly From the Inside” with original bassist Brad Stewart, who currently plays with Saliva. This was the first time they had played together since 2006. Closing in on the end of the hour-and-a-half set, they did a snippet of Three Doors Down’s “Kryptonite” as a nod to Brad Arnold and then played Lynyrd Skynyrd’s “Simple Man”. As any true fan would have hoped, they ended the set with “Sound of Madness” and “Second Chance” 

Bret Michaels

Lightning Stage 6:45-7:45

I only was able to get a few photos from afar of Bret Michaels because I was covering Shinedown, which started at the same time, and I wanted to get on the Ferris wheel to get some photos from up high before I had to go to Three Days Grace.

Three Days Grace

Bolt Stage 8:15-9:30

Three Days Grace is a Canadian rock band formed in 1992 that has 8 studio albums, with the most recent being released on August 22 of this year, entitled Alienation. They played songs spanning their career. Songs that the casual fan might know are “I Hate Everything About You”, “Animal I Have Become”, “Never Too Late”, “Riot”, and “Pain”, all of which they performed. Late last year Adam Gontier returned to the band to sing along side of the current singer Matt Walst, who has been their singer since 2013. This made for a really cool show with them trading off vocals and singing along through the songs. Young vocalist Veda, daughter of Saliva vocalist Bobby Amaru, joined them on stage to help sing “Just Like You”. She definitely added a third dimension to the song, and what a powerful vocalist she is. Three Days Grace was probably in my top 6 performances of the weekend.

Nickelback

Thunder Stage 9:30-11:00

 With three original members still together, Chad Kroeger on vocals, Ryan Peake on rhythm guitar, Mike Kroeger on bass, and Daniel Adair on drums since 2005, these guys sure have their performance together.  They started the set with “San Quentin”, a song off their most recent album, Get Rollin’, which was released in 2022. This song really drew me in to take a better look into their music when it was released. Ryan Peake took to lead vocals on “Dirty Laundry”, a Don Henley cover. During the middle of the set, Zach Myers from Shinedown joined them on stage for the song “Figured You Out”. At one point, they mentioned that they were going to release a new version of “Rockstar”, which left fans questioning whether they were serious or just joking around. They ended the festival with the proverbial “Burn It To The Ground”.

With the final day of Boardwalk Rock Festival in the books, it is safe to say that it will happen again next year. It was a stellar weekend of top-notch bands playing all of our favorite songs along with great weather to enjoy next to a beautiful beach and boardwalk. There appeared to be very few incidences other than some people getting dehydrated. The festival provided free water at hydration stations as well as the staff handing out cartons to people that were close to the stage and couldn’t or didn’t want to leave to go get it. There were plenty of great food choices to keep everyone happy, and plenty of beverages. The boardwalk provided a break from the music for those that wanted it as well as provided entertainment for the kids. Fans have already taken to social media with their wish lists of bands for next year’s Boardwalk Rock Festival.

If you missed my coverage from day one, you could check it out here.

Day One Boardwalk Rock Festival Coverage

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Dave Mason is widely known for his time as a member of the legendary Rock And Roll Hall of Fame act Traffic. He has also had a successful solo career of more than 50 years, with hits like “Only You Know And I Know” and “We Just Disagree”. He has also recorded with some of the biggest icons in music history, like Jimi Hendrix, Michael Jackson, The Rolling Stones, Paul McCartney, Eric Clapton, and the list goes on and on. Dave has recently released his autobiography, aptly titled Only You Know And I Know, and has also released his 21st album. The album is called A Shade Of Blues, and and it features artists like Joe Bonamassa, Michael McDonald, and more.

In this interview, Dave talks about the details of his new record, playing Traffic classics with the great Joe Bonamassa, sharing his intimate story in his autobiography, and his recovery from heart valve surgery and blood poisoning. With great ambition, Dave gives us his plan for the current moment and when we might see him back on the road.

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Todd Rundgren is a singer and guitarist, a songwriter, a producer, and a member of The Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame. He has played on or produced a number of iconic albums such as Meat Loaf’s Bat Out Of Hell, the New York Dolls debut, Grand Funk’s We’re An American Band, and so many more. Todd’s innovative solo work has pleased millions of fans and influenced generations of musicians all over the world. Todd has just released a live record called The Arena Tour Live on Cleopatra Records, and he is set to go back out on the road on his “Still Me (Still We)” 2025 Tour, with more than 20 dates all across the Midwest and Eastern half of the U.S., and he will be on a short run of dates with Heart as well.

In this brief interview, Todd discusses the upcoming tour, the setlist we might hear, and the story and message behind it. He also talks about some of his iconic productions and how tension might’ve contributed in the studio. As a lifelong innovator and someone involved with the advances in digital technology from the early stages, Todd gives us his take on the digital age today and the effects it has on music.

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Day one of the inaugural Boardwalk Rock Festival took place in Ocean City, Maryland. After some heavy thunderstorms rolled through Friday night, a tornado watch, and a rainbow overlooking the festival area, the weather cleared out for Saturday, and it was beautiful with a little breeze. Perfect weather for around 55,000 music fans to descend on Ocean City to enjoy a day of hard rock and metal. Fans were excited to check out the festival grounds and get a feel for where everything was. With three stages, Lightning, Thunder, and Bolt, that would take a little time. Headlining Saturday’s event were Def Leppard, Halestorm, and recent addition, Rob Zombie, who replaced Alice in Chains, who was also a replacement for Motley Crue, who both had to cancel due to medical reasons, as well as 3 Doors Down. There were also a bunch of other bands from the eighties, nineties, and beyond. Fourteen bands in total would grace the stages on Saturday.

Fans started lining up around 10:00 for 12:00 doors. The lines were about three blocks long, and aside from some initial problems with scanners at a few gates, things went smoothly getting in. Once inside, you were immediately on the boardwalk, which had tons of food vendors and stands selling Ocean City shirts and collectibles. Just about everything you would need for a day at the beach could be found on the boardwalk.  Also at the boardwalk were Jolly Roger at the Pier, The Giant Wheel, and The Kraken. The rides were included with the festival wristband. Way off to the north side of the festival area was the main stage called Thunder. Then moving south, towards the center of the area was the big carnival area with the Ferris wheel, roller coaster, a few other rides and games. Just beyond that, facing the water was the medium-sized stage dubbed Lightning. Also in this area were the festival’s concession stands, an elevated ADA viewing area, and a VIP lounge area with air-conditioned bathrooms. Then, on the farthest southern point of the festival was the Bolt stage.

There were 5 levels of tickets, including general admission, GA plus, VIP, Platinum VIP, and Ultimate. The different levels of VIP had various perks, increasing with each level. VIP and Platinum had special cordoned off viewing areas off to one side of the stage, bleachers, an area with tables, and their own beverage stands and free water. Platinum also had a free lunch, snacks, and dinner. Ultimate had side stage access on the main stage, access to a backstage lounge area, and golf cart rides from stage to stage. 

With so many bands playing, there were a lot of times when two bands had the same start time, so I had to pick and choose which bands to photograph, as we were only allowed to photograph three songs. The end stages were what seemed to be about 3/4 mile from each other, and this made for a 15-20 minute trek depending on how crowded the beach or boardwalk were. Throughout the day, I had a Santa Claus sighting, along with 2 guys in banana costumes, and I even found Waldo, although he was elusive from my camera. The full lineup of bands for day one was, Royale Lynn, Kat Von D, Trapt, Puddle of Mudd, The Struts, Extreme, Mammoth, Chevelle, Everclear, Bush, Rob Zombie, Flyleaf, Halestorm, and Def Leppard.

Royale Lynn

Bolt Stage 12:30-1:15

Royale Lynn is a new rock sensation who has a unique sound. Her powerful vocals carry a pop-rock feel to them, but combined with her heavier guitar and drums, it brings her sound to the forefront of modern rock. Her new album Black Magic is being released June 27th of this year. She played “Black Magic”, “Greed”, “Where Do We All Go When We Die”, “Six Feet Deep”, and a few others. “Six Feet Deep” hit number one on Billboard’s Hard Rock Digital Sales Chart last year. Lynn commented that she’s just a metalhead who grew up in the country, and that’s what her songs are about.  I would have loved to see a complete band on stage as there was no bass player. I loved their sound and her powerful vocals, and think they will be out headlining arenas in no time. 

Kat Von D

Thunder Stage 1:15-2:00

Kat Von D is a tattoo artist on the TLC reality show LA Ink as well as a recording artist. She took the stage with Sammi Doll on the keyboards, keytar, and background vocals. Kat makes electronic music with a darkness to it. Kat is on tour supporting her second album and drew a big crowd, even given the fact that she was one of the first artists to perform at the festival. The crowd gave her a huge, warm welcome to the event. Speaking of hot, the temperature was really starting to rise, making it important to stay hydrated at one of the free water filling stations or one of the many bars located around the festival.  

Trapt

Lightning Stage 1:15-2:00

I didn’t get to stay and watch Trapt, however, I did get a photo of them while passing through to get to Puddle of Mudd at the Bolt stage.

Puddle Of Mudd

Bolt Stage 2:00-2:45

Although they formed in 1992, they didn’t gain huge popularity until 2001, when the release of “Blurry” reached number 5 on the Billboard Hot 100. With Wes Scantlin on vocals and the only remaining original member, these guys had their performance together. They hit the stage with “Control” and “Psycho” two of my favorites, and ended the set with “Blurry” and “She Hates Me”. They also played “Beautimous” off of Kiss The Machine, which was just released.  Puddle of Mudd was a nice surprise for me. I was unsure how it would go, seeing as all of the members are new to the band. 

Extreme 

Lightning Stage 2:45-3:45

Extreme, is a hard rock band from Boston, probably most known for “More Than Words” which hit number one on the Billboard charts in 1991. Led by charismatic frontman Gary Cherone and guitar wizard Nuno Bettencourt, these guys kept the fans thrilled through the entire set. Playing a set consisting mostly of songs off of Extreme II: Pornografitti, they also hit on a few songs off their recent album, Six, which was released in 2023. Bassist Pat Badger looked like a rock star with his custom hat, sunglasses, and hair blowing in the breeze. And on the drums, Kevin Figueiredo could be seen putting 110% into his kick ass performance. Everyone’s eyes were on Nuno for his guitar solo. But the highlight for any casual fan is hearing them play their number one hit “More Than Words”. Personally, my favorites are “Kid Ego”, and “Get the Funk Out”, both songs they also played. 

The Struts

Thunder Stage 2:45-3:45

Mammoth

Bolt Stage 3:45-4:45

Mammoth has been making waves and gaining fans for a few years now. With Wolfgang Van Halen as the band’s frontman, they got their name from his father’s band, with Alex prior to forming Van Halen. Mammoth has two studio albums out. Earlier this month, he shortened the band’s name from Mammoth WVH to just Mammoth, with the release of his latest single entitled “The End”. In addition to playing “The End”, Mammoth also played songs off of their two albums Mammoth WVH and Mammoth II. It was clear that Mammoth has acquired a really good following, and it showed by the number of people fist pumping and singing along.   Lzzy Hale of Halestorm could even be seen side stage watching Mammoth and later, Puddle of Mudd on the Bolt stage. 

Chevelle

Thunder Stage 4:45-5:45

Chevelle is a rock band from Illinois formed in 1995 by brothers Pete Loeffler on lead vocals and guitar and Sam Loeffler on drums. Currently, Kemble Walters is their touring bassist. “Send The Pain Below” is probably their most well-known song from the early 2000’s and they were certain to play it. On May 14 of this year, they released a video for “Rabbit Hole – Cowards, pt. 1” and they played it for their fans at Boardwalk Rock. Since then, they have announced that the self-produced album will be entitled Bright As Blasphemy. Chevelle rocked the Boardwalk without much extra stuff on the stage besides a few aliens in black robes and the video wall behind them. 

Everclear

Lightning Stage 4:45-5:45

Bush

Bolt Stage 5:45-6:45

Rob Zombie

Thunder Stage 6:50-8:05

One week before the festival, Rob Zombie was announced as a replacement for Alice In Chains, who was a replacement for Motley Crue. I was excited for this announcement after having become a big fan seeing him with Alice Cooper on The Freaks on Parade Tour two times. Rob brought his theatrical blend of metal and industrial music to the stage, including all of his usual antics. Usually, when we see Rob Zombie perform, it is in a smoky theater with saturated red and blue lighting, adding to the mystique that is Zombie. Today, we got to see him in direct sunlight, which made it easier to do my job as a photographer. Mike Riggs was on guitar and backing vocals, Ginger Fish on drums, and Rob “Blasko” Nicholson on bass. In stark contrast to Chevelle, Zombie had his stage fully utilized with props, including a giant blow up robot alien, and during “Well, Everybody’s Fucking in a U.F.O.” there was a 10-foot alien walking around the stage.  Sherri Moon Zombie could be seen watching her husband perform from the ultimate VIP side stage balcony. At one point during his one-of-a-kind theatrical performance, Zombie stopped addressing the fans, “Are you sick of that song? I’ve officially played that 5381 times not counting rehearsals.”  and then asked the fans to “put your phones away and do it like the good old days”. Apparently, he was frustrated with people watching their phones as they filmed his performance rather than enjoying themselves. Zombie played all of the songs we love to sing along to, including “Superbeast”, “Living Dead Girl”, “More Human Than Human”, and “Dragula”. 

Flyleaf

Lightning Stage 6:50-7:50

Halestorm

Bolt Stage 8:05-9:20

Lzzy Hale, Halestorm’s power vocalist, always blows it out of the water, and this show was no exception. They performed an hour and fifteen-minute set, including a drum solo for Arejay Hale to show off his amazing talent. Halestorm played their new single “Darkness Always Wins” which was released on April 14 and will be on the new Album coming out on August 8th, entitled Everest. Lzzy always has some of the coolest stage clothes, and this show was no different. She was sporting leggings made out of leather stars that were all held together with metal hardware. (see photos) Lzzy is one of the most powerful frontwomen in the industry today. Her persona and strong attitude shine through in her performance night after night. Joe Hottinger kills it on the lead guitar as well as Josh Smith on Bass. My personal favorites were “I Get Off”, “Love Bites (So Do I)”, and “I Miss the Misery”. 

Def Leppard

Lightning Stage 9:30-11:00

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Chris Caffrey is known around the world to so many fans for his guitar skills in the classic metal band Savatage. He is also one of the original members of Trans-Siberian Orchestra. Over the years, Chris has also given us band projects like Doctor Butcher and Spirits Of Fire, as well as a healthy dose of solo music. Speaking of that solo career, Chris is about to unleash a new 2-CD, 21-song compilation from his solo career. The album is called 20 Years Of The Music Man and it gets released on June 13, 2025 on Metalville Records.

In this interview, Chris talks about getting his solo career started back in 2004 and the satisfaction of releasing this new 2-CD retrospective. He also talks about the upcoming Savatage tour, making new music with the band, and the plan for the future. Chris also discusses his line of hot sauces, and his gig in 18-time Grammy winner Jimmy Sturr‘s polka band.

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PROGRESSIVE MUSIC ICONS DREAM THEATER ANNOUNCE THE PARASOMNIA 2025 TOUR 

ACROSS THE UNITED STATES SCHEDULED TO KICK OFF ON SEPTEMBER 5^th

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Nestled in the shadow of Truist Park (home to the Atlanta Braves), the Coca-Cola Roxy played host to electronic music duo Empire of the Sun, with support from Roi Turbo, on a pleasant Sunday evening in the South. Opened as recently as 2017, this venue is a cornerstone destination within The Battery Atlanta, a mixed-used development of restaurants and condominiums adjacent to the ballpark, located approximately 10 miles northwest of downtown Atlanta. Fortunately for the sold out crowd that lined up hours before the doors were scheduled to open, the concert was not competing with a Braves home game (nor afternoon showers).

The show began at 8:00pm sharp with Roi Turbo, comprised of London-based brothers Benjamin and Conor McCarthy (originally from South Africa). Influenced by South African bubblegum pop and Nigerian disco, the duo performed clubby, electro-funk instrumental dance music for nearly 45 minutes straight. I’ll admit that I couldn’t really tell when one song ended and the next began, but the early audience ate them up and seemingly enjoyed their performance, which included several songs from their just-released second EP, Bazooka.

Setlist:

1.) Turbo Charged
2.) Hyper League
3.) Volcano Cigarette Shop
4.) Neckbrace
5.) Blu Ghost

Following an extensive stage turn, the house went dark around 9:15pm, signifying to the 3,800+ Empyreans that Australian electronic duo Empire of the Sun was theatrically about to appear. Founded back in 2007 and anchored by Nick Littlemore and Luke Steele, Empire of the Sun is currently out on the road in support of their fourth studio album (and first in eight years), Ask That God (2024).

Behind stunning props, costumed dancers, and a giant backdrop LED screen display, Empire of the Sun amped up the capacity crowd starting with back-to-back tracks pulled from Ask That God, kicking off with “Changes,” which was immediately followed by “The Feeling You Get.” In fact, the 17-song, 90-minute set featured nearly half of their latest release, including additional tunes in fan-favorite “Cherry Blossom,” as well as “Television,” “Music On The Radio,” “Revolve,” “Ask That God,” and “Happy Like You.”

Having never seen Empire of the Sun live before (plus they have been on a six-year touring hiatus), I couldn’t have been more impressed with the musicianship, production quality, and meticulous attention to detail. The show was broken out into four seamless “Acts,” each with vivid visuals, costume changes, and character appearances such as Supa Chai (a dancing, squid-like creature). The Roxy crowd also appeared to be as diverse as the overall Empire of the Sun experience, ranging from the TikTok generation of younger adults to older parents with their little kids.

There was a joyful ambiance that emanated throughout the venue all set, but that emotion achieved its peak when the band performed arguably their greatest hit in “Walking on a Dream” from their award-winning debut studio album (2008). The entire Atlanta audience jumped up and down in unison, with each person having one hand extended high to the sky while the other was recording the moment on a smart phone.

After a brief pause in the musical action, Empire of the Sun then rolled into their two-song encore set, starting with “Standing on the Shore,” a track also pulled from Walking on a Dream. The band then wrapped up their magnificent evening with the tune “Alive,” the lead single off their second studio album, Ice on the Dune (2013). With a buzz still in the air, the enjoyably exhausted crowd shuffled out to the streets of The Battery to take selfies with the show’s sold out announcement on the venue’s video marque to capture the night.

Empire of the Sun will wrap up their US tour this week on Saturday, May 24th, at the MGM Music Hall at Fenway in Boston, Massachusetts.

Setlist:

ACT 1
1.) Changes
2.) The Feeling You Get
3.) Half Mast
4.) Cherry Blossom
5.) We Are the People

ACT 2
6.) Way to Go
7.) DNA
8.) Television

ACT 3
9.) Music On The Radio
10.) Revolve
11.) High and Low
12.) Swordfish Hotkiss Night

ACT 4
13.) Ask That God
14.) Happy Like You
15.) Walking on a Dream

ENCORE
16.) Standing on the Shore
17.) Alive

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Tom Hollister is the vocalist for Cardinal Black, a Welsh band that has been described as soul-infused blues rock, with Tom’s smoky tone providing so much of that sound. The band, born in 2020, released their debut album, January Came Close in 2022, and now Cardinal Black is set to release its second album. The album is called Midnight At The Valencia, and it comes out on May 23rd via Thirty Tigers.

In this interview, Tom tells us about the history of the band and all the details that went into the making of their new record, Midnight At The Valencia. He also discusses the decision to use older analog equipment, the making of the band’s captivating videos, and what it was like to receive a standing ovation at the Royal Albert Hall as an opening act.

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The absolutely legendary rock and roll band AC-DC brought their PWR UP Tour to the Northwest Stadium in Landover, Maryland, on May 12, 2025. The home of the NFL’s Washington Commanders was shaking all night long. Taylor Momsen and The Pretty Reckless opened the show with their straight-ahead rock sound, and the packed stadium was sufficiently ready for a good time. Clouds threatened all evening, but as the skies darkened, and thousands of glowing, flashing devil horns lit up the night sky, there was no thunder struck and no rain to ruin the party.

This was one of the best concert experiences you could ever hope for. An incredible band, with a massive catalog of fantastic songs, bringing out all the stops to blow the crowd away. From the first note, to the clanging bell, to the fires from hell. To the cannons firing in salute, this was what rock and roll is all about.

Founding member Angus Young proved that he remains one of the best rock guitar players of all time. Angus is still in great shape, sporting his traditional school boy uniform and hat while dancing around the massive stage and catwalk throughout the 2-1/2 hour performance. While the rest of the band went backstage before the encore, Angus was raised on a huge platform as he soloed for 10 minutes straight.

Vocalist Brian Johnson hasn’t changed a bit since stepping in to fill the massive shoes of Bon Scott. He looks just as cool and sounds just as awesome as he always has. He clearly enjoys performing for the crowd and loves keeping them involved in the action. The majority of the crowd was singing along to every single song, and most were on their feet dancing as well.

Rhythm guitarist Stevie Young is the nephew of Angus and his late brother Malcolm. He certainly has the family resemblance and the DNA in his fingers to strum all of the classic riffs with just the right attitude and precision.

Drummer Matt Laug and bassist Chris Chaney are experienced touring musicians, and they make a solid team on the low end.

AC-DC packed in 21 classic bangers, representing 11 albums from throughout their 5 decade plus career. Nobody could have left disappointed, as all of their classics were delivered, with some deeper cuts clearly thrilling their most hard core fans. This is a short tour and you would be wise to travel to see this amazing show while you still can.

AC-DC:

Brian Johnson: Lead Vocals

Angus Young: Lead Guitar, Backing Vocals

Stevie Young: Rhythm Guitar, Backing Vocals

Chris Chaney: Bass, Backing Vocals

Matt Laug: Drums

AC-DC Setlist Landover, MD May 12, 2025:

1. If You Want Blood (You’ve Got It)
2. Back In Black
3. Demon Fire
4. Shot Down In Flames
5. Thunderstruck
6. Have A Drink On Me
7. Hells Bells
8. Shot In The Dark
9. Stiff Upper Lip
10. Highway To Hell
11. Shoot To Thrill
12. Sin City
13. Rock ‘n’ Roll Train
14. Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap
15. High Voltage
16. Riff Raff
17. You Shook Me All Night Long
18. Whole Lotta Rosie
19. Let There Be Rock
10 minute Angus Young guitar solo
Encore:
20. T.N.T.
21. For Those About To Rock (We Salute You)

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Joanne Shaw Taylor Delivers Feel-Good Vibes on Breezy New Single “Summer Love”
 
The catchy new track is the latest preview from her upcoming album Black & Gold, out June 6th via Journeyman Records.
 
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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 favorites and new material from Black & Gold. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit HERE 

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?
 

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

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GHOST
SKELETÁ #1 ON THE BILLBOARD 200

FIRST HARD ROCK ALBUM TO TOP THE CHART IN MORE THAN FOUR YEARS

ALSO THE BAND’S FIRST EVER #1 DEBUT ON THE ARIA ALBUM CHART

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SHINEDOWN 
RELEASE HAUNTING & BEAUTIFUL PIANO VERSION OF “THREE SIX FIVE” 

“DANCE, KID, DANCE” TOUR HITS MADISON SQUARE GARDEN JULY 20TH 

Today, the record-breaking, chart-topping, multi-platinum band Shinedown has released a stripped-down and yet hauntingly beautiful piano version of their quickly rising song “Three Six Five” via Atlantic Records. 
 

The song has already caused quite a stir at radio as it is charting at FOUR radio formats where it has reached #5 at Alternative, #13 at Hot AC, Top 30 at Active Rock, and Top 30 at Mainstream AC radio  – not to mention it will be reaching Top 40 radio shortly. The unprecedented rise at radio is, well, preceded by Shinedown themselves as they previously pulled off a similar feat with their song “A Symptom of Being Human.” 

This month the band kicked off their “Dance, Kid, Dance” Tour at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Iowa. Led by frontman Brent Smith, the band delivered an incredible performance with jaw-dropping production, pyrotechnics, and an absolutely mindblowing setlist. The 36-date tour is one of the largest run of shows (and venues) the band has ever put on. It will be the first time the band has ever headlined some of the country’s most legendary venues including Madison Square Garden (July 20th), Boston’s TD Garden (July 19th), LA’s Kia Forum (August 3rd), New Orleans’ Smoothie King (May 6th), and more.  Joining them on the tour are Beartooth and Bush (on select dates) and Morgan Wade for all shows. See full tour dates below and HERE.

Fans were on their feet from the first note as Brent Smith, Eric Bass, Barry Kerch, and Zach Myers tore through a set packed with highlights. They lit up the crowd with their hit “A Symptom of Being Human,” unveiled the live debut of their brand-new singles “Dance, Kid, Dance,” and “Three Six Five.” They even dusted off a few deep cuts they hadn’t played in nearly a decade, including “Asking for It,” “Burning Bright,” and “Breaking Inside,” plus treated fans to the first-ever live performance of “Thick as Thieves.” The energy was electric all night long, with the crowd belting back every word — especially during the fan-favorite smash “Second Chance” and their soaring cover of Lynyrd Skynyrd’s “Simple Man.” See photos from the first night HERE. 

Recently, Shinedown released an official music video for their #1 song “Dance, Kid, Dance.” The music video, which was filmed in Brooklyn, NY, brings the viewer into a dark underground world of pure rock fervor and dance. The video opens up with concertgoers trying to break into a vending machine to take “the pills (that) will make you dance” and building into a nonstop crescendo of a mixture of rock and pure adrenaline. Not to mention, the video features the members of Shinedown doing exactly what they do best – bringing high energy with a killer live performance. 
 

On the new music video and its creative vision Brent Smith said: “For the video, we really wanted to focus on the dancers. Every one of them brought so much energy to the set, and it was amazing to watch and be a part of. The song doesn’t let up, so it was super important that our performance as a band matched the intensity of the choreography. When it came to the location, everyone agreed that NYC was the place. The backdrop of the city, and the authenticity of the dance culture was extremely important. One of the coolest things about the video for us as a band, is that every time you watch it you see something new, and exciting. We had an absolute blast making it and we hope the fans love it as much as we do.”

The video was directed by Lewis Cater, choreographed by Julissa Bond, and edited by Samuel Halleen. 

This year has also come with some historic wins for the band as they recently took home two trophies at the iHeartRadio Music Awards where they won Rock Artist of the Year and Rock Song of the Year for “A Symptom of Being Human.”

The awards were in celebration of the banner year they’ve had as “A Symptom of Being Human” has hit nearly 125 million global streams and charted at five radio formats including a #1 at Active, Top 10 at Alternative, Top 10 at AC, Top 15 at Hot AC and a Top 20 at Top 40. To date, Shinedown is the very first artist to get a song Top 10 at Active, Alternative, and Hot AC Radio on Mediabase with one song. The song, off of their Planet Zero album, resonated with fans across the globe for the unifying message of its lyrics: that it is our human connections that matter the most. 

The band has already had a packed 2025 as their latest single “Dance, Kid, Dance” has made history reaching #1 on the Mediabase Active Rock Chart, which marks their 22nd song to reach #1 on the chart, and on the Billboard Mainstream Rock Chart. Shinedown has become the only band in the chart’s history to reach 20 #1’s on the chart.  Not to mention when the song entered the Top 5 on the Billboard Mainstream Rock Chart, Shinedown tied with the Foo Fighters for the artists with the most songs to hit the top 10 in the chart’s history with 32 songs each. All these incredible accomplishments continue to solidify that Shinedown have made a name for themselves in rock. On Mediabase, Shinedown hold the record for the most #1’s, #5’s, and #10’s on the Active Rock chart, with a total of 24 #1’s on the Mediabase charts. 

Fashion Credits: Brent Smith: YSL, Zach Myers: vintage Marni, YSL Shirt & Tie, Eric Bass: Dolce & Gabbana, Barry Kerch:

vintage Ermenegildo Zegna, YSL Shirt, Tom Ford Tie, Chanel Pin. Stylist: Tara Nichols

Brent Smith and Eric Bass co-wrote “Three Six Five,” and “Dance, Kid, Dance” was co-written by Brent Smith, Eric Bass, and Dave Bassett. 

The songs were produced by Eric Bass at his own Big Animal Studio in Charleston, South Carolina. 

“Three Six Five” and “Dance, Kid, Dance” Artwork

For the tour, Shinedown has teamed up with Musicians On Call and will be donating $1 for every ticket sold for the tour. As the nation’s leading provider of live music in hospitals, Musicians On Call (MOC) has delivered the healing power of music to patients, families, and caregivers in healthcare environments for 25 years. More than one million people across all 50 states have experienced the joys of live music in the hospital setting through MOC’s bedside, virtual, and streaming programs. MOC Volunteers perform live for children and adults facing any health challenge, including Veterans recovering in VA facilities, family members supporting loved ones in need, and healthcare workers caring for patients. The collaboration is just one of the many charities Shinedown supports as they frequently give back to organizations in need. For a full list of their charitable efforts check out their #ShinedownShares page HERE.

Shinedown continues to demonstrate that they are one of the most forward-thinking powerhouses in music, forever pushing the boundaries of what it means to be a modern-day rock band. The tour and new music not only kick off a new era for Shinedown but continue to celebrate the momentous acclaim the band received from their juggernaut song “A Symptom of Being Human” off their 7th studio album Planet Zero (Atlantic Records). The song has hit nearly 125 million global streams and charted at five radio formats including a #1 at Active, Top 10 at Alternative, Top 10 at AC, Top 15 at Hot AC, and Top 20 at Top 40. To date, Shinedown is the very first artist to get a song Top 10 at Active, Alternative, and Hot AC Radio on Mediabase with one song. The song, off of their Planet Zero album, resonated with fans across the globe for the unifying message of its lyrics: that it is our human connections that matter the most. 

Be on the lookout for more news on Shinedown soon! 

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Kurt Deimer

Debut Full-Length Album

And So It Begins…

Out Now!

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Kurt Deimer, apart from being a musician and songwriter, is an actor and a film producer as well. His latest feature film is called Scared To Death, and in 2018 he faced off against Michael Myers, one of the most infamous villains in motion picture history in Halloween. And now, Kurt has just released an album of rock n’ roll alongside the great guitarist and songwriter Phil X and 5-time Grammy winning producer Chris Lord-Alge. The new record is called And So It Begins…, and it is Kurt’s full-length debut.

In this interview, Kurt tells us about the new record and the details of writing it and working with Phil X and producer Chris Lord-Alge. Kurt also tells us about his family, his work with former Queensrÿche singer Geoff Tate, the films he is currently working on, and his tattoos.

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Ukrainian Metal Titans JINJER Unleash Ferocious New Video for Fan Favorite “Fast Draw” 

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Ukrainian modern metal powerhouse JINJER has dropped a crushing new music video for “Fast Draw”, a standout track from their critically acclaimed latest album, Duél. Featuring explosive live footage from their recent European tours alongside metal legends Sepultura, as well as highlights from last summer’s festival circuit, the video offers a front-row seat to JINJER’s blistering live energy and commanding stage presence.
 
Renowned for their genre-defying sound and electrifying performances, JINJER continues to rise as one of the most dynamic forces in today’s metal landscape. The band spent 2024 on the road with Sepultura as part of the iconic group’s farewell world tour, and 2025 has already seen them bring their ferocity to stages across Asia and Australia. This summer, JINJER will storm North America as direct support for Babymetal, with additional high-profile festival appearances set for Download UK, Graspop Metal Meeting, and more.

Watch the official video for “Fast Draw” now and experience the unrelenting power of JINJER – live and unleashed.

Order Your Copy of Duél NOW – only a few formats left!     Duél tracklisting: 1. Tantrum 2. Hedonist 3. Rogue 4. Tumbleweed 5. Green Serpent 6. Kafka 7. Dark Bile 8. Fast Draw 9. Someone’s Daughter 10. A Tongue So Sly 11. Duél   Duél is available in the following formats: ● 1LP Gatefold SOLID RED BLACK SPLATTER Vinyl – strictly limited to 300 copies worldwide – Jinjer Shop exclusive ● 1LP Gatefold CARTRIDGE GREY Vinyl – strictly limited to 300 copies worldwide – Jinjer Shop exclusive ● 1LP Gatefold TURQUOISE – strictly limited to 300 copies worldwide – Napalm Records Mailorder exclusive ● 1LP Gatefold BLACK Vinyl ● Music Cassette RED (White Print) – strictly limited to 150 copies worldwide – Napalm Records Mailorder exclusive ● 1CD Jewel Case ● CD Digisleeve + Shirt Bundle – Napalm Records Mailorder exclusive ● Digital Album   [CD Digisleeve + Shirt Bundle – Napalm Records Mailorder exclusive]           JINJER LIVE 2025   08.05.25 US – Columbus / Sonic Temple 16.05.25 US – Daytona Beach / Welcome To Rockville 01.06.25 LV – Riga / Palladium 02.06.25 EE – Tallin / Noblessner Foundry 03.06.25 LT – Vilnius / Compesa Hall 04.06.25 SE – Sölvesborg / Sweden Rock 06.06.25 PL – Gdańsk / Mystic Festival 07.06.25 DE – Nuremberg / Rock im Park 08.06.25 DE – Nürburg / Rock am Ring 10.06.25 SI – Laibach / Mediacenter 12.06.25 AT – Nickelsdorf / Nova Rock Festival 13.06.25 FI – Turku / Rock Fest 14.06.25 CH – Interlaken / Greenfield Festival 15.06.25 UK – Donington Park / Download Festival 17.06.25 BG – Sofia / Maimunarnika 19.06.25 FR – Clisson / Hellfest 20.06.25 BE – Dessel / Graspop Metal Meeting 22.06.25 IT – Milan / Dissonance Fest 25.06.25 ES – Viveiro / Resurrection Fest 26.06.25 NL – Ysselsteyn / Jera On Air 28.06.25 NO – Oslo / Tons Of Rock 29.06.25 PT – Lisbon / Evil Live Festival 02.07.25 DK – Roskilde / Roskilde Festival   NORTH AMERICAN TOUR SUPPORTING BABYMETAL w/ Bloodywood: 05.07.25 US – Milwaukee / Summerfest 06.07.25 US – Maryland Heights / Saint Louis Music Park 08.07.25 US – Chicago / Aragon Ballroom 09.07.25 US – Minneapolis / The Armory 11.07.25 US – Denver / The JunkYard 14.07.25 CA – Vancouver / Doug Mitchell Thunderbird Sports Center 15.07.25 US – Kent / Showare Center 17.07.25 US – San Francisco / Masonic 18.07.25 US – San Francisco / Masonic 20.07.25 US – Las Vegas / The Pearl 21.07.25 US – Salt Lake City / Utah First Credit Union Amphitheatre 23.07.25 US – Phoenix / Arizona Financial   … to be continued …   JINJER is:                       Tatiana Shmayluk – Vocals          Roman Ibramkhalilov – Guitars  Eugene Abdukhanov – Bass        Vlad Ulasevich – Drums               Follow Jinjer Online:

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Welcome To Rockville

Music Set Times Announced

Fans Can Now Build Daily Schedules In Mobile App

For North America’s Largest Rock Festival

May 15-18, 2025

At Daytona International Speedway In Daytona Beach, Florida

Festival Music Lineup Features:

SHINEDOWN, Rob Zombie & 3 Doors Down (Thursday),

GREEN DAY, Alice In Chains & Good Charlotte (Friday),

LINKIN PARK, Incubus & Pierce The Veil (Saturday),

KORN, Bad Omens & Marilyn Manson (Sunday),

With A Total Of Over 150 Bands On 5 Stages

Limited Number Of General Admission, VIP & Daytona Owners Club Passes Still Available HERE

Festival producer Danny Wimmer Presents has announced the Welcome To Rockville 2025 music performance times for North America’s Largest Rock Festival, May 15-18 at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Florida. Fans can now build a personalized daily schedule in the official Welcome To Rockville 2025 mobile app.

The 14^th edition of Welcome To Rockville will feature a stellar lineup of top rock talent including mainstage headliners Shinedown with Rob Zombie and 3 Doors Down (Thursday), Green Day with Alice In Chains and Good Charlotte in their exclusive Southeast U.S. performance (Friday), LINKIN PARK with Incubus and Pierce The Veil (Saturday) and Korn with Bad Omens and Marilyn Manson (Sunday). The massive rock lineup will also feature Sublime, Knocked Loose, Three Days Grace (highly anticipated reunion with original vocalist Adam Gontier), Halestorm, Mudvayne, I Prevail, Jimmy Eat World, Motionless In White, Beartooth and many more. In total, more than 150 bands will perform across 5 stages during the four days, with additional sets during the Wednesday night Pre-Party.

A limited number of Welcome To Rockville GA and VIP (4-Day and Single Day) passes, as well as Daytona Owners Club passes, are still available. Daytona Owners Club purchasers will receive the full rockstar experience with full access to the General Admission and both VIP areas, fast track entry lanes, commemorative laminate, and exclusive Daytona Owners Club perks. For all pass types, fans can buy now and pay later with Zip.

Now is the last chance for fans to book an official Welcome To Rockville hotel + festival passes package via Jampack for as low as 10% down, offering access to nearby hotels, shuttle service and other exclusives.   While onsite RV and Car + Tent camping passes are sold out, a wait list is available. In addition, Welcome To Rockville has partnered with Daytona’s Racetrack RV across the street from DIS for additional camping options. Rockville attendees camping at Racetrack RV will be given special wristbands that will allow in-and-out privileges for each day of the festival.

The Welcome To Rockville Pre-Party kicks off the festivities at Daytona International Speedway on Wednesday, May 14 at 7:00 PM with performances from Pop Evil, Nonpoint, Josey Scott (Original Voice of Saliva), Dead Apples, and Breed, the winner of the iHeartRadio Battle of the Bands. The pre-party is free for campers and Jampack hotel package holders. Others are welcome to purchase Pre-Party passes for only $25. (including parking). Full details for all pass types can be found at https://welcometorockville.com/passes/.

The music set times for Welcome To Rockville 2025 are below (subject to change) and can also be found at https://welcometorockville.com/schedules/. Attendees can create a personalized festival schedule with alerts, participate in exclusive in-app giveaways to win band merch, and find all Welcome To Rockville details via the festival’s official mobile app, available on both  iPhone and Android.

Welcome To Rockville Pre-Party

Festival gates open at 11:30 AM Thursday through Sunday.

Some of the anticipated special moments for Welcome To Rockville 2025 include:

LINKIN PARK with new co-vocalist Emily Armstrong: One of the band’s first shows in seven years

Green Day: Highly anticipated debut at Welcome To Rockville

Shinedown: Returning to their home state to headline Rockville for the first time

Good Charlotte: Exclusive Southeast U.S. performance and only their second show since 2019

Alice In Chains: First Rockville performance since 2013

Sublime: One of the group’s first shows with Jakob Nowell on vocals

GWAR: Celebrating their 40th anniversary

Crossfade: One of the first performances in 13 years

Seven Hours After Violet: One of the first U.S. festival appearances and East Coast debut for the new band from System of a Down bassist Shavo Odadjian

Bullet For My Valentine: 20th Anniversary set of their album The Poison

Trivium: 20th Anniversary set of their album Ascendancy

Body Count: First Florida show since 2004

Allt: U.S. debut for the Swedish progressive metalcore band

The Union Underground: First Florida show since 2001

Reunion shows for Three Days Grace (with original vocalist Adam Gontier), The Dillinger Escape Plan, It Dies Today, All Shall Perish, Power Trip, Chiodos, Dry Kill Logic, Chimaira, Evans Blue and Snot.

Home state performances from Shinedown, Trivium, New Found Glory, Red Jumpsuit Apparatus, Obituary, Underoath, Bodybox.

Welcome To Rockville is teaming up with an incredible group of partners who are bringing even more energy to Daytona, including: Beatbox Beverages, Blackcraft, Bud Light, Demons Behind Me, Eargasm, Fxck Cancer, HeartSupport, Jack Daniel’s, Milagro, Mortus Viventi, NÜTRL, Parlor Root Beer, Red Bull, SiriusXM, Smirnoff, Take Me Home Animal Charity, The Music Experience, The Taylor Foundation, To Write Love on Her Arms, and the U.S. Army.

Some of the Welcome To Rockville experience highlights include:

SiriusXM: Octane’s Headbangers Happy Hour is crashing the party at Welcome To Rockville, live from the first-ever SiriusXM Zone on-site at the festival, near the Turn 1 Entrance. Come hang with Octane hosts Jose Mangin, Shannon Gunz, and Caity Babs as they broadcast live, meet fans, and sit down with some of the biggest bands, all 4 days of the festival from 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM ET. SiriusXM will air live coverage from Welcome To Rockville Thursday, May 15 – Sunday, May 18 on Octane (Ch. 37) and on Rockville Radio, a special limited-engagement channel streaming now through May 30 online and on the SiriusXM app.

Bud Light Backyard: The go-to hangout at Welcome To Rockville is a fully branded, two-story bar where good vibes and cold beer meet epic views. Fans can kick back in the Backyard with shaded tables, great company and ice-cold Bud Light to scope the crowd or catch a killer stage view from the upper deck. It’s the perfect spot to relax between sets. Plus, the Bud Light Backyard will offer awesome prizes at 1:00 PM, 3:00 PM and 5:00 PM daily.

BeatBox: BeatBox is bringing the ultimate experience to Welcome To Rockville with their one-of-a-kind Party Pub activation – where the drinks are cold, the vibes are unmatched, and this year, they’ve got a new special surprise. BeatBox is cranking it up a notch by teaming up with Body Art Express so fans can get tatted right onsite.

Welcome To Rockville is produced by Danny Wimmer Presents, one of the largest independent producers of destination music festivals in America. In 2024, Welcome To Rockville hosted more than 200,000 fans from all 50 states and 57 countries, and 2025 promises to be an even bigger event.

About Danny Wimmer Presents: 

Since 1995, music industry veteran Danny Wimmer has been producing concerts and festivals, both large and small. In 2011, he founded Danny Wimmer Presents, a live entertainment company that produces the largest rock, metal, and alternative music festivals in the U.S. By combining A-list talent, bringing exceptional creativity to life, and curating local cuisine and culture, DWP is recognized within the industry for delivering exceptional entertainment experiences to fans, artists, sponsors, partners, and host cities. DWP creates unforgettable and all-encompassing festival experiences, leaving both attendees and partners with lasting and meaningful impressions. From 2020 and on, DWP has been an innovator in the digital content space with over two dozen international livestreams, acclaimed social series Offstage with DWP, DWPresents Channel on Twitch, which has garnered over 25 million worldwide views since its launch in mid-2021, and The Power Hour, a weekly show dedicated to the world of rock, on AXS TV. The 2025 DWP festival lineup includes Aftershock, Bourbon & Beyond, Inkcarceration Music & Tattoo Festival, Louder Than Life, Sonic Temple Art & Music Festival, and Welcome To Rockville.

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Wolfgang Van Halen’s MAMMOTH 

Returns With Incendiary New Single “The End” 

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