Victory Gets A “W” With Its latest Album, “Circle Of Life”

Veteran rock outfit Victory returned last week, with its latest album, Circle of Life.  Released through AFM Records, the band’s 12th album, is a record that will appeal just as much to the band’s established audience base as to more casual rock fans.  That is due in part to its featured musical arrangements, which will be examined shortly.  The lyrical themes that …

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Details Announced For Black Sabbath, Eric Clapton Concert Re-Issues

July 16 — Two more previously released concert recordings from Mercury Studios (nee Eagle Rock Entertainment) will get renewed attention later this summer. The label’s previously released Black Sabbath recording The End and Eric Clapton’s Slowhand at 70: Live at the Royal Albert Hall are scheduled to get the 4k re-issue treatment Sept. 13. Originally released Nov. 17, 2017, The End captures what was supposed to be …

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Mercury Studios’ Peter Gabriel Concert Recording Re-Issue Is Imperfect But Enjoyable

Peter Gabriel is a legend in the music industry.  That goes without saying.  Between his time fronting famed prog-rock band Genesis over the course of its first eight years (really its formative years) and having a hugely successful solo career that has lasted far longer, Gabriel has more than made a case for a place in the upper echelons of …

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Mercury Studios’ 4K UHD Re-Issue Of Motley Crue’s ‘The End: Live in Los Angeles’ Is A Mostly Positive New Look At The Iconic Concert

Almost 10 years ago, the members of Motley Crue told audiences they were calling it a career.  The band wrapped what was at that time its farewell tour with a huge hometown bang in Los Angeles, CA.  Of course, now everyone knows that retirement of sorts would end up being only temporary, but to mark the occasion in case it …

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More Than 130 Bands Tapped For 2024 Aftershock Festival

Feb. 28 — Organizers of the annual Aftershock Festival have announced the details for this year’s edition of the concert event. Slayer was announced as the newest addition to the festival’s lineup. The band will serve as one of its four headliners alongside Iron Maiden, Slipknot, Motley Crue, and Iron Maiden. They will share time alongside Pantera, Five Finger Death …

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Louder Than Life Marks Its 10th Anniversary This Year

Feb. 21 — The Louder Than Life Festival reaches a major milestone this year as it celebrates its 10th anniversary In its 10th anniversary, organizers for the annual festival have announced an expansive lineup, including the one and only Slayer as one of its headliners. The band’s members announced Wednesday, its return. Joining the band as a headliner are: Slipknot, …

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Mercury Studios Announces Details For Motley Crue Concert Recording Re-Issue

Feb. 7 — Mercury Studios will revisit its previously released Motley Crue concert recording The End this spring. The label (nee Eagle Rock Entertainment), is scheduled to re-issue the recording April 5 on a new 4K release. The company originally released the recording in January 2016. Pre-orders for the re-issue are open. The concert featured in the original recording was captured on New Year’s Eve …

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150 Bands To Perform At 2024 Welcome To Rockville Festival

Nov. 8 — The 2024 Welcome To Rockville Festival will feature the annual event’s largest lineup to date. According to a news release distributed Wednesday, approximately 150 bands are scheduled to perform at the festival’s 2024 edition, its 13th. The festival, which is scheduled to be held over the course of four days between May 9-12 at Daytona International Speedway …

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American Jetset Debuts Lyric Video For New Single, ‘Hell’s Out To Get Ya’; Announces New Live Dates

Oct. 31 — Independent rock act American Jetset unveiled the lyric video for its single, ‘Hell’s Out To Get Ya’ over the weekend. The band premiered the new lyric video Sunday. The A-side to its companion single, ‘Firestarter,’ it is featured in the band’s 2023 album, Slay Bell Singles according to information provided with the lyric video. The song’s musical arrangement is a pure …

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Rahway Takes On Social Media, Its Impact In New Single, Video

Aug. 11 — Independent hard rock band Rahway unveiled its latest single and video this weekend. The band premiered its new single, ‘Drowning‘ and the song’s companion video Friday. The news release announcing the pair’s premiere does not state whether the song is featured in the band’s forthcoming, as yet untitled EP, which is expected for release this year. The EP has …

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