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  • Premiere: Sweet Teeth Share Video For ‘Normal People Freak Me Out’

    ‘Normal People Freak Me Out’ is the first single and video taken from Sweet Teeth’s upcoming album ‘The

  • Iconic Hard Rockers NIGHT RANGER Unveil Newly Remastered Single “(You Can Still) Rock in America (2026)” + Visualizer

    Today, hard rock legends NIGHT RANGER are proud to unveil their newly remastered version of their 1983 single, “(You Can Still) Rock in America (2026),” taken from their upcoming ‘Best Of’ album, set for release on August 28th via Frontiers Music Srl. The new single arrives alongside an official video, available below.

    ‘Best Of’ features newly remixed & remastered versions of classic hits spanning NIGHT RANGER’s illustrious career, alongside some standout tracks from the band’s more recent releases. The album will be released on both CD and Vinyl. The double LP is available in 3 different colors: black, gold, & orange splatter.

    “The new ‘Best Of’ is a celebration of not only our classic hits but also what we’ve created over the last 20 years. And we’re just gonna keep cranking it cause we’re having too much fun to stop! So enjoy the ride and see ya on the road!” – Jack Blades 

    Watch the Visualizer for “(You Can Still) Rock in America (2026)” below:

    Few bands have defined the sound of American melodic rock quite like NIGHT RANGER. From the soaring anthem of “Sister Christian” to the thunderous riffs of “Don’t Tell Me You Love Me,” and fan favorites like “You Can Still) Rock in America” this album’s ‘Best Of’ collection captures the very essence of their decades-long career — now refreshed for 2026.

    Featuring the classic hits alongside standout tracks from their more recent albums, this compilation spans the full spectrum of NIGHT RANGER’s signature sound: anthemic choruses, blazing guitar solos, and unforgettable melodies. Highlights include the power-pop perfection of “(You Can Still) Rock in America,” the heartfelt balladry of “When You Close Your Eyes,” and the cinematic sweep of “Four in the Morning.”

    But the ‘Best Of’ is not just a look back. It also celebrates the band’s creative output over the last 20 years, spotlighting tracks like “Time of Our Lives,” “High Road,” “No Time to Lose,” “Somehow Someway,” and “Truth,” proving that NIGHT RANGER’s energy, songwriting, and musicianship have only grown stronger with time. These songs show that the band continues to innovate while staying true to the melodic rock roots that made them legendary.

    The band — Jack Blades (bass and vocals), Kelly Keagy (drums and vocals), Brad Gillis (guitars), Eric Levy (keyboards), and Keri Kelli (guitars) — delivers every track with the energy and precision that have kept NIGHT RANGER at the forefront of rock for more than four decades.

    This ‘Best Of” album also features two bonus tracks that make this collection of songs truly special: a fresh take on “Wasted Time” recorded live off the floor at Sweetwater Studios, also accompanied by an exclusive music video, and a festive live performance of “Feliz Navidad” that showcases the band’s playful side.

    Perfectly timed ahead of their summer 2026 tour, this ‘Best Of’ album serves as both a definitive introduction for new fans and a must-have collection for longtime followers. Whether revisiting the classics or discovering the new 2026 remasters, NIGHT RANGER’s ‘Best Of’ is a celebration of enduring melodies, electrifying performances, and the unforgettable spirit of one of rock’s most iconic bands.

    ‘Best Of’ Track List: 

    • 1. Don’t Tell Me You Love Me (2026)
    • 2. (You Can Still) Rock in America (2026)
    • 3. Sister Christian (2026)
    • 4. When You Close Your Eyes (2026)
    • 5. Four in the Morning (2026)
    • 6. Breakout
    • 7. Tomorrow
    • 8. Growin’ Up in California
    • 9. Time of Our Lives
    • 10. High Road
    • 11. No Time to Lose
    • 12. Somehow Someway
    • 13. Truth
    • 14. Don’t Let Up
    • 15. Only for You Only
    • 16. Wasted Time (Sweetwater Studios) (Bonus Track)
    • 17. Feliz Navidad (Live) (Bonus Track)
    • 18. Hole In The Sun (Bonus Track Japan)

    NIGHT RANGER Live: 

    • 6/19/2026 – Reno, NV @ Silver Legacy Grande Exposition Hall
    • 6/20/2026 – Wheatland, CA @ Hard Rock Live Sacramento
    • 7/2/2026 – Dickinson, ND @ Legacy Square
    • 7/11/2026 – Fort Morgan, CO @ Bobstock Music Festival
    • 7/12/2026 – La Vista, NE @ The Astro Amphitheater
    • 7/14/2026 – Mentor, OH @ Mentor Civic Amphitheater
    • 7/17/2026 Fond Du Lac County Fair
    • 7/18/2026 – St. Louis, MO @ Hollywood Casino
    • 7/24/2026 – Mahnomen, MN @ Shooting Star Casino
    • 7/25/2026 – Bay City, MI @ Veterans Memorial Park
    • 7/26/2026 – Detroit, MI @ Sound Board inside Motorcity Casino Hotel
    • 8/8/2026 – Lincoln City, IN @ Lincoln State Park Amphitheatre
    • 8/14/2026 – Louisville, KY @ The Louisville Palace
    • 8/15/2026 – Gibson City, IL @ Gibson City Summer Bash
    • 9/4/2026 – Du Quoin, IL @ Du Quoin State Fair
    • 9/6/2026 – Essex Junction, VT @ Champlain Valley Expo
    • 11/13/2026 – Las Vegas, NV @ Kiss Kruise Landlocked in Vegas 2026
    • 11/14/2026 Las Vegas, NV @ Kiss Kruise Landlocked in Vegas 2026
    • 11/15/2026 – Las Vegas, NV @ Kiss Kruise Landlocked in Vegas 2026
    • 2/27/2027 – New Orleans, LA @ The 80s Cruise
    • 2/28/2027 – New Orleans, LA @ The 80s Cruise
    • 3/1/2027 – New Orleans, LA @ The 80s Cruise
    • 3/2/2027 – New Orleans, LA @ The 80s Cruise

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  • A View From Call Of The Wild: Day Three (Debby Myatt & Tony Gaskin)

    Call Of The Wild Festival: Day Three Lincolnshire Showground, Sunday 30.05.26



    We’ve made it to the final day, and despite some tired legs around the arena, the enthusiasm hasn’t dampened one bit. The sun is still shining on us as we head into the arena early to see what Sunday has in store to close out what’s been a superb weekend.

    Onto the music then, and opening up the day on the Southall Lawless stage are Retsecrows (8). This lot are very young but incredibly talented, hitting the stage amidst a veritable jungle of house plants! With youth comes a sense of invincibility and a little precociousness, but these kids have talent and if their energy is focused and they get some good advice and guidance then we could be witnessing the birth of the next big rock band to break out.

    Next, it’s over to the Kilmister stage for Black Country rockers The Soul Revival(8). They bring a fantastic, gritty classic rock groove to the main arena, playing with absolute vigour and setting a superb tone for the afternoon. Front man Steve Nunn has a charisma and gets the Sunday afternoon crowd bouncing

    The music keeps coming thick and fast as we head back to the SL stage for MeMe Detroit (9), who treat us to a high-octane set that’s inspired by a blend of grunge and grrrl rock.

    Apriori (9) are next on our list, a band we’ve been fortunate enough to catch on a number of occasions now and it’s great to see them take to the Kilmister stage with their heavy, melodic and moody rock that has the crowd cheering their approval.

    It’s a trip over to the Trailblazer tent next for a double-whammy of top-tier rock, starting with JoanovArc (8). They deliver a wonderful, high-energy set packed with massive hooks and brilliant stage presence, passing the baton directly to Wailing Banshee (8) on the same stage. This bunch are a powerhouse of energy; their traditional heavy metal delivery and soaring vocals completely take the roof off the tent.

    Back out into the arena and sun, US outfit Hearts & Hand Grenades (8) are next up for us on the Kilmister stage. After a long delay with technical issues, they channel that frustration into delivering an edgy, heavy rock set with plenty of crunching riffs. We then split our time a bit, catching the melodic metal of Wicked Smile (7) over on the SL stage, tight and polished, just a bit generic for me and the appearance of Cassidy Paris added glamour but no shine, so we ended up nipping back to the Trailblazer tent to catch some of Marc Valentine’s (8) infectious rock ‘n’ roll. A good bit of bopping was going on inside the tent to these guys.

    At this point, we head back to the Kilmister stage for a band we’ve been eagerly anticipating, and my word, they do not disappoint. Silveroller (10) are an absolute masterclass. For me, they are the best band of the weekend after Bullets and Octane. They play with an immense amount of style, swagger, and a beautiful, soulful classic rock groove that channels the very best of the 70s. It’s pure, unadulterated rock ‘n’ roll played with real heart and deliverance, and the crowd goes absolutely wild for them. Set of the day, without a doubt. 

    Keeping the momentum moving, we catch the first half of The Rattlebacks’ (7) high-energy set in the Trailblazer tent, but it’s all a bit chaotic on stage with the band trying to use every inch! Maybe save that for a bigger stage.

    Back over to the SL stage for a big appearance from Fireheart (9). The arena is packed and the atmosphere is electric as they deliver a blistering, rapid-fire set full of emotion that leaves everyone buzzing.

    Getting into the final stretch of the festival now, and the Kilmister stage lights up for Chez Kane (8). She brings a slice of raunchy 80s femme fatale rock to the main arena. Although she insists she’s doing this whole sexy rocker thing on her own terms, it does come across as a bit sleazy. Scantily clad with a rockstar attitude, she covers every inch of the stage and to be fair to her she does have a great voice as she belts out massive AOR anthems that have the whole crowd singing along. Just maybe taking that 80’s style a bit too far?

    Over on the Southall Lawless stage, it’s time for the final marquee performance of the weekend, and Aussie rockers Sisters Doll (10) (who are actually all brothers!) close it out in magnificent style. They treat the fans to a high-voltage, glam-infused hard rock show packed with massive visual flair. They leave the stage to a roar of applause amid a sea of pyro and confetti galore—a proper party atmosphere to end their festival run!

    Finally, setting up the ultimate climax for the weekend, Finnish prog titans The Von Hertzen Brothers (10) take to the Kilmister stage. What follows is a complete masterclass in modern progressive rock. Their sprawling, atmospheric landscapes, complex harmonies, and heavy melodic grooves are delivered with absolute precision. Goosebumps were in evidence with a wonderful rendition of “Flowers and Rust” one of the big highlights of the weekend. It’s a powerfully emotional and epic end to a genuinely fabulous weekend.

    Massive well done to the organizers and the crew. Call of the Wild, you’ve been absolute magic!

  • Sleep Theory Unveil Cover Of *NSYNC’s ‘Bye Bye Bye’

    Sleep Theory have shared a studio version of their cover of *NSYNC‘s ’00s pop classic ‘Bye Bye Bye’.

    Photo credit: Alex Bemis

    Fresh from a triumphant performance at Download Festival over the weekend, the cover has been a staple of their live sets for a good while, and now we finally have a studio version.

    A wicked showcase of their unpredictable, genre-hopping style, their take on the *NSYNC hit is loaded with all the huge hooks and explosive energy you expect from Sleep Theory, making it a total earworm.

    Take a listen via the brilliantly nostalgic video below:

    Sleep Theory have just a handful of dates remaining on their current European tour.

    Take a look at where yoiu can catch them below:

    JUNE

    18: DESSEL Graspop Metal Meeting
    19: LANDGRAAF Pinkpop
    22: BARCELONA Razzmatazz 2
    26: MÜNSTER Vainstream Rockfest
    27: LEIPZIG Impericon Festival

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  • Reviews: Des Rocs, Joel H Bulsara, Esca, Belushi Speed Ball (Adz Redpath, Rich Piva, Matt Bladen & Mark Young)

    Des Rocs – To Hell And Back (Sumerian Records) [Adz Redpath]

    Des Rocs are the brainchild of New York musician Danny Rocco and are in essence a solo project, whilst bringing in sessions musicians for live the project is at its core a one man band. 

    This has hints of all sorts stylistically bringing to mind early Rocket From The Crypt in particular as well as huge nods towards the likes of Muse ( Riders Of The Red Hook ) sounding like a paint by numbers of the aforementioned and also Jack Whit” to the point of echoing parts in a blatant manner but not in an overtly detrimental way. 

    Rocco wears his influences on his sleeve with tracks like Fall Together sounding so Zeppelin it’s not even funny.

    This is a well produced release and well balanced sonically with big hooky choruses and catchy riffage throughout, although it is hard to shake the copycat sound on show here most of the time I do feel it is done in a reasonably respectful manner. 

    I can certainly see why Des Rocs have a following and are on an upward trajectory, for music nerds it may be a touch jarring for the aforementioned criticisms but is still worth a listen and if this translates live then I can see huge things ahead for them with a good energy and fun vibe throughout the whole release.

    Whilst not massively original in all honesty and very clearly showing that this is a one man show, I do feel another head in the writing phase would definitely help give this a voice of its own that is more distinct and could open far more industry doors for them pushing the act towards a more headline status as opposed to a clear support act for many. 

    This said I would say if you like the influences listed above Des Rocs are certainly worth giving your time too. 7/10

    Joel H Bulsara – Hastur The King (Self Released) [Rich Piva]

    First off, the new record from Joel H Bulsara has the following on the Bandcamp page:

    FFO: Alice in Chains, Down, Trouble & Kyuss

    I mean yes, yes indeed, if you can pull this off while also…”Focusing on Robert W. Chamber’s book of short stories “The King in Yellow”. (Full disclosure: I am not smart enough to have read that).

    On Hastur The King, Bulsara does everything in his power to pull it all off, starting with the heavy groove of the opener, Moon Witch Blessing, that just rips the place up, then slowing it down and layering vocals on the Rain When I Die leaning The Tarot. I love the guitar work on this one too.

    Hastur The King has this epic feel to it, and The Tarot is the perfect example. Kyuss you say? The King Namesake certainly has that vibe, and I am certainly here for it. It Used Her Tongue slows it down again and brings a somehow filthier Alice In Chains vibes to the record, which is certainly saying something, but while also using some very cool changes and sounds to make this one of the best tracks on the record. 

    A dissonant interlude leads to a killer riff and the heavy and grungy Playscript that could be a Dirt B-side that also includes some guttural growls from the bowels of Hell. Very cool. The Yellow Signed Piper has this Down meet Seattle thing going on which pretty much rules. Chartreuse is atmospheric grunge at its best, and one of my favourites on the record as well. It floats, but in an unclean way, not an angelic one. 

    Up to this point, all of the tracks on the record have had this epic feel, but somehow never going longer than five minutes. Mandelbrot Madness (The Musical) changes this going almost eight and is some next level stuff that could be an entity in its own right. Closing on Interlude II Act II is an interesting choice, but leaves the listener wanting and thinking there will be more.

    So yeah, FFO: Alice in Chains, Down, Trouble & Kyuss, I get it. Maybe not the Trouble, but the other ones for sure. Hastur The King is its own thing though, and Joel H Bulsara has created something killer with this record, no matter what bands or books are used as reference points. Check it out. 8/10

    Esca – Thalassophobia (Self Released) [Matt Bladen]

    A few years ago (it all blends into one after 15 years!) we reviewed a band called Void Titan from Bristol, we also reviewed a band called Diviion from Bristol, they were both were heavyweight mobs, that seemed to appear quickly and then disappear just as fast, or maybe that was just me, and a global pandemic.

    However with the Bristol scene being the fertile ground that it is, it wasn’t long before members of that band joined others and in 2023 Esca was born to continue the extreme metal beginnings of Void Titan while adding the progressive style of Diviion, got it? Good!

    Thalassophobia     (fear of the sea) is their debut album and it’s a big, ominous record where tales of terrors from the deep unfold through music that is inspired by the likes of Opeth, Cynic and Edge Of Sanity. It seems some players have switched instruments from their other bands but they’re all virtuoso players and this is obvious from the opening moments of this record.

    Rob Cooper’s drumming is expressive and potent, locked into a bottom end with Lawra Moore that’s so deep and drowning, it could be renamed the Mariana’s Trench, the rhythms undulate and froth like the ocean, the weirder the time signature the better, as Esca don’t go for the easy route, preferring complexity with their extremity.

    Both Cooper and Moore are formerly of Void Titan while Moore is also member of Diviion (told you there was links), as are guitarists Matt Perrington and Phil Wadey (also ex-Void Titan), who weave between crushing, sometimes grooving riffs (Basilisk), angular melodies (singularity), atmospheric acoustic passages (Ascent Of The Oarfish) and keening solos.

    On their Bandcamp there’s a quote that says “very Opeth without being derivative” and I’m wondering whether to give him a job as that’s an ideal summation of what Esca do, now vocally they spend more time in the harsh realms so we’re talking about early Opeth but there’s multitude of voices, splitting guttural growls, harsh shouts and clean singing on the extremely Opeth influenced title track.

    Dedicated to Julie Cooper their biggest supporter, Thalassophobia manages to impress as much as Mr Akerfeldt and co but does so without stealing too many ideas. A testament to the depth of the Bristol metal scene, Esca are a new complex and powerful entry into that long history of the Bristol metal scene. 8/10

    Belushi Speed Ball – Toxic Waste Was Everywhere In The 80’s (Self Release) [Mark Young]

    Ok, on the catch up train this week with a couple of releases that fell through the cracks. I’ve had a pretty good run with straggling content recently so obviously on a trip down to London things come to a shuddering halt courtesy of Belushi Speed Ball, and their latest full length effort Toxic Waste Was Everywhere In The 80’s. 

    Taking their name from the Saturday Night Live/Blues Brother/Force of Nature and the manner of his demise is admittedly pretty cool, and maybe its something that he would have got behind. It’s a shame that the music that follows is a bit, well, crap. I’m not going to spend a long time on this, because if I do I feel that will say a lot of unkind things that achieve nothing. Having, or trying to have a funny edge to your music must be super difficult whilst playing one of the most accessible forms of heavy metal because you have no barometer of how well your jokes will hit. 

    Throw in that some of it might not translate to another market and you are reliant on the strength of the music behind it. In all honesty, It feels like this is aimed at those who have already seen/heard them live and get the joke. From the songs here, I didn’t take anything funny from it, all it did was confirm that it was a waste of my time. 

    However, because I always try to find something that is positive in anything, it is thrash metal with a gnarly sound and rapido tempos. It moves along quickly and as a collection it feels that these would sound better live. That is probably the point; get on stage and play to a room full of drunk metalheads. Its just not for me, although I’m sure that someone loves them somewhere. 5/10

  • 5-Year-Old Reacts to Her Dad’s Picks for Big 4 Bands of Dad Rock

    We asked a dad to come up with the big four of dad rock bands, and it did not disappoint. His five-year-old kid also sent along her reviews of the music. Continue reading…

  • Laufey Parodies Hollywood’s Slow, Haunting Pop Covers On The Simpsons

    In the years since the Walt Disney Company acquired 21st Century Fox in 2019, The Simpsons has been streaming on Disney+, including some new episodes exclusive to the platform. The latest of those, a two-parter called “Extreme Makeover: Homer Edition,” premiered Wednesday. It involved celebrities, including some of the musical persuasion.

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  • The Dillinger Escape Plan – Announce Final ‘Calculating Infinity’ Shows

    The Dillinger Escape Plan have announced the final batch of ‘Calculating Infinity’ performances. Europe shows start this week, remaining US shows in October.
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  • Villagers Of Ioannina City – Releasing First LP In 7 Years

    On September 18th 2026, psychedelic/folk rockers Villagers Of Ioannina City will put out their third full-length instalment dubbed Venceremos.It was produced and recorded by Alex Karametis at Magnanimous X Studio. Mixed and mastered by Jacob Hansen at Hansen Studios. To taste a first piece of the new material, give a spin to the song called “Ghosts In The Sky”.
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