Yes, you read that headline right. The ambient drone from supermarket freezers is the UK’s latest music sensation. In recent weeks, the frozen food section hum at the Sheffield co-op on Ecclesall Road went viral.
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OK, here’s the backstory on “Life Is Scary Horses,” the final advance single from Bonnie “Prince” Billy’s We Are Together Again. On their 2000 album Songs Of False Hope And High Values, Mekons members Sally Timms and Jon Langford included an original called “Horses.” Will Oldham has covered “Horses” under both his Palace and Bonnie…
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Last month Twisted Sister announced they would be cancelling their reunion tour because lead vocalist Dee Snider, who’s about to turn 71, has been dealing with a bunch of health issues including degenerative arthritis and heart problems. Snider’s departure from the band sparked speculation that Twisted Sister would be done rocking for good, but today, Twisted Sister announced that they’ve hired a new singer for their upcoming tour dates. This news does not bode well for Skid Row fans hoping for a proper Skid Row reunion as they’re missing a lead singer.
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Time for “Gum Bump” to get the ‘Gum bump. Now that we here at Stereogum dot com have posted the latest single from Setting’s self-titled sophomore stunner, surely the streams will begin to flow. Lead single “Heard A Bubble” was sort of like backwoods krautrock, whereas the instrumental trio’s latest is woozy experimental funk that…
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Yes. Sebastian Bach will front Twisted Sister for a handful of select fall dates, and Dee Snider has publicly given his blessing.
Sebastian Bach is stepping in to front Twisted Sister for select fall shows after Dee Snider resigned due to serious health issues. The previously planned 2026 reunion dates were scrapped, but rehearsals with Bach are already underway — and Dee says he fully supports it.
I’ve followed reunion cycles long enough to know when something feels forced.
This doesn’t.
It feels like unfinished business finding a new lane.
Earlier this year, Twisted Sister pulled the plug on its 2026 reunion after Dee Snider resigned, citing degenerative arthritis, multiple surgeries, and the physical toll of decades of all-out performances. He made it clear: he refuses to “slow down” just to stay on stage.
And now?
Sebastian Bach is stepping in for select fall appearances.
Not a permanent replacement.
Not a full reboot.
Just a handful of dates.
But make no mistake — that’s seismic.
Ironically, Dee once tried to recruit Bach as a stand-in years ago.
During a recent appearance on the “Beardo & Weirdo” podcast, Dee revealed that back in the mid-2010s — when the band was doing roughly 20 major festival shows a year — they discussed backup vocalists in case someone couldn’t perform.
Dee called Bach.
Bach declined.
He reportedly called it a “thankless job.”
Fast forward to 2026.
Rehearsals are happening.
Clips are circulating.
And this time, Dee says he knows — and approves.
“He has my blessing,” Dee confirmed, adding that he would never begrudge anyone for continuing to rock.
That matters.
This isn’t random casting.
Bach has publicly credited Dee as an influence for years. Their relationship even weathered social media friction back in 2020 when they debated whether the term “hair metal” was derogatory. The exchange ended with mutual praise — Bach calling Dee one of the greatest frontmen of all time, Dee expressing lasting gratitude for Bach’s support during difficult years.
There’s history here.
There’s respect.
And there’s chemistry that goes back decades.
When a band with this legacy shifts vocalists — even temporarily — it’s not just logistics. It’s identity.
The original 2026 shows were supposed to feature Dee alongside guitarists Jay Jay French and Eddie Ojeda. Mark “The Animal” Mendoza was not set to return, and drummer Joe Franco was slated to sit behind the kit in place of the late A.J. Pero.
But Dee’s health forced a complete shutdown of those plans.
At 70, after a lifetime of physically explosive performances, his body simply said no more.
He even quoted Dirty Harry: “A man’s got to know his limitations.”
That’s not a casual exit line.
That’s someone who gave everything.
And that context makes this next chapter even more interesting.
Right now, it’s being framed as select fall appearances.
Nothing more.
But let’s be honest — once fans see footage, once the shows happen, once the reaction rolls in… momentum becomes real.
Three years ago, Twisted Sister reunited for a one-off Metal Hall Of Fame induction performance, tearing through staples like “We’re Not Gonna Take It” and “You Can’t Stop Rock ’N’ Roll.” Even decades removed from their peak, the energy was undeniable.
The question now isn’t whether Bach can sing the songs.
He can.
The question is whether fans will accept this as evolution — or see it as sacrilege.
There’s no middle ground with legacy acts.
You’re either protecting the crown
or reshaping it.
And this fall, we find out which side wins.
Would you see Twisted Sister with Sebastian Bach on vocals — or is the band only the band with Dee at the mic?
Why did Dee Snider leave Twisted Sister?
He resigned due to degenerative arthritis and other health complications after years of physically demanding performances.
How many shows will Sebastian Bach perform with the band?
Only a handful of select fall dates have been announced so far.
Is Sebastian Bach replacing Dee Snider permanently?
No permanent replacement has been confirmed. These are limited appearances.
Did Dee Snider approve this decision?
Yes. Dee publicly stated that Bach has his blessing.
Formed in the early 1970s and rising to global fame in the 1980s, Twisted Sister became one of heavy metal’s most recognizable acts thanks to anthems like “We’re Not Gonna Take It” and “I Wanna Rock.” Known for theatrical visuals, massive hooks, and defiant energy, the band’s original run ended in the late ’80s before reuniting multiple times for special events and tours.
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Gates of Buda ist der neue Single-Track des US-Gitarristen Mickey Lyxx. Der Song erzählt musikalisch von der Belagerung von Buda 1686. Der Track verdichtet historische Spannung in kraftvolle Riffs, schnelle Drums und mitreißende Melodien. *Gates of Buda* ist seit dem 23. Januar 2026 als Single erhältlich und läuft auf allen großen Streaming-Plattformen.
Karriere und Hintergrund
Mickey Lyxx kommt aus Long Island, New York, und ist vor allem als technisch versierter Gitarrist bekannt. Sein Stil vereint klassische Power-Metal-Elemente mit melodischem Heavy-Metal-Spiel. Bereits seine Debüt-Single Defiance erregte Aufmerksamkeit, und sein Album Freezing Speed brachte ihm renommierte Gastmusiker und Support-Deals mit Marken wie Elixir Strings und Charvel Guitars. Nebenbei: Unser Rockcast.de-Host – Klaus Vanscheidt – ist ebenfalls für und mit Charvel unterwegs.
Lyxx war Lead-Gitarrist bei der Band Holy Mother und tourte mit ihr durch Europa und Nordamerika. Dabei stand er auf großen Bühnen, unter anderem als Support für Doro Pesch. Lyxx Auftritt in der Freiheit zeigte einmal mehr seine präzise Gitarrenarbeit und starke Bühnenpräsenz. Ich selbst durfte ihn in Hamburg sehen und seine Performance war in der Tat großartig – einfach Metal!
Gates of Buda: Klang und Stil
Der Song startet mit treibenden Drums und markanten Melodielinien. Lyxx baut sofort seine Gitarrenriffs auf, die zwischen klassischem Power-Metal und modernen Arrangements balancieren. Sein Spiel ist technisch klar, aber nie steril, sondern lebendig und voller Energie.
Die Vocals von Jill Gioia (ehemals Trans-Siberian Orchestra) geben dem Stück einen epischen Charakter. Der Track wechselt durch eine Vielzahl an Klanglandschaften und hebt durch sein Art sowohl Drums als auch Lead-Gitarre hervor, echter Powersound!
Live bringt Lyxx Gates of Buda mit der gleichen Intensität. Egal, welchen Song er auch sonst spielt. Er zeigt schnelle Soli, saubere Wechsel zwischen Rhythmus und Lead und eine starke Live-Präsenz.
Ich fand ihn bei Holy Mother – dort zum erstmal für mich Live – sehr bemerkenswert und werde ihn weiter beobachten. Und natürlich über seine weitere Musik berichten. Fazit
Gates of Buda zeigt Mickey Lyxx in Top-Form. Der Song verbindet historische Thematik mit kraftvollem Metal-Sound. Für Fans melodischen Metals, klassischen, schnellen Riffs und atmosphärischen Arrangements.
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Danke für´s Lesen. Punkt!
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Australia and New Zealand, get ready! Two indisputable rock icons will join forces in 2026, with American chart-toppers SHINEDOWN and British alternative legends BUSH teaming up for a massive co-headline tour this September, with the tour also marking SHINEDOWN‘s first performances down under in over 15 years.
Commencing on Thursday 17 September in Auckland, this monumental rock’n’roll extravaganza will head through Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne and Adelaide, before closing out proceedings in Perth on Tuesday 29 September.
A band well-versed in making history, SHINEDOWN formed in the early 2000s and have since gone on to generate over 8.3 billion streams, while also ticking off a record-breaking 24 #1 rock hits, 15 platinum and gold singles, platinum or gold certification for all of their albums, and major media acclaim along the way. With their reputation for weaving timely and honest messages into their chart-smashing songs, SHINEDOWN are a rarity in the modern scene, resonating both with their global audience and the rock community, as well as culture at large. Set to expand yet again beyond their quintessential hits like Second Chance, Sound of Madness and MONSTERS in 2026, SHINEDOWN will release their eighth studio album, EI8HT, on May 29, with the follow up to 2022’s Planet Zero described by frontman Brent Smith as the group pushing themselves “like never before”.
One of rock’s most revered live acts, SHINEDOWN‘s relentless energy and audience connection have been a staple of their performances for decades, with their diverse back catalogue balancing moments of spectacle with breaths of emotive finesse. Whether performing with Papa Roach, Halestorm, Rob Zombie, Five Finger Death Punch and many more, wowing in arenas across the globe or captivating major festivals worldwide, SHINEDOWN know how to ignite the party for any and all stages. With over 15 years having now passed since the group have graced Australian crowds, SHINEDOWN‘s return in 2026 will undeniably showcase to audiences down under why The Rockpit declared of their 2025 Minneapolis performance: “they are the best rock band touring right now in the United States…if you are someone who loves rock shows and enjoy watching a band take over an arena, Shinedown is a must see.”
A genre-defining act whose accolades spans commercial success, over a billion global streams and a GRAMMY Award nomination, London-hailing tour de force BUSH have spent over three decades both shaping and furthering modern rock. Instantly gripping airwaves in 1994 with their debut album Sixteen Stone, BUSH went on to blaze charts, including #5 in Australia, and also introduced the world to some of the most iconic anthems of the 1990s, from Glycerine to Machinehead and Comedown; all of which became staples in pop culture, while still resonating to this very day. Nominated for Best Hard Rock Performance at the 1998 GRAMMY Awards for their power ballad Swallowed, BUSH are now in command of ten studio albums, including their most recent full-length, 2025’s I Beat Loneliness, and continue their legacy as innovators and powerhouse creators without sacrificing their core trademark sound.
On a live front, BUSH have remained stalwart fan-favourite for decades, in demand both for their electrifying stage presence as well as the ever-commanding charisma of frontman Gavin Rossdale. Having shared stages over the years with fellow greats of the scene, ranging from Stone Temple Pilots through to Alice In Chains, Nickelback and countless more, BUSH have also paid multiple visits to Australia throughout their career, most recently performing in 2022 at Under The Southern Stars, with the band’s Melbourne performance praised by What’s My Scene as being “tight, loud and energetic and familiar hits Glycerine, Everything Zen, Machine Head from their debut album 16 Stone sat comfortably beside the more recent”, while The AU Review declared the band’s Brisbane set as “arguably the best performance of the night.”
Don’t let the days go by this September and avoid the sound of madness by securing your tickets ASAP for SHINEDOWN and BUSH‘s massive Australian and New Zealand co-headline tour in 2026.
Artist pre-sale tickets on sale: Fri 6 March @ 9am local time – Thurs 12 March @ 11am local time
Early bird pre-sale tickets on sale: Tues 10 March @ 10am local time – Thurs 12 March @ 11am local time
To Gain Early Ticket Access Register Here -> https://daltours.cc/bush-shinedown
Spotify pre-sale tickets on sale: Wed 11 March @ 11am local time – Thurs 12 March 11am local time
Venue/Ticketing pre-sale tickets on sale: Wed 11 March @ 11am local time – Thurs 12 March @ 11am local time
General tickets on sale: Friday 13 March @ 11am local time
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If you lived through the late ’90s, you probably remember the poppy post-grunge band Lit, purveyors of “My Own Worst Enemy” and its gargantuan octave riff. That riff is right up there with “Machinehead” and “1979” when it comes to songs that were on MTV in my adolescence. Apparently it’s now an NHL anthem? That status has assuredly contributed to its continued popularity on streaming platforms — the song has tallied more than 500 million plays on Spotify alone — which leads us to today’s news.
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On Friday, May 8, British alternative rock mainstays Basement will return with WIRED marking their first new album in eight years as well as a reunion with their original label Run For Cover Records. Across the LP’s 12 tracks fans will hear a return to the unbridled passion and creative intuition that’s always animated their […]