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Sleeping With Sirens are firing on all cylinders as they head towards the release of their new album, as this performance at Welcome To Rockville shows.

‘An Ending In Itself’ is due for release on June 12 via Rise Records, so not long to wait until you can hear the full thing. But the band have teased the vibe of the record with the release of the title track months ago, a slice of atmospheric and intense post-hardcore that harks back to the beginning of their journey as much as cements their position right now.

And when the band took to the stage at Welcome To Rockville last month, it was clear just how much the song serves as a statement of intent. Delivered with all of the soul and savagery that the band have built the reputation on, it’s as powerful and professional display as you’re ever going to see.

And a sign that festivals as big and bold as this bring out the absolute best in the bands that play them.

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If you need a bit more SWS newness in your life, here is the latest drop from ‘An Ending In Itself’ for you; ‘Paralyzed’.

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Following the recent announcement of their signing with Octopus Rising and Argonauta Records, Dutch Doom Death Metal collective OLTAS proudly unveil their brand new single “World Killer”, available now on all digital streaming platforms via Octopus Rising / Argonauta Records: https://tidal.com/track/520375952/u Known for their distinctive blend of crushing heaviness, emotional depth and spiritual introspection, OLTAS continue to […]

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Finnish symphonic metal veterans Amberian Dawn return on June 26 with their new album, Temptation’s Gates. Ahead of the release, we spoke with the band’s new vocalist, Nicole Willerton, about stepping into the group’s legacy and what fans can expect from her debut. Watch the interview in the link below.

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A new trailer has been released for Frampton, the upcoming documentary chronicling the life and career of legendary guitarist Peter Frampton.

The two-and-a-half-minute preview features archival photos, vintage performance footage, and interviews with a wide range of musicians and industry figures, including Sheryl Crow, Ringo Starr, Tom Morello of Rage Against The Machine, director Cameron Crowe, Alice Cooper, Tommy Shaw of Styx, Nancy Wilson of Heart, Roger Daltreyof The Who, and others.

Frampton follows the British musician’s journey from his breakthrough years to the present day. According to the film’s synopsis: “From the explosive heights of Frampton Comes Alive! to the quiet introspection of his final tour, Frampton is an intimate portrait of a rock icon who soared, stumbled, and rose again.

This feature documentary traces Peter Frampton‘s extraordinary life and career — from his meteoric rise in the 1970s that made him a global sensation, through the turbulent years that tested his artistry, identity, and resilience.

As the roar of stadium crowds faded, Frampton faced the daunting task of rebuilding — reinventing his sound and rediscovering his purpose across solo projects, collaborations, and relentless touring. Behind the stage lights, personal sacrifices and fractured family ties reveal the cost of fame that few ever see.

Now, diagnosed with Inclusion Body Myositis, a degenerative muscle condition threatening his ability to play guitar, Frampton stands at a profound crossroads. Frampton captures the soulful poignancy of an artist confronting both the passage of time and his own physical limits, determined to make every performance count.”

Directed by longtime Peter Frampton bandleader Rob Arthur, the documentary gives the guitarist the opportunity to tell his story in his own words. The film covers his early days with The Herd and Humble Pie, his emergence as a solo artist, and the massive success that followed during the mid-1970s.

Combining archival material with footage from recent tours, the documentary examines both the highs and challenges of Frampton‘s career while featuring contributions from many of the musicians who shared that era with him.

The official description continues: “Directed by Frampton‘s own longtime bandleader Rob Arthur, the film allows the British musician to recount, in his own words, how he first came to prominence in the bands The Herd and Humble Pie before becoming a solo artist and experiencing a meteoric rise to selling out stadium shows in 1976.

Mixing archival footage with interviews and performance from Frampton‘s latest tour, this documentary shows not only where the musician has been but where he is and hopes to go, charting out all the trials and victories along the way. Filled with stories of (and interviews with) many of his fellow musicians of the era, this picture stands as a testament to some of the perils that come with fame and value lying in the making of music and bonds through the years.”

The film is scheduled to premiere on June 4 at the Tribeca Festival in New York City.

Earlier this year, Peter Frampton marked the 50th anniversary of his landmark live release Frampton Comes Alive!. Originally issued in 1976, the album became one of the best-selling live records in history, moving nearly 20 million copies worldwide. To celebrate the milestone, a special Vinylphyle edition was released through A&M/UMe, featuring audio sourced from the original 1975 Doug Sax production master and pressed on 180-gram black vinyl.

Across more than six decades in music, Peter Frampton has built a reputation as one of rock’s most respected guitarists. His achievements include a Grammy Award for Fingerprints in 2007, induction into the Musicians Hall Of Fame in 2014, and the Les Paul Innovation Award at the NAMM TEC Awards in 2019.

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They’ll also be out this summer on the second leg of ‘The Summer Slaughter Tour’.

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The Milo album era draws near.

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A few weeks Clairo gave a vague yet inspiring update on her upcoming fourth studio album, the follow-up to 2024’s Charm and her first for new label home Atlantic Records. We know that the new album sounds very different than its predecessors, and that she’s a bit scared (in a good way) about it. Yesterday, SZA posted a video of Clairo in the studio on her Instagram story. Knowing that the Clairo album is imminent and that she’s been in such beautiful creative company, is this an A+B=C scenario? Are we getting a freaking Clairo/SZA collab?

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Bear McCreary is continuing the story of his symphonic metal project The Singularity with the release of a new album, The Singularity: Ekleipsis, arriving July 31 through Sparks & Shadows Records and Mutant.

The project began in 2024 with the release of The Singularity, a hard rock and metal concept album featuring an impressive lineup of guest performers, including Serj Tankian of System Of A Down, Corey Taylor of Slipknot, Rufus Wainwright, and others.

The upcoming follow-up, The Singularity: Ekleipsis, expands on that narrative. Written primarily by Bear McCreary and his brother Brendan McCreary, the album takes its title from the ancient Greek word for “abandonment” and explores themes centered on perseverance, struggle, and disillusionment.

The record once again brings together a wide range of notable names from the rock and metal worlds. Contributors include Joseph Duplantier (Gojira), Patrick Stump (Fall Out Boy), Claudio Sanchez (Coheed And Cambria), Jens Kidman (Meshuggah), Alissa White-Gluz (Arch Enemy), Tim Henson (Polyphia), Steve Vai, Slash (Guns N’ Roses), Duff McKagan (Guns N’ Roses), Chad Smith (Red Hot Chili Peppers), Stewart Copeland (The Police), and more.

The latest preview of the album is the new track “Cool Kids”, featuring Slash, Duff McKagan, Chad Smith, and Brendan McCreary.

Discussing the song, Bear McCreary said: “‘Cool Kids’ was born when [bassist] Duff McKagan sent me a voice memo of a riff he was messing around with. My ears perked up instantly — his riff was undeniable! So Duff and I went into the studio the next week, along with my brother, vocalist Brendan McCreary, and [drummer] Chad Smith from Red Hot Chili Peppers wrote the song together. We went in with Duff‘s initial riff and our enthusiasm, and walked out with ‘Cool Kids’. When Slash got back into town, he added his signature screaming guitar parts, and there it was.

“‘Cool Kids’ is a song about all of us being proudly who we are, but I wouldn’t blame anybody for assuming the title was inspired by the fact that Brendan and I got to create this song with the coolest kids in rock and roll.”

When The Singularity: Ekleipsis was first unveiled in April, McCreary offered additional insight into the album:

“I need more cinematic metal in my life! The Singularity: Ekleipsis builds upon the musical and narrative themes of my 2024 album The Singularity, and this time around it rocks even harder. My brother, vocalist/producer Brendan McCreary, and I were once again thrilled to partner with a number of inspiring artists for this record, each of whom brought their unique musical personalities and perspectives to the project.

“‘Black Box’, our debut single, was written in collaboration with and features Joe Duplantier, of the iconic band Gojira. It blends my cinematic background with Joe‘s distinctive vocals, harmonized beautifully by the legendary women’s choir the Mystery Of The Bulgarian Voices. Equally inspired by ’90s alternative bands, Eastern European folk music, symphonic film scores, and progressive metal, ‘Black Box’ encapsulates the epic scope of ‘Ekleipsis’ while just cracking open the door to the rest of the album.”

While many metal fans know Bear McCreary for his extensive work in film, television, and video games, the composer has steadily expanded his presence in heavy music. After launching his career under the mentorship of legendary composer Elmer Bernstein, McCreary became widely recognized for his score to Battlestar Galactica and has since earned multiple Emmy Awards, BAFTA Awards, Grammy nominations, and International Film Music Critics Association honors.

With The Singularity: Ekleipsis, McCreary continues to bridge cinematic composition and modern metal, assembling another diverse cast of musicians while pushing the project further into heavier territory.

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Poison frontman Bret Michaels may have officially bowed out of his scheduled appearance at the highly controversial Freedom 250 Great American State Fair, but his long-time solo band guitarist Pete Evick is absolutely furious over the immediate wave of toxic fan backlash that targeted the singer. In a scathing social media manifesto, Evick completely unloads on a segment of the band’s audience, labeling those who quickly turned on Michaels as “users and abusers” who completely erased decades of the vocalist’s historic generosity over a single four-day media cycle.

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The Multi-Artist Exodus From the National Mall

The drama began immediately following the initial entertainment lineup reveal for the multi-week, Trump-linked Freedom 250 Great American State Fair scheduled to take over Washington, D.C.. Within mere hours of the promotional rollout, a mass artist exit was triggered as artists claimed they were misled about the partisan nature of the event.

While Bret Michaels was arguably the marquee anchor of the rock block, legacy acts like Morris Day and the Time, Young MC, The Commodores, and country star Martina McBride all aggressively distanced themselves and canceled their sets before Michaels officially followed suit.

In his formal exit statement, Michaels noted that what was initially billed as a unifying, patriotic celebration had mutated into an incredibly divisive political flashpoint. Shockingly, the singer also revealed that the situation had escalated to the point of posing a direct security hazard, pointing out “threats that are completely unfounded and unforgivable” aimed at his crew and family.

“F* OFF”: Pete Evick Pushes Back Against the Fanbase

While Michaels kept his departure note corporate and safety-focused, his long-time guitarist and musical director Pete Evick went completely nuclear on Facebook. Having stood by the Poison vocalist’s side for over two decades, Evick found the sudden, collective amnesia of the rock community entirely repulsive.

“Everyone has opinions, I know I can’t change them, but… I would certainly like everyone to have all the facts if you are literally turning your back on someone you loved 96 hours ago,” Evick fired back.

Evick proceeded to itemize Michaels’ extensive, quiet humanitarian resume over their 21-year working relationship. He noted that the band has repeatedly flown directly into active war zones in the Middle East to play for active-duty troops, built physical homes for veterans with their own hands, and donated millions of dollars directly to wounded warrior initiatives.

The breaking point for the guitarist was seeing local fans, peer musicians, and industry insiders—many of whom had actively accepted free perks from Michaels in the past—instantly join the internet lynch mob.

“Moving on, on a very personal note with a completely different tone,” Evick continued aggressively. “If Bret or me have ever put a dime in your pocket, given you a free ticket, a free meet and greet, a free hotel room, a free flight, a photo pass, let you or your child perform onstage with us, gotten something signed for you or your charity… or if you are one of those people when I’ve gotten Bret to show up at one of my local gigs, and you were the first in line to be close to him who has now openly turned your back on him. FUCK OFF.”

He closed his defense with zero hesitation: “We see you, we see your posts, FUCK OFF. I’m not saying you have to openly support him. But those that called us friends four days ago and have used and abused us and have now turned on us. FUCK OFF.”

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Donald Trump Responds: “Cancel the Whole Thing”

As the event completely unraveled at the seams, former President Donald Trump addressed the mass musical exodus during an appearance on the Pod Force One podcast. Rather than attempting to rescue the concert roster, Trump completely dismissed the departing performers.

“They’re not really cowards, but I never even heard of these people,” Trump stated on the podcast. “I never heard of any of them. They’re boring. I don’t even want ’em. And when I heard a couple of them canceled out, I was like, ‘Cancel the whole thing. We’re gonna do a rally.’ …. Nobody’s ever gotten crowds like I get at a rally.”

With the concert portion functionally dead and buried by the administration’s own directives, the conversation has officially flipped to the permanent damage left behind within the rock fanbase.

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About Bret Michaels & Pete Evick

Best known as the energetic, multi-platinum frontman of legendary glam metal icons Poison, Bret Michaels has maintained a massive global presence as a solo artist, reality television star, and prominent philanthropist. For over 21 years, guitarist, producer, and author Pete Evick has served as the musical backbone and director of the Bret Michaels Band (BMB). Together, the duo has toured continuously across worldwide arenas and military bases, blending classic arena rock hits with extensive fundraising efforts for veterans, pediatric diabetes research, and localized military support networks.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ Block)

Q: Why did Bret Michaels cancel his Freedom 250 concert appearance?

A: Michaels officially withdrew due to the increasingly divisive partisan political nature of the Great American State Fair, alongside serious, explicit safety and security threats directed toward his fans, crew, and family.

Q: Which other artists dropped out of the Great American State Fair?

A: Prior to Michaels’ exit, Martina McBride, The Commodores, Morris Day and the Time, and rapper Young MC all officially canceled their scheduled performances at the National Mall event.

Q: What did Donald Trump say about the rock musicians canceling?

A: Speaking on the Pod Force One podcast, Trump claimed he had never heard of the artists, labeled them “boring,” and directed organizers to cancel the concert block entirely in favor of hosting a political rally.

Q: Are Bret Michaels and Poison still touring in 2026?

A: Yes. Bret Michaels continues to consistently tour with his solo band across North America throughout the summer and fall cycles.

TL;DR: The Quick Breakdown

• The Big Outburst: Guitarist Pete Evick issued a profanity-laced statement defending Bret Michaels against toxic online backlash from long-time fans.
• The Mass Cancellations: Michaels became the fifth major artist to drop out of the Trump-backed Freedom 250 fair, following Martina McBride and The Commodores.
• Safety Concerns: Michaels explicitly cited “unforgivable and unfounded” threats to his family and crew as a core reason for the cancellation.
• Trump’s Counter-Move: Donald Trump dismissed the rock and country acts as “boring” and ordered the entire concert series axed in favor of a stadium rally.

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Was Pete Evick completely justified in telling double-crossing fans to “F* OFF,” or do fans have a right to change their stance based on the events an artist aligns with? How do you feel about Trump’s response to the rock community? Let us know your take in the comments section below!

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The 11th hour.

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