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Magdi Aboul-Kheir presents “Found the Way” as a purely instrumental piece that speaks with clarity and restraint.

Found the Way is Magdi Aboul-Kheir’s Single Out Now

 The track opens a door into a reflective space shaped by fast piano arpeggios that seem to arrive from a different dimension, one built on memory and inner motion rather than spectacle.

The piano takes control, moving with urgency while remaining precise and emotionally centered.

The arpeggios run freely, and the notes fall like light rain—soft, persistent, and charged with feeling. However, the speed never turns frantic. It creates momentum, pulling the listener forward while allowing room for thought. Soon after, a gentle and nostalgic melody enters and overlaps the arpeggio pattern. This interaction feels deliberate and human, as if two streams of thought meet and continue together. The music starts to tell a story without relying on words.

The track carries a strong sense of recollection. It recalls the experience of opening a drawer filled with old Polaroids, their colors faded but their meaning intact. Each musical phrase seems tied to a moment that helped shape who we are today. While the piano leads, the emotional weight never feels heavy-handed. It stays balanced, letting personal interpretation do the work.

At the same time, “Found the Way” avoids excess. There are no unnecessary flourishes, and every movement serves the narrative. The absence of vocals strengthens the connection, since the listener focuses entirely on the emotional arc created by melody and rhythm. The composition maintains a steady flow, which keeps the attention engaged without demanding it forcefully.

This piece reaches deep because it feels sincere and unguarded. It inspires reflection, invites calm, and encourages dreaming. Rather than pushing for drama, Magdi Aboul-Kheir trusts the piano to speak honestly.

Found the Way is Magdi Aboul-Kheir‘s Single Out Now!

Reflective!

Found the Way is Magdi Aboul-Kheir’s Single Out Now

Music lover and journalist from Germany, with a wide-ranging taste that spans baroque to metal, string quartets to trance, late romanticism to urban groove. A pianist who prefers to compose guided by intuition, memory, and thought rather than the page.

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I missed this in September, but am so happy I found it now.  So distinctive and awesome. 

I missed this in September, but am so happy I found it now.  So distinctive and awesome. 

Luke Bryan’s “Word On The Street Tour”

Launches May 29

Luke Bryan, who recently ranked in the Top 20 of Pollstar’s Artists of the Millennium List based on ticket sales, will kick off the “Word On The Street Tour” with back-to-back shows on May 29 and 30 in Gilford, New Hampshire. Luke was one of only two country artists to make Pollstar’s Top 20, having sold more than 20 million concert tickets in his career.

The tour will make a Mountain View stop at Shoreline Amphitheatre on August 14, 2026.

Openers on the tour include Drew Baldridge, Karley Scott Collins, Lanie Gardner, Randall King, Zach John King, Shane Profitt, Raelynn, Lauren Watkins, Jake Worthington, and DJ Rock.

Tickets for the tour go on sale Friday, January 30 at 10 a.m. local time at www.lukebryan.com.

The ticket presale for Luke’s fan club members begins Tuesday, January 27 at 8 a.m. local time through Thursday, January 29 at 5 p.m. local time. For details go to www.LukeBryan.com.

Citi is the official card of the “Word On The Street Tour.” Citi cardmembers will have access to presale tickets beginning Tuesday, January 27 at 8 a.m. local time through Thursday, January 29 at 10 p.m. local time through the Citi Entertainment program. For complete presale details visit www.citientertainment.com.

The tour is produced by Live Nation.

“Word On The Street Tour” Schedule:

5-29                 Gilford, NH                BankNH Pavilion

5-30                 Gilford, NH                BankNH Pavilion

6-5                   Myrtle Beach, SC       Carolina Country Music Fest+

6-11                 Fort Worth, TX           Dickies Arena

6-12                 Lubbock, TX              United Supermarkets Arena

6-13                 Albuquerque, NM       Isleta Amphitheater

6-18                 Wichita, KS                INTRUST Bank Arena

6-19                 Des Moines, IA           Casey’s Center**

6-20                 Winsted, MN              Winstock Country Music Festival+

6-25                 Allentown, PA            PPL Center

6-26                 Buffalo, NY                Taste of Country+

6-27                 Nashville, TN             Alan Jackson Last Call at Nissan Stadium+

7-9                   Kansas City, MO        Morton Amphitheater*

7-10                 Moline, IL                   Vibrant Arena

7-11                 Clarkston, MI              Pine Knob Music Theatre*

7-23                 Southaven, MS           Bank Plus Amphitheater at Snowden Grove

7-24                 Brandon, MS              Brandon Amphitheater

7-25                 Orange Beach, AL      The Wharf Amphitheater

7-30                 Rapid City, SD           Summit Arena at The Monument

7-31                 Billings, MT               First Interstate Arena at MetraPark

8-6                   Bend, OR                    Hayden Homes Amphitheater

8-7                   Airway Heights, WA  BECU Live at Northern Quest

8-8                   Auburn, WA               White River Amphitheatre

8-14                 Mountain View, CA   Shoreline Amphitheatre

8-15                 Long Beach, CA         Long Beach Amphitheater

8-22                 Charlotte, NC              Truliant Amphitheater

8-26                 Canandaigua, NY       Constellation Brands-Marvin Sands Performing Arts Center

8-27                 Ottawa, ON                 Canadian Tire Centre

8-29                 Saratoga Springs, NY Saratoga Performing Arts Center*

9-10                 Tampa, FL                  MIDLFORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre*

9-12                 West Palm Beach, FL iTHINK Financial Amphitheatre*

9-26                 East Troy, WI             Alpine Valley Music Theatre

** on sale Feb. 6

* on sale Feb 13

+ festival or event show

Luke’s 2026 tour schedule will also include the Extra Innings Festival on February 27, the Houston Rodeo on March 9, and Sanford Stadium (Dooley Field) at the University of Georgia on April 25 with Jason Aldean. The longtime friendsfirst rocked Sanford Stadium in 2013 as part of Jason’s Night Train tour, which marked the one and only concert event ever to be held in the venue at that time. The show will include openers Zach Top, Lauren Alaina as well as DJ Rock and Dee Jay Silver. The “Live Between the Hedges” concert series is presented by Pruitt Health.

Luke hosted his 11th annual Crash My Playa concert in Mexico last week, featuring headline sets from Riley Green and Dierks Bentley, plus two of his own. On the final evening, his “Luke Bryan & Friends” set featured him performing with friends and special guests Shenandoah and Parker McCollum, as well as Dierks Bentley, Dustin Lynch, Priscilla Block, George Birge, and Kameron Marlowe, who joined them onstage. Other performers throughout the four-day event included Chase Matthew, Joss Ross, The Castellows, and DJ Rock.

Luke will return to ABC’s American Idol as a celebrity judge for his ninth consecutive year, alongside Carrie Underwood and Lionel Richie, when the show premieres Monday, Jan. 26.

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Jared James Nichols‘ fourth studio album, Louder Than Fate will arrive this June 5, 2026, via Frontiers Music SLR. This new album is easily the guitarist, singer, and songwriter’s most powerful and fully realized statement to date.

Raw, unapologetic, and deeply rooted in the lineage of blues-driven hard rock, the album captures an artist at the peak of his creative confidence, channeling grit, groove, and soul with relentless intensity.

Nichols had this to say about Louder Than Fate: “I’m beyond excited for this record. I’ve been counting down the days until its release like it’s a personal holiday. If the singles are any hint for you, there are plenty of riffs ripping through the speakers like a buzz saw. But going deeper into the record, there are tons of different emotions and sounds that I have yet to explore as a singer/songwriter. I am personally thrilled to share different shades of myself on this record, giving so much more depth and insight to the listener. Get ready for Louder than Fate. “

To celebrate the album’s announcement, JJN is sharing the latest single, “Pretend,” alongside a new music video, available to view below. About the track, he comments: “‘Pretend’ hits like a live wire – gritty, pumping drums and guitar chugs that scream on the edge of chaos. Sometimes a relationship is all smoke, no fire; it’s just a borrowed desire.”

Pre-order the album here.

Produced and mixed by Jay Ruston (Anthrax, Stone Sour, Amon Amarth, Skindred, and Steel Panther) with additional production by Roger Alan Nichols (Larkin Poe, Tyler Bryant & The Shakedown and Hayley Williams of Paramore), Louder Than Fate balances muscle and melody, combining thunderous riffs, searing solos, and emotionally charged vocals with a modern, punchy production. The songs move effortlessly between hard-hitting rock anthems and more reflective, dynamic moments, showcasing Nichols’ ability to fuse classic influences with a contemporary edge. Tracks like “Bending or Breaking” and “Killing Time” expand the sonic palette with subtle keyboards and cinematic string arrangements, adding depth without ever sacrificing power.

Since his breakout debut, Jared James Nichols has built a reputation as one of the most electrifying guitarists and performers of his generation. Known for his unmistakable tone, fearless playing style, and commanding stage presence, he has toured extensively across the US and Europe, sharing stages with some of the biggest names in rock and earning praise from fans and critics alike.

Louder Than Fate is not just an album — it’s a declaration. A record that speaks to resilience, conviction, and the unstoppable force of an artist who plays every note as if it truly matters. Loud, honest, and deeply human, this is Jared James Nichols at his absolute best.

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Mammoth (formerly Mammoth WVH), the project fronted by Grammy Award-nominated songwriter, vocalist, multi-instrumentalist, and producer Wolfgang Van Halen, has released an official music video for the song “One Of A Kind”. The track appears on Mammoth’s third full-length album, The End, which arrived last October.

The 10-song release runs 39 minutes and reflects how Van Halen’s writing has continued to develop since he launched his solo career in 2020. The album was recorded at the famed 5150 Studio and produced by longtime friend and collaborator Michael “Elvis” Baskette, continuing a creative partnership that has shaped the band’s sound from the beginning.

Looking ahead, Mammoth will launch its first headlining tour of 2026 on March 5 in Buffalo, New York, before wrapping up on April 4 in Prior Lake, Minnesota. The routing includes stops in Toronto, Ontario on March 8, Wallingford, Connecticut on March 15, Knoxville, Tennessee on March 24, and Cincinnati, Ohio on April 1, among other cities. Support on the run will come from 10 Years and James And The Cold Gun. Ticket and VIP package details are available through the band’s official website.

For the tour, Mammoth will hit the road with a lineup that features Wolfgang Van Halen on guitar and lead vocals, Frank Sidoris of Slash Featuring Myles Kennedy And The Conspirators on guitar, Jon Jourdan on guitar and vocals, Garrett Whitlock of Tremonti on drums, and Ronnie Ficarro on bass.

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Breaking Benjamin‘s guitarist Keith Wallen has kicked off 2026 with the new single “A Thin Line.” The song’s gentle acoustic guitar strumming is accompanied by Wallen’s emotive, room-filling vocals. It will remind you of the alt power ballads of the late ’90s, wherein its heft lies in its simplicity .

“The duality of outcomes from the choices we make could mean the difference between our personal heaven or hell, war or peace, or even life or death,” Wallen shares about the song’s meaning.

Wallen has been dropping singles for the past 12 months, starting with “Us Against the World” and “Dead Inside.” Wallen delivered his gorgeous take on Avril Lavigne‘s contemplative classic “I’m With You” and also teamed up with Gore singer Haley Roughton for “Teeth Marks”.

Keith Wallen is a prolific songwriter responsible for soaring melodies and hypnotic hooks heard across modern rock radio. The West Virginia-born troubadour uses his solo work as a vehicle to explore his multifaceted passions, moving seamlessly from the smart pop of ’80s favorites like The Police and Depeche Mode to the big moody riffs of ’90s grunge heroes like Alice In Chains, Soundgarden, and Stone Temple Pilots.

His co-writing collaborations include compositions with Saint Asonia, Fuel, We Came As Romans, Red, Dorothy, and Korn guitarist Brian “Head” Welch’s Love And Death. Wallen bares his soul as a solo artist with earnest resolve, powering his honest anthems with commanding vocals.

Keith’s self-produced acoustic and piano-driven Allies EP arrived in 2014. His debut solo album, 2021’s This World Or The Next, featured “Dream Away,” a song streamed 1.4M times on Spotify alone. His second solo album, Infinity Now, includes production and co-writing contributions from Kevin Thrasher (Rivals, Jelly Roll) and work with Dan Braunstein (Spiritbox, Dayseeker) and Andrew Baylis (Sleeping With Sirens, Jelly Roll, Brantley Gilbert).

Produced by Kevin Thrasher and mixed by Joel Wanasek (Rain City Drive, Scott Stapp), Keith’s sophomore solo album, Infinity Now, extends a warm invitation into the singer/songwriter’s heart and mind. Hard rock bombast meets intimate pensiveness via engaging songs like “Blackout,” “Strings,” and first single, “Headspace Holiday.”

As guitarist for Breaking Benjamin, a solo artist or songwriting collaborator, the common threads through Keith Wallen‘s work are honesty, authenticity, and heartfelt spirit.

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Rock metal legend Rob Zombie has released the 3rd single, “(I’m a) Rock ‘N’ Roller”, from his highly-anticipated upcoming album, The Great Satan, due out February 27th via Nuclear Blast Records.

The hell-raising new single, “(I’m a) Rock ‘N’ Roller”, is classic Rob Zombie with his signature brand of thick, boot-stomping grooves and fist-pumping choruses. It’s a clear declaration from the iconic and otherworldly frontman that “rock & roll is here to stay.”

The new track follows the recent announcement of Rob Zombie’s Summer 2026 co-headline tour with label mate Marilyn Manson happening during August and September with support from The Hu and Orgy. Tickets and VIP packages are onsale now here.

Following the success of his Top 10 charting record The Lunar Injection Kool Aid Eclipse Conspiracy (2021), Zombie is back with his 8th album, The Great Satan, revisiting his early Hellbilly roots for a slaughterhouse of anthemic punk infused heavy rock/metal.

The Great Satan is available now for pre-order in a variety of formats including a limited box set and accompanying apparel here.

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– January 23rd, 2026 –

Tickets On Sale Now!

Photo by Adam Zaspel

Pennsylvania metallers THE LAST TEN SECONDS OF LIFE today confirm their Spring headlining tour! The Dead Ones Record Release trek will commence on April 2nd in Columbus, Ohio and roll through April 16th in Cleveland, Ohio. Support will be provided by Traitors and Nailed Shut as well as The Crimson Armada and Flesh Prison on select dates. The journey follows the band’s North American winter run supporting Left To Suffer, currently underway. Tickets are on sale now. See all confirmed shows below.

THE LAST TEN SECONDS OF LIFE w/ Traitors, Nailed Shut:
4/2/2026 Summit Music Hall – Columbus OH
4/3/2026 Black Circle – Indianapolis, IN ^
4/4/2026 Capital City Music Hall (Lower Level) – Harrisburg, PA ^
4/6/2026 Photo City Music Hall – Rochester, NY
4/7/2026 Dingbatz – Clifton, NJ
4/8/2026 Wally’s – Hampton Beach, NH
4/9/2026 La Source De La Martiniere – Quebec City, QC *
4/10/2026 Foufones – Montreal, QC *
4/12/2026 Rum Runners – London, ON *
4/14/2026123 Pleasant Street – Morgantown, WV
4/15/2026 Music Factory – Battle Creek, MI ^
4/16/2026 Foundry – Cleveland, OH ^ %
^ w/ The Crimson Armada
* w/ Flesh Prison
% No Nailed Shut

THE LAST TEN SECONDS OF LIFE w/ Left To Suffer, Fr3ak, Your Spirit Dies [remaining dates]:
1/23/2026 Conduit – Winter Park, FL
1/24/2026 Oscura – Tampa, FL
1/26/2026 Radio Room – Greenville, SC
1/28/2026 Local 506 – Chapel Hill, NC
1/29/2026 Metro Music Hall – Baltimore, MD
1/30/2026 Meadows – New York, NY
1/31/2026 Palladium – Worcester, MA
2/01/2026 Empire Live Underground – Albany, NY
2/03/2026 Preserving Underground – Pittsburgh, PA
2/04/2026 Garrison – Toronto, ON
w/ Left To Suffer, Fr3ak, LarcɆnia RoɆ:
2/05/2026 Sanctuary – Detroit, MI
2/06/2026 Reggie’s – Chicago, IL
2/07/2026 7th Street Entry – Minneapolis, MN
2/08/2026 X-Ray Arcade – Cudahy, WI
2/10/2026 Marquis – Denver, CO
2/11/2026 Launchpad – Albuquerque, NM
2/12/2026 Launchpad – Mesa, AZ
2/13/2026 Glass House – Pomona, CA
2/14/2026 Cornerstone – Berkeley, CA
2/15/2026 Goldfield Trading Post – Roseville, CA
2/17/2026 Eagle Hall – Las Vegas, NV
2/19/2026 Vibes Underground – San Antonio, TX
2/20/2026 Come And Take It Live – Austin, TX
2/21/2026 The Secret Group – Houston, TX
2/22/2026 Puzzles Deep Ellum – Dallas, TX

THE LAST TEN SECONDS OF LIFE will unleash their pulverizing eighth full-length, The Dead Ones, on April 17th. Intense and intensely personal, The Dead Ones marks the band’s Metal Blade Records debut. Produced by Carson Slovak and Grant McFarland of Pennsylvania’s Atrium Audio, with their latest offering the band focused on the guitar, bass, and drum tones as well as the mix/master to achieve what guitarist Wyatt McLaughlin calls, “a super-thick sonic output and ‘rolling-tank’-like feel.”

The Dead Ones was recorded with a six-string baritone Viper from ESP-LTD tuned to Drop F, the same tuning used on the band’s 2012 Warpath EP. To elevate the intensity, the band also used an Earthquaker Devices Sunn O))) and Keeley Octa Psi drop tune pedal on certain sections. The record also includes four stellar guests: “Make It To Heaven” includes David Simonich of Signs Of The Swarm, Nate Johnson (ex-Fit For An Autopsy) appears on “Rat Trap,” “Dollar To A Dime” has Alan Grnja of Distant, and “XXXXXXXXXX” features original THE LAST TEN SECONDS OF LIFE vocalist Storm Strope.

Watch THE LAST TEN SECONDS OF LIFE‘s recently released video for the record’s title track HERE.

The Dead Ones will be released on CD and digital formats as well as vinyl in the following color variants:

Tan Smoke (US)
Purple Marbled (US)
Grey Black Marbled (EU – Ltd. 300)
Metallic Silver w/ Purple and Blue Smoke (EU – Ltd. 250)
Silver Black Melt (EU – Ltd. 250)

Find pre-orders at: metalblade.com/tltsol

The Dead Ones Track Listing:
01. The Dead Ones
02. Make It to Heaven (feat. David Simonich of Signs Of The Swarm)
03. Rat Trap (feat. Nate Johnson)
04. Freak Reflection
05.1-800-DO YOU WANT TO DIE?
06. Stiletto
07. Stereo
08. Dollar to a Dime (feat. Alan Grnja of Distant)
09. Corruption Concerto
10. XXXXXXXXXX (feat. Storm Strope)

THE LAST TEN SECONDS OF LIFE:
Wyatt McLaughlin – guitars
Tyler Beam – vocals
Andrew Petway – bass
Dylan Potts – drums

https://www.thelasttensecondsoflife.com
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