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“Index I” will be PSEUDOBIBLION’s debut album
The passion for ’90s Death and Doom Metal and the inspiration from Gothic and horror novels are the roots of PSEUDOBIBLION, a project born in 2015 from the minds of Roberto Ripollino (vocals and guitar) and Massimo Currò (bass and vocals)—formerly of NIHILI LOCUS—who were soon joined by Massimo Ligotino (guitars), Lorenzo Somma (drums) and Roberto […] -
ICONIC Supergroup – Featuring MICHAEL SWEET, JOEL HOEKSTRA, MARCO MENDOZA & TOMMY ALDRIDGE – Stream “Tears Keep On Falling” Single Ahead Of New Album “II”
Iconic has dropped “Tears Keep On Falling,” the second single from their sophomore album II, due July 31 via Frontiers Music Srl. A visualizer is streaming now.
The lineup is essentially a hard rock fantasy draft: Nathan James (Inglorious) on vocals, Michael Sweet (Stryper) and Joel Hoekstra (Whitesnake) on guitars, Marco Mendoza (Thin Lizzy, Whitesnake) on bass, and Tommy Aldridge (Whitesnake, Ozzy Osbourne) behind the kit.
“I loved singing this song in the studio,” James said. “Such a great chorus and I really hope the listeners enjoy it as much as I do.”
Sweet was equally enthusiastic: “I’m really proud to be a part of such an iconic band, no pun intended. It takes me back to the glory days, when rock ruled radio, and it was topping the charts. We created this album to remind people of those times. Here’s to ‘Tears Keep On Falling.’”
Mendoza sold it as a power ballad that hooks from bar one: “‘Tears Keep On Falling’ is a powerful rock ballad; it will get your attention as soon as you hear it, from the first verse. Nathan‘s vocals are amazing, and Michael and Joel‘s guitars are on fire… Tommy A is at the helm, driving! Enjoy!”
Hoekstra credited the rhythm section for the track’s foundation: “It was killer to lean into the groove that Tommy Aldridge and Marco Mendoza gave us for this one. It was also great fun to play the harmony lead lines with Michael Sweet and finally to hear Nathan James belt out the vocals like only he can.”
II builds on the chemistry of the debut with sharper intent — heavier, more direct, and clearly more comfortable in its own skin. Opener “Cry No More” sets an aggressive tone; “Tears Keep On Falling” demonstrates that the band can dial things back and still land a punch. James‘s voice sits at the top of the entire enterprise, and the record makes sure you know it.
At the heart of the album lies the electrifying guitar partnership of Hoekstra and Sweet, delivering a masterclass in soaring melodies, blazing solos, and muscular riffs that perfectly balance technical brilliance with pure hard-rock attitude. Beneath them, the rhythm section of Aldridge and Mendoza drives the record with thunderous authority, creating a groove that is both massive and relentless.
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Speed/Heavy Metal veterans DRAKKAR Drops “666 ‘n’ Rock’n’ Roll (Tribute to them)” Lyric Video
Belgian speed/heavy metal band Drakkar have released the lyric video for “666 ‘n’ Rock ‘n’ Roll (Tribute to Them)”, following the release of the single. The track is taken from their album Invasion and is a direct tribute to two figures who defined the sound and attitude of heavy metal: Ozzy Osbourne and Lemmy Kilmister. Stream the single: orcd.co/666rnr Pre-save “Invasion”: orcd.co/invasion About Drakkar Founded in […] -
GODLESS – Chilean death metal veterans unleash “Numenlagneia” single, new album “Adversus Parousia” out soon on Nuclear Winter Records
Chilean death metal cult icons GODLESS have unveiled their new single, “Numenlagneia”, now streaming exclusively via its premiere hosted by Decibel Magazine. The track offers a new glimpse into the band’s forthcoming full-length “Adversus Parousia”, due for release on June 6th, 2026 via Nuclear Winter Records. The album will be available in LP, CD and cassette formats, marking the long-awaited return of a […] -
DUIR reveal second vide from new AOP RECORDS album
Today, Italian folk / black metallers Duir reveal the new video “Di nessuno.” The track is the second to be revealed from the band’s highly anticipated second album, Catarsi, set for international release on June 26th via AOP Records. See & hear Duir‘s “Di nessuno” video in its entirety HERE at AOP Records‘ official YouTube channel. Duir is an atmospheric folk / black metal band formed in 2013 by […] -
Gig review: WILL WILDE- Thames Side Brewery, Staines-upon-Thames, 3 May 2026
Blues rock is a genre that rewards individual virtuosity, but 95 per cent of the time the star is a guitar hero. So Will Wilde stands out from the crowd with his chosen instrument being the harmonica. I’d been very … Continue reading The post Gig review: WILL WILDE- Thames Side Brewery, Staines-upon-Thames, 3 May 2026 appeared first on Get Ready to ROCK!.
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Pearl Jam Announces First Concert Since Drummer’s Departure
Guitarist Mike McCready said last month that they were still looking for a replacement. Continue reading… -
UNDERTAKERS – Italian death-grind veterans drop “United Front” single, new album “Global Dominion” out in July
As previously announced, Italian death-grind veterans UNDERTAKERS will release their new album “Global Dominion” on July 10th, 2026 via Time To Kill Records. In the meantime, the band today presents “United Front”, the first single taken from the record, offering a direct and uncompromising glimpse into the new material. The track highlights the group’s renewed approach, more than ever focused on a burning […] -
The Browning, Deadlands, The Crimson Armada, Extortionist & Blind Equation Reveal Summer Tour
Another “Burn This World” victory lap.
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DVRK release new single “Misery Repeat”
The program resumes— and the second session will be harder than the first. DVRK, the French five-piece forged at the intersection of deathcore, nu-metal, and electronic bass music, release “Misery Repeat” on digital platforms today. It is the first transmission of a new and more demanding phase: a signal that the program, having established its […]