Author: The Anarchist
The Return of Mayhem Festival: Exciting Developments for 2025 The Mayhem Festival made a triumphant return in 2024 as a one-day destination event, and fans can anticipate even more excitement as plans for the 2025 edition are already underway. After a lengthy hiatus, Sumerian Records chief Ash Avildsen rejuvenated the festival last year, and during a recent conversation with Rock Feed, he unveiled a significant twist for the next installment. Announcing Miss Mayhem Festival In a groundbreaking move, the 2025 festival will be named the “Miss Mayhem Festival.” Avildsen shared that this iteration will spotlight all-female fronted bands, marking a…
Rascal Flatts’ New Album: Life Is a Highway: Refueled Duets Rascal Flatts has returned to the music scene with an exciting new album titled Life Is a Highway: Refueled Duets, featuring an impressive roster of collaborators. This collection of duets showcases the trio’s enduring appeal and aims to reignite the magic that fans have cherished over the years. A Star-Studded Lineup The album features a remarkable group of artists, including: Backstreet Boys Kelly Clarkson Blake Shelton Jason Aldean These collaborations not only highlight Rascal Flatts’ versatility but also their ability to blend their signature sound with the unique styles of…
The Tubs: Cotton Crown The Tubs deliver a vibrant half hour of anarchic jangle-pop with their sophomore album, Cotton Crown. This Welsh quartet follows up their previous release, Dead Meat, by blending elements from iconic influences. Drawing inspiration from the melancholic exuberance of The Smiths, the windswept energy of The Go-Betweens, and the spirited fervor of London punk, they create a sound that encapsulates disempowered power-pop. Their music transforms themes of insecurity and grief into bundles of melodic joy. Listen to Cotton Crown Listen on Apple Music Listen on Spotify Listen on Tidal Listen on Amazon Music Listen/Buy at Bandcamp…
Bon Jovi’s Determination to Revive “Forever” and Tour Again Jon Bon Jovi is resolute in his commitment to his band’s latest album, “Forever,” and his aspirations for future tours. Released in June 2024, the album initially made a strong debut at No. 5 on the charts but experienced a rapid decline, falling out of the Top 200 the following week. The band faced challenges in promoting the record due to Bon Jovi’s recovery from vocal cord surgery, preventing them from embarking on a tour. The Future of “Forever” Despite these setbacks, Bon Jovi believes the narrative surrounding “Forever” is far…
Exciting Rock and Metal Tours Announced This Week Get ready to dig into your concert budgets, as this week brings an impressive lineup of 26 new rock and metal tours. Whether you’re into heavy riffs or melodic tones, there’s something for every music lover. Major Tours on the Horizon Bring Me the Horizon Tour Dates: September 21 – October 7 Support Acts: Motionless in White, The Plot in You, Amira Elfeky Notes: Limited run, don’t miss out! Volbeat Tour Dates: June 7 – June 22; July 19 – August 22 Support Acts: Three Days Grace and Wage War (first leg),…
Mdou Moctar’s Acoustic Journey: From Anger to Grief Introduction to “Funeral for Justice” Mdou Moctar, the renowned Nigerien singer and guitarist, captivates listeners with his unique blend of electric guitar and poignant lyrical themes. His 2024 album, “Funeral for Justice,” opens with a striking fretboard squall, immediately drawing attention to the raw energy that defines his sound. Moctar often articulates the impact of colonialism in Africa through both his music and lyrics, emphasizing his desire for his guitar to resonate like wailing sirens. The Impact of the 2023 Coup Following a coup in Niger in 2023, Moctar found himself in…
Tributes Pour In for Aaron Rossi, Former Drummer of PRONG and MINISTRY Sudden Passing Aaron John Rossi, the talented drummer known for his work with PRONG and MINISTRY, has died at the age of 44 after suffering a sudden and severe heart attack. His passing occurred on January 27, 2025, but the news was not publicly shared until March 6, 2025, through a heartfelt post on his Facebook page. Remembering Aaron Rossi The Facebook announcement expressed overwhelming sadness at the loss of Rossi, describing him as a person with “a force with his own gravitational pull.” The message highlighted his…
Thornhill Unleashes New Single: TONGUES Upcoming Album BODIES Aussie metal band Thornhill has just released their latest single, “TONGUES,” as a precursor to their much-anticipated album, “BODIES.” Scheduled to drop on April 4 via UNFD, this new track follows their earlier release, “Silver Swarm,” which made waves back in January. Exploring Themes of Conflict Thornhill describes “TONGUES” as a deep exploration of the internal struggle between opposing forces. The band articulates that the track delves into themes of desire versus resistance, and surrender versus defiance. These tensions mirror their own complex relationship with heavy music, illustrating the constant push and…
Glastonbury Festival 2025 Lineup Announcement Headliners and Key Performers The Glastonbury Festival has revealed its highly anticipated lineup for 2025, featuring an impressive roster of artists. Headlining this year’s event will be: Neil Young and the Chrome Hearts – Marking his first return to the top slot since 2009. The 1975 – Making their debut as headliners on the main stage. Olivia Rodrigo – Also debuting as a main stage headliner. Additionally, the legendary Rod Stewart will take the Sunday afternoon “legends” slot, bringing a classic touch to the festival. Other Notable Acts Beyond the headliners, the lineup boasts a…
Voidchaser Unveils New EP “Trust” Ahead of Upcoming Tour Photo courtesy of Voidchaser New Music Release: “Trust” Montreal/Stockholm-based progressive metal band Voidchaser is excited to announce the release of their latest EP, titled Trust, set to launch on March 7. This new record serves as a follow-up to their 2024 EP, Solace, and comes ahead of an extensive tour that will be revealed soon. Concept and Themes According to vocalist and rhythm guitarist Chad Bernatchez, Trust continues the narrative established in Solace. “Our protagonist is drifting across the vast emptiness of space, with only the reserve oxygen tanks from his…
