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10/27/2025

Legendary punk rockers The Damned are set to release a very special tribute album to late founding guitarist Brian James. NOT LIKE EVERYBODY ELSE features classic rock covers and is due out January 23rd.

The Damned have announced a covers album, Not Like Everybody Else, which pays tribute to late guitarist Brian James.

10/27/2025

Longtime supporters Metal Sucks unleash the title track from The Protomen's forthcoming album. Check out the exclusive track premiere for "This City Made Us" below. ACT III: THIS CITY MADE US is due out January 9th.

"We made it for all of you who think Turbo Priest is the best Priest…all six of you."

10/25/2025

If you don't know about this band, you should. The Protomen are epic, theatrical, cinematic video game-inspired metal - Queen meets Maiden meets Blade Runner. And their back story is awesome. ACT III: THIS CITY MADE US is out January 9th. Metal Sucks raves here:

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10/15/2025

This incredible talent is taking on one of the masters: America's Got Talent finalist/All Star Jimmie Herrod is set to release his first-ever full-length album. PRETTY IS WHAT CHANGES is due out November 21st and features Herrod's elegant jazz takes on Stephen Sondheim favorites.

America’s Got Talent All-Star/Finalist Jimmie Herrod is set to release his first-ever full-length album, PRETTY IS WHAT CHANGES, due out on November 21st. The set features jazz takes on repertoire from songwriter Stephen Sondheim.

09/26/2025

Two incredible Broadway stars, one very special evening...Brandon Victor Dixon Ben Vereen

09/24/2025

Broadway/TV star Brandon Victor Dixon is gearing up for this first-ever solo show at The Cutting Room in NYC. New York Live chatted with him for the preview. NYC, come check him out tomorrow, Thursday, September 25th at 7:00PM.

Brandon Victor Dixon sat down with Sara Gore to talk about his first solo show at The Cutting Room, where he debuted his new single and performed a powerful take on the Eagles’ classic “Hotel California.”

09/24/2025

So this beautiful thing happened on the last night of Howard Jones' US tour:

Last night Howard Jones completed his US tour at The Ballpark at America First Square in Utah. The new wave icon was joined by Las Vegas legend Brandon Flowers of the Killers for “No One Is To Blame” and “Hide And Seek.”

09/20/2025

Thompson Twins’ Tom Bailey will be featured on the first ever Sirius XM 1st Wave Hollywood Happy Hour with Richard Blade. Click below to enter to win admission to this very special event in Los Angeles on Friday afternoon, September 26th.

www.siriusxm.com/1stwavehollywood

09/18/2025

Did you know that Roxy Music's Phil Manzanera is the descendent of a notorious Jewish pirate!? The Forward chronicles his amazing history. His new live album with bandmate Andy Mackay, AM PM SOHO LIVE, is out tomorrow.

Roxy Music guitarist Phil Manzanera is a direct descendant of the notorious Jewish pirate Moses Cohen Henriques.

08/29/2025

New wave icon Howard Jones's 40th anniversary DREAM INTO ACTION global tour kicks off next week in Nashville. Nashville Scene delves into his 40+ year career and more here:

The New Wave trailblazer will kick off his 40th anniversary tour for 'Dream Into Action' in Nashville

08/21/2025

Parade gets the exclusive premiere of Brandon Victor Dixon's gorgeous new version of The Eagles' "Hotel California". Check it out here:

Parade can exclusively debut Dixon’s cover of this Eagles classic.

07/30/2025

Broadway/TV star Brandon Victor Dixon is set to release his version of the classic rock mega-hit "Hotel California" on August 22nd. Featuring lush strings, a gospel choir and BVD's signature vocals, his incredible take should not be missed!

Dixon will be unleashing his elegant, soulful, powerful rendition of one of the best-loved classic rock songs of all time, The Eagles’ “Hotel California”.