Weekly Music News 06.07.25
The band "The Hives" from Sweden keeps proving it is at the top of its game, this time with a third taste of the upcoming album "The Hives Forever Forever The Hives", due August 29.
The band "Mammoth", led by Wolfgang Van Halen, returns with exciting news: its third album, "The End", will officially arrive October 24! The title track came out in May, and this week brings the new single, "The Spell". As on the previous two albums, Wolfgang takes the one-man-band approach, playing every instrument, singing every part and fully realizing his musical vision. The new album has 10 tracks totaling 39 minutes, recorded at the legendary 5150 studios and produced by regular collaborator Michael "Elvis" Baskette.
The band "Ice Nine Kills" releases a new single and sci-fi video, "The Great Unknown".
In a surprising move, the horror band steps outside its comfort zone, developing its sound and visuals with a Matrix-inspired video full of action, technology and visual ingenuity.
The band "Dayseeker" announces a new album, "Creature In The Black Night", and releases another single from it.
In an interview, singer Rory Rodriguez said:
"This album deals with the personal problems I faced while trying to find my way in the world, at the same time as the band was becoming increasingly successful."
The band "Skunk Anansie" releases a new video for "Shame".
The respected London band has released a particularly moving video for the ballad "Shame", one of the most personal and haunting moments on its latest album, "The Painful Truth", released this past May.
Singer Skin says the song has a particularly deep meaning for her, with revealing lyrics and a slow, reflective arrangement that leaves its mark.
The duo "Softcult" releases a new single ahead of its debut album, due soon.
The new song addresses a painful, deep subject: "The moment we realize that the person, idea or reality we believed in never really existed."
Without any doubt or hesitation, this was the biggest metal event in history, one that will be remembered for generations!!
On one stage, for more than eight hours, rock and metal artists and bands appeared one after another before tens of thousands in Birmingham and millions around the world, honoring the band that invented metal and profoundly influenced music, people and bands everywhere!!
And yes, it was a celebration led and managed by Sharon Osbourne, together with Tom Morello, and it was undoubtedly all about Ozzy!!
We have to admit that every time the next band's slide appeared, the excitement kept building until the climax. True, they are older now and Ozzy sat throughout the show, but be honest: they held up very well, and the crowd loved them!!
Another moving moment that gave us chills was seeing footage of the artists in the waiting room. Lars called it "It's like Metal Summer Camp". All the metal and rock idols in one room, talking, hugging and posing for photos.
Forget the photos and lists of bands and songs. Look for filmed clips on YouTube and wait patiently, because we heard Netflix has arranged a documentary with Sharon Osbourne that includes the show.
There are many articles about the event, and we could write an entire post about it (maybe we will...), but we recommend watching the show itself...
Well, okay...
We could not resist. Here are eight hard-to-believe moments from the show, from Loudwire: 1. Ozzy performed nine songs, including almost half of "Blizzard of Ozz", almost perfectly!!!
2. Guitarist Nuno Bettencourt served as the house guitarist and played the most covers at the show.
3. Aerosmith singer Steven Tyler gave a powerful performance!! Who said he had injured his vocal cords???
4. Almost every song from "Paranoid" was performed, except "Rat Salad".
5. Musician Yungblud, whom we love so much, made a surprise appearance with a moving cover of "Changes".
6. Gojira lifted Birmingham off the ground and showed all the "old guys" what metal looks like today. Marina Viotti also joined them onstage for "Mea Culpa", from the Olympics.
7. Three deep cuts from "Never Say Die!" were performed by Guns N' Roses and Metallica.
8. All the artists performed without payment, and the event raised about £140 million (about $190 million) for three charities.
This year, it seems the drummers are making the headlines...
And here is some shocking news!!! After 27 years, master drummer Matt Cameron parts ways with "Pearl Jam"
In a personal statement posted on social media on July 7, Cameron wrote:
"After 27 fantastic years, I have taken my final steps down the drum riser for the mighty Pearl Jam. Much love and respect to Jeff, Ed, Mike and Stone for inviting me into the band in 1998 and giving me the opportunity of a lifetime, filled with friendships, artistry, challenges and laughter. I am forever grateful to the crew, staff and fans the world over. It has been an incredible journey. More to follow. Thank you all from the bottom of my heart."
Naturally, rumors have already started about who will replace him. Even the name Dave has made the headlines, but we will all have to wait patiently...
We told you we love him!!
An exciting announcement from YUNGBLUD: a new, revealing and uncompromising documentary is coming this month!
The feature-length film "ARE YOU READY, BOY?", directed by Paul Dugdale, will screen in cinemas worldwide on August 20 and 24. Filmed at Berlin's iconic Hansa Studios, it offers an honest, intimate look at Dominic Harrison at a key moment in his career, just after the second Bludfest, a No. 1 album and his unforgettable guest appearance at "Back to the Beginning".
The film includes 12 performances of songs from "Idols", and YUNGBLUD himself says:
"I wanted to make a film that truly captures this moment in time around my most ambitious album yet. Berlin has always conveyed unfiltered truth, and every visit to Hansa Studios feels like touching a legend."
Intriguing news from "Bring Me The Horizon", which is releasing an album with an unexpected twist: lo-fi versions of its biggest songs! "Lo-files" will include 23 lo-fi versions of the band's standout tracks, relaxed, distinctive arrangements meant to contrast strongly with the band's sound.
In a post published on July 8, the band wrote:
"We teamed up with some favorite producers from the lo-fi scene on a new project reworking BMTH songs into relaxing versions. This music is for relaxing, focusing, sleeping... or whatever you want."
Listen on: Spotify,
Canadian punk rock band "Simple Plan" releases a documentary called "The Kids In The Crowd", taking us into the biggest and less glamorous moments of its early career.
The film tells the Montreal band's success story, showing its intense work ethic and the deceptive ease with which it makes everything look simple, even if its latest album (2022) is ironically called "Harder Than It Looks".
Britain's Royal Mint honors "Iron Maiden" with a special coin celebrating the band's 50th anniversary.
The coin bears the image of Eddie, the band's trademark mascot. Its reverse carries a portrait of King Charles. The design is by artist Albert "Akirant" Quirantes.
Well, okay... we had to!!!
We have to share a moving photo that captures the emotions of this historic event.
A first meeting between two giant metal drummers: Bill Ward, the legendary drummer of "Black Sabbath", aged 77, and Eloy Casagrande, the formidable drummer of "Slipknot", aged 34, backstage in Birmingham.
Photo: Kelly Osbourne
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