Weekly Music News 10.08.25
Updated: 8 hours ago
The band "Rise Against" has released the title track from its new album, "Ricochet".
On the meaning of the song, singer Tim McIlrath says: "We are dependent on each other, whether we like it or not. Everything you do affects someone else. We are connected to other countries and other economies; we are connected to undocumented immigrants. We are connected to every decision our leaders make. We are not as isolated as we think. What we do, good or bad, creates one big ricochet effect."
What moved everyone, and us in particular, was the tribute to the Nova festival.
Tim said: "I could not get the image of people dancing while bombs and bullets whistled over their heads out of my mind. That contrast, between joy and destruction, feels like the world we live in. Every decision, every shrug, every bullet fired - they are all ricochets." In the video, by the way, among the very fast-moving images you can also spot actual photos, mainly of burned-out cars, from the scene at Re'im.
Israeli punk band "Walla Lo Yodea" releases a third single this week from its new album, also its debut full-length, following the EP "Ma Ze HaChara HaZe?", released in 2018.
For those who do not know them: "Walla Lo Yodea is a punk rock band with elements of ska, tahini and the smell of a wet cat. Tomer Ravina - vocals, guitar and choking; Reter - guitar and cricket noises; Mickey Feingold - bass, screams and body fat percentage; Assaf Lukai - trombone, vocals and tall tales; Tommy Boyarchik - drums and teen spirit."
Hold on tight, because "BABYMETAL" releases a video for "My Queen", featuring "Spiritbox".
If you have not listened to the album yet, we warmly recommend it. The collaborations are amazing, and it feels like these three metalheads have managed to bring each guest band into the mix in a way that lets both sides shine!!
After months of teasers featuring a mysterious "goodbye, friend" message, "Bad Omens" finally releases a new single. The band surprised fans by dropping "Specter" without warning, its first single since last year's collaboration-heavy reworking album "CONCRETE JUNGLE [THE OST]".
Rocker, rapper and singer "MGK" has released a new single, "Vampire Diaries". Produced by his longtime collaborator and friend Travis Barker, the song will appear on his sixth album, "Lost Americana", due August 8. The video was filmed at the American Museum of Natural History, and we think he stole the idea from Ran Danker!!!
The band "Falling in Reverse" teams up with singer Hardy for a new song, "All My Women", whose video takes some none-too-subtle jabs at the "catfishing" affair that recently erupted between singer Ronnie Radke and comedian Brittany Furlan. In the video, Ronnie brings the drama from a few months ago back into the headlines, this time as a comedy featuring a ventriloquist dummy in his likeness, appearing in a country bar and getting tangled up with a series of women... "a little crazier than me".
The band "Bad Wolves" releases a new single from its next album. Its fourth album, "Die About It", is due September 19.
Shocking and sad news from "Megadeth"!!
Singer, guitarist and band founder Dave Mustaine stunned the metal world this week when he announced that his band "Megadeth" intends to call it a day. The thrash metal icon announced that the band's next studio album, expected in 2026, will be its last, followed by a worldwide farewell tour.
"There are so many musicians that have come to the end of their career, whether accidental or intentional," the singer explains. "Most of them do not get to go out on their own terms, on top, and that is where I am at in my life right now. I have traveled the world and have made millions upon millions of fans, and the hardest part of all of this is saying goodbye to them."
The band "Alter Bridge" is currently finishing production on its new album and has announced its first festival, "Blackbird Festival". The band will headline, with "Skindred", "Florence Black" and "Cardinal Black" currently on the lineup, and more bands to follow.
"It dawned on us that we have not performed in Wales for over seven years," singer Myles Kennedy admitted. "To make up for lost time, we thought it would be cool to do something really special. So we are excited to announce The Blackbird Festival. It is a milestone celebrating more than 20 years as a band and a way to show our appreciation to the fans in Wales who have waited patiently for our return."
We mentioned them at the start of the post: "Rise Against" releases its tenth album, "Ricochet", this week.
Listen on: Spotify, Apple Music
The band "Chevelle", the veteran American duo of brothers Pete and Sam Loeffler, releases its tenth album this week, titled "Bright As Blasphemy".
Listen on: Spotify, Apple Music
Another, even more veteran duo "Insane Clown Posse" releases its 17th album, titled "The Naught".
Listen on: Spotify, Apple Music
The band "The Rolling Stones" launches a bottle and a record (not a T-shirt and a record) for "Vinyl Record Day", taking place August 12. The vinyl record comes with a bottle of the band's Crossfire Hurricane rum, launched in 2023, bearing the band's logo and a pourer also featuring the iconic lips logo.
The band "U2" published a long post condemning Hamas and calling for the hostages to be returned, while also criticizing Netanyahu and the Israeli government. "There is no justification for the cruelty in Gaza," Bono and his bandmates wrote to their millions of followers.
Bono and U2 strongly condemn Hamas, but also Benjamin Netanyahu's conduct, accusing him and his government of moral failure. In a long online post, they call for the hostages' release, humanitarian aid for Gaza and an end to the fighting.
Bono warns that taking over Gaza could lead to global escalation, while his bandmates stress both peoples' right to a state and peace.
The band "Oasis", in the middle of a movie-worthy comeback, takes its marketing up a notch and expands its collaboration with Adidas. This time it is Adidas SPZL sneakers, with portraits of Liam and Noel on the tongues.
You can order online, too...
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