Weekly Music News 15.03.26
The musician Jamie Campbell Bower is releasing a new single called "Waiting For Your Love".
It is a new song with a cinematic feel, and it also features a collaboration with his brother Sam Bower, their first together since the days of the band "COUNTERFEIT". The two played together in the punk band before it broke up, and are now returning to work together on the new project. The single arrives shortly after Bower finished filming the fifth season of "Stranger Things", in which he played Henry Creel / Vecna, and he is now turning his focus back to his music career.
The band "The Pretty Reckless" has released a new music video for the song "When I Wake Up".
The video was directed by the band's lead singer and leader Taylor Momsen together with Chris Acosta, and presents a direct, unpolished visual style, meant to reflect the personal period from which the song was written. Momsen explained that the song was born out of a phase in her life when she lost control, and the video depicts an unfiltered reality, with an emphasis on experiences of escape and coping with extreme situations. The video also features Jessica Szohr and Connor Paolo from the series "Gossip Girl", alongside Pat Smear and Ilan Rubin, who are associated with "Foo Fighters".
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The band "Muse" has announced a new album called "The WOW! Signal", which will be its tenth album!!!
The album will be released on June 26, and follows "Will Of The People" from 2022.
At the same time, the band released the new single "Be With You", along with an unusual video that premiered from an altitude of about 33 km in the air, as part of a collaboration with the company Sent Into Space.
According to the official announcement, the album is expected to combine cosmic mystery, existential hope and ideas about a connection with something greater.
The band "Black Veil Brides" has announced a new album called "Vindicate", which will be its seventh album.
The album is expected to come out on May 8 through Spinefarm, and arrives after a run of singles the band released during 2025 and 2026.
Alongside the announcement, the band released the title track "Vindicate", which presents the central line of the new album.
Lead singer Andy Biersack explained that the album deals with feelings of revenge and vindication, and how they can drive a person forward or turn destructive, with each song examining a different angle of this struggle.
The band "Cactus" with Carmine Appice is releasing a new single, a cover of "The Little Red Rooster", featuring Dee Snider of "Twisted Sister" on vocals together with Tracii Guns of "L.A. Guns" on guitars.
The song is taken from the upcoming album "Temple of Blues II", due out on April 3, and presents an intriguing combination of the pioneering generation of rock with hard rock stars of later years.
The band "Sleeping With Sirens" is back with a new single called "An Ending In Itself".
The song was produced by Will Yip and marks the band's return to Rise Records for the first time since the 2013 album "Feel". Lead singer Kellin Quinn described the song as "a kind of love letter to anyone struggling", and stressed the importance of openness and asking for help instead of pretending everything is fine. According to him, it is also a return to the roots for the band, with free creation without expectations, a feeling he has not experienced since the album "Let's Cheers To This" from 2011.
The band "Hollywood Undead" has released a new single called "1x1", which brings a surprising tribute to the world of metal.
The song includes a sample of the iconic riff of "Raining Blood" by "Slayer", a move that adds a heavy and unexpected shade to the band's familiar sound. The combination of the influences of "Slayer" with the unique style of "Hollywood Undead" highlights the blend of rap, rock and metal that has characterized the band over the years.
The band "Iron Maiden" has revealed a first trailer for the new documentary "Burning Ambition".
The film will reach theaters on May 7, and tells the story of the band over more than 50 years of activity, including central members such as Steve Harris, Bruce Dickinson and Adrian Smith. The documentary includes access to the band's official archives, alongside interviews with band members and guests such as Lars Ulrich of "Metallica", actor Javier Bardem and Chuck D. According to the official description, the film presents an intimate look at the journey of "Iron Maiden", its uncompromising vision and the strong bond with its fan base around the world.
The musician Phil Campbell, the legendary guitarist of "Motörhead", has passed away at the age of 64.
Campbell, who was a central part of the classic "Motörhead" lineup for decades, died after a complex surgery and a period in intensive care. His family announced that he passed away peacefully, and stressed that he was a devoted father, grandfather and husband, alongside his extensive musical career. After "Motörhead", Campbell led "Phil Campbell And The Bastard Sons" together with his sons, and continued to perform and release music. He is considered one of the guitarists most identified with the sound of "Motörhead", and his legacy is expected to remain an integral part of the history of rock and metal.
The band "Exodus" is releasing its 13th album, "Goliath", today. The new album marks the return of lead singer Rob Dukes to the lineup for the first time since "Exhibit B: The Human Condition" from 2010. In addition, it is the band's first album under Napalm Records, with which it signed in 2023.
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The musician Alice Cooper has announced a new autobiographical book called "Devil On My Shoulder" and a special UK tour to promote it. The book is due out on October 8, and is defined as a comprehensive autobiography summing up a career of more than six decades. According to the details published, the book will include personal stories and anecdotes with iconic figures such as John Lennon, Salvador Dalí and Jimi Hendrix, alongside a look at his life from the dual perspective of "angel and devil".
The band "KISS" is marking 50 years since the classic album "Destroyer" with a special merchandise collection.
The album, released on March 15, 1976, was the band's fourth and became a significant turning point in its career, including quick platinum status and later double platinum. "Destroyer" includes some of the biggest "KISS" hits such as "Detroit Rock City", "Shout It Out Loud", "God of Thunder" and "Beth", which was their first single to enter the top ten. For the anniversary, the band launched a series of special vinyl editions, a clothing line and accessories.
The musician David Gilmour has broken a historic record with the sale of his iconic guitar, the "Black Strat".
The guitar, a 1969 Fender Stratocaster that he used during his "Pink Floyd" years, was sold at Christie's in New York for $14.55 million and became the most expensive guitar in history.
The "Black Strat" was Gilmour's main instrument for years, and was used for classic recordings such as "The Dark Side of the Moon", "Wish You Were Here" and "The Wall", including songs like "Comfortably Numb" and "Money".
The guitar was part of the collection of Jim Irsay, and was sold as part of a broad auction that brought in over $84 million and included rare items from the world of music and culture.
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