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From Skid Row’s FB page:

From Erik’s FB page: Yes, I have decided to leave Skid Row. 
⠀⠀ The main reason being that it’s proved difficult to prioritize my health and full recovery as the lead singer of the band. ⠀⠀ ⠀⠀ In 2021 I was undergoing treatment against leukemia and that gave me a superpower called perspective. I decided to use that perspective and write down the values I wanted to live by for the rest of my life. On top of that list it says “health first”.⠀⠀ ⠀⠀ I’ve had to look at that list a lot of times this last year, questioning if I’m really living according to my values. At the end of the day I realized the answer was no. ⠀⠀ ⠀⠀ As a result of the treatments and transplant my immune system was impaired. You can think of my immune system as a 4 year old kid bringing home all kinds of viruses from preschool. It takes awhile to build up that resistance again but my immune system is getting stronger every day. However I’m still doing regular check ups (blood tests) at the hematology department in Sweden, which has proved challenging while keeping up with the Skid Row schedule. I have way too much respect for my medical history to push myself to the limit.⠀ ⠀⠀ I love Skid Row, I have nothing but respect for the guys in the band but I love and respect my health more. I understand that Skid Row is a touring band but like I told the guys: “if I can’t prioritize my health, then I’m not the right guy for the job”.⠀⠀ ⠀⠀ Please note, I’m NOT sick and it’s not that I don’t want to tour. I love being on the road. And of course we have tried to find the right balance together but at the end of the day I realized that it was better for me to step aside. ⠀ So now I’m going to focus on my full recovery, and come back stronger than ever. Meanwhile I’m finalizing my biography. And I’m going to start writing my own music again. ⠀⠀ ⠀⠀ Lastly, once again thank you to everyone who accepted me as the singer of this iconic band. ⠀⠀ ⠀⠀ Always remember that no job, no money, no fame is worth your health or well being. Health first always. I owe this decision to the guy in the second picture and I’m proud to be able to say that I kept my promise to him. Health first! ⠀⠀ / EG ⠀ ⠀ Photo: @christianschneiderphoto

Video for “ Two Ways” One of my faves from the album 🤘

Runaway Wild - Digital Dreams

From All About Rock FB page: Get ready to rock as US hard rockers BABYLON A.D. (Babylon A.D.) make their triumphant return in 2024! 🎸 They're not only hitting the stage with their first shows of the year in May, but they're also gearing up to release their highly anticipated new album, "Rome Wasn't Built In A Day", slated for May 17, 2024! 🗓️🔥 Tracklist: 01. Wrecking Machine 02. Pain 03. Sometimes Love Is Hell 04. Rome Wasn't Built In A Day 05. Looking For A Heartbeat 06. I Will Never Break Again 07. White Hot Bullet 08. Crashed Into The Sun 09. Face Of God 10. Shut Up 11. Super Beast Stay tuned for more updates and mark your calendars for a rockin' good time! 🤘🎶

New vid for "My Life"

And the SEC got fucking CRUSHED. 8 bids, with only two teams, Tennessee & Alabama, surviving the opening weekend. Oh, I guess the Big 12 did as well, with 8 bids, and only Houston & Iowa State still dancing. 25% of the Sweet Sixteen from the ACC (UNC, NC State, Duke, Clemson) Looking forward to the next round!

Dirty Rhythm - Feel the Fire 🔥

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Taken from the upcoming album "Destination Paradise" to be released by Metalapolis Records on May 31st, 2024

Ron Keel Band

“Toxic Envy” 3 for 3 now 👍

You lift me up to the Heavens, You take me to a higher plane… You are my holy savior, You are my crack cocaine!

I like it, and props to Billy for bringing in an expert on the subject matter

New single “Higher” Gotta say, I’m digging this one!

☝️100% this. We’re not even a quarter of the way through the year yet. 🤦‍♂️

From their FB page: Alcatrazz wish to make the following announcement: Back in late 2020 the brilliant Doogie White came in to help us out with our then already booked live dates after the departure of the previous vocalist (those dates were ultimately postponed to late 2021 due to the Covid lockdowns). We all had a GREAT time...and thus, one thing led to another and before we knew it we had made two fantastic albums and toured considerably in a nearly 4 year period. Now our schedule is getting busier and busier, as is Doogie's with his very fine solo work... and with that, the inevitable clashing of dates in our respective diaries, and needless to say, the impossibility of him being able to be in two places at one time. We remain on very very good terms with Doogie and cannot thank him enough for his contributions to the band, he is very welcome on our stage anytime, as are all past Alcatrazz alumni. Current Warlord vocalist and someone already known to many Alcatrazz fans (as co-producer and also contributing songwriter for Alcatrazz's past 3 albums) Giles Lavery will be stepping up for the 2024 live dates - and with that we will be reintroducing many songs from the Alcatrazz past, including some not played in many years. Giles's first show is 22nd of March in New Orleans, lets all make him feel welcome and please lets also give a massive thank you to our dear friend Doogie White for everything he gave to this band since 2020, he is a true pro and a great person! Doogie has a video message to the fans that we will share later today as well. Jimmy, Gary, Joe, Larry.

Maybe it's because I've heard GnR a couple thousand times by now, but I much prefer "Fall to Pieces" by Velvet Revolver over "Sweet Child o Mine" at this point in my life.

I'll have to investigate that Durbin. I'd count Striker and Mick Mars among the best metal releases as well now that I think about it.

I wasn’t thrilled with the singles as they came out, other than “The Serpent and the King”, but I’ll be damned if they haven’t grown on me while listening to them as part of the cohesive package that is “Invincible Shield”. I broke down and picked up the Target exclusive to get the three bonus tracks, and I enjoy them too. Overall, a damn fine addition to the JP discography. Is it better than “Firepower“? I’m not there yet, but time will tell. 🤔 This one and Saxon have set the bar pretty high for metal this year. 👍

Evidently, Tichy has joined up with Gene Simmons' solo band, and the Daisies replaced him with Tommy Clufetos who'd helped them out before. Be interesting to see how much more there is to the story....

Been listening to this one on and off since Friday, and must say I'm VERY impressed. This is easily his best solo release in my opinion, and is much more melodic than his work with Creed. This one might just be this years equivalent to Godsmack for me personally i.e. late 90s musicians going in a more melodic direction and it working quite well!

First, I'd recommend starting a YouTube page, uploading your songs there, and hash tagging some similar bands in your description to possibly draw in some new listeners. Second, set up a Bandcamp page. People will be able to listen to and purchase your album there. Third, and this is nitpicky, but you seem to be presenting yourself as melodic rock, when you're closer in sound to classic metal; perhaps look at getting your disc into the hands of people who regularly do metal reviews. Not saying that some folks here might not appreciate your music, but you may be going after the wrong target audience, Just my opinion there...

From the Newman FB page: Newman are very excited to reveal the artwork and the release date for their new album "Colour In Sound". The UK Melodic Rock band was formed back in 1997 by Steve Newman and quickly gained a great reputation after releasing their debut, and subsequent "One Step Closer" albums. A string of high quality releases have ensued throughout the last 20 years insuring a strong and loyal following. Highly respected by fans and fellow musicians alike, this new album will add to the bands great legacy and underline the reason why Newman are considered to be one of the UK's top Melodic Rock artists. The new studio album (Newman's 14th) will be released through AOR BLVD Records on May 24th. A new single and video will be released in the coming weeks, watch this space for further news.

New track "If These Walls Could Talk" featuring Dorothy