Mark Tremonti Reveals New Project + New Single

Mark Tremonti (Alter Bridge/Tremonti) has finally shared what his new project is: an entire album of Frank Sinatra covers. He will be backed by surviving members of Frank’s orchestra, and included will be all the well-known songs and a few deep cuts from Ol’ Blue Eyes’ career.

The record, entitled simply Mark Tremonti Sings Frank Sinatra, is set to be released May 27th and is available for preorder at tremontisingssinatra.com. Mark has given the album to the National Down Syndrome Society, meaning that 100% of the proceeds go to the organization to help those with developmental disabilities. If you’re interested, you can read the full story about why Frank Sinatra and why NDSS here.

Check out the first single, Mark’s rendition of “I’ve Got You Under My Skin.”

New Music Alert! ††† (Crosses): “INITIATION” and “PROTECTION”

Fozzy: Save the World Tour 2022

Fozzy has announced a spring run with special guests GFM (Gold, Frankincense, & Myrrh), KrashKarma, and The Nocturnal Affair. Tickets and VIP packages are available at FozzyRock.com.

2022 Reading Challenge + My To-Be-Read List

I’m not gonna lie: the last two years I’ve participated in the annual GoodReads reading challenge, I have failed. My goal always seems achievable when I set it – after all, what else am I gonna do with my free time besides read?

Ha. The joke’s on me. Between work, writing, blogging, trips to Colorado to visit my brother and sister-in-law (and their answering visits to Alabama), and driving up to Kentucky to see my best friend, my free time always fills up.

But this year, I am determined. I will complete my list. Upon finishing Ania Ahlborn’s Dark Across the Bay, I have read 5 of my 25 book goal. Here is a short list of what’s coming up next for me.

Currently reading: Afraid, which consists of three intertwining tales by Lisa Jackson, Alexandra Ivy, and Lisa Childs

Up next:

  • Black Dawn by Rachel Caine (a Morganville Vampires novel)
  • His Final Girl by Brooklyn Ann
  • The Thicket by Noelle W. Ihli – I am very intrigued by the summary of this one. It sounds similar to the slasher flicks I enjoy.

Rammstein Announces New Album Release Date

The infamous Rammstein is gracing us with a new album this year. The record, entitled Zeit (Time), is set to be released on April 29th. The first single – the title track – was shared only five days ago and already has over 7 million views on YouTube. It is a poetic piece that addresses age and the passing of time. Check it out here and preorder the album via rammstein.lnk.to/Zeit.