New Music: Almost Kings

Almost Kings is releasing a new album, entitled Forever This Time, on August 25th. To start with, only physical copies will be available, at shows and for order online. You can preorder the album and immediately receive two free tracks.

You can purchase the record digitally starting September 15th.

(Note: “5 Foot Hurricane, V2.0” will only be available on the physical copies.)

In other AK news, the guys will be playing a pre-game concert for the Atlanta Falcons on October 1st at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Rise Up!

And here is the first single from Forever This Time, “Envy and Enemies.”

Asteroid named after Freddie Mercury in honor of singer’s 70th birthday — Consequence of Sound

Today would have been Freddie Mercury’s 70th birthday. In commemoration, the International Astronomical Union has named an asteroid in honor of the Queen singer. According to the Guardian, “Freddiemercury” is a 3.5km-wide asteroid found on the other side of Mars. As it never comes closer to 350 million kilometres to Earth, it poses no immediate danger…

via Asteroid named after Freddie Mercury in honor of singer’s 70th birthday — Consequence of Sound

New Music From Marilyn Manson!…In 2017

Marilyn Manson has announced that his new record, Say 10, will be released on February 14th of 2017.

Also, in case you haven’t heard, Manson was given the 2016 Icon Award at the APMAs last night.

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More News: Cold is Back!

So I saw this on Instagram. Apparently, Cold is going into the studio next month to begin work on a new album. Also, Terry Balsamo, formerly of Evanescence, is back in the band.

This makes me happy! I loved Cold, and I am very excited that they are coming back!

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Happy Birthday + News

Today, we were given two great talents! Happy birthday to Ringo Starr and Brian Haner, Junior (aka Synyster Gates).

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And now for the news: Alter Bridge had their listening party for the upcoming album last night. The title is The Last Hero, and it will be released in October. ❤

Local Music News

Well…things are not great for me and haven’t been for a while. My two favorite local bands, Lynam and Almost Kings, are going through some changes.

In Lynam’s case, vocalist/guitarist Jacob Bunton has moved to LA and is working with Adler, as well as other artists. Drummer David Lynam and bassist Mark Dzier have formed a cover band called Danger City. I’m not sure what this means for Lynam, though I have my guesses.

Almost Kings, on the other hand, lost bassist Danny Helms months ago. The band announced a search for a new bass player. I know they had a guy filling in, but I don’t know if he was the permanent replacement. A couple of weeks ago, drummer Kevin Compton said he was leaving too. Sooo… 😦 They will continue; I just wonder what’s next. It will definitely be different.