1. Marilyn Manson: “Personal Jesus” (Depeche Mode cover)
2. Powerman 5000: “20th Century Boy” (T. Rex cover)
3. HIM: “Wicked Game” (Chris Isaak cover)
1. Marilyn Manson: “Personal Jesus” (Depeche Mode cover)
2. Powerman 5000: “20th Century Boy” (T. Rex cover)
3. HIM: “Wicked Game” (Chris Isaak cover)
The Beatles — “Penny Lane”
1. Plastic Tears
Glam rock from Finland. For fans of Poison, KISS, Hanoi Rocks, etc. Plastic Tears recently released their latest album, Angels With Attitude, and the positive press has been rolling in. The guys are currently booking shows to promote the album. Check out “Miss Stumbling Legs” and “Secret Society.”
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2. Mechanical Vampires
Dark pop/electronic/alternative from New Jersey. For fans of Crywolf, 30 Seconds to Mars, PVRIS, etc. Mechanical Vampires is currently working on new music. In the meantime, listen to “Gemini” and “Forget About Me.”
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3. Modern Echo
Progressive/hard rock from Wisconsin. For fans of Nothing More, A Perfect Circle, Gemini Syndrome, etc. Modern Echo has just reached their goal on their Indiegogo campaign. They are using the funds to finish the upcoming album, In Division. Here are “Break in the Sky” and their cover of Soundgarden’s “Fell on Black Days,” a tribute to Chris Cornell.
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4. Seven Year Witch
Rock & roll from South Carolina. For fans of Jack White, Silvertide, Beitthemeans, etc. Seven Year Witch will be touring relentlessly this summer and fall, opening for such acts as Buckcherry and Gin Blossoms. Check out the live performances of “Rags to Riches” and “Salty.”
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5. Morning Robots
Alternative/indie rock from France. For fans of The Black Keys, The Strokes, Arctic Monkeys, etc. Morning Robots’ debut EP, Nothing Like Tile For a Tango, was released in June. Here is the latest single, “Meet Me Later.”
Paul McCartney — “The World Tonight”
The 69 Cats: “People Are Strange” (The Doors cover)
The 69 Cats: “Runaway” (Del Shannon cover)
The 69 Cats: “Werewolves of London” (Warren Zevon cover)
Divide the Day — “One Night Stand”
1. Maybe If You Hit It
A hard rock band from Florida. For fans of Pop Evil, Theory of a Deadman, Shinedown, etc. Maybe If You Hit It has recently returned to the scene and is ready to give their fans something new. In the meantime, check out “No Regrets” and “Texas Swagger.”
2. Prescription Happiness
Industrial/dark ambient music from the UK. For fans of Nine Inch Nails, Orgy, Deftones, etc. Prescription Happiness is currently booking shows and has just gotten their merch store up and running. Listen to “Hide and Seek” and “Still Breathing.”
Facebook – Instagram – YouTube – Official Site
3. In Vein
Hard rock/metal from Indiana. For fans of Escape the Fate, The Used, Motionless In White, etc. In Vein just released a cover of Rob Zombie’s “Meet the Creeper,” and their single “Haunt Me” can be streamed on Spotify. Here are two of my favorites, “Death Of Me” and “Behind the Curtain.”
4. Romance & Rebellion
Alternative/pop/rock from California. For fans of early Fall Out Boy, Justin Timberlake, 5 Seconds of Summer, etc. Romance & Rebellion is currently promoting the Amps & Anthems EP. Crank up “For a Moment” and “Boys Don’t Cry (BDC).”
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5. Lindsy Says
Rock & roll from Georgia. For fans of Lynam, My Darkest Days, Sixx AM, etc. Lindsy Says is touring to promote their first CD. Here is their first single, “Hold On Me,” and a live video of them playing “Headlights.”
The Beatles — “Oh! Darling”

This past October, Alter Bridge played at the Royal Albert Hall in London, accompanied by the 52-piece Parallax Orchestra. The momentous occasion was recorded and will be available everywhere as a CD/DVD combo on September 7th. You can preorder it now via Alter Bridge’s official site.
The track list is as follows:
CD 1
01 – “Slip To The Void”
02 – “Addicted To Pain”
03 – “Before Tomorrow Comes”
04 – “The Writing On The Wall”
05 – “Cry Of Achilles”
06 – “In Loving Memory”
07 – “Fortress”
08 – “Ties That Bind”
09 – “The Other Side”
10 – “Brand New Start”
11 – “Ghost Of Days Gone By”
CD 2
12 – “The Last Hero”
13 – “The End Is Here”
14 – “Words Darker Than Their Wings”
15 – “Waters Rising”
16 – “Lover”
17 – “Wonderful Life / Watch Over You”
18 – “This Side Of Fate”
19 – “Broken Wings”
20 – “Blackbird”
21 – “Open Your Eyes”
DVD
01 – “Intro”
02 – “Slip To The Void”
03 – “Addicted To Pain”
04 – “Before Tomorrow Comes”
05 – “Show preparation / Interview”
06 – “The Writing On The Wall”
07 – “Cry Of Achilles”
08 – “In Loving Memory”
09 – “Fortress”
10 – “The first rehearsal / Interview”
11 – “Ties That Bind”
12 – “The Other Side”
13 – “Rehearsal reactions”
14 – “Brand New Start”
15 – “Ghost Of Days Gone By”
16 – “Future Song Foundation / Interview”
17 – “The Last Hero”
18 – “The End Is Here”
19 – “Rehearsal – WDTTW / Interview”
20 – “Words Darker Than Their Wings”
21 – “Waters Rising”
22 – “Lover”
23 – “Family / Interview”
24 – “Wonderful Life/Watch Over You”
25 – “This Side Of Fate”
26 – “Fans / Interview”
27 – “Broken Wings”
28 – “Blackbird”
29 – “Open Your Eyes”
30 – “End titles / Credits”
And to build even more anticipation, Alter Bridge has shared the video of “Addicted to Pain” from the DVD.
The Beatles — “Nowhere Man”