The Music News Update

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Brian Setzer, Lee Rocker and Slim Jim Phantom--original founding members of the acclaimed American Rockabilly trio, the STRAY CATS--will reunite for their first North American performance in 10 years on Saturday, April 21 in Las Vegas at The Orleans when they headline "Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend." The iconic group, known for their high-energy performances with hits such as "Stray Cat Strut," "(She's) Sexy + 17," and "Rock This Town," are honored to share the stage with such musical legends as Jerry Lee Lewis and Duane Eddy.

"There's something magic about a Stray Cats show, Viva Las Vegas is the perfect event to experience that. C'mon down and Rock This Town!"
--Brian Setzer

"Just a string bass, a guitar and a drum, Stray Cats are back to show em how it's done. 39 years after our first gigs, we're back! Can't wait to Rock again with my brothers Brian and Slim."
--Lee Rocker

"Happy and thrilled to be hitting the stage with the Cats at Viva Las Vegas. We're The Rockabilly Kings back to reclaim our throne!"
--Slim Jim

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Soldiers of Solace album news.

Visigoth album news.

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The new Bulletboys CD, From Out Of The Skies, is due out March 23rd via Frontiers Music Srl.

01. Apocalypto
02. D-Evil
03. From Out Of The Skies
04. Hi-Fi Drive By
05. Losing End Again
06. Whatcha Don't
07. P.R.A.B.
08. Sucker Punch
09. Switchblade Butterfly
10. Once Upon A Time

You can check out the video for "D-evil" HERE.

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Leather, the solo band for Chastain singer Leather Leone, will release their new album, entitled II on March 21 in Japan via Rubicon Music and on April 13 in the U.S. through Divebomb Records and in Europe through High Roller Records.

01. Juggernaut
02. The Outsider
03. Lost At Midnite
04. Black Smoke
05. The One
06. Annabelle
07. Hidden In The Dark
08. Sleep Deep
09. Let Me Kneel
10. American Woman
11. Give Me Reason

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Ex-Tribe of Gypsies singer Gregg Analla has died in a motorcycle crash.

Sodom lineup news.

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The 2nd year of The Cassette Chronicles gets started with White Lion's Mane Attraction.

You can check out the official video for the new Judas Priest song "Lightning Strike" via this YouTube link.

All rape and kidnapping charges have been dropped against the band Decapitated. FULL DETAILS

Oblivion CD & DVD news.




The Killer Dwarfs live album Live, No Guff is due out in April via EMP Label Group. The label will also reissue the band's back catalog this year. Details

Here's the track listing:

"Comin’ Through"
"Hard Luck Town"
"Tell Me Please"
"Driftin’ Back"
"Union of Pride"
"Doesn’t Matter"
"Can’t Lose"
"Start @ One"
"Burn It Down"
"Stand Tall"
"Keep The Spirit Alive"
"Dirty Weapons"
"Heavy Mental Breakdown"

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Judas Priest will release their new studio album Firepower in early 2018 with a North American tour to follow.

The album is due out March 9th via Epic Records.

1. Firepower
2. Lightning Strike
3. Evil Never Dies
4. Never The Heroes
5. Necromancer
6. Children of the Sun
7. Guardians
8. Rising From Ruins
9. Flame Thrower
10. Spectre
11. Traitors Gate
12. No Surrender
13. Lone Wolf
14. Sea of Red

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Rock producer Chris Tsangarides has passed away.

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Here's an interview with ex-Slaughter/current TSO West Coast drummer Blas Elias.

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Uriah Heep has announced their 2018 North American tour.

Here's an interview with guitarist Eric Johnson.

The Crown album news.

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The new solo album from David Byrne will be called American Utopia. It is due out March 9th.

The new Axel Rudi Pell album will be called Knights Call. It is due out March 23rd via SPV/Steamhammer.

01. The Medieval Overture (Intro) (1:43)
02. The Wild And The Young (4:20)
03. Wildest Dreams (5:43)
04. Long Live Rock (5:34)
05. The Crusaders Of Doom (8:01)
06. Truth And Lies (4:48)
07. Beyond The Light (7:45)
08. Slaves On The Run (5:13)
09. Follow The Sun (5:12)
10. Tower Of Babylon (9:50)


John Corabi's live album Live '94: One Night In Nashville is due out February 16th via Rat Pak Records.

01. Power To The Music (Live)
02. Uncle Jack (Live)
03. Hooligan's Holiday (Live)
04. Misunderstood (Live)
05. Loveshine (Live)
06. Poison Apples (Live)
07. John Joins The Band (Live) *
08. Hammered (Live)
09. Til Death Do Us Part (Live)
10. Welcome To The Numb (Live)
11. Smoke The Sky (Live)
12 Here Is The Band (Live) *
13. Droppin' Like Flies (Live)
14. Driftaway (Live)
15. 10,000 Miles Away (Live)
* John speaks to the audience

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Bulletboys lineup news.

Skinlab lineup news.

Paul Rodgers live release news.

The new Kim Wilde solo album will be called Here Comes The Aliens. It is due out March 16th via earMUSIC.

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Sanctuary will be touring with Iced Earth as a farewell tribute to Warrel Dane, guest vocalist announced.

Thunder lived CD/DVD news.

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You can check out my latest Cassette Chronicles article, featuring a look at the Bulletboys album Freakshow HERE!

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Vocalist Oni Logan has left Lynch Mob...again.

Red Sun Rising album news.

Rock Candy Records has announced the next five albums in their continuing reissue series:

Riot - Fire Down Under
Shadow King - S/T
Malice - Licence To Kill
Shaw/Blades - Hallucination
D'Molls - S/T