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“The riffs on this song were inspired by the early ’80s Metal records I grew up on — Judas Priest, Riot, Maiden, Dio, etc., etc.,” explained Axe Dragger guitarist Bob Balch discussing the band’s self-title debut track. Axe Dragger consists of long-time Metal vets: Terry Glaze (vocals), Bob Balch (guitar), Fredrik Isaksson (bass) and Pete Campbell (drums). “The first song Terry sent back was ‘Axe Dragger’ and Pete and I completely lost our minds,” recalled Balch. “From there, we were all fired up, and over the course of a year, we put together this record.” Axe Dragger “Axe Dragger” Tracks: 01. Axe Dragger02. Give You The Rope03. Fight Another Day04. Iron Rider05. Eat Me From The Inside06. Shock ‘Em Dead07. El Toro08. The Damned Will Cry09. Fire In The Madhouse10. Death Is Calling My Name Axe Dragger will release its self-titled debut album on March 6th. Axe Dragger ### The post Axe Dragger Makes Debut appeared first on RockinTown.

Musicians respond to violence. Black Stone Cherry announce a foundation and Battle Beast present a new singer. Garbage 12/14 Garbage Speaks Out Garbage vocalist Shirley Manson addresses the attack on a Hanukkah celebration at Bondi Beach in Sydney, Australia. Two gunmen open fire, killing at least 15 people and injuring 40. During a concert later in the day Manson says, “I think the only thing we can do really, as people who do not believe in all this separation and all this intolerance, all we can really do is really try and profess our love for one another.” Rob Reiner 12/14 “This Is Spinal Tap” Director Dies In Apparent Homicide Rob Reiner, director of the Rock band mockumentary, “This Is Spinal Tap,” and the sequel, “Spinal Tap Il: The End Continues,” dies with his wife Michelle after both suffered “lacerations consistent with a knife” at their Brentwood, CA home. Reportedly there is no sign of forced entry. The victims’ son Nick is arrested in connection with the crime. Reiner, a two-time Emmy-winning actor for his role in the landmark television series “All In The Family,” later became a director. In addition to the “Spinal Tap” films Reiner directed “Stand By Me,” “The Princess Bride” “When Harry Met Sally” and “A Few Good Men.” Reiner was 78 years old. Jack White 12/15 Jack White Responds To Trump Following the death of director Rob Reiner President Trump uses the somber occasion to insinuate that Reiner’s vocal opposition to his administration led to his eventual death.  In response, Jack White calls out the President on Instagram. “To use someone’s tragic death to promote your own vanity and fascist authoritarian agenda is a corrupt and narcissistic sin. Shame on you Trump and anyone who defends this.” Battle Beast 12/15 Battle Beast Part Ways With Vocalist The band releases a statement: “After six albums and 13 incredible years together, we announce that Noora Louhimo is leaving Battle Beast to focus on her solo career. While we are saddened by her departure, we fully support her decision to pursue new creative paths — something she hasn’t been able to explore wholeheartedly with the demanding schedule of Battle Beast.” Marina La Torraca 12/16 Battle Beast Present New Singer Marina La Torraca replaces longtime Battle Beast frontwoman Noora Louhimo, “One story ends, another begins,” says the band in a statement. “We’re excited to start this new chapter and introduce you to the new voice of Battle Beast, Marina.” Marina La Torraca is a Brazilian vocalist from São Paulo. Marilyn Manson 12/16 Marilyn Manson Case Dismissed A Los Angeles judge dismisses a sexual assault and battery lawsuit filed by Marilyn Manson’s former assistant Ashley Walters. Judge Steve Cochran rules that the evidence showed that Manson’s former assistant’s claims fell outside the statute of limitations. Journey 12/16 Journey Rocks Finale The “current members” of Journey’s touring band perform on the season 28 finale of the NBC singing competition show “The Voice.”  But singer Arnel Pineda and keyboardist Jonathan Cain are not able to appear the show. Journey, with help from show coaches Michael Bublé, Snoop Dogg and Reba McEntire, play a medley of “Lights,” “Lovin’, Touchin’, Squeezin'” and “Don’t Stop Believin’.” Journey is there to promote their upcoming farewell tour. Jane’s Addiction 12/17 Jane’s Addiction Disbands & Resolve Disputes Frontman Perry Ferrell and his bandmates announce the band has broken up but have “resolved their differences” over the singer’s onstage altercation with band guitarist Dave Navarro during a ’24 that forced the cancelation of the band’s reunion tour.  “Jane’s Addiction will remain the work the four of us created together,” reads a statement. . Black Stone Cherry 12/18 Black Stone Cherry Foundation Black Stone Cherry’s All I’m Dreamin’ Of Foundation is announced, “This is something we have been passionate about and wanted to make happen for some time, and we thought this was as great a time as any to launch it,” states the band, The Foundation‘s mission is to help fund and champion community arts and music programs. ### The post December 14th – December 20th appeared first on RockinTown.

Click Here To Vote For A Nominee (You can vote once a day) Alice In Chains ‘90s Grunge Formed in Seattle in 1987 and rooted in Heavy Metal, the band was known for its distinctive vocal style, which often included the harmonized vocals between the late Lane Staley and guitarist Jerry Cantrell (and later Cantrell with singer William DuVall). In the US, Alice in Chains has sold over 30 million records. They had 18 Top 10 songs on Billboard’s Mainstream Rock Tracks chart – five of which were #1 hits. Alice In Chains Man In The Box Check My Brain The Bangles ’80s Pop Rock The Bangles The all-female band formed in Los Angeles, in 1981 by Susanna Hoffs and the sisters Vicki and Debbi Peterson and became part of an underground scene heavily influenced by 1960s Rock and psychedelic music. Their early work blended jangly guitar melodies with power-pop sensibilities. Commercial successes included “Walk Like An Egyptian,” the Prince composed “Manic Monday,” and a cover of Simon & Garfunkel’s “Hazy Shade Of Winter.” Manic Monday Hazy Shade Of Winter The Cars ’80s New Wave As part of the New Wave scene in the late ’70s, the band formed in Boston with guitarist Ric Ocasek and bassist Benjamin Orr sharing lead vocals, with Ocasek serving as the band’s principal songwriter and leader. The Cars were at the forefront of the merger of 1970s guitar Rock with the new synthesizer-oriented pop that became popular in the early 1980s. The Cars Bye Bye Love You Might Think Def Leppard ’80s Hair Metal The band’s music combines Hard Rock, AOR and Heavy Metal elements, with multi-layered, harmonic vocals and melodic guitar riffs. Though they were often considered one of the top bands of the New Wave of British Heavy Metal of the mid-1980s, the band was more closely associated with the growing Glam Metal scene, mainly due to their mainstream success and glossy production. Photograph Hysteria Foo Fighters Post- Grunge Rock Former Nirvana drummer Dave Grohl originally conceived the Foo Fighters as a one-man project for the release of his solo material. After his songs drew label interest, he recruited bassist Nate Mendel, drummer William Goldsmith and guitarist Pat Smear, who had played with Nirvana on tour. The band made their first public performance in 1995, five months before the album’s release. Foo Fighters Everlong Learn To Fly Lynyrd Skynyrd ’70s Southern Rock Lynyrd Skynyrd The band spent four years touring small venues under various names and with several lineup changes before deciding on “Lynyrd Skynyrd” in 1968. They popularized the Southern Rock genre. But after releasing five studio albums and one live album, the band’s career was abruptly halted on October 20, 1977, when their charted airplane crashed, killing singer Ronnie Van Zant, guitarist Steve Gaines, and backup singer Cassie Gaines and seriously injuring the rest of the band. Sweet Home Alabama Free Bird Mötley Crüe 80s Hair Metal Guitarist Mick Mars was playing with a band called White Horse, when one of the other band members called the group “a motley looking crew,” Mars remembered the phrase, and after a slight spelling modification, “Mötley Crüe” was eventually selected as the name of the new band he had joined. Mötley Crüe” has sold over 100 million records worldwide and have achieved seven platinum or multi-platinum certifications. Mötley Crüe Kickstart My Heart Girls, Girls, Girls Oasis 90s Britpop Oasis Vocalist Liam Gallagher asked his older brother Noel (lead guitar, vocals) to join as a fifth member of Oasis just a few months after the band was formed. Noel became the de facto leader of the group and took over the songwriting duties for the band’s first four studio albums. Despite the regular and public feuding between the Gallagher brothers, the band was regarded as Britpop’s most globally successful group. Oasis Champagne Supernova White Stripes ’00s Indie/Garage Rock The group consisted of Jack White (guitar, keyboards, piano, vocals) and Meg White (drums, percussion, vocals). They were a leading Indie Rock group of 2000s and a key factor in the decade’s Garage Rock revival. The White Stripes used a low fidelity approach to writing and recording, complimented by a raw simplicity of composition, arrangement, and performance. They released six studio albums, two live albums, one compilation album, and one extended play and received six Grammy Awards from eleven nominations.  White Stripes Seven Nation Army Fell In Love With A Girl To Vote For A Nominee Current Hall of Fame Members: AC/CDAerosmithThe BeatlesDavid BowieThe ClashAlice CooperCreamThe DoorsThe EaglesEvanescenceGreen DayGuns N’ RosesHalestorm HeartJimi HendrixIron MaidenJoan JettJudas PriestKISSLed ZeppelinMetallicaNirvanaPearl JamTom Petty & The HeartbreakersPink Floyd The PretendersQueenR.E.M.Rolling StonesRushSmashing PumpkinsSoundgardenBruce SpringsteenTina TurnerU2Van HalenThe Who ### The post Vote Now! 2026 RockinTown Hall of Fame Nominees appeared first on RockinTown.

Zelensky risks being cut off from U.S. funds if he fails to sign a peace plan by Christmas, although the original deadline for this was Thanksgiving until Trump failed to follow through on his word.