Former Guns N’ Roses manager Alan Niven has claimed that frontman Axl Rose now collects 50% of the band’s income. Niven was speaking with Appetite For Distortion, the Guns N’ Roses-themed podcast hosted by Brando Weissle.
“It’s a control thing with Axl,” says Niven. “Here’s another little snapshot that is illuminating and goes to forming a correct perception. Axl takes 50% of the income of Guns N’ Roses now. 50%, okay? That, to me, is anathema. He is not Guns N’ Roses.
“They were five individuals. It was a chemistry. It was a moment. But Axl wants to be in control of everything all the time. And look what that gets you. A boring solo record and a shitty thing of punk covers. And that’s it.”
Niven is presumably referring to the last two Guns N’ Roses albums, 1993’s covers album, “The Spaghetti Incident?”, and 2008’s famously long-awaited Chinese Democracy.
This isn’t the first time Niven – who managed Guns N’ Roses from 1986 to 1991 and oversaw their chaotic rise to prominence – has criticised Axl Rose.
“I have no hope of, or interest in, a new Guns N’ Roses album,” he told Classic Rock in 2022. “The tantrums of youth look absurd on a 60-year-old. It’s a shame they have been creatively impotent since 1991.”
Alan Niven’s book Sound N’ Fury: Rock N’ Roll Stories is published on June 24 and can be pre-ordered now.
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Guns N’ Roses’ Because What You Want & What You Get Are Two Completely Different Things Tour kicks off at Songdo Moonlight Park in Incheon, South Korea, on May 1. Full dates below.
Guns N’ Roses Because What You Want & What You Get Are Two Completely Different Things Tour 2025
May 01: Incheon Songdo Moonlight Park, South Korea May 05: Yokohama K Arena, Japan May 10: Taoyuan Sunlight Arena, Taiwan May 13: Bangkok Thunderdome Stadium, Thailand May 17: Mumbai Mahalaxmi Racecourse, India May 23: Riyadh Kingdom Arena, Saudi Arabia May 27: Abu Dhabi Etihad Arena, UAE May 30: Shekvetili Parka, Georgia^ Jun 02: Istanbul Tüpraş Stadyumu, Turkey^ Jun 06: Coimbra Estádio Cidade de Coimbra, Portugal^ Jun 09: Barcelona Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys, Spain Jun 12: Florence Firenze Rocks, Italy*^ Jun 15: Hradec Kralove Rock For People, Czech Republic*^ Jun 18: Dusseldorf Merkur Spiel-Arena, Germany^ Jun 20: Munich Allianz Arena, Germany^ Jun 23: Birmingham Villa Park, UK Jun 26: London Wembley Stadium, UK Jun 29: Aarhus Eskelunden, Denmark+ Jul 02: Trondheim Granåsen Ski Centre, Norway+ Jul 04: Stockholm Strawberry Aren, Sweden+ Jul 07: Tampere Ratina Stadium, Finland+ Jul 10: Kaunas Darius and Girėnas Stadium, Lithuania+ Jul 12: Warsaw PGE Nardowy, Poland+ Jul 15: Budapest Puskás Aréna, Hungary+ Jul 18: Belgrade Ušće Park, Serbia+ Jul 21: Sofia Vasil Levski Stadium, Bulgaria+ Jul 24: Vienna Ernst Happel Stadion, Austria# Jul 28: Luxembourg Open Air, Luxembourg# Jul 31: Wacken Festival, Germany*
* = Festival appearance + = with Public Enemy ^ = with Rival Sons # = with Sex Pistols featuring Frank Carter
Online Editor at Louder/Classic Rock magazinesince 2014. 39 years in music industry, online for 26. Also bylines for: Metal Hammer, Prog Magazine, The Word Magazine, The Guardian, The New Statesman, Saga, Music365. Former Head of Music at Xfm Radio, A&R at Fiction Records, early blogger, ex-roadie, published author. Once appeared in a Cure video dressed as a cowboy, and thinks any situation can be improved by the introduction of cats. Favourite Serbian trumpeter: Dejan Petrović.
Stevie Nicks has announced a run of 2025 tour dates. The new schedule will begin at the TD Garden in Boston, MA, on August 8, and wrap up on October 15 at the Paycom Center in Oklahoma City, OK.
“More solo shows are on the way in 2025,” says Nicks. “I can’t wait to share these nights with you.”
The new dates are in addition to the Fleetwood Mac legend’s previously announced stadium shows with Billy Joel, and tickets will go on sale this Friday at 10am local. A Live Nation/Ticketmaster sale will begin 24 hours earlier. Full dates below.
In 2018 it was reported that Buckingham had left Fleetwood Mac over a disagreement related to the band’s final tour, but it was later revealed that Buckingham’s tumultuous relationship with Nicks was at the root of the split.
Fleetwood has urged Nicks and Buckingham to take steps to repair their relationship, telling US Weekly, “I always have a fantasy that [Stevie] and Lindsay would pal up a bit more and just say everything’s OK for them both.”
Stevie Nicks: 2025 Tour Dates
Aug 08: East Rutherford MetLife Stadium, NJ * Aug 12: Boston TD Garden, MA Aug 15: Toronto Scotiabank Arena, ON Aug 19: Saint Paul Xcel Energy Center, MN Aug 23: Cincinnati Heritage Bank Center, OH Aug 27: Columbia Colonial Life Arena, SC Aug 30: Tampa Amalie Arena, FL Oct 04: Santa Clara Levi’s Stadium, CA * Oct 07: Phoenix PHX Arena, AZ Oct 11: Las Vegas T-Mobile Arena, NV Oct 15: Oklahoma City Paycom Center, OK Oct 18: New Orleans Caesars Superdome, LA * Nov 15: Detroit Ford Field, MI *
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* Previously announced stadium show with Billy Joel
Los Angeles radio legend Edwin Gould III, better known by his on-air name “Jed the Fish,” has died at the age of 69.
“At 6AM on April 14, the world lost one of its most unique and brilliant personalities,” noted a post on the DJ’s official Instagram account. “Jed the Fish passed away in his beloved home, and the world will never be the same.” Variety noted that the cause of death was lung cancer, “of which he had only recently been diagnosed.”
Gould started at KROQ in 1978 when the small FM station was largely unknown and struggling to survive. However, over the next two decades, KROQ emerged as a hugely influential station for new wave, punk and alt rock. A long list of now-famous artists – including Depeche Mode, the Smiths, Duran Duran and the Pretenders – got their first major radio airtime on KROQ, and Jed the Fish was leading the charge. A long proponent of rising artists, the host’s “Catch of the Day” segment became a must-listen for any LA music fan desperate to hear the coolest new tunes.
Known for his eccentric personality, wry sense of humor and irrepressible laugh, Gould stood out among the sea of radio voices. As KROQ emerged as the national tastemaker for alternative radio, he became one of the station’s biggest stars. Gould was named Billboard’s Modern Rock Personality of the Year in 1997 and 1999, and the Major Market Alternative Radio Personality of the year in 1998 and 2000. He also graced the cover of ska band Reel Big Fish’s 1996 album Turn the Radio Off.
Gould launched the nationally syndicated countdown show Out of Order in 1995 and stayed with it until the torch was passed to current host Ted Stryker in 2013. After decades as the KROQ afternoon drive jock, Gould departed the station in 2012.
On a personal note, this writer’s career was hugely influenced by Gould, with whom I worked for over a decade. We spent many hours debating music, from Devo to Pearl Jam, Nine Inch Nails to David Bowie, and everything in between. He was a distinctive figure in rock history and his impact won’t be forgotten.
Rock Stars Pay Tribute to Jed the Fish
In the wake of Gould’s death, KROQ invited fans and musicians alike to pay their respects on Instagram.
“RIP JED! Thank you for everything,” commented Papa Roach, while Red Hot Chili Peppers bassist Flea shared a series of heart emojis alongside the words “bless his heart.” Filter frontman Richard Patrick wrote: “He was awesome. I’m so sorry to hear of his passing. He will be missed,” while reggae rockers Pepper added, “Rest in paradise, brother! Your legacy will be carried in our hearts forever.”
“This is such sad news. We were fans of Jed and his shows on KROQ long before we ever met him,” wrote the Offspring in a separate post, noting Gould was the first person to spin their song “Come Out and Play.” “Jed was very smart and funny with a very unique way of looking at the world. His sense of humor was insane in all the best ways. He is forever a local hero who will be greatly missed.”
Late night host Jimmy Kimmel – who got his start on the KROQ morning show Kevin and Bean – shared a touching tribute to Gould. “After my first time on the air – this man, who was already a legend, pulled me aside to reassure me and tell me I was doing great. His world meant the world to me then and they still do. There was no one like him, no matter how hard they tried.”
Likewise, Carson Daly, who also started at KROQ, described Gould as “the maniacal magician of the alternative airwaves.” “I remember as the new guy at KROQ I had to work on Thanksgiving once and I missed my family greatly,” Daly shared. “When all of a sudden, the studio doors burst open and there was Jed with a full homemade Thanksgiving dinner. He had driven from Pasadena and brought me leftovers and shared that he too had worked holidays when he was starting out in radio and remembered how it sucked. He hung out for an hour and it’s an hour I’ll never forget.”
“I tried to write songs with Paul McCartney, but it was impossible, because every idea I had sparked him off and every idea he had sparked me off”: Donovan’s transcendental tales of The Beatles, Dylan, Hendrix and David Lynch
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The first British folk singer to crack the UK pop charts, Donovan made the Top 5 with his first single, Catch The Wind, early in 1965. By the end of that year the ‘British Bob Dylan’ had scored two more hit singles, two hit albums and a hit EP. As flower-power blossomed, so did Donovan as songs like Mellow Yellow, Sunshine Superman, Hurdy Gurdy Man and Barabajagal soaked up rock and jazz embellishments.
He stepped off the merry-go-round in the early 70s before it turned into a treadmill, and recorded and toured intermittently. After the Happy Mondays sponsored his revival in the early 90s with a track on their Pills ’N’ Thrills & Bellyaches album, Donovan recorded Sutras with producer Rick Rubin in 1994. In 2008, he sat down with Classic Rock to look back over his cosmic journey and some of the larger-than-life characters he met along the way.
Brian Jones
One day in 1964 Brian Jones walked into a basement studio in Denmark Street. He had heard about this new kid on the block. He came in and saw what I was doing.
He had a word with Elkan Allen at [TV pop show] Ready Steady Go. I went on for three weeks – completely live, no pre-recording. And that set me up. Afterwards I met a girl, Linda Lawrence, who would become my muse and wife. She’d had a child with Brian. I didn’t even know this when I met her. There was a very interesting karmic triangle going on. And next year we’ll be celebrating that triangle – the 40th anniversary of Brian’s death.
Bob Dylan
It wasn’t like you see in the Don’t Look Back film. We had met before, briefly. Folk met rock when Dylan, Joan Baez and myself were together that May in 1965. I’d already had a hit with Catch The Wind, and Bob and Joan, who were both album artists, released singles – Joan had There But For Fortune and Dylan’s was The Times They Are A Changing. It was clear that Bob was going to go electric and I was going to go electric folk jazz. It was also clear what we were going to do with it, too, because a few days later Bob introduced me to The Beatles.
Donovan with the Maharishi Mahesh Yogi, The Beatles and their entourage in India in 1968 (Image credit: Keystone Features/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
The Beatles
Martin Lewis, the legendary Beatleographer, told me: “You don’t know this, Don, but you had more social, musical and spiritual contact with these four guys than anyone of your generation.” At the time, of course, we were young and crazy and we didn’t know how long it was going to last.
This feature originally appeared in Classic Rock issue 128 (January 2009) (Image credit: Future)
George and I were closest because of our spiritual paths and the books we were both reading. John was fascinating to be around; he didn’t suffer fools gladly. Paul was full of light and energy and jokes and we would constantly be jiving each other. We tried to write songs together but it was impossible, because every idea I had sparked him off and every idea he had sparked me off.
But the real deal happened in India. George said later that you can hear me all over the White album. We only had the acoustic guitars, and that’s when we really got to know each other.
Marc Bolan
Marc asked if he could open for me when I played the Royal Albert Hall. That was with T. Rex and they sat crossed-legged on the floor, much like me. But sleeping inside Marc Bolan was a little rock’n’roll guy. We met again on his rise to fame in a funky little flat near Marble Arch. He’d brought two little metal dinosaur toys back from Tokyo and said: “Do you want a battle?”’ We got these two tin T. Rex’s going at each other, and they made all the roaring sounds and out of their mouths came little puffs of talcum powder.
I made a recording with him in Munich about a year before he died, a rock version of Lalena, but it’s lost. I asked his son Roland if it had been found but there’s no sign of it.
Mickie Most
Mickie Most was the Phil Spector of Britain. He was very experimental. We were introduced by Allen Klein as part of a deal. Allen said: “Here’s your producer.” Mickie said: “I’ll pick the singles and you do what you want on the albums.” And that opened a whole world for me.
The studio became a bohemian painter’s studio for me. And Mickie would say: “I’ll have that one” – Mellow Yellow, SunshineSuperman, Hurdy Gurdy Man. I didn’t know whether they were popular songs or not; Mickie knew. And he had this instinctive sense: “Take that out, put that in.” And it worked. I wish he was still here. I’d like to make another record with him.
NEW 📀 Hurdy Gurdy Man – Donovan {Stereo} Summer 1968 – YouTube
Our initial meeting was a little strained. He’d come in to arrange Mellow Yellow and it had this great New Orleans thump to it. But when I listened to the playback something sounded wrong. I didn’t know what it was. So I’m frowning, and John is glaring at me because he thought he’d done something wrong. I said: “No, it’s just that there’s something… not mellow.” And Mickie Most is going: “Well for fuck’s sake find out what it is.” And then one of the horn players says: “I know what Don means. We gotta put the hats on.” And Mickie goes: “For Christ’s sake, what’s an ’at?” And the main horn player says: “The mutes, Mickie, the mutes.” So they did it again with the mutes and everyone went: “Wow.” Now it was mellow.
Jeff Beck
When Mickie Most first heard Barabajagal he couldn’t make head nor tail of it. He was working on [Jeff Beck’s album] Beck-Ola at the time and suggested that he bring the band in to see what they could do. So one morning the band troop in, except for Jeff, and I played them the chords. Eventually Jeff ambles in, sits down and doesn’t say a word. Mickie Most says: “Okay Jeff, get your guitar out.” Jeff looks around and says: “Where is it?” The roadies had dropped off the other instruments but not Jeff’s guitar. It was locked up in a van in Manchester. Jeff says: “I suppose we could rent one.” So the call went out: Jeff Beck needs a great Fender Stratocaster. One showed up and we did the session.
Nigel Kennedy
He played at the Proms, and Jeff Beck made an appearance and they were going to play a song dedicated to me that opens his new album but they ran out of time. Linda and I have been friends with Nigel and his wife, Agnieszka, for years. Whenever I go to his concerts we play an acoustic version of Hurdy Gurdy Man and he plays his wild violin.
Jimi Hendrix onstage in 1967 (Image credit: Bob Baker/Redferns))
Jimi Hendrix
I saw him at [London club] the Bag O’Nails. Everyone was there: the Stones, The Beatles, The Who, the Kinks. Chas [Chandler, Hendrix’s manager] had invited everyone. He’d put this thing together. He told me: “I’ve got a jazz drummer and a bass player who’s a guitar player.” And it was quite incredible. Such a superb blend of musicians.
I didn’t see him much after that because we all went on the road and we all got famous and our paths only crossed occasionally. But when I wrote Hurdy Gurdy Man I thought of Jimi. I said to Mickie Most: “This is for Hendrix.” And he said: “No it isn’t, it’s for you.”So I said: “Let’s get Hendrix to play on it.” Mickie phoned Chas who said: “Jimi’s playing shows back-to-back.” So we got Jimmy Page. And aren’t we happy about that. Because what came out of that, thanks to Jimmy, Mickie Most and John Paul Jones, was something that was pagan Celtic rock’n’roll, not a copy of American rock’n’roll.
Shaun Ryder
I was doing a gig in Manchester when my son Julian, Brian Jones’s boy, said: “There’s five guys in a van out the back and they say they’ve come to take you to the Hacienda.” I said: “I remember Manchester but I don’t remember a hacienda there. So not this time, boys.”
I got to know Shaun and his brother Paul later and when I listened to the Happy Mondays. Linda and I realised they were the Rolling Stones of the 80s. You could hear that they were going to be the ones to lead the way. And then Shaun and Paul fell in love with our two daughters. Which was rather frightening at first because we didn’t know how they would take to Manchester madness. But Linda wasn’t scared. Oriole and Shaun fell in love and fell out of love but they produced a beautiful girl called Coco.
Rick Rubin
He called me up in 1994 and said: “Do you want to make a record?” And I wondered who he was. Then I found out that he was meditating, just like David Lynch and I. And when I went to his house I found that his bookshelves were full of books on spiritual paths and meditation. He is a major talent. He said very little but we made beautiful music and created the Sutras album. It was a pivotal time in my career because I realised that I wanted to continue to make records on this level. I had kind of dropped out a little but I came back with Rick. I’d rank Rick with Mickie Most, George Martin and Phil Spector. Because he listens to the song. He knows the song is everything. He also knows what he wants, but he also wants the artist to come forward and he knows that he mustn’t get in the way.
Donovan “Please Don’t Bend” Live From The Belfast Nashville Songwriters Festival – YouTube
David and I are both outsiders within our own art. He’s an outsider in the film world, and nobody can put their finger on what I actually do. That’s given us quite a bond, and we have teamed up to promote transcendental meditation.
Originally published in Classic Rock issue 128, January 2009
Hugh Fielder has been writing about music for 50 years. Actually 61 if you include the essay he wrote about the Rolling Stones in exchange for taking time off school to see them at the Ipswich Gaumont in 1964. He was news editor of Sounds magazine from 1975 to 1992 and editor of Tower Records Top magazine from 1992 to 2001. Since then he has been freelance. He has interviewed the great, the good and the not so good and written books about some of them. His favourite possession is a piece of columnar basalt he brought back from Iceland.
Queen guitarist Brian May made a surprise appearance at Coachella 2025, performing “Bohemian Rhapsody” with singer Benson Boone.
As a choir sang the song’s opening lines, Boone — wearing a regal cape over one of his distinctive sequined spandex ensembles — approached a grand piano. There, he began to play the classic tune, before flipping off of the instrument (another of his trademark moves) midway through the song. While singing the iconic lyrics made famous by Freddie Mercury, Boone approached “Bohemian Rhapsody”’s climactic guitar solo centerpoint. As he did, May rose from underneath the stage, arriving amid a flurry of riffs and blinding lights.
“Brian May, everybody!” Boone proudly declared as the 77 year-old rocker emphatically tore through the song’s soaring guitar part. May continued through the rest of the track, adding his powerful notes to the rendition. Footage from the performance can be watched below.
May stayed for Boone’s closing song, the chart-topping hit “Beautiful Things.” “It has changed my life this year and I hope you enjoy it,” Boone said of the track, which was accompanied by pyrotechnics and (yes) more flips.
Brian May Teased His Coachella Appearance
Earlier in the day, May teased that something special could be in the works. “Look who I bumped into on the way to the fabled Palm Springs. Maybe something will happen?!” the guitarist wrote on social media, his caption accompanying a picture of himself seated on an airplane across from Boone (the Palm Springs airport is approximately 20 miles from the Indo Polo Grounds, where Coachella is held).
In a separate post, May described Boone as “a truly golden 22 year old prodigy” adding that he was “proud and happy to say we are now officially pals.”
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In the early 1980s, a band quietly came together that included some of the most accomplished names in Southern rock—yet despite the caliber of its lineup and the strength of its live performances, the group never released an album. Betts, Hall, Leavell and Trucks, often shortened to BHLT, existed between 1982 and 1984 and featured key members of the Allman Brothers Band and Wet Willie. Guitarist and vocalist Dickey Betts, keyboardist Chuck Leavell, drummer Butch Trucks, and singer/saxophonist Jimmy Hall brought their collective experience to a project that had serious momentum and musical chemistry but never secured a recording contract. Although often overlooked in Southern rock histories, BHLT was a serious band with a defined sound, a solid touring schedule, and a clear creative identity.
The Allman Brothers Band had already experienced a turbulent rise and fall by the time BHLT formed. The group had survived the tragic loss of Duane Allman and found commercial success in the mid-1970s, only to disband in 1976 due to internal conflict. A 1979 reunion proved short-lived, with Arista Records pressuring the band into a more commercially viable direction that ultimately alienated both the band and its audience. By 1982, the Allmans had broken up once again, leaving Betts and Trucks looking for a new outlet. Wet Willie, another Southern band with roots in Capricorn Records, had also dissolved by 1980, freeing up Jimmy Hall for new opportunities. With Chuck Leavell newly off the road from touring with the Rolling Stones, and bassist David “Rook” Goldflies and guitarist/violinist Danny Parks brought into the fold, the stage was set for something unique.
The group’s rehearsal base in Sarasota, Florida, gave way to a series of energetic and well-received live performances. Their first concert took place in Fort Worth, Texas, in December 1982, followed by club shows at venues such as the Agora Ballroom in Atlanta and The Bottom Line in New York City. BHLT even shared stages with The Marshall Tucker Band and Johnny Winter, further proving their range and reputation. At their peak, they played Volunteer Jam IX in Nashville and several high-profile East Coast venues. Their sound, while rooted in the Southern rock tradition, branched off in fresh directions. Betts’ influence brought in blues, country, and Western swing elements, while Hall’s R&B style and Leavell’s jazz-inflected piano lines pushed the band’s arrangements beyond genre expectations.
The group never settled on an official name, which led to ongoing jokes about their acronym sounding like a sandwich or a law firm. Within the band, the name “Sandwich Band” stuck, and their music was sometimes described by Hall as “barbecue music”—a laid-back blend of rock, soul, and groove that avoided falling into formulaic Southern rock tropes. The band’s setlists included new songs such as “Whole Lot of Memories,” Betts’ “Pick a Little Boogie,” Hall’s “Need Somebody Bad,” and Leavell’s version of Betts’ older track “Rain.” While they did perform familiar Allman Brothers songs like “Jessica” and “Ramblin’ Man,” the goal was never to rehash the past. Their music pushed forward with a fresh, genre-blending sound that reflected the experience and evolving interests of its members.
Despite positive reception and a tight musical identity, BHLT never secured a recording deal. The band did enter the studio to record about a dozen demos, including the song “No One to Run With,” which would later be revived by the Allman Brothers for their 1994 album Where It All Begins. Industry obstacles, particularly Dickey Betts and Butch Trucks’ contractual ties to Arista Records and label head Clive Davis’ lack of interest in the project, prevented BHLT from moving forward in the studio. Still, for fans and critics who saw them live, there was little doubt that this was a band capable of greatness.
By mid-1984, with no label support and growing logistical challenges—including Leavell’s continuing commitments with the Rolling Stones—the members of BHLT began to move on. The band quietly dissolved, but not without leaving a lasting impression on those who witnessed them live. For years, only bootlegs and word-of-mouth kept the memory alive, until a 1983 live recording surfaced and was released in 2016 as Betts, Hall, Leavell and Trucks – Live at The Coffee Pot 1983.
While their time together was brief and largely undocumented in terms of studio recordings, the legacy of BHLT remains intact through the careers of its members and the live material that finally found daylight. Chuck Leavell once said, “We had a strong band, and it cooked. In fact, I’ve always said in the years since that BHLT was the best band you’ve never heard of.” Their story is a reminder that not all legendary bands need a long discography—sometimes, it’s the music you didn’t get to hear that leaves the biggest impression.
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Judas Priest formed in Birmingham, England, in 1969, emerging as an integral force within the heavy metal genre. Their powerful blend of intense guitar riffs, soaring vocals, and striking stage presence quickly positioned them as pioneers within their field. The original lineup evolved significantly in the early years, ultimately solidifying with Rob Halford as the iconic lead vocalist, accompanied by guitarists Glenn Tipton and K.K. Downing.
The band’s debut album, “Rocka Rolla,” arrived in 1974, showcasing their early blues-infused hard rock style. However, their subsequent releases “Sad Wings of Destiny” (1976) and “Sin After Sin” (1977) crystallized their signature metal sound, setting a new standard within the genre. Albums like “Stained Class” (1978) and “Killing Machine” (1978, released as “Hell Bent for Leather” in the US) further cemented their reputation for sonic innovation and heavy, driving rhythms.
Judas Priest’s mainstream breakthrough occurred with their 1980 album “British Steel,” featuring hit singles “Breaking the Law” and “Living After Midnight,” which became anthems for metal enthusiasts. The album’s commercial success significantly elevated their international profile, firmly establishing them as a household name within the metal community. Their subsequent albums, including “Screaming for Vengeance” (1982) and “Defenders of the Faith” (1984), maintained this momentum, delivering powerful hits like “You’ve Got Another Thing Comin’” that expanded their fanbase worldwide.
Throughout their enduring career, Judas Priest has released eighteen studio albums, achieving global sales exceeding 50 million records. The band’s contributions have been recognized by numerous accolades, including a Grammy Award for Best Metal Performance in 2010 for “Dissident Aggressor” and nominations for albums like “Painkiller” (1990), which many consider a hallmark of their intense, technical proficiency.
Judas Priest is revered by fans for their energetic and theatrical live performances, marked by their distinctive leather-and-studs image popularized by Rob Halford, influencing countless metal bands that followed. Their ability to consistently deliver both musical complexity and sheer entertainment has solidified their status as heavy metal legends. The band’s authentic connection with their audience and relentless commitment to their craft continue to attract generations of devoted fans.
Beyond their musical accomplishments, members of Judas Priest have actively engaged in various social causes and charitable events, including supporting cancer research and disaster relief initiatives. Their willingness to lend their platform to these critical issues further highlights their broader cultural significance and their genuine concern for societal well-being.
Judas Priest’s continued relevance in the heavy metal genre is a testament to their uncompromising dedication and artistic integrity. Their ongoing influence on emerging artists and enduring popularity with fans underscore their pivotal role in shaping metal music history. Judas Priest remains a vital and celebrated force, embodying the essence of heavy metal’s relentless spirit and innovation
Complete List Of Judas Priest Songs From A to Z
(Take These) Chains – Screaming for Vengeance – 1982
A Touch of Evil – Painkiller – 1990
Abductors – Jugulator – 1997
Alone – Nostradamus – 2008
All Fired Up – Turbo – 1986 (2001 bonus track)
All Guns Blazing – Painkiller – 1990
All the Way – Point of Entry – 1981
Angel – Angel of Retribution – 2005
As God Is My Witness – Invincible Shield – 2024
Awakening – Nostradamus – 2008
Battle Cry – Redeemer of Souls – 2014
Battle Hymn – Painkiller – 1990
Before the Dawn – Killing Machine – 1978
Beginning of the End – Redeemer of Souls – 2014
Better by You, Better than Me – Stained Class – 1978
Better by You, Better than Me (Live) – Stained Class – 1978 (2001 bonus track)
Between the Hammer & the Anvil – Painkiller – 1990
Beyond the Realms of Death – Stained Class – 1978
Blood Red Skies – Ram It Down – 1988
Blood Stained – Jugulator – 1997
Bloodstone – Screaming for Vengeance – 1982
Bloodstone (Live) – Ram It Down – 1988 (2001 bonus track)
Bloodsuckers – Demolition – 2001
Brain Dead – Jugulator – 1997
Breaking the Law – British Steel – 1980
Bring It On – Redeemer of Souls – 2014 (Deluxe/EP bonus track)
Bullet Train – Jugulator – 1997
Burn in Hell – Jugulator – 1997
Burnin’ Up – Killing Machine – 1978
Calm Before the Storm – Nostradamus – 2008
Cathedral Spires – Jugulator – 1997
Caviar and Meths – Rocka Rolla – 1974
Cheater – Rocka Rolla – 1974
Children of the Sun – Firepower – 2018
Close to You – Demolition – 2001
Cold Blooded – Redeemer of Souls – 2014
Come and Get It – Ram It Down – 1988
Conquest – Nostradamus – 2008
Creatures – Redeemer of Souls – 2014 (Deluxe/EP bonus track)
Crown of Horns – Invincible Shield – 2024
Crossfire – Redeemer of Souls – 2014
Cyberface – Demolition – 2001
Dawn of Creation – Nostradamus – 2008
Dead Meat – Jugulator – 1997
Deal with the Devil – Angel of Retribution – 2005
Death – Nostradamus – 2008
Death Row – Jugulator – 1997
Decapitate – Jugulator – 1997
Deceiver – Sad Wings of Destiny – 1976
Deep Freeze – Rocka Rolla – 1974
Defenders of the Faith – Defenders of the Faith – 1984
Delivering the Goods – Killing Machine – 1978
Demonizer – Angel of Retribution – 2005
Desert Plains – Point of Entry – 1981
Desert Plains (Live) – Point of Entry – 1981 (2001 bonus track)
You Don’t Have to Be Old to Be Wise – British Steel – 1980
You Say Yes – Point of Entry – 1981
You’ve Got Another Thing Comin’ – Screaming for Vengeance – 1982
Albums
Rocka Rolla (1974): 11 songs
Sad Wings of Destiny (1976): 9 songs
Sin After Sin (1977): 10 songs
Stained Class (1978): 11 songs
Killing Machine (1978): 13 songs
British Steel (1980): 9 songs
Point of Entry (1981): 12 songs
Screaming for Vengeance (1982): 12 songs
Defenders of the Faith (1984): 12 songs
Turbo (1986): 11 songs
Ram It Down (1988): 12 songs
Painkiller (1990): 10 songs
Jugulator (1997): 10 songs
Demolition (2001): 13 songs
Angel of Retribution (2005): 10 songs
Nostradamus (2008): 23 songs
Redeemer of Souls (2014): 18 songs
Firepower (2018): 14 songs
Invincible Shield (2024): 14 songs
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Dropkick Murphys hail from Quincy, Massachusetts, where they were formed in 1996, initially as a side project by bassist and vocalist Ken Casey. The band’s early days revolved around a gritty punk-rock scene infused with a distinctly Celtic influence, rooted deeply in their working-class Boston heritage. They quickly cultivated a strong local following through energetic live performances and relatable lyrical themes centered around blue-collar life, camaraderie, and Irish-American pride.
Since their inception, Dropkick Murphys have released eleven studio albums, each capturing the spirited essence of their live shows. Their debut album, “Do or Die” (1998), produced by Lars Frederiksen of Rancid, introduced their raw, anthemic sound, setting the stage for their musical journey. Their subsequent records, such as “The Gang’s All Here” (1999), “Sing Loud, Sing Proud!” (2001), and “Blackout” (2003), further solidified their reputation, each release expanding their audience and enhancing their distinct sound.
One of Dropkick Murphys’ most significant breakthroughs came with the single “I’m Shipping Up to Boston” from their 2005 album, “The Warrior’s Code.” The track gained massive exposure after being featured prominently in Martin Scorsese’s Academy Award-winning film “The Departed,” dramatically boosting the band’s international visibility. Other popular singles, such as “The State of Massachusetts” from “The Meanest of Times” (2007), continued their success, charting highly and cementing their reputation as a leading force in punk and Celtic rock.
Dropkick Murphys have earned recognition through both critical acclaim and their dedicated global fanbase. Their unique sound has allowed them to stand out in the music industry, leading to numerous successful tours and festival appearances around the world. Notable performances include annual St. Patrick’s Day concerts in Boston, which have become legendary events attracting fans from far and wide, underscoring their deep connection with their roots and their community.
The band’s awards include nominations and wins across various music platforms, further recognizing their contribution to the punk-rock and Celtic rock genres. They have been consistently praised for their high-energy live shows, authentic portrayal of working-class issues, and dedication to their cultural heritage, making them beloved figures in the music industry and among fans worldwide.
Beyond music, Dropkick Murphys are extensively involved in charitable activities, particularly through their foundation, The Claddagh Fund, founded by Ken Casey. The organization supports various community-based charities, veterans’ groups, and addiction recovery initiatives. Their commitment to social causes has reinforced their position as not only entertainers but as responsible and influential community leaders who leverage their music for meaningful impact.
Complete List Of Dropkick Murphys Songs From A to Z
(F)lannigan’s Ball – The Meanest of Times – 2007
(F)lannigan’s Ball (Original Version) – The Meanest of Times – 2007
10 Years of Service – The Gang’s All Here – 1999
1953 – Going Out in Style – 2011
3rd Man In – Do or Die – 1998
4-15-13 – 11 Short Stories of Pain & Glory – 2017
78 RPM – Signed and Sealed in Blood – 2013
A Few Good Men – Sing Loud, Sing Proud! – 2001
AK-47 (All I Want For Christmas Is An) – Signed and Sealed in Blood – 2013
All You Fonies – This Machine Still Kills Fascists – 2022
Amazing Grace – The Gang’s All Here – 1999
As One – Blackout – 2003
Barroom Hero – Do or Die – 1998
Bastards on Parade – Blackout – 2003
Black Velvet Band – Blackout – 2003
Blood – 11 Short Stories of Pain & Glory – 2017
Blood and Whiskey – The Gang’s All Here – 1999
Boston Asphalt – The Gang’s All Here – 1999
Boys on the Docks (Murphys’ Pub Version) – Do or Die – 1998
Breakdown – The Meanest of Times – 2007
Bring It Home (featuring Jaime Wyatt) – Okemah Rising – 2023
Broken Hymns – Going Out in Style – 2011
Burn – Signed and Sealed in Blood – 2013
Buried Alive – Blackout – 2003
Cadence to Arms – Do or Die – 1998
Cadillac, Cadillac – This Machine Still Kills Fascists – 2022
Cadillac, Cadillac (featuring Sammy Amara of Broilers) – This Machine Still Kills Fascists – 2022
Captain Kelly’s Kitchen – The Warrior’s Code – 2005
Caps and Bottles – Sing Loud, Sing Proud! – 2001
Caught in a Jar – Do or Die – 1998
Chosen Few – Turn Up That Dial – 2021
Citizen C.I.A. – The Warrior’s Code – 2005
City by the Sea – Turn Up That Dial – 2021
Climbing a Chair to Bed – Going Out in Style – 2011
Cruel – Going Out in Style – 2011
Curse of a Fallen Soul – The Gang’s All Here – 1999
Deeds Not Words – Going Out in Style – 2011
Devil’s Brigade – The Gang’s All Here – 1999
Dig a Hole (featuring Woody Guthrie) – This Machine Still Kills Fascists – 2022
Do or Die – Do or Die – 1998
Don’t Tear Us Apart – Signed and Sealed in Blood – 2013
Echoes on “A”. Street – The Meanest of Times – 2007
End of the Night – Signed and Sealed in Blood – 2013
Fairmount Hill – The Meanest of Times – 2007
Famous for Nothing – The Meanest of Times – 2007
Far Away Coast – Do or Die – 1998
Fields of Athenry – Blackout – 2003
Fightstarter Karaoke – Do or Die – 1998
Finnegan’s Wake – Do or Die – 1998
First Class Loser – 11 Short Stories of Pain & Glory – 2017
For Boston – Sing Loud, Sing Proud! – 2001
Forever – Sing Loud, Sing Proud! – 2001
Forever 2007 – The Meanest of Times – 2007
Get Up – Do or Die – 1998
God Willing – The Meanest of Times – 2007
Going Out in Style – Going Out in Style – 2011
Going Strong – The Gang’s All Here – 1999
Gonna Be a Blackout Tonight – Blackout – 2003
Good as Gold – Turn Up That Dial – 2021
Good Rats – Sing Loud, Sing Proud! – 2001
Gotta Get to Peekskill (featuring Violent Femmes) – Okemah Rising – 2023
H.B.D.M.F. – Turn Up That Dial – 2021
Hang ‘Em High – Going Out in Style – 2011
Hatebomb – The Warrior’s Code – 2005
Hear the Curfew Blowin – Okemah Rising – 2023
Heroes from Our Past – Sing Loud, Sing Proud! – 2001
Homeward Bound – The Gang’s All Here – 1999
I Had a Hat – 11 Short Stories of Pain & Glory – 2017
I Know How It Feels – Okemah Rising – 2023
I Wish You Were Here – Turn Up That Dial – 2021
I’ll Begin Again – The Meanest of Times – 2007
I’m Shipping Up to Boston – The Warrior’s Code – 2005
I’m Shipping Up to Boston (Tulsa Version) – Okemah Rising – 2023
Jailbreak – The Meanest of Times – 2007
James Connolly – Turn Up That Dial – 2021
Jimmy Collins’ Wake – Signed and Sealed in Blood – 2013
Johnny, I Hardly Knew Ya – The Meanest of Times – 2007
Kicked to the Curb – 11 Short Stories of Pain & Glory – 2017
Kiss Me I’m Shitfaced – Blackout – 2003
L-EE-B-O-Y – Turn Up That Dial – 2021
Last Letter Home – The Warrior’s Code – 2005
Loyal to No One – The Meanest of Times – 2007
Lucky Charlie – Signed and Sealed in Blood – 2013
Memorial Day – Going Out in Style – 2011
Memories Remain – Do or Die – 1998
Mick Jones Nicked My Pudding – Turn Up That Dial – 2021
Middle Finger – Turn Up That Dial – 2021
Middle Finger (Live on Saint Patrick’s Day 2020) – Turn Up That Dial – 2021
My Eyes Are Gonna Shine – Okemah Rising – 2023
My Hero – Signed and Sealed in Blood – 2013
Never Alone – Do or Die – 1998
Never Forget – The Meanest of Times – 2007
Never Git Drunk No More (alternate version) – This Machine Still Kills Fascists – 2022
Never Git Drunk No More (featuring Nikki Lane) – This Machine Still Kills Fascists – 2022
Never Git Drunk No More (Live at Ryman Auditorium) (featuring Jaime Wyatt) – This Machine Still Kills Fascists – 2022
Noble – Do or Die – 1998
Out of Our Heads – Signed and Sealed in Blood – 2013
Out on the Town – Signed and Sealed in Blood – 2013
Paying My Way – 11 Short Stories of Pain & Glory – 2017
Peg o’ My Heart – Going Out in Style – 2011
Perfect Stranger – The Gang’s All Here – 1999
Pipebomb on Lansdowne – The Gang’s All Here – 1999
Prisoner’s Song – Signed and Sealed in Blood – 2013
Queen of Suffolk County – Turn Up That Dial – 2021
Ramble and Roll – Sing Loud, Sing Proud! – 2001
Rebels with a Cause – 11 Short Stories of Pain & Glory – 2017
Rippin Up the Boundary Line (featuring Jesse Ahern) – Okemah Rising – 2023
Road of the Righteous – Do or Die – 1998
Roll Call – The Gang’s All Here – 1999
Rose Tattoo – Signed and Sealed in Blood – 2013
Rude Awakenings – The Meanest of Times – 2007
Run Hitler Run – Okemah Rising – 2023
Sandlot – 11 Short Stories of Pain & Glory – 2017
Sandlot (Acoustic) – 11 Short Stories of Pain & Glory – 2017
Shark Attack – Signed and Sealed in Blood – 2013
Shattered – The Meanest of Times – 2007
Skinhead on the MBTA – Do or Die – 1998
Smash Shit Up – Turn Up That Dial – 2021
Smash Shit Up (Live on Saint Patrick’s Day 2020) – Turn Up That Dial – 2021
Sunday Hardcore Matinee – Going Out in Style – 2011
Sunshine Highway – The Warrior’s Code – 2005
Surrender – The Meanest of Times – 2007
Take ‘Em Down – Going Out in Style – 2011
Take It and Run – The Warrior’s Code – 2005
Talking Hard Work (Woody Guthrie Cover) – Okemah Rising – 2023
Talking Jukebox – This Machine Still Kills Fascists – 2022
Tenant Enemy #1 – Do or Die – 1998
Ten Times More – This Machine Still Kills Fascists – 2022
Tessie – The Warrior’s Code – 2005
The Auld Triangle – The Warrior’s Code – 2005
The Battle Rages On – Signed and Sealed in Blood – 2013
The Battle Rages On (Acoustic) – Signed and Sealed in Blood – 2013
The Bonny – Turn Up That Dial – 2021
The Boys Are Back – Signed and Sealed in Blood – 2013
The Boys Are Back (Acoustic) – Signed and Sealed in Blood – 2013
The Burden – The Warrior’s Code – 2005
The Dirty Glass – Blackout – 2003
The Fighting 69th – The Gang’s All Here – 1999
The Fortunes of War – Sing Loud, Sing Proud! – 2001
The Gang’s All Here – The Gang’s All Here – 1999
The Gauntlet – Sing Loud, Sing Proud! – 2001
The Green Fields of France (No Man’s Land) – The Warrior’s Code – 2005
The Hardest Mile – Going Out in Style – 2011
The Irish Rover – Going Out in Style – 2011
The Last One (featuring Evan Felker) – This Machine Still Kills Fascists – 2022
The Last One (Live at Ryman Auditorium) – This Machine Still Kills Fascists – 2022
The Legend of Finn MacCumhail – Sing Loud, Sing Proud! – 2001
The Lonesome Boatman – 11 Short Stories of Pain & Glory – 2017
The New American Way – Sing Loud, Sing Proud! – 2001
The Only Road – The Gang’s All Here – 1999
The Outcast – Blackout – 2003
The Rocky Road to Dublin – Sing Loud, Sing Proud! – 2001
The Season’s Upon Us – Signed and Sealed in Blood – 2013
The Spicy McHaggis Jig – Sing Loud, Sing Proud! – 2001
The State of Massachusetts – The Meanest of Times – 2007
The Thick Skin of Defiance – The Meanest of Times – 2007
The Torch – Sing Loud, Sing Proud! – 2001
The Walking Dead – The Warrior’s Code – 2005
The Warrior’s Code – The Warrior’s Code – 2005
The Wild Rover – Sing Loud, Sing Proud! – 2001
This Is Your Life – Blackout – 2003
Time to Go – Blackout – 2003
Tomorrow’s Industry – The Meanest of Times – 2007
Turn Up That Dial – Turn Up That Dial – 2021
Two 6’s Upside Down – This Machine Still Kills Fascists – 2022
Until the Next Time – 11 Short Stories of Pain & Glory – 2017
Upstarts and Broken Hearts – The Gang’s All Here – 1999
Vices and Virtues – The Meanest of Times – 2007
Walk Away – Blackout – 2003
Watchin the World Go By – Okemah Rising – 2023
Waters Are A’Risin – This Machine Still Kills Fascists – 2022
We Shall Overcome – Turn Up That Dial – 2021
Wheel of Misfortune – The Gang’s All Here – 1999
When I Was a Little Boy – Okemah Rising – 2023
Where Trouble Is At – This Machine Still Kills Fascists – 2022
Where Trouble Is At (Live at Ryman Auditorium) – This Machine Still Kills Fascists – 2022
Which Side Are You On? – Sing Loud, Sing Proud! – 2001
Wicked Sensitive Crew – The Warrior’s Code – 2005
Worker’s Song – Blackout – 2003
World Full of Hate – Blackout – 2003
You’ll Never Walk Alone – 11 Short Stories of Pain & Glory – 2017
Your Spirit’s Alive – The Warrior’s Code – 2005
Album Song Count (Running Total)
Do or Die (1998): 16 songs
The Gang’s All Here (1999): 16 songs
Sing Loud, Sing Proud! (2001): 16 songs
Blackout (2003): 14 songs
The Warrior’s Code (2005): 15 songs
The Meanest of Times (2007): 20 songs
Going Out in Style (2011): 13 songs
Signed and Sealed in Blood (2013): 18 songs
11 Short Stories of Pain & Glory (2017): 12 songs
Turn Up That Dial (2021): 16 songs
This Machine Still Kills Fascists (2022): 15 songs
Okemah Rising (2023): 11 songs
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The last few years have been a whirlwind for Epica. From celebrating their 20-year anniversary to putting in a stint on Metallica’s M72 tour and making the collaborative, experimental The Alchemy Project EP with the likes of Fleshgod Apocalypse and Shining (NO), the Dutch symphonic metal outfit have been on quite the journey. Aspiral feels like a natural response – a return to their roots with a renewed focus on the core of who Epica are.
Everyone knows they can deliver a grandiose metal album with their eyes closed, and Aspiral is, like most Epica records, a sumptuous aural feast. Cross The Divide comes straight out of the gate with high intensity and an instantly memorable chorus melody, sung powerfully by the divinely talented Simone Simons.
The sheer power and depth of emotion she manages to convey with her classical voice while carrying a heavy metal album has never been more apparent than on this record. On Obsidian Heart, one of the standout tracks in which she glides between vocal registers seamlessly with her signature piercing, crystalline timbre, she’s never sounded better.
Everything on Aspiral is carefully considered, but there are many moments that feel more organic than on previous records, like the chugging breakdown and harsh growls at the end of Apparition; there’s more equilibrium between the metal and orchestral elements, with neither overpowering the other.
Is this the ultimate Epica record? While songs such as Metanoia are undeniably them, T.I.M.E. and The Grand Saga Of Existence, while excellent, could almost have been pulled from Nightwish’s Imaginaerum and Human. :||: Nature. respectively. Tuomas Holopainen might not have the monopoly on haunted merry-go-round SFX and existential philosophy, but it’s hard not to draw the comparison.
What Aspiral does have is the atmosphere, emotion and irresistible hooks that Epica are known for, with real warmth beneath the polish.
Aspiral is out April 11 via Nuclear Blast. Epica tour North America from May 6 and play European festivals this summer. For the full list of dates visit their official website.
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Dirty Honey made their name the old-school way—grinding it out in Los Angeles, playing club shows, and betting on themselves. Formed in 2017, the band began with singer Marc LaBelle, guitarist John Notto, and bassist Justin Smolian. All three were active in the city’s bar circuit, and after a stint performing in the cover-heavy band Ground Zero, they decided to pursue a more original direction. With the addition of drummer Corey Coverstone—later replaced by Jaydon Bean—they cemented their lineup and chose the name Dirty Honey, inspired by a Robert Plant reference to The Honeydrippers. Their second-ever show took place on the sidewalk of Sunset Boulevard, drawing a crowd of roughly one hundred people, and from there, the mission was clear: lean into the swagger of classic rock and push it into the modern era.
The band’s career took a sharp turn in 2018 after music industry veteran Mark DiDia heard their single “When I’m Gone.” Impressed, he took them on as their manager and quickly landed them slots opening for Slash featuring Myles Kennedy and the Conspirators. “When I’m Gone” became a historic track—it hit number one on Billboard’s Mainstream Rock Songs chart, making Dirty Honey the first unsigned band ever to top that chart. That breakout success launched their self-released Dirty Honey EP, which dropped on March 22, 2019. The EP was recorded in Australia with producer Nick DiDia, and within hours of its release, they were receiving messages from friends and family that their songs were spinning on rock radio across the U.S.
The second half of 2019 was defined by aggressive touring. Dirty Honey opened for The Who in Grand Rapids, Michigan, as part of the Moving On! Tour, and supported Alter Bridge and Skillet on the Victorious Sky Tour. They also appeared as the opening act for Guns N’ Roses during the Not in This Lifetime Tour in Las Vegas, further introducing their throwback rock ‘n’ roll sound to massive stadium audiences. Their increasing visibility led to a 2020 iHeartRadio Music Awards nomination for Best New Rock/Alternative Artist, reinforcing their reputation as a fresh voice in modern rock with a deep respect for the past.
Their self-titled debut album was originally intended to be recorded in Australia, but the COVID-19 pandemic forced the band to relocate to Henson Studios in Hollywood. With Nick DiDia producing remotely, the album was completed under unusual circumstances and released on April 23, 2021. Dirty Honey (2021) was praised for its confident blend of bluesy grit and arena-ready hooks. Loudwire named it the 30th best rock/metal album of the year. Tracks like “California Dreamin’” and “The Wire” solidified their sound—rooted in the traditions of Zeppelin and Aerosmith, but with a modern edge that was all their own.
The success of the debut album launched a busy touring schedule in 2021 and 2022. Dirty Honey headlined the California Dreamin’ tour with Joyous Wolf, opened for The Black Crowes on their Shake Your Money Maker tour, and even performed Prince’s “Let’s Go Crazy” for the 2022 NHL Winter Classic. In 2022, they co-headlined the Young Guns Tour with Mammoth WVH and embarked on their first European tour, opening for Guns N’ Roses, Kiss, and Rival Sons. They followed that with a North American leg of the California Dreamin’ Tour, supported by Dorothy and Mac Saturn.
In January 2023, the band revisited their earlier material, releasing a reworked version of “Heartbreaker,” a track originally intended to have a music video that was scrapped during the pandemic. That same month, they launched their first headlining tour of Europe and the UK. These international dates reflected their growing global reach, and the band showed no signs of slowing down. Every phase of their development has been marked by steady creative evolution, tour-tested performance chops, and a no-frills approach to rock that’s earned them credibility with both fans and fellow musicians.
Dirty Honey’s appeal lies in their ability to revive the classic rock sound without resorting to imitation. They’ve released two major records—the Dirty Honey EP (2019) and Dirty Honey (2021)—and have carved out a space for themselves with big hooks, tight grooves, and a passionate fanbase. From playing on sidewalks to topping charts as an unsigned band, they’ve walked a path that mirrors the grit and independence found in their music. Outside the studio, they’ve shown range—from honoring Prince at a national sports event to touring alongside the biggest names in hard rock—and their story continues to unfold with purpose and power.
Complete List Of Dirty Honey Songs From A to Z
Another Last Time – Dirty Honey – 2021
Another Last Time (Live) – Mayhem & Revelry Live – 2025
Break You – Dirty Honey EP – 2019
California Dreamin’ – Dirty Honey – 2021
California Dreamin’ (Live) – Mayhem & Revelry Live – 2025
Can’t Find The Brakes – Can’t Find The Brakes – 2023
Can’t Find The Brakes (Live) – Mayhem & Revelry Live – 2025
Coming Home (Ballad of the Shire) – Can’t Find The Brakes – 2023
Coming Home (Live) – Mayhem & Revelry Live – 2025
Dirty Mind – Can’t Find The Brakes – 2023
Dirty Mind (Live) – Mayhem & Revelry Live – 2025
Don’t Put Out The Fire – Can’t Find The Brakes – 2023
Don’t Put Out The Fire (Live) – Mayhem & Revelry Live – 2025
Down The Road – Dirty Honey EP – 2019
Get A Little High – Can’t Find The Brakes – 2023
Gypsy – Dirty Honey – 2021
Heartbreaker – Dirty Honey EP – 2019
Heartbreaker (Live) – Mayhem & Revelry Live – 2025
No Warning – Dirty Honey – 2021
Rebel Son – Can’t Find The Brakes – 2023
Ride On – Can’t Find The Brakes – 2023
Roam – Can’t Find The Brakes – 2023
Roam (Live) – Mayhem & Revelry Live – 2025
Rolling 7’s – Dirty Honey EP – 2019
Rolling 7’s (Live) – Mayhem & Revelry Live – 2025
Satisfied – Can’t Find The Brakes – 2023
Satisfied (Live) – Mayhem & Revelry Live – 2025
Scars – Dirty Honey EP – 2019
Scars (Live) – Mayhem & Revelry Live – 2025
Take My Hand – Dirty Honey – 2021
The Morning – Dirty Honey – 2021
The Wire – Dirty Honey – 2021
The Wire (Live) – Mayhem & Revelry Live – 2025
Tied Up – Dirty Honey – 2021
Tied Up (Live) – Mayhem & Revelry Live – 2025
When I’m Gone – Dirty Honey EP – 2019
When I’m Gone (Live) – Mayhem & Revelry Live – 2025
Won’t Take Me Alive – Can’t Find The Brakes – 2023
Won’t Take Me Alive (Live) – Mayhem & Revelry Live – 2025
You Make It All Right – Can’t Find The Brakes – 2023
You Make It Alright (Live) – Mayhem & Revelry Live – 2025
Albums and EPs
Dirty Honey EP (2019): 6 songs
Dirty Honey (2021): 8 songs
Can’t Find The Brakes (2023): 11 songs
Mayhem & Revelry Live (2025): 16 songs
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