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Wolfgang Van Halen has put to rest a lingering question among Van Halen fans, regarding the controversial removal of former bassist Michael Anthony from album cover images on their website, fourteen years ago. It was a strange occurrence that inspired seething rage among fans over the perception that the group was altering part of its history.

The metal world has been shocked by the news that Alexi Laiho has died at age 41. The former frontman of Children of Bodom had reportedly battled health issues for the past several years and passed away at his home in Finland in late December 2020. The official announcement came on 5 January 2021 and a formal cause of death has yet to be disclosed, beyond health complications being cited.

Australian songstress Kylie Minogue has confirmed that the forthcoming musical based on her hit songs, is still “definitely happening.” The project has been in the works for some time now, leaving fans to lament that it may not be coming. Minogue has explained that the process is taking far longer than she anticipated, with further delays resulting from COVID-19.

British-American rapper MF DOOM (real name Daniel Dumile) has been confirmed dead via an Instagram post from his wife Jasmine, on 31 December 2020. The heartfelt tribute spoke of his kind nature and role as a mentor to her and their children. It also mentioned their son King Malachi Ezekiel Dumiel who passed away in 2017 aged just 14.

The COVID-19 pandemic has massively impacted everyone. One particular industry that has felt the sting of this devastating phenomenon, is that of live music. With people either locked down or being forced to social distance, attending live gigs has become an impossible notion. And without events for people to attend, the venues that rely on this to stay afloat, are suffering terribly.

Dima Sounder’s latest song, ‘Play Your Hearts,’ is a sweet, buoyant tune that’s dynamic enough to draw you into the artist’s repertoire.

Tony Mantor has a history of new artist and songwriter development, producing projects with legacy recording artists and stars of TV and the big screen. He has worked with the legends who shaped the music industry as well as working with those who are shaping its future.

“The Moon is Pink” – a tribute to Nick Drake - leads off a unique 7-track EP completes two-year project that has seen Roger D’Arcy travel tens of thousands of miles across the planet, recording at some of his favorite studios – studios that he personally designed.

LA artists alt-r&b trap-infused exploration of unrequited love is bending minds and pleasing ears. Shot on the remote Island of Gotland Sweden, it is a dream-like digital collision of natures beauty with technological glitches in the matrix.

Despite being a young artist who’s just set foot in the industry, Atomic raps like he’s been at it for ages in his debut single ‘Graduation Speech’

Chicago, IL-based organization announces its latest class of honorees in the 6 major categories - as voted on by a world-wide panel of music, art and marketing experts in the area of album cover art & packaging – which represents a "who's who" of creative and production talent, including many recognized names of craftspeople working in the worlds of fine art, graphic design and photography.

Katie Welch, LA-based American Pop-Soul singer & songwriter, is about to drop her sensual, vulnerable and powerful debut EP The New Renaissance on November 20, 2020, the latest and most highly anticipated project from this blossoming talent.

Solo LaMaze encapsulates the spirit of revolution and Black solidarity in his new single ‘Ain’t Normal.’

NYC vocalist TRAEDONYA! Aka ‘’ the Bride of new funk’’ pays homage to actor Daniel Craig with her latest release Naked Space.

When American rockers Foo Fighters confirmed they would be appearing as the musical guests on NBC’s “Saturday Night Live,” fans were hopefully wondering if they would be playing some new music. With their previously announced forthcoming album being delayed due to COVID-19, leading up to their appearance on the show, they had offered teasers of a new track on their social media.

After fifteen long years, heavy metal fans have been stunned by legendary American quartet, System of a Down, dropping new music. Prior to this, their last release had been 2015’s “Hypnotize.”

American shock rocker Rob Zombie is set to release his first studio album in five years, with the awesomely titled “The Lunar Injection Kool Aid Eclipse Conspiracy” set to land in March 2021 through Nuclear Blast. When announcing the album, Zombie treated us to the first single from the upcoming release, “The Triumph of King Freak (A Crypt of Preservation and Superstition).”

BWH Music Group is proud to announce the 2020 W.A.M. Award Winners in 27 categories. The W.A M. Awards celebrate the year’s most outstanding independent artists from around the world in multiple genres and categories. "Best Song" and "Best Album" awards were based on Artistry, Musicianship, Originality, Professionalism, Diversity, and Excellence. W.A.M. stands for "We Are the Music Makers.' 

Veteran new-80s and chillout rocker Wil Hinkson has surprised fans with two new singles packaged with two B-side tracks.

Artist and trailblazer Miley Cyrus has announced that her upcoming album Plastic Hearts will be released on November 27th via RCA Records.

Xtra Mile Recordings and songwriters Frank Turner & Jon Snodgrass are pleased to present: Buddies II: Still Buddies - for release on Friday 13th November 2020 (pre-order).