Alice in Chains

 

Artist:  Alice In Chains
Origin:  Seattle, Washington, USA.
Genre:  Alternative Metal, Alternative Rock, Grunge, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal

Original line-up:

Jerry Cantrell:  Lead Guitar, Lead and Backing Vocals
Sean Kinney:  Drums, Percussion, Piano
Layne Staley:  Lead and Backing Vocals, Rhythm Guitar
Mike Starr:  Bass, Backing Vocals

Alice In Chains is an American Grunge Band formed in Seattle, Washington in 1987 by Jerry Cantrell (Guitar, Vocals), Layne Staley (Lead Vocals, Rhythm Guitar), Sean Kinney (Drums) and Mike Starr (Bass).  They play in Grunge Music, Alternative Rock, Alternative Metal, Hard Rock and Heavy Metal.

Title:  Unplugged (2026) 

Genre:  Alternative Metal, Alternative Rock, Grunge, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal

Label:  Legacy Recordings

Rating:  *****

Format:  LP

Tracks:

Side One:

 1.  Nutshell (4:57)

 2.  Brother (5:27)

 3.  No Excuses (4:57)

 4.  Sludge Factory (4:36)

Side Two:

 1.  Down In A Hole (5:46)

 2.  Angry Chair (4:36)

 3.  Rooster (6:41)

LP 2:

Side Three:

 1.  Got Me Wrong (4:59)

 2.  Heaven Beside You (5:38)

 3.  Would? (3:43)

Side Four:

 1.  Frogs (7:30)

 2.  Over Now (7:12)

 3.  The Killer Is Me (5:23)

Personnel:

Jerry Cantrell:  Lead Guitar, Acoustic Guitar on Track 4/3, Lead and Backing Vocals

Layne Staley:  Lead and Backing Vocals,  Acoustic Guitar on Track 2/2

Mike Starr:  Acoustic Bass, Acoustic Guitar, Backing Vocals
Sean Kinney:  Drums

Additional Musician:

Scott Olson:  Acoustic Guitar, Acoustic Bass on Track 4/3

Unplugged  is a live album by Alice In Chains, originally released on July 30, 1996 by Columbia, remastered and reissued on September 25, 2026 by Legacy Recordings/Columbia Records, in 2 LP in Standard Black Vinyl.

Jason Aldean

Artist:  Jason Aldean
Birth Name:  Jason Aldine Williams
Born:  February 28, 1977.  Macon, Georgia, USA
Origin:  Nashville, Tennessee, USA
Genre:  Country, Country Rock, Contemporary Country, Bro-Country
Occupation:  Singer
Instruments:  Vocals, Guitar

Jason Aldean is an American Country Singer.  He has released seven albums and 24 singles.  His 2010 album My Kinda Party is certified Triple-Platinum by RIAA, and his 2012 Night Train is certified Double-Platinum.  His singles, 15 have reached No. 1 on either The Hot Country Songs or Country Airplay Charts, and eight more of his singles have reached the Top 10.

Title:  They Don't Know (2026)

Genre:  Country, Country Rock, Contemporary Country, Bro-Country

Label:  BMG

Rating:  *****

Format:  LP

Tracks:

Side A:

 1.  Lights Come On (3:14)

 2.  A Little More Summertime (3:39)

 3.  This Plane Don't Go There (2:59)

 4.  Comin' In Hot (2:59)

 5.  First Time Again (with Kelsea Ballerini) (3:24)

 6.  Bad (3:33)

 7.  They Don't Know (3;15)

Side B:

 1.  One We Won't Forget (3:17)

 2.  Whiskey'd Up (3:11)

 3.  In Case You Don't Remember (3:00)

 4.  All Out Of Beer (3:18)

 5.  Any Ol' Barstool (3:23)

 6.  The Way A Night Should Feel (3:04)

 7.  Reason To Love L.A. (3:22)

 8.  When The Lights Go Out (3:26)

Personnel:

Jason Aldean:  Lead Vocals

Kurt Allison:  Electric Guitar

Blake Bollinger:  Drum Programming

Jaron Boyer:  Drum Programming

Perry Coleman:  Background Vocals

Tony Harrell:  Hammond B3, Piano, Synthesizer

Mike Johnson:  Steel Guitar

Tully Kennedy:  Bass

Rob McNelley:  Electric Guitar

Danny Rader:  Bouzouki, Acoustic Guitar, Hi-String Guitar, Tres

Rich Redmond:  Drums, Percussion

Adam Shoenfield. Electric Guitar

Russell Terrell:  Background Vocals

Neil Thrasher. Background Vocals

John Willis:   Acoustic Guitar, Hi-String Guitar

Jonathan Yudkin:  Cello

Kelsea Ballerini:  Duet Bro-Country on Track A5

They Don't Know is the seventh studio album by Jason Aldean, originally released on September 9, 2016 by Broken Bow Records, remastered and reissued on September 18, 2026 by BMG.

David Bowie

 

Artist:  David Bowie
Born:  David Robert Jones.  January 8, 1947.  Brixton, London, England
Died:  January 10, 2016 (Aged 69).  Manhattan, New York, USA
Cause Of Death:  Liver Cancer
Genre:   Pop, Rock, Pop Rock, Art Rock, Glam Rock, Electronic, Psychedelic Rock, Hard Rock, Folk Rock, Proto-Punk, Blue-Eyed Soul, Dance Rock, Album Rock, Contemporary Pop, Experimental Rock

Occupation:  Musician, Actor, Record Producer
Instruments:  Vocals

David Bowie was an English Singer, Songwriter and Musician, who also worked as an Actor and Record Producer.  "Space Oddity" became his first top-five entry on the UK Singles Chart after its release in July 1969.  He first major US crossover success with the No. 1 single "Fame" and the album Young Americans.  He sold over 140 million records worldwide.  In UK, he was awarded nine Platinum album certifications, eleven Gold and eight Silver and released eleven No. 1 Albums.  In US, he received five Platinum and seven Gold Certifications.  He was inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame in 1996.

Title:  ThTitle:  The Shel Talmy Recordings (2026)

Genre:   Pop, Rock, Pop Rock, Art Rock, Glam Rock, Electronic, Psychedelic Rock, Hard Rock, Folk Rock, Proto-Punk, Blue-Eyed Soul, Dance Rock, Album Rock, Contemporary Pop, Experimental Rock

Label:  Parlophone

Rating:   *****

Format:  CD

Tracks:

 1.  You've Got A Habit Of Leaving (David Jones And The Lower Third) (2:31)

 2.  I Want Your Love (David Jones And The Lower Third) (2:32)

 3.  Cupid (David Jones And The Lower Third) (3:05)

 4.  I Pity The Fool (The Manish Boys) (2:12)

 5.  Baby Loves That Way (David Jones And The Lower Third) (3:00)

 6.  Keep Up With The Jones (Instrumental) (David Jones And The Lower Third) (2:02)

 4.  I'll Follow You (David Jones And The Lower Third) (1:59)

 5.  Take My Tip (The Manish Boys) (2:13)

 6.  Glad I've Got Nobody (David Jones And The Lower Third) (2:28)

 7.  Leave Her To Me (David Jones And The Lower Third) (2:48)

 8.  I'll Follow You (David Jones And The Lower Third) (Early On 1964-1966) (1:59)

 9.  You Gotta Tell Her (David Jones And The Lower Third) (2:37)

10. Take My Tip (The Manish Boys) (2:13)

11. Certain Woman (David Jones And The Lower Third) (3:31)

12. Glad I've Got Nobody  (David Jones And The Lower Third) (Early On 1964-1966) (2:28)

13. Today (Davie Jones) (Uuissued) (2:26)

14. I Want My Baby Back (Davie Jones) (Early On 1964-1966) (Unissued) (2:38)

15. I Live In Dreams (Davie Jones - Early On 1964-1966) (2:56)

16. Bars Of The Country Jail (Davie Jones - Early On 1964-1966) (2:06)

17. That's Where My Heart Is (Davie Jones - Early On 1964-1966) (2:40)

18. I Do Believe I Love You (Davie Jones -Unissued) (2:10)

19. You've Got A Habit Of Leaving (Alternative Overdub/Vocal) (David Jones And The Lower Third) (Making Time:  A Shel Talmy Production) (2:32)

20. I Pity The Fool (Alternative Vocal) (The Manish Boys - Early On 1964-1966) (2:11)

21. Baby Loves That Way (Alternative Vocal) ((David Jones And The Lower Third) (Unissued) (3:04)

22. Take My Tip (Alternative Vocal) (The Manish Boys - Early On 1964-1966) (2:18)

The Shel Talmy Recordings is a compilation album by David Bowie,  released on September 18, 2026 by Parlophone/Rhino.  CD Edition 22-Track containing 10 previously unreleased recordings/alternative takes from his 1965 sessions as Davie Jones., For Fans of David Bowie, and Music Collectors.

The Teen Kings

 

Artist:  The Teen Kings

Origin:  Wink, Texas, USA

Genre:  Rockabilly, Country, Rhythm & Blues, Rock, & Roll, Western, Pop Oldies, Classic Rock

Original Line-up:

Roy Orbison:  Lead Guitar, Vocals

James Morrow:  Electric Mandolin

Jack Kennelly:  Bass

Billy Pat "Spider" Ellis:  Drums

Richard "Head" West:  Piano

Charles "Slob" Evans:  Upright Bass

The Teen Kings were an American Rockabilly and Country Band from Wink,Texas, formed by Roy Orbison (Lead Guitar, Vocals), James Morrow (Electric Mandolin), Jack Kennelly (Bass), Billy Pat "Spider" Ellis ( Drums), Richard "Head" West (Piano), and Charles "Slob" Evans (Upright Bass), called The Wink Westerners, and transitined to Rhythm & Blues, and Rock & Roll, renaming themselves The Teen Kings in 1956.  Signed with Sam Philips at Sun Records in 1956 and released the Hit Single "Ooby Dooby".  Split up  in late 1956 due to disputes over royalties and writing credits, prompting Roy Orbison to pursue a Solo Career.

Title:  Are You Ready? (2026) 

Genre:  Rockabilly, Country, Rhythm & Blues, Rock, & Roll, Western, Pop Oldies, Classic Rock

Label:  Rollercoaster Rcords

Rating:   *****

Format:  CD

Tracks:

 1.  Ooby Doody (2:01)

 2.  Racker Tacker (2:08)

 3.  Blue Suede Shoes (1:55)

 4.  Brown Eyed Handsome Man (2:17)

 5.  St Louis Blues (1:54)

 6.  All By Myself (1:56)

 7.  Lawdy Miss Clawdy (2:17)

 8.  Jam (2:00)

 9.  Rock House (1:54)

10. Singing The Blues (2:07)

11. pretend (2:12)

12. Rip It Up (3:03)

13. Trying To Get To You (2:33)

14.  TK Blues (2:21)

15. Go! Go! Go! (1:32)

16. Bo Diddley (1:58)

17. Do You Remember? (Interview) (38:38)

Personnel:

Roy Orbison:  Lead Guitar, Vocals

James Morrow:  Electric Mandolin

Jack Kennelly:  Bass

Billy Pat "Spider" Ellis:  Drums

Are You Ready? the collection album by The Teen Kings, released on September 4, 2026 by Rollercoaster Records.  For Fans of Roy Orbison and Music Collectors.

Dream Theater

 

Artist:  Dream Theater

Origin:  Long Island, New York, USA

Genre:  Progressive Metal, Progressive Rock, Neo-Progressive, Heavy Metal, Hard Rock, Art Rock

Original line-up:

John Petrucci:  Guitar, Backing Vocals

John Myung:  Bass

Mike Portnoy:  Drums, Backing Vocals

Dream Theater is an American Progressive Metal Band from Long Island, New York, formed in 1985 under the name Majesty by John Petrucci (Guitar), John Myung (Bass), and Mike Portnoy (Drums), while they attended Berklee College Of Music in Massachusetts.  They subsequently dropped out of their studies to concentrate further on the band and become Dream Theater.  The band is well known for the technical proficiency of its instrumentalists  Though a number of lineup changes followed, the three original members remained together along with James LaBrie (Vocals) and Jordan Rudess (Keyboards), until September 8, 2010 when Mike Portnoy left the band and replaced by Mike Mangini in 2011.  John Petrucci won many awards from music instruction magazines.  John Myung was voted the greatest Bassist of all time in a poll conducted by Music Radar in August and September 2010.  Mike Portnoy has won 26 awards from Modern Drummer Magazine and to be inducted into the Rock Drummer Hall of Fame.  Jordan Rudess is considered to be one of the greatest Keyboards Players of All Time by Music Radar.  The band's highest-selling album is the Gold-Selling Images and Words (1992).  Metropolis Pt. 2:  Scenes From A Memory was ranked 95 on the October 2006 issue of  Guitar World Magazine's list of The Greatest 100 Guitar Albums Of All Time.

Title:  Parasomnia (2026)  

Genre:  Progressive Metal, Progressive Rock, Neo-Progressive, Heavy Metal, Hard Rock, Art Rock

Label:  InsideOut Music

Rating:   *****

Format:  CD  

Tracks:

 1.  In The Arms Of Morpheus (5:22)

 2.  Night Terror (9:55)

 3.  A Broken Man (8:30)

 4.  Dead Asleep (11:06)

 5.  Midnight Messiah (7:58)

 6.  Are We Dreaming? (1:28)

 7.  Bend The Clock (7:24)

 8.  The Shadow Man Incident (19:32)

Personnel:

James LaBrie:  Lead Vocals

John Petrucci:  Guitar, Backing Vocals

John Myung:  Bass

Jordan Rudess:  Keyboards

Mike Portnoy:  Drums, Percussion, Backing Vocals

Parasomnia is the 16th studio album by Dream Theater, originally release February 7, 2025 by InsideOut Music, remastered and reissued on May 22, 2026 by InsideOut Music. 

Weezer

 

Artist:  Weezer
Origin:  Los Angeles, California, USA
Genre:  Alternative Rock, Indie Rock, Power Pop, Punk Pop

Original line-up:

Rivers Cuomo:  Lead Vocals, Guitar, Keyboards, Harmonica
Matt Sharp:  Bass, Backing Vocals
Jason Cropper:  Guitar, Backing Vocals
Patrick Wilson:  Drums, Percussion, Guitar, Vocals, Keyboards

Weezer is an American Alternative Rock Band from Los Angeles, California, formed in 1992, consists of Rivers Cuomo (Lead Vocals, Lead Guitar), Patrick Wilson (Drums), Matt Sharp (Bass), and Jason Cropper (Guitar).  The band has sold 9.2 million albums in the US and 17.5 million albums worldwide.

Title:  1192 (2026) 

Genre:  Alternative Rock, Indie Rock, Power Pop, Punk Pop

Label:  Ernest Jenning Records

Rating:   *****

Format:  LP

Tracks:

Side A:

 1.  No One Else (Take 1/1192 Mix) (3:10)

 2.  Say It Ain't So (Take 2/1192 Mix) (4:10)

 3.  Undone - Th Sweater Song (1192 Acoustic Mix) (4:28)

 4.  World Has Turned And Left Me Here (1192 Mix) (4:32)

 5.  Surf Wax America (1192 Mix) (3:28)

Side B:

 6.  Say It Ain't So (1192 Vocal And Guitar Mix) (4:05)

 7.  World Has Turned And Left Me Here (1192 Vocal/Guitar Mix) (3:42)

 8.  Undone - The Sweater Song (1192 Band Mix) (4:35)

 9.  No One Else (Take2/1192 Mix) (4:14)

10. Say It Ain't So (Take 1/1192 Mix) (4:01)

Personnel:

Rivers Cuomo:  Lead Vocals, Guitar
Matt Sharp:  Bass, Backing Vocals
Jason Cropper:  Guitar, Backing Vocals
Patrick Wilson:  Drums

1192 is the archival Demo Album 1192 represent the band's original 1992 lineup and the band's very first studio recordings from November 1992 by Weezer, released on September 25, 2026 by Ernest Jenning Records.

Europe

 

Artist:  Europe

Origin:  Upplands Vasby, Sweden

Genre:   Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Hair Metal, Blues Rock, Progressive Rock

Original line-up:

Joey Tempest:  Vocals

John Norum:  Guitar

Peter Olsson:  Bass

Tony Reno:  Drums

Europe is a Swedish Hard Rock/Heavy Metal Band formed in Upplands, Vasby in 1979 under the name Force by Joey Tempest (Vocals), John Norum (Guitar), Peter Olsson (Bass) and Tony Reno (Drums).

Europe rose to international fame in the 1980s with the third album The Final Countdown in 1986, which became a substantial commercial success and sold over three million copies in USA, and in Europe was one of the most successful Rock Band and sold over 20 million albums Worldwide, they have two singles well-known worldwide ("The Final Countdown" and "Carrie").

Title:  Come This Madness (2026) 

Genre:   Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Hair Metal, Blues Rock, Progressive Rock

Label:  Hell & Back Recordings

Rating:  *****

Format:  CD

Tracks:

 1.  One On One (3:41)

 2.  The Cult Of Ignorance (3:31)

 3.  Come This Madness (4:02)

 4.  This Time Of Year (4:05)

 5.  In A Different World (3:45)

 6.  Scandinavian Eyes (4:51)

 7.  Takin' It Back (3:46)

 8.  In The Absemce Of Grace (1:28)

 9.  The Angels Must Have Flown (3:45)

10. The Devil's Back (3:47)

11. Nothing Can Follow This (4:38)

Personnel:

Joey Tempest:  Lead Vocals, Backing Vocals

John Norum:  Guitars, Additional Backing Vocals

Mic Michaeli:  Keyboards, Orchestral Arrangements, Additional Vocals

John Leven:  Bass

Ian Haugland:  Drums

Guest Musicians:

Tobias Forge:  Backing Vocals

Mikael Akerfeldt:  Backing Vocals

Fredrik Akesson:  Contributions

Come This Madness is the twelfth studio album by Europe, released on September 25, 2026 by Hell & Back Recordings.  Great Album!.