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Shinedown bassist Eric Bass has announced his debut solo album, titled Eric Bass Presents: I Had a Name. Billed as a concept album, it’s set for a February 28th release alongside an accompanying graphic novel.

The video for the lead single “Mind Control” is out now and offers the first glimpse at the project and its overarching story, self-described as an “epic odyssey.” Musically, the track sees Bass veering from the hard-rock sound of Shinedown for a more glam-rock/dance-punk sound that puts his vocals front and center.

“We’re following this character Devaren as he’s talking about his disdain for the population and how he can’t stand them, but at the end of the song he has this reflective moment where he actually regrets everything he’s been doing,” Bass said of the track’s lyrical content. “The interesting thing about the characters in this story...

Brent Smith was sitting in a slow-moving line of ATVs and golf carts at the Blue Ridge Rock Festival in September when he saw them start to assemble. Thousands of fans — a growing sea of humanity — were slowly recognizing the lead singer of Shinedown as he, members of Papa Roach, and viral country singer Oliver Anthony all motored into a nearby field in search of a stage.

The festival, held at a remote raceway in Alton, Virginia, had just been called off early by promoters citing bad weather, and Shinedown...

Earlier this year, Godsmack drummer Shannon Larkin mentioned during a podcast that frontman Sully Erna once dated Lady Gaga. In a new interview, the rock singer confirmed he did have a brief relationship with the pop superstar, saying he “shared some great moments with her.”

Larkin’s revelation was a surprise to many, as Erna’s relationship with Gaga had not really been publicized. “I don’t think Sully would bum out if people knew he dated Lady Gaga,” Larkin said during his appearance on the 2020’d podcast. “I mean, she’s hot, and she’s mega talented.”

In a new interview with Revolver, Erna was asked about the Godsmack song “Under Your Scars,” which apparently was inspired by Erna’s relationship with Gaga, as well as Larkin’s recent comments.

“Listen, I really don’t have a lot to say on this topic,” responded Erna. “What I will tell...