Boogie rock will never die! Legendary rockers Foghat have announced their new album, their first in seven years, dubbed "Sonic Mojo". The 17th studio album of the boogie rockers will be out on November 10 via the band's label, Foghat Records, which is distributed by Select-O-Hits (part of the Sun Records family). The first single off the new album will be "Drivin' On", co-written by the late Kim Simmonds from Savoy Brown. "Sonic Mojo" will be available as a single CD with 12-tracks and a six-page gatefold cover, as well as an 11-track, limited-edition 180-gram, purple neon vinyl. 

The other singles of the album, which will be unveiled the coming months, are "She's A Little Bit Of Everything" (also co-written by Simmonds) on September 23, and "I Don't Appreciate You", which was written by the four FOGHAT members, on October 20.

On "Sonic Mojo", founding member, drummer Roger Earl is joined by guitarist, engineer and co-producer Bryan Bassett (Wild Cherry, Molly Hatchet), bassist Rodney O'Quinn (Pat Travers Band), and on lead vocals and guitar, Scott Holt (Buddy Guy) who has been the singer/guitarist of the band's recent side project Earl & The Agitators, since 2015.

"Sonic Mojo" tracklisting

01. She's A Little Bit Of Everything (Simmonds/R. Earl/Bassett/Holt/O'Quinn)
02. I Don't Appreciate You (R. Earl/Holt/Bassett/O'Quinn)
03. Mean Woman Blues (Claude DeMetrius)
04. Drivin' On (Simmonds/R. Earl/Bassett/Holt/O'Quinn)
05. Let Me Love You Baby (Willie Dixon)
06. How Many More Years (Chester Burnett)
07. Song For Life (Rodney J. Crowell)
08. Wish I'd A Been There (C. Earl/R. Earl/Bassett/Holt/O'Quinn)
09. Time Slips Away (Simmonds/R. Earl/Bassett/Holt/O'Quinn)
10. Black Days & Blue Nights (R. Earl/Holt/Bassett/O'Quinn)
11. She's Dynamite (B. King Riley -- B.B. King)
12. Promised Land (Chuck Berry)

Within Temptation are pleased to unveil details and new single in connection with their upcoming studio record. Named "Bleed Out", it is ready to hit the stores on October 20th, 2023.

Within Temptation commented on the new full length announcement: "The album signifies a bold leap forward for us. From contemporary, hard-hitting djenty riffs to soaring melodies displaying their symphonic roots, we have created a sonic journey that fuses diverse musical styles and thought-provoking themes. This is an album that is as epic as it is unflinchingly outspoken, and now more than ever, we aren’t afraid to make a stand on issues we care about."

Album tracklist:

01. We Go To War
02. Bleed Out
03. Wireless
04. Worth Dying For
05. Ritual
06. Cyanide Love
07. The Purge
08. Don't Pray For Me
09. Shed My Skin [feat. Annisokay]
10. Unbroken
11. Entertain You

Bernie Marsden, Whitesnake's original guitarist, died on August 24, 2023. He passed away peacefully, according to a social media post from his family: "On behalf of his family, it is with deep sadness we announce the death of Bernie Marsden. Bernie died peacefully on Thursday evening with his wife, Fran, and daughters, Charlotte and Olivia, by his side. Bernie never lost his passion for music, writing and recording new songs until the end". He was 72 years old. 

David Coverdale shared a tribute to his former bandmate on social media: "I've just woken up to the awful news that my old friend and former Snake Bernie Marsden has passed. My sincere thoughts and prayers to his beloved family, friends and fans. A genuinely funny, gifted man, whom I was honored to know and share a stage with".

It is a great loss for the rock music community, as Marsden was one of the most celebrated rock and blues guitarists. A founding member of Whitesnake, he played in several other bands, including Alaska, MGM and the Moody Marsden Band, he contributed to other records for Jack Bruce, Jon Lord and Ian Paice, and built his own solo career that spanned several albums.

Rest in Peace, Bernie Marsden. 

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