In two performances at Madison Square Garden on August 1, 1971, George Harrison and his famous friends helped bring attention to the humanitarian crisis taking place at the time in Bangladesh. Now, those star-studded, sold-out shows are finally becoming available on streaming services worldwide. George Harrison and friends Grammy-winning The Concert for Bangladesh features celebrated…… read more »
During Zach Bryan’s performance at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia on Wednesday (August 7) the country star was joined by some very special guests. The Lumineers and Shane Gillis both shared the stage with Bryan during his set, but it was the appearance by Bruce Springsteen that thrilled the sold-out crowd the most. The pair…… read more »
Royal Blood are marking the 10th anniversary of their self-titled debut album by releasing a behind-the-scenes documentary that captures their early days in the studio. Shouting Through The Letterhole features clips of the band recording Royal Blood with celebrated producer Tom Dalgety, with the album eventually reaching No. 1 on the British charts and selling…… read more »
During a new episode of This Past Weekend with Theo Von, Mötley Crüe drummer Tommy Lee shares some stories about the wild times his band had while on tour supporting Ozzy Osbourne back in 1984. While those infamous hi-jinks have been documented in Mötley Crüe’s book and biopic, The Dirt, fans question if all those…… read more »
Deftones have once again collaborated with Belching Beaver brewery to release a new Bored Blueberry Wheat Ale. The alt-metal band’s Bored beer is named after the lead track on Deftones’ 1995 debut album, Adrenaline. The specialty brew will be available at all Belching Beaver taprooms beginning on Friday, August 9th, and can also be ordered…… read more »
Metallica’s blistering second album, Ride The Lightning, celebrated the 40th anniversary of its original release date on July 27, 2024. And that metal milestone has caused Metallica fans to purchase copies of that landmark record in major numbers. According to sales figures from the entertainment industry data company Luminate, purchases of Ride The Lightning increased…… read more »
One Hand Clapping, the film capturing Paul McCartney and Wings tour rehearsals at Abbey Road studios for Band on the Run, is finally getting a wide theatrical release. Worldwide screenings of the movie begin on September 26, and the updated version of the film will feature a new introduction by McCartney as well as the…… read more »
During a recent appearance on the Where Everybody Knows Your Name podcast hosted by former Cheers co-stars Woody Harrelson and Ted Danson, Red Hot Chili Peppers bassist Flea shared some wild stories about his rock and roll lifestyle. One particular story really caught everyone’s attention, with Flea asking Harrelson if he remembered the time the…… read more »
Journey has canceled their U.K. and Ireland leg of their current 50th-anniversary tour. Ticket holders have begun receiving emails confirming that Journey’s 11-date run of shows this fall have officially been called off: “Due to circumstances beyond the band’s control, Journey’s UK and Ireland tour is unfortunately canceled. Refunds will be made from your point…… read more »
A new Hard Rock casino is set to open in Rockford, Illinois, on August 29. The venue is set to honor the hometown hero Rick Nielsen of Cheap Trick with a massive 62-foot replica of his iconic Hamer Standard checkerboard guitar. Nielsen was a leading voice in getting a Hard Rock casino to come to…… read more »