Metallica have announced the winners of their “For Whom The Band Tolls!” marching band competition. The winners are: College (Division 1) – Auburn University, College (Divisions 2 & 3) – Eastern New Mexico University, High School (Large) – Dobyns-Bennett High School (Kingsport, TN), High School (Medium) – Boerne High School (Boerne, TX) and Malverne High…… read more »
Slipknot frontman Corey Taylor has canceled his previously announced North American solo tour due to “mental and physical health” issues. The trek, which was scheduled to feature support from Des Rocs and Jigsaw Youth, was due to kick off on February 3 in Toronto and conclude on March 3 in Omaha, Nebraska. “For the past…… read more »
Matt Skiba recently opened up about his first photoshoot with Blink-182 after joining the band and explained how cringeworthy it was. In 2015, Skiba replaced Blink-182’s frontman Tom Delonge, who left “to change the world for my kids”. DeLonge also left Blink in 2005 to focus on his other band, Angels & Airwaves, which was…… read more »
The Who co-founder Roger Daltrey has announced that after 24 years of hosting the Teenage Cancer Trust shows, he is going to step down as curator. To mark and celebrate those incredible 24 years, this year’s week-long Teenage Cancer Trust shows at the Royal Albert Hall in London will close on March 24 with ‘Ovation.’…… read more »
Smashing Pumpkins have launched open auditions for a new guitarist following the recent departure of Jeff Schroeder. “The Smashing Pumpkins are in search an additional guitarist. The application process is open to anyone who might be interested. Applicants may submit a resume and related materials to: [email protected],” the post reads. Schroeder, a longtime Smashing Pumpkins…… read more »
Legendary Black Sabbath guitarist Tony Iommi has revealed that a box set of the albums Black Sabbath recorded with vocalist Tony Martin will drop in May. In a year-end video message shared on social media, Iommi revealed some of the projects that he was part of during the last 12 months. The musician said, “Hello…… read more »
Green Day recently released a new single, “One Eyed Bastard,” and an accompanying cartoon-style music video. A defiant pop-punk anthem that focuses on resistance, “One Eyed Bastard” marks the final song to be shared from the band’s upcoming album, Saviors. “The American Dream Is Killing Me,” “Look Ma, ‘No Brains!” and “Dilemma” are the other…… read more »
British rockers Bring Me The Horizon recently released a powerful new single, “Kool-Aid.” The track is taken from the band’s seventh full-length studio album, Post Human: NeX Gen, which is expected to arrive this year. The new track follows previously released songs from the album, “AmEN!” and “DarkSide.” “We are the children of the devolution/…… read more »
Paramore have pulled out of the iHeartRadio ALTer EGO Festival and will be replaced by Fall Out Boy. Paramore announced the news on their Instagram Stories, saying, “Due to unforeseen circumstances, Paramore can no longer attend and perform at iHeartRadio ALTer EGO on January 13.” Frontwoman Hayley Williams, guitarist Taylor York and drummer Zac Farro…… read more »
Liam Gallagher has teamed up with his longtime friend John Squire to release their first single together, “Just Another Rainbow.” The former Oasis lead vocalist and the Stone Roses guitarist have promised to release more songs as part of their new project in 2024. “There will be much more new music to come – and…… read more »