It was announced on Wednesday (April 9) that twenty-five sound recordings, including Amy Winehouse’s Back to Black, Elton John’s Goodbye Yellow Brick Road, and the Hamilton Original Cast Album, have been inducted into the Library of Congress’ National Recording Registry. The annual honor is a way to showcase the diverse music history and culture of…… read more »
On Tuesday (April 8), Breaking Benjamin and Three Days Grace announced the dates and details of their co-headlining 2025 US tour, with support coming from Los Angeles alt-rock band Return to Dust. The 25-date trek will hit arenas and amphitheaters throughout the country this summer/fall, starting on August 29 in Ridgedale, Missouri, and concluding on…… read more »
A newly published book, LOLLAPALOOZA: The Uncensored Story of Alternative Rock’s Wildest Festival, by Richard Bienstock and Tom Beaujour, recounts some wild stories from Lolla’s past, including festival founder Perry Farrell’s fight to keep Green Day off the 1994 lineup. Former Lollapalooza stage manager John Rubeli recalls, “I can’t think of a single time that…… read more »
On Tuesday (April 8), Arcade Fire announced the upcoming release of their seventh studio album, Pink Elephant, which is set to arrive on May 9, along with sharing the lead single, “Year of the Snake.” The album features 10 tracks recorded at Win Butler and Régine Chassagne’s Good News Recording Studio in New Orleans, and…… read more »
On Monday (April 7), Metallica announced that they have partnered with the American Red Cross on their upcoming M72 World Tour to encourage fans to donate blood at selected tour stops during this spring and summer. Organized by the band’s All Within My Hands foundation, fans can donate blood in exchange for a limited-edition t-shirt…… read more »
On Tuesday (April 8), Blink-182 announced the dates and details of their upcoming Missionary Impossible Tour, where the SoCal pop punk trio will bring their infectious hits to arenas across the United States this fall. The 20-date tour will kick off in Hollywood, Florida on August 28, and make stops in cities such as Buffalo,…… read more »
In a new interview with Cassius Morris, Don Dokken reflected about why Dokken’s 2023 album, Heaven Comes Down, will be their last, and how he’s ready to finally retire from performing live due to recent health issues. “I feel after 50 years and 13 records, I figure I’ve written enough music,” Dokken says. “I’m okay…… read more »
During a recent Instagram Live session with Z2 Comics, Iron Maiden singer Bruce Dickinson surprised fans by announcing plans for a new solo album following the release of The Mandrake Project in 2024. The heavy metal legend hinted at a quicker turnaround this time, rather than the 19 year gap that followed 2005’s Tyranny Of…… read more »
Slipknot’s Corey Taylor played an impressive acoustic set during the Spookala horror convention in Florida over the weekend. Taylor performed a series of Stone Sour and Slipknot classics, including “Song #3,”“Taciturn,””Bother,””Through Glass,” and “Snuff,” as well as covers of rock anthems like Foo Fighters’ “Everlong,” Incubus’ “I Miss You,” Nine Inch Nails’ “Something I Can…… read more »
On Monday (April 7), Slayer revealed the details of their massive show in Hershey, Pennsylvania on September 20th, which will serve as the metal legend’s only North American headlining concert in 2025. In addition to a full set by Slayer, the show will also feature a stacked lineup including Knocked Loose, Suicidal Tendencies, Power Trip,…… read more »