“Deliverance” Delivers Gold

“Deliverance” Delivers Gold

It took a while but Corrosion Of Conformity‘s “Deliverance: has been officially certified gold (500,000 units sold) by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). Released in ’94 “Deliverance.” the band’s fourth studio album but first featuring vocalist/guitarist Pepper Keenan, became the band’s biggest-selling album containing “Clean My Wounds“ and “Albatross.”

Moody Receives Key

Moody Receives Key

Five Finger Death Punch frontman Ivan Moody was presented with the key to the city of Cheyenne, WY on Wednesday during the band’s concert at the Cheyenne Frontier Days festival.  Cheyenne has been Moody’s hometown since June (moving from Las Vegas). Moody received the key from mayor Patrick Collins for his “support of the Cheyenne community.” The vocalist has opened a convenience…

Randy Meisner Passes

Randy Meisner Passes

The Eagles founding member, bassist, and vocalist, Randy Meisner, passed away July 26th in L.A. at age 77, due to complications from Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary disease (COPD). Meisner was the original bassist for Poco, before joining Glenn Frey, Don Henley, and Bernie Leadon, to form The Eagles. He was in the band through the “Hotel…

Paul McCartney & Wings

Paul McCartney & Wings

Paul McCartney has trophies, honors and accolades to fill a large warehouse. And they are deserved. His combination of raw talent, a stunning work ethic and a creative drive are the stuff of legend. But geniuses can be hard to work with and be incredibly demanding. In the waning years of The Beatles, McCartney’s drive…

Queen’s BRIT Billion Award

Queen’s BRIT Billion Award

Queen has been presented with a BRIT Billion Award by the BPI (British Phonographic Industry) for surpassing one billion career streams in the U.K. — as calculated by the Official Charts Company. Queen guitarist Brian May and drummer Roger Taylor were on hand to accept the award. “I would like to say thanks to everyone who has extracted a morsel of…