Paramore Bails On South American Festival Dates… But Expects To Tour

Paramore Bails On South American Festival Dates… But Expects To Tour

After cancelling their appearance at the ALTer Ego festival in L.A. earlier this month, Paramore has bailed on festival appearances in Mexico City, Bogata and Sao Paulo. The band posted the following on Instagram: “Due to unforeseen circumstances, Paramore can no longer attend and perform at Vive Latino in Mexico City, Festival Estero Picnic in…

Dragonforce Present “Astro Warrior Theme”

Dragonforce Present “Astro Warrior Theme”

Dragonforce have unveiled their new single, “Astro Warrior Anthem,” with an official music video. It’s the opening track from the “Warp Speed Warriors“ album, due March 15th. Dragonforce’s ninth album, the first album with bassist Alicia Vigil, follows ’19’s “Extreme Power Metal” – the longest gap between studio albums to date. The band previously issued the single “Power…

Sum 41’s Farewell Run

Sum 41’s Farewell Run

 Sum 41 has announced its “Tour Of The Setting Sum” farewell trek to celebrate the upcoming release of their final album “Heaven :x: Hell.” The band will be making stops in the United States, Canada, Japan, and Mexico with a slate of European stops. Sum 41 plans to play its final show as a band in Toronto, Ontario, at Scotiabank Arena…

Bush’s 30th Anniversary Trek

Bush’s 30th Anniversary Trek

Bush will celebrate its 30th anniversary with the “Loaded: The Greatest Hits Tour.” The North American headline trek will kick off on July 26th in Bend, OR. (see below for tour dates). Jerry Cantrell (Alice In Chains) and Candlebox will be the special guests. Last November, Bush released “Loaded: The Greatest Hits 1994-2023.”  This December will see the 30th anniversary of the…

Thousands Seek Smashing Pumpkins Gig

Thousands Seek Smashing Pumpkins Gig

“The band has received over 10,000 submissions for the position of additional guitarist,” Smashing Pumpkins revealed in a social media post on Tuesday (1/16). “Currently, there are 8 people working full-time to review each and every one.” On January 5th, the Billy Corgan (pictured) led outfit announced on Instagram that they were looking for a new guitarist…

Guns N Roses

“Paradise City” Joins Spotify’s ‘Billions Club’

“Paradise City” is now the third Guns N’ Roses song to join Spotify’s “Billions Club.” Launched in ’20, the “Billions Club” includes all songs that have surpassed one billion streams on Spotify.  “Sweet Child O’ Mine” and “Welcome To The Jungle” previously surpassed one billion streams. All three songs were on GN’R’s debut album, “Appetite For Destruction.” The set…

Mick Mars Gets A Win

Mick Mars Gets A Win

Former Mötley Crüe guitarist Mick Mars scored a victory (on 1/16) in his ongoing legal battle with the band when a Los Angeles judge agreed that Mötley Crüe had unjustly “refused” to reveal wide-ranging business dealings as they sought to oust Mars early last year. The judge ruled the band’s stonewalling left Mars. one of the…