Today In Rock: October 29th, 2007 – Sheriff Uses Ozzy As Bait
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Today In Rock: October 29th, 2007 – Sheriff Uses Ozzy As Bait

On this day… Police nabbed 40 accused petty criminals in a sting operation that involved Ozzy Osbourne. Without Ozzy’s prior knowledge, police invited people with outstanding warrants to a fake pre-show party that promised free tickets to Ozzy’s Fargo, ND concert. Sheriff Paul Laney launched the sting operation. Ozzy insisted Laney apologize for using his name to secure…

Linkin Park’s “Heavy Is The Crown” To Open The League Of Legends World Championship

Linkin Park’s “Heavy Is The Crown” To Open The League Of Legends World Championship

Linkin Park will play “Heavy Is The Crown” at the 2024 League Of Legends World Championship opening ceremony on November 2nd at the O2 Arena in London. The song is the 2024 League Of Legends World Championship Anthem, marking the band’s first collaboration with Riot Games. Released last month, “Heavy Is The Crown” has garnered over 270 million audio streams and 57…

Today In Rock: October 28th, 2014: Allman Brothers Final Show
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Today In Rock: October 28th, 2014: Allman Brothers Final Show

On this day… The Allman Brothers Band played their final show, appropriately, at the Beacon Theatre in New York City where the band had an annual residency – they performed at the venue 238 times since ’89. The show came a day before the 43rd anniversary of guitarist Duane Allman’s death (in ’71) with Derek…

Kid Rock Respects Different Points Of View

Kid Rock Respects Different Points Of View

Kid Rock says that he doesn’t agree with Eminem and Taylor Swift’s political views, but he respects them for using their platforms to speak out. Rock, a longtime Trump supporter, took to his social media channels on 10/25 to share a video message. “I love Eminem,” Rock says in the clip. “We’ve been friends for many years. I don’t agree…

Atreyu Album Reimagines Hits & Covers

Atreyu Album Reimagines Hits & Covers

Atreyu’s “The Pronoia Sessions,” a collection of eight reimagined hits and two nostalgic tribute covers (Chris Cornell and Tom Petty), is now streaming (with vinyl and CD versions to hit streets on November 8th). “The album has an overarching, somber feel. We wanted songs that would stay in that realm,” noted the band. “‘Like A Stone‘ is one…

Casandra’s Crossing Is “Closer To Heaven”

Casandra’s Crossing Is “Closer To Heaven”

Casandra’s Crossing with guitarist George Lynch and Casandra Carson (pictured above), has released “Garden Of Earthly Delights,“ due October 25th. The set contains “Closer To Heaven.” “Ultimately, I feel that I’m on the right path, so this song was like a cry out to God for some kind of miracle to happen in my career to take…

311’s “Full Bloom” Album Arrives In October

311’s “Full Bloom” Album Arrives In October

311 have unfurled their 14th studio album, “Full Bloom.” The set features “Need Somebody,” the album’s second single. 311 say the album has a “message of positivity and unity.” “It’s so easy to become alienated by the pressures of everyday life. Whether it’s social media, stress at work, an illness, the list goes on. It’s so important…

Rock News: October 19th – 26th

Rock News: October 19th – 26th

10/19 Eloy Casagrande’s Slipknot Debut  The drummer (formerly with Sepultura) performs with Slipknot in his home country of Brazil for the first time at Knotfest Brasil 2024 in São Paulo, Brazil.  10/19 Ozzy Has Multi-Platinum Album Before being inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a solo artist, Ozzy Osbourne posts on Instagram and Facebook, that…

Upcoming Events: Tool “In The Sand,” Visions Of Atlantis Tour & Milwaukee Metal Fest

Upcoming Events: Tool “In The Sand,” Visions Of Atlantis Tour & Milwaukee Metal Fest

Tool Live In The Sand The all-inclusive luxury destination festival takes place at the five-star Hard Rock Hotel & Casino and Royalton Resort in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, from March 7th-9th, 2025.  Headlined by Tool there will be performances by Primus, Mastodon, Eagles Of Death Metal and Coheed And Cambria. For Information & Tickets. Visions…