Sgrosso Leaves As I Lay Dying

Sgrosso Leaves As I Lay Dying

Guitarist Phil Sgrosso has announced he’s leaving As I Lay Dying. His exit follows the departures of bassist/vocalist Ryan Neff, drummer Nick Pierce and guitarist Ken Susi. The band has already canceled a European tour in advance of their new album due next month. Sgrosso called it a “difficult and serious situation.” “Recent actions have shown that As I Lay Dying no longer…

Heart Gets Support From Squeeze, Cheap Trick and Lucinda Williams

Heart Gets Support From Squeeze, Cheap Trick and Lucinda Williams

Heart has announced the support acts for their upcoming North American headlining “Royal Flush” tour. The trek will kick off with a two-night stand February 28th and March 1st at the Fontainebleau in Las Vegas, billed as “An Evening With Heart,” with no opening acts. After that, Squeeze will be the support band on the eight shows, from…

Godsmack Photos On Display

Godsmack Photos On Display

New York’s Morrison Hotel Gallery (116 Prince Street) is showing an exclusive Godsmack exhibition through November 4th, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Curated by the gallery and Godsmack’s Sully Erna, the exhibit displays a series of road shots by photographers Francesca Ludikar and Paris Visone. View Exhibit Photos Godsmack have released eight albums, the most recent being last year’s “Lighting Up The…

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…