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“Brothers,” a new 384-page book by Van Halen drummer Alex Van Halen (pictured left with Eddie), is available. “It is the definitive take on Edward Van Halen’s life and death from the one who knew and loved him best,” wrote the book’s editor Sara Nelson. Alex has said the memoir of is a “love letter” to his late…
“The Dam,” a music video from Daughtry’s “Shock To The System (Part One)” EP, has dropped. The clip was directed by Jensen Noen. “He’s a true visionary,” stated Chris Daughtry. “This felt like the perfect opportunity, as only he could capture the scope of my vision.” Daughtry added ” I feel it’s the best video I’ve ever…
On this day… Pearl Jam play their first show. It’s at the Off-Ramp in Seattle. Here’s how it happened. Guitarist Stone Gossard and bassist Jeff Ament were members of Seattle-based Grunge band Green River during the mid-1980s. In late 1987, Gossard and Ament were in Malfunkshun with vocalist Andrew Wood. They morphed into Mother Love Bone….
Paul Di’Anno, who fronted the band from 1978-1981, has died (on 10/21) at age 66. Born in Chingford, East London on May 17th, 1958, Di’Anno sang on Iron Maiden’s groundbreaking debut album “Iron Maiden” and the influential follow-up, “Killers.” In a statement Iron Maiden wrote: “Paul’s contribution to Iron Maiden was immense and helped set us on the path we…
Before being inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a solo artist, Ozzy Osbourne posted on Instagram and Facebook, that his sixth solo album, “No More Tears,” has been certified quintuple platinum (5-millions copies moved in the U.S.) by the RIAA (Recording Industry Association Of America). Released in ’91, the set has “Mama, I’m Coming Home” and…
Ozzy Osbourne (pictured), Foreigner and Peter Frampton were officially inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame during a ceremony in Cleveland (home of the Hall) on 10/19. “My fans have been so loyal to me over the years, noted Ozzy following his induction. I cannot thank them enough.” “I’ve [also] been fortunate to…
Dorothy, fronted by Dorothy Martin (pictured), has shared a performance video of “Mud,” a track that will be on their forthcoming fourth album – further details will be announced in due course. The “Mud” video was shot during two shows the band played opening for Godsmack. The vocalist has garnered one billion global streams and…
Following the conclusion of his 23-date “S.E.R.P.E.N.T.” Festival trek, Slash has donated the full $125,0000 raised to five nonprofit organizations handpicked by the Guns N’ Roses guitarist. The “S.E.R.P.E.N.T.” festival, which stands for Solidarity, Engagement, Restore, Peace, Equality N’ Tolerance, was created by Slash to use touring proceeds to lift marginalized communities and support mental health initiatives. The non-profits…
Haste The Day: Burn This track marks the Metalcore band’s first new music in nearly a decade having first surfaced in the ’00’s. The group disbanded in ’11 but reformed in ’14 and released “Coward” the following year. Underoath (pictured above): Survivor’s Guilt “I feel this heavy guilt about making it out alive when so many of…
Arch Enemy have unleashed the single, “Liars & Thieves,” from their upcoming album “Blood Dynasty,“ which will drop March 28th. “(The song) is a fast, heavy-hitting track, with a melody that’s been getting stuck in people’s heads — don’t say I didn’t warn you,” stated guitarist Michael Amott. “We’ve been playing it live recently, and it’s been an…