Today In Rock: October 15th, 1994 – R.E.M.’s “Monster” Rules
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Today In Rock: October 15th, 1994 – R.E.M.’s “Monster” Rules

On this day thirty years ago… R.E.M.’s “Monster” was #1 on the Billboard 200 (on first week sales of 344,000 copies). The band’s ninth studio album featured the song “What’s The Frequency, Kenneth?” – the first of five singles from the album. Drummer Bill Berry was eager to tour (for the first time since 1989) and…

Sophie Lloyd Asks “Won’t You Come”

Sophie Lloyd Asks “Won’t You Come”

Guitarist Sophie Lloyd has dropped the music video for “Won’t You Come”, a collaboration with vocalist Marisa Rodriguez. The track is on last year’s full-length debut album, “Imposter Syndrome.” “I always love working with Marisa.” noted Lloyd. “She’s got one of the most incredible voices and she’s also so creative and passionate about everything she does.” Lloyd added, “It’s very…

Paramore’s Haley Williams Responds To “Toxic Workplace” Complaints

Paramore’s Haley Williams Responds To “Toxic Workplace” Complaints

Paramore’s Haley Williams disputes allegations that a salon she co-founded in Nashville, Fruits Hair Lab, fostered a toxic workplace environment. William made a statement coinciding with World Mental Health Day (10/10 that was posted on one of Williams’ other business ventures, the hair dye company, Good Dye Young. Williams spoke about her own mental health…

Myles Kennedy’s “The Art Of Letting Go” Has Arrived

Myles Kennedy’s “The Art Of Letting Go” Has Arrived

Myles Kennedy (Alter Bridge and Slash featuring Myles Kennedy) has issued his third solo album, “The Art Of Letting Go.” Kennedy is backed by bassist Tim Tournier and drummer Zia Uddin. “The first two solo records were, they were kind of concept records,” Kennedy recently told I-Rock 93.5. “But with this record, I wanted it to be a…

The Offspring’s New Album Is “Supercharged”

The Offspring’s New Album Is “Supercharged”

The Offspring have released its eleventh album, “Supercharged.” The lead single was “Make It All Right.” “(The song) talks about the people in our lives who make us feel strong when we are feeling low — our partners in crime who make us feel all right,” noted singer Bryan “Dexter” Holland. “Supercharged” is the band’s first album with…

New Music: Jerry Cantrell, Black Stone Cherry, Pop Evil, Serj Tankian & As I Lay Dying

New Music: Jerry Cantrell, Black Stone Cherry, Pop Evil, Serj Tankian & As I Lay Dying

I Want Blood Jerry Cantrell (Alice In Chains) The title track of his upcoming solo album due on October 18th has contributions from Duff McKagan (Guns N; Roses), Robert Trujillo (Metallica) and Mike Bordin (Faith No More). Out Of Pocket Black Stone Cherry featuring Jesse Leach (Killswitch Engage) It’s a reworked version of a song released last year. “Having Jesse be…

Gavin Rossdale To Host “Rockstar Kitchen Chronicles”

Gavin Rossdale To Host “Rockstar Kitchen Chronicles”

Bush frontman Gavin Rossdale will host “Rockstar Kitchen Chronicles,” an unscripted series premiering on VIZIO’s free streaming service WatchFree+ in early 2025. The series is a blend of music, conversation, and culinary exploration with celebrity guests including tennis legend Serena Williams, actress Selma Blair, author and actress Brooke Shields, singer Sir Tom Jones. and actor and comedian Jack McBrayer. They will come…