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Vice-Presidential nominee Tim Walz concludes his Democratic Convention speech (on 8/21) by walking off the stage to Neil Young’s “Rockin’ In The Free World.” Walz sought and received Young’s approval to use the song — one of the Minnesota governor’s favorites. Also at the convention… Stevie Wonder delivers a speech and performance of “Higher Ground” in support…
Led by System Of A Down bassist Shavo Odadjian, Seven Hours After Violet will release its self-titled full-length debut on October 11th. The set contains “Radiance” and the newly released “Paradise.” “This album is the culmination of years of creative exploration, noted Odadjian. “With Seven Hours After Violet I wanted to return to my roots in heavy music but also…
On this day eight years ago… Guns N’ Roses close out the second leg their “Not In This Lifetime” North American reunion tour at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego. They hit the stage a half an hour late (some things never change) but deliver a 26-song set and are presented with a special plaque for…
Warren Zevon always had a unique perspective. He earned it. After his first album bombed, Zevon found work writing commercial jingles. If that doesn’t alter your point of view, nothing will. His return was marked by a self-titled album which contained several classic songs including “Hasten Down The Wind” and “Poor, Poor Pitiful Me” (both…
In This Moment has released the music video for “Sanctify Me,“ directed by Jensen Noen. The track is from last year’s “Godmode” set. “The Godmode Tour Part 2” is currently underway and this leg will conclude at the end of September. The band will pick up the trek on November 8th at Thomas Wolfe Auditorium in Asheville, NC…
People Serving People, a Minnesota organization that provides services to people and families experiencing homelessness, announced (on 8/19) that Metallica has donated $40,000 to the charity through the band’s All Within My Hands foundation. The donation came after the band visited Minneapolis. “For us, it’s really, really exciting to be recognized like that,” said People Serving People’s Amanda…
The Black Crowes were slated to be the supporting act on Aerosmith’s “Peace Out” farewell tour. But when the “Peace Out” tour crapped out due to Aerosmith frontman Steven Tyler’s vocal and health issues The Black Crowes picked up the pieces. They will launch the “Happiness Bastards Tour ’24 (The Reprise)” on September 27th in…
Pop Evil and Bad Wolves will team up for the co-headlining “The Animal Instinct Tour” this fall. The U.S. trek will kick off on November 6th in Cincinnati, OH and conclude on November 30th in Lexington, KY. General ticket sales will start on Friday, August 23rd at 10 a.m. local time. “Co-headlining with a powerhouse like Pop Evil will…
On the eve of their joint tour, Jane’s Addiction and Love & Rockets have announced six additional U.S dates plus a second show in L.A. The new dates are predominately in Western States. The original dates focused on East Coast and Mid-West venues. Added Dates: Ticket Information Oct. 02 – Denver, CO – Fillmore AuditoriumOct….
On this day… A monument honoring Thin Lizzy mainman Phil Lynott was unveiled in his hometown of West Bromwich where he was born and lived before moving to Dublin. The unveiling was on what would have been Lynott’s 72nd birthday. The statue was designed by Luke Perry. Sean Meaney led the fundraising campaign. It was…