Rock News: June 2024

Rock News: June 2024

6/1 Godsmack’s “Truth” is #1 on Billboard’s Mainstream Rock chart. The track, from the band’s eighth album, “Lighting Up The Sky,” is their 13th song to top the survey.  6/1 Guns N’ Roses guitarist, Slash, debuts at # 1 on Billboard‘s Blues Albums chart with “Orgy Of The Damned.”  It’s also #2 on the Top…

“Electric Lady: A Jimi Hendrix Vision” Documentary Coming

“Electric Lady: A Jimi Hendrix Vision” Documentary Coming

The full-length documentary “Electric Lady Studios: A Jimi Hendrix Vision“ will debut in New York City on August 9t.h, followed by a global roll out. The film chronicles the creation of the studio, from a bankrupt Manhattan nightclub to a state-of-the-art recording facility. But the original concept was to turn the building into Hendrix’s personal club so…

Book Report:  Rock Memoirs From Members Of Sum 41, Van Halen, Megadeth & Lamb Of God

Book Report: Rock Memoirs From Members Of Sum 41, Van Halen, Megadeth & Lamb Of God

Deryck Whibley (Sum 41): Walking Disaster: My Life Through Heaven And Hell Release Date: 10/8 The memoir covers Whibley’s work with the band plus his trials and tribulations. A decade ago, Whibley (pictured above) collapsed and was rushed to the hospital where doctors revealed his liver and kidneys had failed. He was placed in a…

SXSW Drops The Army

SXSW Drops The Army

South by Southwest, held annually in Austin, TX, announced Wednesday (6/26) that it has cut ties with the U.S. Army and other weapons manufacturers. “After careful consideration, we are revising our sponsorship model,” SXSW said in a statement. “As a result, the US Army, and companies who engage in weapons manufacturing, will not be sponsors of SXSW 2025.”  That roughly…

Mark Morton’s “Desolation: A Heavy Metal Memoir” Is Out

Mark Morton’s “Desolation: A Heavy Metal Memoir” Is Out

Lamb Of God guitarist Mark Morton has released his memoir, “Desolation: A Heavy Metal Memoir” (co-written with Ben Opiari). The book covers his musical career and journey from addiction to recovery. “Initially, I started writing this book just to see if I could do it,” offered Morton. “Unpacking my story, I was able to observe events in…

Metallica’s X Account Compromised?

Metallica’s X Account Compromised?

It’s suspected that Metallica’s official X account may have been compromised. On 6/25 the account was promoting a token with the ticker METAL. There were a flurry of Tweets promoting “a dynamic new token on the Solana blockchain” that would revolutionize event experiences and online shopping. The posts claimed this was in collaboration with Ticketmaster. Posts…

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New Music: Mötley Crüe’s “Dogs Of War”

Mötley Crüe have released “Dogs Of War. “A lot of people said it’s a different sound, but I’ll be honest with you, I don’t necessarily agree with that.,” said bassist Nikki Sixx on “Busted Open.”  “If you listen to the verses, they’re very similar to a lot of stuff that we’ve done — that simple, grinding…

Crazy Town’s Shifty Shellshock Died From An Accidental Overdose

Crazy Town’s Shifty Shellshock Died From An Accidental Overdose

Crazy Town frontman Shifty Shellshock (Brian Binzer) died at his home in L.A. on Monday (6/25) at the age of 49. The cause of death was determined to be an accidental drug overdose. Crazy Town is best known for their ’99 ballad single “Butterfly,” which went to #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. The band’s debut album,…

Delain’s 2025 North American Tour

Delain’s 2025 North American Tour

Delain will embark on a North American headlining tour with Xandria early next year. While Delain is going to play fan favorites, they will also be promoting their latest album “Dark Waters” (pictured). Xandria are touring in support of their latest set, “The Wonders Still Awaiting.” “After such a warm welcome and meeting so many amazing…

Ghost’s “Rite Here Rite Now” Is A Box Office Hit

Ghost’s “Rite Here Rite Now” Is A Box Office Hit

Ghost’s’ “Rite Here Rite Now,” screened from June 20th through 23rd, is the highest-grossing Hard Rock cinema event ever in North America. “Having wanted to make a movie for most of my life, I was overwhelmed to see the interest our fans showed in the film before it was even released,” said Ghost frontman Tobias Forge….