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On this day… Green Day’s “Dilemma” became their ninth song to top Billboard’s Mainstream Rock chart and their second in a row, following “American Dream Is Killing Me.” Both tracks were from Green Day’s 14th studio album, “Saviors.” “Dilemma,” which was written by the band with lyrics by guitarist/frontman Billie Joe Armstong (pictured) also topped the Rock &…
Powerman 5000 have released “Dancing Like We’re Dead,” the second single from the band’s eleventh studio album, “Abandon Ship.” “1999” was the lead single. Powerman 5000’s previous album, “The Noble Rot,” which straddled industrial and electronica with offbeat and eccentric lyrics, arrived four years ago during the pandemic. “We really waited it out until we felt like people…
The Smashing Pumpkins have officially named Kiki Wong as their touring guitarist following last October’s departure of longtime guitarist Jeff Schroeder. Earlier this year, the Pumpkins launched an open audition looking for a touring guitarist. Over 10,000 applications were submitted. “Kiki joins the band’s touring lineup of Billy Corgan, Jimmy Chamberlin, and James Iha,…
“Thank You, Goodnight: The Bon Jovi Story” is on Hulu. The four-part docuseries has the “full cooperation from all past and present members of Bon Jovi.” “Forty years of personal videos, unreleased early demos, original lyrics and never-before-seen photos that chronicle the journey from Jersey Shore clubs to the biggest stages on the planet,” reads…
The Rolling Stones will launch their “Hackney Diamonds” tour in Houston on April 28th. The band will play more than 20 shows across the U.S. through July 17th. The opening acts have been named (see below). “Hackney Diamonds” is the title of the Stones first album of new material since ’05. The set, released in ’23,…
Shinedown’s Brent Smith (pictured) and Zach Myers will perform at the Recording Academy and Grammy Museum’s inaugural Grammy Hall Of Fame Gala on May 21st at the Novo Theater in Downtown L.A. The Hall will induct 10 recordings — four albums and six singles — including Guns N’ Roses’ “Appetite For Destruction.” Tickets go on sale to the general public on Saturday, April 27th…
The Warning has shared the music video for “Qué Más Quieres.” The track is from the band’s fourth album, “Keep Me Fed.” due on June 28th. The song’s title translates to “What Else Do You Want.” The set also features “Hell You Call A Dream” and “Automatic Sun.” The Warning: Daniela “Dany” Villarreal – Guitar/Lead Vocals/Piano Alejandra “Ale”…
Deep Purple will issue its 23rd album “=1,” on July 19th. The set is the first album with guitarist Simon McBride, who replaced Steve Morse. Though drummer Ian Paice is the only remaining original member he is accompanied singer Ian Gillan and bassist Roger Glover, who both were in the band’s Mark II edition (“Smoke On The…
For the first time in five years, the “Experience Hendrix” will tour in September/October. This year’s outing marks the tour’s 20th anniversary. The trek was shut down in ’19 due to the pandemic. “Experience” guitarist includes Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Eric Johnson and Zakk Wylde. “Experience Hendrix” Tour Dates: Ticket Information Sep. 19 – Seattle WA – Paramount TheatreSep….
Pearl Jam‘s Eddie Vedder (pictured above) is quoted in the U.K. based Sunday Times that the song “Wreckage” was inspired by former President and presumptive Republican Presidential nominee Donald Trump. “The song is saying, let’s not be driven apart by one person, especially not a person without any worthy causes,” Vedder explained. “Wreckage” is…