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On this day… Alice Cooper’s “Billion Dollar Babies,” with “Elected” and “No More Mr. Nice Guy” was #1 on the Billboard 200. The sixth studio Alice Cooper album became the band’s best-selling record at the time of its release and was certified platinum in 1986 by the Record Industry Association of America. Mick Mashbir and session…
The ashes of Motörhead frontman Lemmy Kilmister were enshrined at the Rainbow Bar & Grill on Friday (4/19). Fans raised a toast to Lemmy and Motörhead with the unveiling of Motörhead Whiskey. Lemmy, who passed away on 12/28/15, was a longtime regular at the West Hollywood bar. This is not the first time the Rainbow has honored…
On this day… Rush — Geddy Lee, Alex Lifeson and Neil Peart — received the Allan Slaight Humanitarian Spirit Award at the annual Canadian Music & Broadcast Industry Awards Gala Dinner. The honor was for the group’s achievements and longstanding career in the music industry, social activism and support of humanitarian causes. “They’re giving us…
The Black Keys are #1 on the Current Rock Album and Current Alternative Album charts following the release last week of “Ohio Players,” their 12th studio album. The album also is the highest debut of the week on Billboard‘s Top Rock Albums Chart and Top Alternative Albums Chart, debuting at #5 on both. “We’d never…
Five Finger Death Punch – (featuring DMX): This Is The Way “This Is The Way” is #1 on the Billboard Hard Rock Chart. The track is a mash-up of DMX’s ’09 song “The Way It’s Gonna Be” and Five Finger Death Punch’s “Judgement Day,” which is on the band’s ’22 set “AfterLife.” “Music is meant to be…
British guitarist, singer, and songwriter Billy Morrison has released “The Morrison Project.“ Morrison’s third solo album, first since ’15, includes guest performances by Ozzy Osbourne, Billy Idol, Steve Vai, Linda Perry and John 5 – among others. “Crack Cocaine,” features Ozzy and guitarist Steve Stevens. “I was in the same room as Billy and Steve,” said the legendary vocalist about co-writing the song. “The lyrics just…
Pearl Jam have released “Dark Matter,” containing the title track (which topped Billboard‘s Mainstream Rock chart), “Wreckage” and “Running.“ Finished last November, the band’s 12th studio album, was produced by Andrew Watt. “There’s the melody and energy of the first couple of records,” explained PJ guitarist Mike McCready. “Andrew pushed us to play as hard…
The Ghost Inside’s sixth album, “Searching For Solace,” is out digitally with a physically edition due June 7th. The lead single was “Wash It Away.” “There’s more singing and song structure than on the previous album, but there are also some of the heaviest songs we’ve done,” shared bassist Jim Riley. “This is a new chapter, but it’s…
Pearl Jam: Wreckage “That one probably has the biggest build for me personally, Pearl Jam guitarist Stone Gossard said in a statement. “I wasn’t quite aware of its potency until later.” The song is on PJ’s 12th studio album, “Dark Matter” (pictured). Kings Of Leon: Nothing To Do The third single from “Can We Please Have Fun,”…
“Friendly Fire” is Linkin Park’s 10th #1 on Billboard’s Mainstream Rock Airplay chart (dated 4/20). The song displaces Foo Fighters’ “The Glass,” which lasted only a week at the top. “Friendly Fire” was recorded during the sessions for “One More Light” but was not included on the ’17 album. The ballad is now on “Papercuts (Singles Collection 2000-2023),”…