Vampire Weekend’s Summer Tour

Vampire Weekend’s Summer Tour

Vampire Weekend will hit the road this summer to promote their upcoming “Only God Was Above Us” album, due April 5th.  The album, the band’s first set in five years, features the tracks “Gen-X Cops” and “Capricorn.” Vampire Weekend will play “matinee shows” for fans adverse to staying up late. Vampire Weekend Tour Dates: Ticket Information:…

Marilyn Manson Must Pay Defendant’s Legal Fees

Marilyn Manson Must Pay Defendant’s Legal Fees

Marilyn Manson’s penalty for pursuing failed defamation and emotional distress allegations against actress Evan Rachel Wood and artist Illma Gore increased significantly on 2/15 when L.A. County Superior Court Judge Teresa A. Beaudet ordered Manson (Brian Warner) to pay an additional $169,408 to compensate Gore’s lawyers. That, plus the $326,956 Manson must also pay for…

Paramore Pass On Home State Honor

Paramore Pass On Home State Honor

Tennessee’s state House Republicans passed a resolution (on 2/13) honoring the Grammy achievements of Paramore, who won for Best Rock Album and Best Alternative Music Performance awards but not recognize fellow Tennesseean Allison Russell, who picked up a Grammy for Best American Roots performance for the song “Eve Was Black.” Paramore frontwoman Haley Williams called…

“Some Assembly Required” – A Guitar Tribute to Jason Becker

“Some Assembly Required” – A Guitar Tribute to Jason Becker

“Some Assembly Required,” a seven-minute guitar tour de force conceptualized by guitarist Nita Strauss (Alice Cooper) and her fiancé, manager and drummer Josh Villalta, is a once-in-a-lifetime tribute to musician — Jason Becker. Utilizing an unreleased Becker demo, Strauss, along with Zakk Wylde, Steve Vai and over twenty musicians recorded the track and video, One highlight comes a little over five minutes in. Strauss,…

New Music: The Black Crowes, Fever 333, The End Machine, Blaze Bayley & High On Fire

New Music: The Black Crowes, Fever 333, The End Machine, Blaze Bayley & High On Fire

New Songs Released on 2/16/24. The Black Crowes have released “Cross Your Fingers.” The song is from the band’s upcoming album, “Happiness Bastards,” which will arrive on March 15th. It’s the band’s first full-length album of new material in 15 years. “Ready Rock, is the new single from Fever 333. The track pays homage to Black artists…

New Music Recap: Pearl Jam, Sophie Lloyd, Kittie, Dandy Warhols, Snarls & Alien Ant Farm

New Music Recap: Pearl Jam, Sophie Lloyd, Kittie, Dandy Warhols, Snarls & Alien Ant Farm

Pearl Jam: Dark Matter “Dark Matter” is the title track from the band’s 12th album. “There’s the melody and energy of the first couple of records,” explained PJ guitarist Mike McCready. “(Producer Andrew Watt) pushed us to play as hard and melodic and thoughtful as we’ve done in a long time.” Sophie Lloyd: Let It…

The Art Of Anarchy’s Third Album Is Out

The Art Of Anarchy’s Third Album Is Out

With addition vocalist Jeff Scott Soto (ex-Journey) and bassist Tony Dickinson, Art Of Anarchy have issued their third studio album, “Let There Be Anarchy.” Art Of Anarchy also includes founding members Jon Votta (guitar), Ron “Bumblefoot” Thal (ex-Guns N’ Roses) and Vince Votta (drums). The band’s original vocalist, Scott Weiland (Stone Temple Pilots) was the subject of a lawsuit filed for…

Daughtry Gets First #1

Daughtry Gets First #1

Daughtry’s “Artificial” is #1 Billboard’s Mainstream Rock Airplay chart (dated 2/17). The band has had eight entries in seventeen years but this is their first to top the survey. Prior to “Artificial,” currently a standalone single, Daughtry’s highest ranking song on Mainstream Rock Airplay was #4 with “Heavy Is The Crown” in ’21. Following Chris…

The Week In Rock

The Week In Rock

2/10 Oasis (pictured), Ozzy Osbourne, Foreigner, Jane’s Addiction, Peter Frampton and Lenny Kravitz are nominated for the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame’s Class Of 2024. 2/10 Paramore (frontwoman Haley Williams pictured above) are named Record Store Day Ambassadors. They are an indie band after a 20-year tenure with Atlantic Records. Record Store Day celebrates and promotes indie music retailers. 2/12…

Petition To Keep Israel In Eurovision

Petition To Keep Israel In Eurovision

An open letter signed by Disturbed’s David Draiman (pictured above), KISS bassist Gene Simmons and Ozzy Osbourne’s wife/manager Sharon Osbourne, along with 400 entertainment leaders, has been released by the non-profit entertainment industry organization Creative Community For Peace in support of the European Broadcasting Union’s public commitment to include Israel in the Eurovision Song Contest. The letter comes in response to…