May 1st – May 9th

Ian Fraser “Lemmy” Kilmister

The venue helps raise funds for the Lemmy Project, including plans to transform the Grade II listed Queen’s Theatre into Kilmister Halls — a 1,500-capacity music venue and cultural hub honoring the legendary singer/bassist.

Guns N’ Roses

5/1 Trump Staff Fails To Read The Room

Right before President Trump comes on stage to give a speech to a group of senior citizens at a prominent retirement community in Florida. the Guns & Roses version of Paul McCartney’s “Live And Let Die” blasts over the sound system. 

Billy Corgan

5/1 Billy Corgan’s NWA Debuts On Comet TV

The Smashing Pumpkins frontman and president of the National Wrestling Alliance (NWA), brings “NWA Powerrr” to Sinclair’s Comet TV.

“Wrestling was meant to bring fans closer to the action,” offers Billy Corgan. “The NWA has always been about storytelling, personality, and passion.”

5/2 Volbeat’s Thirteenth #1

“Demonic Depression,” is the band’s thirteenth #1 on the Billboard Mainstream Rock chart. “I’ve played it for several friends, and they’ve all asked, ‘Did you write that about me,” recalls guitarist/vocalist Michael Poulsen. “Which is a little scary and just shows how many people are dealing with mental issues in certain parts of their lives and how many are constantly struggling.”

Poulsen adds: “Depression is so all-consuming, and it affects so many people, and the best way to help someone struggling with it is to talk to them and listen what they have to say. I’ve had my share of mental issues throughout life, so I guess I’m part of the lyrics, too.”

The song is from the band’s ninth studio album, “God Of Angels Trust.” 

5/3 Slayer’s Tom Araya Is The Grand Marshal

Slayer’s lead vocalist/bassist is the Grand Marshal for the Würth 400 at the Texas Motor Speedway in Fort Worth.

Araya delivers the command for drivers to start their engines ahead of the Würth 400 as the speedway celebrates its 30th anniversary season.

Stanley Simmons

5/4 Stanley Simmons Make Live Debut

Stanley Simmons, featuring the sons of KISS’ Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons, perform the first of four California shows in launching in San Diego.

The pair released singles in advance of the show.

Foo Fighters

5/4 Foo Fighters Play “The Late Show”

Foo Fighters stop by The Late Show with Stephen Colbert to perform “Caught In The Echo” and “Window,” two songs from their12th album “Your Favorite Toy.”

The Foos will launch their “Take Cover” stadium tour in August.

5/5 “Iron Maiden: Burning Ambition” Premieres

The world premiere is held at Cineworld Leicester Square in London, England. A limited theatrical run starts two days later.

The documentary features on‑camera reflections from the band plus actor Javier Bardem and Metallica drummer Lars Ulrich, recounting the band’s influence on music, culture and fans worldwide.

The hour-and-46-minute documentary, directed by Malcolm Venville, extensively covers the band’s lineup change-driven eras, complete with vintage photos and video clips.

Fans are represented by a cast of devotees who represent a diverse group of people from all walks of life.

5/6 Former Metallica Bassist Plays A Sanctuary

Busch Wildlife Sanctuary in Florida posts a video of Jason Newsted playing an acoustic guitar and singing to various animals.
“Jason performed calming live music for several of our resident ambassadors, creating a unique sensory experience designed to stimulate curiosity, reduce stress and encourage natural behaviors,” reports the sanctuary. “Every animal responds differently and it was incredible to watch their individual reactions to the sounds and rhythms throughout the session!”

5/6 Ann Wilson’s “In My Voice” Premieres

The Grammy Museum in Los Angeles hosts a screening of Ann Wilson’s “In My Voice” solo documentary.

The event is part of the museum’s Reel to Reel series and has a live Q&A with the Heart frontwoman/solo artist.

5/6 No Doubt Launch Sphere Residency

The Vegas show opens with a pre-recorded message from frontwoman Gwen Stefani: “Vegas, you got your seatbelts on? Because I’m about to tell you a little story. Once upon a time in a land 254 miles away, where oranges grow on every tree, some kids found each other and began making some music in the shadow of the Tragic Kingdom. This is our story.”

5/7 New Godsmack Drummer Debuts

Godsmack plays its first concert with new drummer Wade Murff at the Welcome To Rockville festival in Daytona Beach, FL.

“He’s worked with Daughtry and some other acts,” notes Godsmack frontman Sully Erna of Murff. “A fairly under-the-radar kind of guy. A strong player. A great dude.”

Red Hot Chili Peppers

5/8 Red Hot Chili Peppers Sell Out… Again

The Hollywood Reporter says Red Hot Chili Peppers “sold the rights to their recorded catalog” to Warner Music Group (through a joint venture with Bain Capital) “in a deal worth more than $300 million. In ’21, the group sold their songwriting catalog to Hipgnosis for approximately $140 million.

5/8 Nonpoint’s Founding Bassist Returns

Ken MacMillan rejoins his former band on stage at the Welcome To Rockville festival in Daytona Beach to perform “Bullet With A Name.” It marks MaMillian’s first live appearance with Nonpoint in 15 years. He left Nonpoint in 2011 to pursue work in the graphics field.

Dayseeker: Creature In The Black Night.”

5/9 Dayseeker Rules With “Crawl Back To My Coffin

The track is from the band’s sixth studio effort, last year’s “Creature In The Black Night.”

The song also marks the first Mainstream Rock #1 released by Spinefarm Records.

“Dayseeker are absolutely on the rise as fans are connecting to the band around the world in bigger and bigger numbers, and their ascent has no limits given their unique musical and emotional blend that has connected on such a real and visceral level,” Jonas Nachsin, Spinefarm worldwide GM, tells Billboard.

Prior to “Crawl Back To My Coffin,” “Pale Moonlight” was the band’s best showing on the chart, peaking at #7.

Alissa White-Gluz

5/9 Ex-Arch Enemy Vocalist Makes Dragonfoce Debut

Alissa White-Gluz  makes her official live debut with Dragonforce at the Welcome To Rockville festival in Daytona Beach, Florida.

Lead guitarist Herman Li says: “Alissa joining the band is an expansion of everything we’ve done up to this point. She doesn’t just sing, she makes all aspects of our music better.”