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On this day… it was announced that Survivor’s “Eye Of The Tiger” has surpassed one billion streams on Spotify. The lyrics, including the title, were derived from dialogue in the film. “Eye Of The Tiger” reached #1 on the Billboard 100 spending 15 consecutive weeks in the Top 10. Written by the band’s Jim Peterik and Frankie Sullivan the song, released in…
R.E.M.’s founding members gave their first public performance since ’07 on Thursday to mark their induction into the Songwriters Hall of Fame. The quartet delivered an acoustic version of “Losing My Religion” at the Marriott Marquee Hotel, New York, NY. R.E.M. broke up in ’11 but drummer Bill Berry left in ’97 for health reasons….
Guitarist John 5 has released the instrumental “A Hollywood Story.” The accompanying video contains pictures from John 5’s music journey along with performance clips. “‘A Hollywood Story‘ is a look back on my career and how lucky I am to have had the experiences that I’ve had” noted the Mötley Crüe guitarist, who has also worked with Marilyn…
In advance of their joint summer tour, Halestorm and I Prevail have shared “Can U See Me In The Dark?“ “We’re excited to finally have a song come out,” stated I Prevail’s Eric Vanlerberghe (pictured with band). “It was a fun challenge to blend the Halestorm and I Prevail sounds together. I feel we found a very…
Bon Jovi’s sixteenth studio album, “Forever,” featuring the lead track “Legendary” and “Living Proof,” has arrived. “The new record, it exudes joy,” enthused Jon Bon Jovi. “From the writing, through the recording process, this is turn-up-the-volume, feel-good Bon Jovi. And more importantly, I found joy again — just a simple pleasure of writing a song.” After…
Category 7: Exhausted The band’s second single from their upcoming self-titled debut (scheduled to drop July 26th) features twin lead guitars and thrash beats. The lead single was “In Stitches.” Hammerfall: The End Justifies The track is from the band’s upcoming album, “Avenge The Fallen,” due on August 9th. “A strong album comes from an album…
Battle Beast’s Noora Louhimo took to Instagram in support of June: Pride Month. “WONDERFUL PRIDE month for LBTGQ+ communities and everyone who agrees for equal love, self and sexuality,” posted Louhimo. “I hope that one day we could live in a world where equality would be the norm in all communities.” Louhimo joined Battle Beast in ’12…
Jane’s Addiction has announced a co-headlining tour with Love And Rockets. The news comes on the heels of a Jane’s Addiction intimate London show, the first in 14-years with the original band members. The 23-city trek kicks off on August 9th in Las Vegas concludes in St, Louis no September 29th. Jane’s Addiction formed in ’85…
Metallica’s “Screaming Suicide” tops Billboard’s Mainstream Rock chart (dated 5/18). It’s the band’s fourth straight #1 – “Too Far Gone?” (November 2023), “72 Seasons” (last July) and “Lux Æterna” (December 2022) were the first three. All four tracks are from “72 Seasons,” Metallica’s 11th studio album. Metallica owns 14 career #1s on Mainstream Rock. Their first…
Kevin Parker (pictured) has sold his entire catalog, including his Tame Impala output as well as songs he composed for Lady Gaga, Travis Scott, Dua Lipa and Rihanna, among others, to Sony Music Publishing. The partnership also covers Parker’s future works, whether by Tame Impala or collaborations with other artists. “The idea of passing on…