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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,…
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”…
“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),”…
“Journey’s Greatest Hits” has spent 800 weeks on the Billboard 200. It’s the third-longest-charting title on the survey, behind Pink Floyd’s “Dark Side Of The Moon” and Bob Marley’s “Legend.” Released November 15th, ’88, “Greatest Hits” made its debut on the Billboard 200 on December 3rd. The album peaked at #10 on the chart and…
Extreme has announced the addition of fifteen dates to their “Thicker Than Blood” tour with special guests Living Colour. This tour leg starts in the U.S. and concludes in Canada. General on-sale will be Friday, April 19th at 10 a.m. local. Extreme’s sixth and most recent album was “Six,” their first studio album since “Saudades de Rock” in ’08….
CBS broadcast a Billy Joel concert Sunday marking the performer’s 100th consecutive sold-out show at Madison Square Garden. The concert was recorded in March. Of course, Joel closed with “Piano Man.” It’s his defining song and the audience (in the arena and at home) loves to sing along. But some CBS affiliates cut off a portion…
Foo Fighters sit atop Billboard’s Mainstream Rock Airplay chart with “The Glass” (dated April 13th). The band’s third consecutive #1 follows “Rescued” and “Under You” which topped the chart last year. All three songs are from the band’s eleventh studio album, “But Here We Are,” which dropped last June. “The Glass,” Foo Fighters’ 14th chart-topper, ties…
Indie Rock’s Built To Spill have announced a 30th anniversary tour to celebrate their ’94 album “There’s Nothing Wrong With Love.” The band will play the album in its entirety each night with cellist John McMahon, who contributed to the original recordings. “There’s Nothing Wrong With Love,” considered a landmark indie set, features “Car” and “Distopian…
Kittie: We Are Shadows “We have come to a critical place in life and in our world, and much like an eclipse overtaking the sun, we are losing the light,” explained Kittie guitarist/vocalist Morgan Lander. “It’s a song of coming to terms with the damage we do and acceptance of our fate. We’ve let darkness take hold,…
Heart’s “Royal Flush“ tour with Cheap Trick will launch later this month with a newly added concerts in the fall. See below for dates. Led by Ann and Nancy Wilson, Heart has sold over 35 million albums worldwide, garnering 20 Top 40 singles including “Barracuda,” “Crazy On You” “Who Will You Run To?” and “These Dreams.” In addition to Ann…