Sabbath Bassist Returns To The Void

Sabbath Bassist Returns To The Void

Black Sabbath bassist Geezer Butler’s autobiography “Into The Void: From Birth To Black Sabbath – And Beyond,” will be released as a trade paperback on June 18th. A trade paperback is typically of the same size and format as the hardcover version. It’s of higher quality than standard paperbacks and more expensive, When the book dropped last year,…

Tame Impala’s Kevin Parker Sells Catalog To Sony

Tame Impala’s Kevin Parker Sells Catalog To Sony

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…

Albums On The Horizon: Kings Of Leon, Slash & More

Albums On The Horizon: Kings Of Leon, Slash & More

Kings Of Leon (pictured above): Can We Please Have Fun Release Date: 5/10 “I kept telling myself, ‘I really believe we can make something special’,” frontman Caleb Followill explained while talking about recording the album. “Every day it was positive vibes, like ‘Let’s keep it moving’. It was a very special time for us.” The set…

Megadeth Offers Four-Day Mexico City Experience

Megadeth Offers Four-Day Mexico City Experience

Megadeth has announced a four-day experience in Mexico City, scheduled for October 31st – November 3rd with four-night accommodations at Andaz Hotel. The “experience” also includes two private Megadeth concerts (different sets each night), one private Megadeth breakfast acoustic concert, Q&A and signing sessions with the band. There are also food tours and other non-musical entertainments….

Linkin Park Reunion?

Linkin Park Reunion?

Billboard reports that Linkin Park’s Mike Shinoda (pictured), Brad Delson and Dave Farrell are planning a 2025 reunion tour with festival appearances. At this point, longtime members Rob Bourdon and Joe Hahn may not be involved. Of course, before anything can move forward the band needs to find a vocalist to replace the late Chester Bennington. There has been…

Smashing Pumpkins Name Touring Guitarist

Smashing Pumpkins Name Touring Guitarist

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’s New Single – “Qué Más Quieres”

The Warning’s New Single – “Qué Más Quieres”

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”…

Linkin Park Earns Tenth #1

Linkin Park Earns Tenth #1

“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: 800 Weeks On The Billboard 200

Journey’s Greatest Hits: 800 Weeks On The Billboard 200

“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…