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Nonpoint drummer Robb Rivera was taken to the hospital Sunday night. As a result, the band’s show at the Mercury Ballroom in Louisville, KY was cut short. Fans noticed Rivera stand up from the drum kit and eventually leave the stage halting the concert. Nonpoint did resume the show with Rivera but he was taken to the…
Rage Against The Machine’s “Killing In The Name” has surpassed one-billion streams on Spotify. The song, with lyrics that protest police brutality-inspired by the Rodney King beating and the L.A. riots- appeared on RATM’s ’92 self-titled album. “Thanks to all those who listened to it: those who love it, those who hate it, and those that have…
Memphis May Fire have announced the release of their eighth album, “Shapeshifter,” which arrives March 28th. They have also shared the video for the new song “Overdose,” which features a guest appliance from Blindside vocalist Christian Lindskog. Memphis May Fire vocalist Matty Mullins (pictured) said, “Lindskog has always been a bucket list guest vocalist for me and it’s an absolute honor to…
Lacuna Coil have released “Gravity,” the fifth single from their upcoming record “Sleepless Empire,” due February 14th. “Balance is so difficult to keep as we navigate through desperate times, feeling lost and gasping as we ask for help,” the band wrote about the song. “How do we deal with tough times? Do we ask for a…
Killswitch Engage’s upcoming winter/spring headline tour with Shadows Fall kicks off on March 5th in Nashville and runs through April 12th in Portland, ME. “What better way to roll it out than to have a few dates with our close friends and local boys Shadows Fall with us,” enthused vocalist Jesse Leach. “They have come back with…
Lamb Of God frontman Randy Blythe will release “Just Beyond The Light: Making Peace With The Wars” on February 18th. He’s described the book as a “tight, concise roadmap of how I have attempted to maintain what I believe to be a proper perspective in life, even during difficult times.” In conjunction with the book’s release, Blythe will…
#1’s on Billboard‘s Mainstream Rock Airplay Chart with the Date, Song Title, Song Link and Artist November 25th – The American Dream Is Killing Me Green Day The lead track from “Saviors” spends eight weeks at #1 (three weeks in 2024) January 20th – A Symptom Of Being Human Shinedown Shinedown’s 19th #1 on the chart…
When Smashing Pumpkins were inducted into Hollywood’s RockWalk guitarist/vocalist Billy Corgan and drummer Jimmy Chamberlin (the only two original members still in the band) were on hand for the ’07 ceremony. “I’m so used to bad vibes, people hating our band and throwing things at us,” said Corgan. “So it’s strange to be honored.” Back…
Within Temptation keyboardist Martijn Spierenburg has announced his departure from the Symphonic Metal band. Spierenburg released a statement via social media: “After 24 incredible years, I have made the bittersweet decision to part ways with Within Temptation.” “Together with my fellow band members, I’ve been able to achieve everything — and even more — than I could…
Following the retirement of long-time member Nicko McBrain, Iron Maiden has announced that Simon Dawson is their touring drummer. Sawson is a former session musician and member of British Lion with Maiden bassist Steve Harris. “A native of Suffolk, England, Simon first teamed up with Steve Harris back in 2012,” Iron Maiden noted in a statement. “He debuted on three…