Black Sabbath Song Has A Billion Streams

Black Sabbath Song Has A Billion Streams

Black Sabbath has joined Spotify’s “Billions Club” with “Paranoid.” It’s the band’s first song to break the one-billion threshold. “Paranoid” is the title track from the band’s second studio album. The song was written by all four band members: Ozzy Osbourne, Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler and Bill Ward. Billions Club is a playlist first launched in ’20 which includes…

Today In Rock: March 3rd, 2024 – Black Sabbath Song Generates One Billion Streams
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Today In Rock: March 3rd, 2024 – Black Sabbath Song Generates One Billion Streams

On this day… Black Sabbath joined Spotify’s “Billions Club” with “Paranoid.” It was the title track from the band’s second studio album. It was the first single from the album and was widely regarded as one of the greatest Heavy Metal songs of all time. The song “Paranoid” was written as an afterthought,” remembered bassist Geezer Butler….

Today In Rock: February 17th, 2013: Pearl Jam’s Debut Album Scores Rare Achievement
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Today In Rock: February 17th, 2013: Pearl Jam’s Debut Album Scores Rare Achievement

On this day… Pearl Jam’s “Ten” was certified for surpassing 13 million U.S. album sales.  “Ten” (named after basketball player Mookie Blaylock’s jersey number) was Pearl Jam’s debut studio album released on August 27th, 1991. It was not an immediate commercial success, but by late 1992, it had reached #2 on the Billboard 200 on the…

New Music: The Black Crowes, Fever 333, The End Machine, Blaze Bayley & High On Fire

New Music: The Black Crowes, Fever 333, The End Machine, Blaze Bayley & High On Fire

New Songs Released on 2/16/24. The Black Crowes have released “Cross Your Fingers.” The song is from the band’s upcoming album, “Happiness Bastards,” which will arrive on March 15th. It’s the band’s first full-length album of new material in 15 years. “Ready Rock, is the new single from Fever 333. The track pays homage to Black artists…

The Art Of Anarchy’s Third Album Is Out

The Art Of Anarchy’s Third Album Is Out

With addition vocalist Jeff Scott Soto (ex-Journey) and bassist Tony Dickinson, Art Of Anarchy have issued their third studio album, “Let There Be Anarchy.” Art Of Anarchy also includes founding members Jon Votta (guitar), Ron “Bumblefoot” Thal (ex-Guns N’ Roses) and Vince Votta (drums). The band’s original vocalist, Scott Weiland (Stone Temple Pilots) was the subject of a lawsuit filed for…

Living Colour Vocalist & Lit Drummer Present Sonic Universe

Living Colour Vocalist & Lit Drummer Present Sonic Universe

Living Colour vocalist Corey Glover and Adrenaline Mob guitarist Mike Orlando have launched Sonic Universe. The group also has bassist Booker King and drummer Taykwuan Jackson. On May 10th the band will release its debut album, “It Is What It Is.” “All the stuff that I love kind of just melded into one melting pot,” explained Orlando. “It’s just heavy, hard Rock kick in you…