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By ’79 AC/DC had produced three albums. The Rolling Stone Record Guide published that year, roundly dismissed AC/DC as both sonically and visually offensive. Their albums, one of which was “Powerage,” got the lowest possible rating. A rating that questioned AC/DC’s musical competency. Even ABBA who was alphabetically listed just above, got a two-star rating for most…
Avenged Sevenfold: Skulls In celebration of Halloween the band has shared its cover of the classic Misfits song. Since ’21 band members have released a Halloween oriented songs. Epica: The Ghost In Me (Danse Macabre) (Vocalist Simone Simons pictured above) The song is a collaboration with Netherlands’s De Efteling theme park and their much-anticipated new attraction, Danse Macabre. “Working this…
Five Finger Death Punch has donated $200,000 from a portion of ticket sales from the band’s past summer/fall North American tour. The funds will be split between two charities handpicked by singer Ivan Moody and guitarist Zoltan Bathory. Moody selected Covenant House, a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping homeless, trafficked, and exploited youth and young families. “Our commitment to…
Guitarist Ken Susi and drummer Nick Pierce have separately announced their departure from As I Lay Dying. It comes just six days after bassist/vocalist Ryan Neff said he was leaving. “My time playing with As I Lay Dying has come to an end today (10/24),” wrote Susi on social media, “Unfortunately, my personal morals have recently been tested to a breaking point,…
The Grateful Dead have been named the 2025 MusiCares Persons of the Year. Mickey Hart, Bill Kreutzmann, Phil Lesh, Bob Weir and the late Jery Garcia will all be honored at the all-star event at the Los Angeles Convention Center on January 31st. This is only the third time a band has received MusiCares’ annual a award, following…
“Brothers,” a new 384-page book by Van Halen drummer Alex Van Halen (pictured left with Eddie), is available. “It is the definitive take on Edward Van Halen’s life and death from the one who knew and loved him best,” wrote the book’s editor Sara Nelson. Alex has said the memoir of is a “love letter” to his late…
“The Dam,” a music video from Daughtry’s “Shock To The System (Part One)” EP, has dropped. The clip was directed by Jensen Noen. “He’s a true visionary,” stated Chris Daughtry. “This felt like the perfect opportunity, as only he could capture the scope of my vision.” Daughtry added ” I feel it’s the best video I’ve ever…
Paul Di’Anno, who fronted the band from 1978-1981, has died (on 10/21) at age 66. Born in Chingford, East London on May 17th, 1958, Di’Anno sang on Iron Maiden’s groundbreaking debut album “Iron Maiden” and the influential follow-up, “Killers.” In a statement Iron Maiden wrote: “Paul’s contribution to Iron Maiden was immense and helped set us on the path we…
Neil Youngs’s Resume Buffalo Springfield – Though they only stayed together for a couple of albums, Buffalo Springfield, which included Stephen Stills, left an indelible mark on Rock music. They’re best remembered for the tense hit “For What It’s Worth.” However, that song was easily eclipsed by Young’s “Mr. Soul” which sounded like a bridge…
Ozzy Osbourne (pictured), Foreigner and Peter Frampton were officially inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame during a ceremony in Cleveland (home of the Hall) on 10/19. “My fans have been so loyal to me over the years, noted Ozzy following his induction. I cannot thank them enough.” “I’ve [also] been fortunate to…