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Megadeth’s Dave Mustaine (pictured above) has revealed that the band’s next album, due early next year, will be the final album of his career. Mustaine shared the announcement in a social post and revealed that the band will embark on a global farewell tour also kicking off next year. “There’s so many musicians that have come to the end…
KISS will be recognized as Kennedy Center Honors recipients later this year. It will be president Donald Trump’s first Honors ceremony since appointing himself chairman of the board of the Kennedy Center. Trump, who made the announcement on Wednesday (8/13), will also host and produce the show, which recognizes and celebrates individuals who have made significant contributions to American…
Scorpions have launched the “Meet Your Master” an online music business and production course at www.meetyourmaster.de. Students will discover how to establish themselves in the music business, overcome setbacks, and show integrity as an artist. The curriculum also provides insights into studio work, the role of producers, how a song flourishes in the right setting. It is designed…
Memphis May Fire will embark on a headline tour this fall on the “Memphis May Fire: The Shapeshifter Tour Leg 2.” “The first leg of the ‘Shapeshifter’ tour was absolutely unforgettable, and we knew we had to keep it going,” shared vocalist Matty Mullins. “We’re beyond excited to announce Leg 2, hitting more cities.” Memphis May Fire released…
Eddie Van Halen’s 1982 Kramer electric guitar will be auctioned by Sotheby’s New York during its inaugural Grails Week this October. The guitar, which Van Halen played in 1982 and 1983, is expected to go for between $2 million and $3 million at the auction held October 21st to 28th. Eddie later gave the guitar to his longtime guitar technician Robin…
Rise Against has released “Ricochet,” the title track from the band’s first album in four years – which will arrive August 15th. “When I was writing ‘Ricochet’, I couldn’t shake this image: people dancing while bombs and bullets careened overhead,” explained Rise Against lead singer, rhythm guitarist, and lyricist Tim McIlrath. “That contrast — the obliviousness of joy against the…
U2 have shared a post on their website clarifying the band members’ individual stances on Israel and the tragedy in Gaza. The most recent Gaza war began in October ’23 and has resulted in significant casualties and a humanitarian crisis. Adam Clayton “The humanitarian crisis in Gaza caused by Israel’s aid blockade and bombing looks like…
Most people know that members of Pearl Jam were in Mother Love Bone, a Seattle band fronted by singer Andrew Wood, a roommate of Soundgarden’s Chris Cornell. Wood died of a heroin overdose in ’90, effectively ending Mother Love Bone. Coming off a Soundgarden tour, Cornell came up with the idea of recording some singles…
“Specter” is Bad Omens first new release since their Record Industry gold-certified ’23 album “The Death Of Peace Of Mind.” Specter “Specter” is also Bad Omens first non-collaborative single in 3 years. Last year, they teamed with Poppy, for “V.A.N.,” an Industrial Metal song that told a story of an artificial intelligence entity that would destroy humanity. “V.A.N.” was an…
Metallica (originally the title of a proposed Metal magazine) started in L.A. but was signed by the New Jersey based Megaforce Records. Just a month later Dave Mustaine was fired and replaced by Kirk Hammett. Mustaine went on to launch Megadeth. Moving from Megaforce to Elektra Records Metallica unleashed a series of groundbreaking albums, “Kill…