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Linkin Park have delivered a career-spanning ‘greatest hits’ compilation, “Papercuts (Singles Collection 2000–2023.” The twenty-song package includes 18 anthems plus the previously unreleased “Friendly Fire” and “QWERTY,” which appeared only on the band’s fan club-exclusive demo albums. The power ballad “Friendly Fire,” recorded in ’17, features lead vocals by the late Chester Bennington (pictured). “There was a song,…
Cirque du Soleil announced on 4/9 that “The Beatles Love” run at the former Mirage hotel will come to an end on July 7th. The show has been a fixture on the Strip for 18 years and was the only live show that was licensed to use The Beatles’ music catalog. The Mirage is in the midst…
The Architects have added a slate of fall U.S. tour dates. This is in addition to a North American trek that will begin early next month. The Metalcore band has also released a new track, “Curse,” which was produced by Jordan Fish. former keyboardist with Bring Me The Horizon. Architects Tour Dates: May 02 –…
The Tonight Show host Jimmy Fallon went on the NBC rooftop to perform Bonnie Tyler’s “Total Eclipse Of The Heart” with musical guests Heart to mark the 4/8 solar eclipse. Fallon, who was wearing “protective” eyewear removes his glasses at the song’s conclusion revealing glowing eyes. Later in the show and in studio, Heart performed…
On this day… Jack White’s “Boarding House Reach” was #1 on the Billboard 200 with first-week sales of 124,000 copies. It was his third consecutive chart-topping record as a solo artist. “Boarding House Reach” was written in Nashville and recorded throughout ’17 in Nashville, New York City, and L.A. White produced and co-mixed the Blues Rock set and,…
On this day… Alice In Chains (AIC) confirmed that William DuVall was the group’s new frontman, replacing the late Layne Staley. In early 2000, Duvall’s band Comes With The Fall moved to Los Angeles. Within days, Duvall met Alice In Chains guitarist Jerry Cantrell though a mutual acquaintance. Cantrell staring hanging out with the band…
“Moments That Shook Music: Kurt Cobain” will air Saturday, April 13thon BBC iPlayer and BBC 2. The documentary chronicles the days just prior to the Nirvana frontman’s suicide on April 5th, ’94, and the immediate ramifications. “The documentary aims to demystify that moment and tell the story in a direct and accurate way with footage shot by the people…
Vampire Weekend have delivered “Only God Was Above Us.” It is their first album since 2019. Vampire Weekend’s fifth album features the tracks “Gen-X Cops,” “Capricorn” and “Classical.” The group’s Ezra Koenig, who wrote the lyrics in ‘19 and ‘20, produced the album, that was recorded in Manhattan, Los Angeles, London, and Tokyo, with longtime…
The Black Keys album “Ohio Players” is out with the infectious lead single “Beautiful People (Stay High),” which was co-written by The Black Keys Patrick Carney and Dan Auerbach along with Beck and producer Dan “The Automator” Nakamura. “We had this epiphany: ‘We can call our friends to help us make music’,” drummer Patrick Carney said…
Five Finger Death Punch have delivered a digital deluxe edition of “AfterLife,” the band’s ninth studio album. The deluxe version has the album’s original tracks plus four bonus tracks: three acoustic versions of “The End,” “Judgement Day” and “Thanks For Asking” plus “This Is The Way,” featuring the late rapper DMX. “AfterLife” was FFDP’s first album with guitarist Andy James, who replaced Jason Hook in ’20.