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On this day… Everclear’s “Santa Monica” is #1 on Billboard’s Mainstream Rock Songs chart. The song, written by the band’s lead singer Art Alexakis, is from the “Sparkle And Fade” album. When Alexakis was a teenager, his girlfriend committed suicide; shortly thereafter, Alexakis attempted the same by jumping off the Santa Monica Pier. “I grew up in a seaside…
Pearl Jam has returned to #1 on Billboard’s Mainstream Rock Airplay chart for the first time in 26 years with “Dark Matter.” The band last reached the top spot with “Given To Fly” in early ’98. “Dark Matter,” which has already topped Billboard’s Rock & Alternative Airplay chart, is the title track of the band’s 12th studio album (pictured), due…
Creed singer Scott Stapp has released his fourth solo studio album, “Higher Power.” “Tapping into a higher power is an individualized process that requires an open mind and a willingness to flow with a force that’s greater than the individual,” explained Stapp. The set features the hit title track, “What I Deserve” and the acoustic ballad “If These Walls Could Talk,”…
The Black Crowes have released “Happiness Bastards” via the band’s Silver Arrow Records. “‘Happiness Bastards’ is our love letter to Rock ‘n’ Roll,” noted lead vocalist Chris Robinson. “Rich (Robinson) and I are always writing and creating music; that has never stopped for us, and it is always where we find harmony together. This record represents that.” “Our years of experience…
Bon Jovi’s 16th studio album, “Forever,“ featuring the single “Legendary,” will arrive on June 7th. “This record is a return to joy. From the writing, through the recording process, this is turn-up-the-volume, feel-good Bon Jovi,” said Jon Bon Jovi. “Forever” Tracks: 01. Legendary02. We Made It Look Easy03. Living Proof04. Waves05. Seeds06. Kiss The Bride07. The People’s House08. Walls Of Jericho09. I Wrote You A Song10. Living In Paradise11. My…
Former Nightwish members Marko “Marco” Hietala and Tarja Turunen have collaborated on the power ballad “Left On Mars.“ It’s “a love song to my wife which ends up uniting two old friends.” explained Hietala. “It was a strong one immediately,” said guitarist/song producer Tuomas Wäinölä. “I think Marko had the idea of it being a duet too, straight from the beginning. Turunen, an original…
311 has announced a summer ’24 “Unity Tour” with special guests Awolnation and Neon Trees. 311 achieved breakthrough success with their ’95 triple platinum self-title album, which reached #12 on the Billboard 200. “Transistor” (’97) went platinum while “Soundsystem” (’99) and “From Chaos” (’01) both went gold. The band’s most recent studio album, ’19’s Voyager,”…
Staind (pictured) and Breaking Benjamin have announced a co-headline U.S. tour that will kick off on September 10th at The Pavilion at Star Lake in Burgettstown, PA. Daughtry are also aboard as direct support. Staind’s most recent effort, “Confessions Of The Fallen,” was the band’s eighth studio album but first full-length effort in twelve years….
Five Finger Death Punch has announced a headlining U.S. tour this summer with support from Marilyn Manson (pictured). The trek will kick off on August 2nd in Hershey, PA and run through September 19th in Houston, TX. Five Finger Death Punch Tour Dates: Aug. 02 – Hershey, PA – Hersheypark StadiumAug. 05 – Holmdel, NJ –…
On this day… Guns N’ Roses guitarist, Slash, joined actor Ryan Gosling for a version of “I’m Just Ken” from the fantasy comedy “Barbie” at the 96th Academy Awards in Hollywood. Gosling played ‘Ken’ in the film. The song was written by Mark Ronson and Andrew.. Wyatt. And that’s where the story begins… “Slash is…