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Keyboardist Brandon Flowers, after being dumped by the synth-pop outfit Blush Response over whether or not to relocate to L.A., attended an ‘02 Oasis concert and decided next time around he’d like to be in a more guitar-oriented band. An ad in a Las Vegas music paper, referencing Oasis as an influence, led Flowers to…
Bon Scott Tributes, “Eye Of The Storm” Is #1 and ReLoad” Returns Megadeth 7/5 Megadeth Cancels – Fans React Megadeth is forced to cancel its appearance at the EvilLive festival in Lisbon due to “technical issues” beyond the band’s control. Fans boo loudly, chant for refunds and throw plastic cups toward the stage while the crew is dismantling…
Metallica’s “ReLoad” returns to Billboard’s album charts after its remastered reissue lands in the Top 10 on six different Billboard charts (dated July 11th). The four charts where “ReLoad” makes its debut didn’t exist when the album was originally released in 1997.* The “ReLoad” super deluxe box set arrived on June 26th, 2026 and included a remastered version…
“‘Scream’ is about wanting your life to matter when the world feels chaotic and overwhelming,” notes Skillet’s John Cooper, regarding the band’s new single. “I don’t think I’m the only one who’s noticing the volatility of the world and how social media is a cesspool where people are constantly yelling at each other. It’s not helping…
Miss May I will release their seventh album, “No Place For Me,” on October 2nd. Accompanying the announcement, the band shared the video for the single “Sanctuary.” “‘Sanctuary’ is a song about wanting to feel safe and realizing you’re the one making that impossible,” says vocalist Levi Benton (pictured above). “It’s a cycle I’ve struggled with my whole…
“The Edge Of Perfection” is the latest single from Anthrax’s long-awaited twelfth full-length studio album, “Cursum Perficio,” due September 18th. It marks the band’s first record since 2016’s “For All Kings,” which debuted in the Top 10 of the Billboard 200. The phrase “Cursum Perficio” is Latin for “My journey has come to an end.” Anthrax guitarist Scott…
“Want It” is the first release from Fuel’s forthcoming seventh studio album, “Pendulum,” due this fall. The song was written by vocalist Aaron Scott and founding guitarist Carl Bell. “‘Want It’ is really about refusing to get comfortable,” explains Scott. “No matter where you are in life, there’s always another mountain to climb and another goal to chase. I’ve experienced plenty of…
Early Aerosmith got slammed for being a second-rate Rolling Stones. Singer Steve Tyler possessed more than a passing resemblance to Mick Jagger. It wasn’t his fault. Jagger just got to the look first. Guitarist Joe Perry was pegged as a Keith Richards knock-off. (Of course, Richards was once dismissed as a Chuck Berry knock-off.) But…
Five Finger Death Punch has earned its 18th #1 single on Billboard’s Mainstream Rock Airplay chart (dated 7/11) with “Eye Of The Storm.“ The song is from the band’s upcoming tenth album, “Legacy,” which will arrive digitally on July 31st with CD/vinyl/cassette versions landing September 18th. “Legacy” is the band’s first effort since “The Way Of The Fist”…
The retro-Rock “I’m Never Gonna R.I.P.” is on the newly announced “Nimrods” original soundtrack, arriving July 31st. The 30-track set precedes the film of the same name which will hit theaters August 14th. I’m Never Gonna R.I.P. The soundtrack also features four previously unreleased live recordings from Green Day’s performance at the Palladium in L.A., songs by The…