Blink-182: 2023 Headlines

Jake E. Lee (Ozzy Osbourne, Red Dragon Cartell) is shot multiple times in Las Vegas. Lee is doing well in an intensive care unit and is expected to fully recover. Police think Lee, who was walking his dog early in the morning, was a victim of a random shooting. Lee, best known as lead guitarist for Ozzy…

Creed‘s Scott Stapp has released “Black Butterfly,” the third single from his upcoming fourth solo album, “Higher Power” – due March 15th. “I often write aspirational lyrics about getting to that ‘next level’ — knowing what you’re capable of and rejecting the idea that you’re defined by your mistakes.” explained Stapp. Overcoming difficulty can lead to increased…

Nightwish has released the single “Perfume Of The Timeless,” a track from the band’s upcoming tenth studio album, “Yesterwynde,” due September 20th. “‘Yesterwynde’ is a fantastical voyage through time, memory, and the better angels of human nature,” offered keyboardist/main songwriter Tuomas Holopainen. This is the first Nightwish studio album since “00’s “Wishmaster” not feature Marko Hietala following his…

Steel Panther’s debut album, “Feel The Steel,” has been certified gold by the British Phonographic Industry (BPI) for sales in excess of 100,000 copies in the United Kingdom. “Just in time for the 15th Anniversary, ‘Feel The Steel’ goes GOLD in the U.K.!! Thank you to all the U.K. fans for the incredible support,” posted the band. “Feel The Steel”…

Slash is #1 on the Blues Album charts in the U.S. and the U.K. with “Orgy Of The Damned,” which also debuted at #2 on the U.S. Rock Albums Chart. For the album, the Guns N’ Roses guitarist collaborated numerous singers including AC/DC’s Brian Johnson for a cover of Howlin’ Wolf’s “Killing Floor,” featuring Aerosmith’s Steven Tyler on the…

Vice-Presidential nominee Tim Walz concludes his Democratic Convention speech (on 8/21) by walking off the stage to Neil Young’s “Rockin’ In The Free World.”  Walz sought and received Young’s approval to use the song — one of the Minnesota governor’s favorites. Also at the convention… Stevie Wonder delivers a speech and performance of “Higher Ground” in support…