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On this day… Alice Cooper’s “Billion Dollar Babies,” with “Elected” and “No More Mr. Nice Guy” was #1 on the Billboard 200. The sixth studio Alice Cooper album became the band’s best-selling record at the time of its release and was certified platinum in 1986 by the Record Industry Association of America. Mick Mashbir and session…
On this day… Rush — Geddy Lee, Alex Lifeson and Neil Peart — received the Allan Slaight Humanitarian Spirit Award at the annual Canadian Music & Broadcast Industry Awards Gala Dinner. The honor was for the group’s achievements and longstanding career in the music industry, social activism and support of humanitarian causes. “They’re giving us…
The Black Keys are #1 on the Current Rock Album and Current Alternative Album charts following the release last week of “Ohio Players,” their 12th studio album. The album also is the highest debut of the week on Billboard‘s Top Rock Albums Chart and Top Alternative Albums Chart, debuting at #5 on both. “We’d never…
British guitarist, singer, and songwriter Billy Morrison has released “The Morrison Project.“ Morrison’s third solo album, first since ’15, includes guest performances by Ozzy Osbourne, Billy Idol, Steve Vai, Linda Perry and John 5 – among others. “Crack Cocaine,” features Ozzy and guitarist Steve Stevens. “I was in the same room as Billy and Steve,” said the legendary vocalist about co-writing the song. “The lyrics just…
The Ghost Inside’s sixth album, “Searching For Solace,” is out digitally with a physically edition due June 7th. The lead single was “Wash It Away.” “There’s more singing and song structure than on the previous album, but there are also some of the heaviest songs we’ve done,” shared bassist Jim Riley. “This is a new chapter, but it’s…
My Dying Bride have delivered their 15th studio album, “A Mortal Binding.” The set contains the single “Her Dominion.” “The video very closely represents the downward spiral the song itself is portraying,” founding guitarist Andrew Craighan commented. “A twisted internal division masquerading as beauty.” The album was recorded last year, between July to September, in…
Guns N’ Roses frontman Axl Rose has launched his own official website – officialaxlrose.com. What does this mean for humanity? Hard to say, except for a quote reading, “You gotta live to learn and run, or you’ll die trying.” This is a work in progress (hopefully), with draggable photos of the singer and video clips….
Demon has announced the release of “Invincible“, due on May 17th. The album’s lead single is “Face The Master.” “The song was written by (drummer) Neil Ogden and myself,” offered vocalist Dave Hill. Both are fans of classic horror films, “where there always seems to be an uncontrollable power of the master throughout.” “Invincible“ will be the band’s…
CBS broadcast a Billy Joel concert Sunday marking the performer’s 100th consecutive sold-out show at Madison Square Garden. The concert was recorded in March. Of course, Joel closed with “Piano Man.” It’s his defining song and the audience (in the arena and at home) loves to sing along. But some CBS affiliates cut off a portion…
On this day… Guns N’ Roses were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame at Cleveland’s Public Hall. As expected, frontman Axl Rose was a no-show. Prior to the event, the GN’R frontman wrote the Hall stating, “I respectfully decline my induction as a member of Guns N’ Roses to the Rock and Roll Hall…