This Week in Rock

In a case of ‘better late than never’, MTV has announced the release of “Eric Clapton Unplugged… Over 30 Years Later.”  The 90-minute film will premiere in select U.S. and U.K. theaters on Monday, January 27th. and Tuesday, January 28th., before it is available to stream globally on Paramount+ beginning Wednesday, February 12th. The hour-long concert footage, originally…

Nonpoint drummer Robb Rivera was taken to the hospital Sunday night. As a result, the band’s show at the Mercury Ballroom in Louisville, KY was cut short. Fans noticed Rivera stand up from the drum kit and eventually leave the stage halting the concert. Nonpoint did resume the show with Rivera but he was taken to the…

Skunk Anansie have released a lyric video for “An Artist Is An Artist,” their first new music in almost three years – a pair of singles (“Piggy” and “Can’t Take You Anywhere”) dropped in ’22. The song was produced by TV On The Radio’s David Sitek (pictured). “His name seemed to be on a lot of records…

When a singer takes on the National Anthem they often use it as a platform for vocal gymnastics. Worse is when a singer out strips their range. Rarely is there a genuine performance. Cheap Trick’s Robin Zander, a Florida resident, sang the National Anthem prior Sunday night’s Wild Card play-off game in Tampa between the…

Over the past several days, multiple wildfires in Los Angeles and the surrounding areas have decimated many businesses and homes. On Friday, Adrian Smith’s wife, Nathalie Dufresne-Smith, posted on Instagram that that their home was destroyed by fire. “We are safe. We have each other. We will start again. Thank-you for your support during these…

Rage Against The Machine’s “Killing In The Name” has surpassed one-billion streams on Spotify. The song, with lyrics that protest police brutality-inspired by the Rodney King beating and the L.A. riots- appeared on RATM’s ’92 self-titled album. “Thanks to all those who listened to it: those who love it, those who hate it, and those that have…

Coalition For Music Education In Canada will celebrate Music Monday on May 5th with a cross-country sing-along in classrooms, concerts and at special events to raise awareness for music education. The Music Monday anthem will be “Hold On,” by Canadian power trio Triumph. “We wanted to celebrate homegrown talent and Triumph’s ‘Hold On’ was a natural choice because of its…

Guitarist/songwriter Mark Tremonti (Creed/Alter Bridge) has issued “The End Will Show Us How,” the sixth album from his solo career. The set includes “One More Time.” “It started with the pre-chorus and chorus idea,” explained Tremonti. “When I came up with the opening riff, it really solidified the song. Now, it’s one of the heaviest tracks on…

Three Days Grace have scored their 18th #1 on Billboard’s Mainstream Rock Airplay chart with “Mayday” (dated 1/11). It’s the band’s first single since the return of original frontman Adam Gontier – sharing lead vocals with Matt Walst. Of Three Days Grace’s 18 Mainstream Rock Airplay #1s, 11 have been with Gontier, beginning with “Just Like You”…

Cyhra, the band featuring vocalist Jake E (ex-Amaranthe) and guitarist Jesper Strömblad (The Halo Effect/ex-In Flames) has released a new single, “Superman.” “Sometimes life tests our limits, but when we choose to rise, to dream and to believe, we find the strength to be unstoppable. Because deep down, we all have a ‘Superman’ within us,” shared the band. After working with a handful…