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“There are people on this platform (Instagram) cheering on the destruction caused by the Los Angeles Fires,” the David Draiman wrote. “Delighting in the misery and misfortune of others… Nothing justifies this. No reason. No cause. NOTHING. Absolute scum. The lot of you.” Since the wildfires began on January 7th, politicians, commentators and social media…
Mötley Crüe’s Tommy Lee doesn’t think much of musicians who are promoting their tours and album releases while wildfires leveled areas of Los Angeles. “Makes me f*cking sick to see most people just caring on posting on lame ass social media,” wrote Lee Monday on Instagram. “Guys right now nobody gives a flying f*ck when your…
Metallica’s All Within My Hands (AWMH) foundation is granting $500,000 to relief efforts carried out by the California Community Foundation’s Wildfire Recovery Fund and the Pasadena Community Foundation’s Eaton Canyon Fire Relief And Recovery Fund. $250,000 is going to the Wildfire Recovery Fund to ensure resources reach those most in need – prioritizing underserved communities by leveraging partnerships with community-based organizations and government…
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…