This Week in Rock

The White Stripes have dropped their copyright infringement lawsuit against Donald Trump over the unauthorized use of “Seven Nation Army” in a campaign video released earlier this year. In the complaint, which was filed amid Trump’s campaign for re-election, the White Stripes noted that they “vehemently oppose the policies adopted and actions taken by defendant Trump…

Papa Roach and Rise Against have announced a joint tour that will launch next March and run through early April. A second leg will begin in September and conclude in early October. Locations and dates are below. The trek will celebrate the 25th anniversary of Papa Roach’s sophomore set “Infest” while Rise Against will mark over…

The Rock/Metal nominations for the 67th annual Grammy Awards have been announced. Below are the categories and nominees. Who SHOULD win is highlighted. Best Rock Album The Black Crowes – Happiness BastardsFontaines D.C. – RomanceGreen Day – SaviorsIdles – TANGKPearl Jam – Dark MatterThe Rolling Stones – Hackney DiamondsJack White – No Name  Best Rock Song The Black Keys – “Beautiful People (Stay High)”St….

Butcher Babies have issued a new single, “Sincerity,” their first release since the departure of co-vocalist Carla Harvey. “Over the last decade and a half, Butcher Babies has become known for our aggression and soaring melodies. This new release is no different,” vocalist Heidi Shepherd explained. “This single is bound to invoke an emotional rollercoaster between looking toward the future with hope…

Guns N’ Roses’ “Greatest Hits” has now logged 700 weeks on the Billboard 200. The singles compilation was released in 2004. GN’R’s “Greatest Hits” peaked at #3 on the Billboard chart and has bounced in and out (mostly ‘in’) on the survey over the past twenty years. The set includes “Sweet Child O’ Mine,” “Welcome To The…

Delain’s “Dance With The Devil” EP has dropped.  The set, a collection of new tracks, live cuts (including three with Italian singer Paolo Ribaldini) and instrumentals. “The video (for the title track) contains a dramatized depiction of the struggle between good and evil — the war we all wage both without and, often times, within…

Mötley Crüe has confirmed that they raised $350,000 for Covenant House, who provide immediate and long-term support for young people facing homelessness and survivors of trafficking. The funds were generated through an exclusive charity dinner at the Rainbow Bar & Grill in L.A. and an auction of rare Motley Crue collectible items. The fundraisers were part of…

Former Megadeth guitarist Marty Friedman has shared the single, “Song For An Eternal Child,” an instrumental from his latest solo album, “Drama.“ “(The song’s video) reflects on a feeling that resonates deeply with so many of us — the inescapable sense that we’ve never really grown up,” explains Friedman. “The same innocent, wide-eyed child I was years ago, discovering everything…

Burning Witches will release the maxi-single, “The Spell Of The Skull” on December 10th. “We are so excited to present you some fresh music and this keeps us all entertained till the next album. Working on this was such a blast,” enthused guitarist Romana Kalkuh “‘The Spell Of The Skull’ could be a new WITCHES anthem.” “The Spell Of The Skull” Tracks:…

As I Lay Dying frontman Tim Lambesis plans to “build a new team.” Recently, the departures of four of his bandmates: longtime guitarist Phil Sgrosso, drummer Nick Pierce, guitarist Ken Susi and bassist/vocalist Ryan Neff, forced the cancellation of a planned European tour in support of the band’s upcoming eighth album “Through Storms Ahead.” Each member stated they left because…