This Week in Rock

Paul Di’Anno, who fronted the band from 1978-1981, has died (on 10/21) at age 66. Born in Chingford, East London on May 17th, 1958, Di’Anno sang on Iron Maiden’s groundbreaking debut album “Iron Maiden” and the influential follow-up, “Killers.” In a statement Iron Maiden wrote: “Paul’s contribution to Iron Maiden was immense and helped set us on the path we…

Before being inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a solo artist, Ozzy Osbourne posted on Instagram and Facebook, that his sixth solo album, “No More Tears,” has been certified quintuple platinum (5-millions copies moved in the U.S.) by the RIAA (Recording Industry Association Of America). Released in ’91, the set has “Mama, I’m Coming Home” and…

Ozzy Osbourne (pictured), Foreigner and Peter Frampton were officially inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame during a ceremony in Cleveland (home of the Hall) on 10/19. “My fans have been so loyal to me over the years, noted Ozzy following his induction. I cannot thank them enough.” “I’ve [also] been fortunate to…

Dorothy, fronted by Dorothy Martin (pictured), has shared a performance video of “Mud,” a track that will be on their forthcoming fourth album – further details will be announced in due course. The “Mud” video was shot during two shows the band played opening for Godsmack. The vocalist has garnered one billion global streams and…

Following the conclusion of his 23-date “S.E.R.P.E.N.T.” Festival trek, Slash has donated the full $125,0000 raised to five nonprofit organizations handpicked by the Guns N’ Roses guitarist.   The “S.E.R.P.E.N.T.” festival, which stands for Solidarity, Engagement, Restore, Peace, Equality N’ Tolerance, was created by Slash to use touring proceeds to lift marginalized communities and support mental health initiatives. The non-profits…

Haste The Day: Burn This track marks the Metalcore band’s first new music in nearly a decade having first surfaced in the ’00’s. The group disbanded in ’11 but reformed in ’14 and released “Coward” the following year. Underoath (pictured above): Survivor’s Guilt “I feel this heavy guilt about making it out alive when so many of…

Arch Enemy have unleashed the single, “Liars & Thieves,” from their upcoming album “Blood Dynasty,“ which will drop March 28th. “(The song) is a fast, heavy-hitting track, with a melody that’s been getting stuck in people’s heads — don’t say I didn’t warn you,” stated guitarist Michael Amott. “We’ve been playing it live recently, and it’s been an…

Zakk Wylde (pictured) and Foreigner will perform this Sunday as Cleveland Browns host a first-of-its kind Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame game at Cleveland’s Huntington Bank Field as the Browns play the Cincinnati Bengals. The Hall’s induction ceremony is on Saturday. 2024 inductee Foreigner will perform at the stadium. At the end of the third quarter, Wylde (Pantera/Ozzy Osbourne’s one-time guitarist) will…

Poison drummer Rikki Rockett has teamed up with Mainline Coffee to create his own Rockett Roast – a Brazilian Dark Roast. The coffee features “deep, intense flavors” with chocolatey notes and “a smooth finish” due to the beans being harvested in the high altitudes of Brazil.” A one-pound bag, either full beans or ground, is $17.99. Go to Mainline Coffee…

‘Metallica’s All Within My Hands (AWMH) foundation has donated $100,000 for disaster relief in Florida and southeast communities affected by Hurricane Milton. AWMH is donating $50,000 each to Feeding America and the Information Technology Disaster Resource Center (ITDRC). Feeding America stages emergency food, water, and supplies at food banks throughout Florida. Information Technology Disaster Resource Center is a volunteer-driven nonprofit that provides technology…