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Green Day’s “Dilemma” is # 1 on Billboard‘s Mainstream Rock Airplay chart. It’s the band’s ninth song to top the chart and their second in a row, following “The American Dream Is Killing Me.“ “Dilemma” is from Green Day’s 14th studio album, “Saviors” which dropped in early February. The set became Green Day’s fifth #1 on…
Slipknot, celebrating its 25h anniversary, was one of the headliners at the Sick New World festival Saturday night (April 27th). The band’s 12-song set was their first festival appearance of the year marked the second performance with the group’s new drummer, believed to be Eloy Casagrande (pictured), formerly with Sepultura. He replaced Jay Weinberg who was fired…
The Smashing Pumpkins have officially named Kiki Wong as their touring guitarist following last October’s departure of longtime guitarist Jeff Schroeder. Earlier this year, the Pumpkins launched an open audition looking for a touring guitarist. Over 10,000 applications were submitted. “Kiki joins the band’s touring lineup of Billy Corgan, Jimmy Chamberlin, and James Iha,…
New music that dropped this week. Sonic Universe: Higher With Living Colour vocalist Corey Glover and Adrenaline Mob guitarist Mike Orlando the band will release its debut album, “It Is What It Is“, on May 10th. Mötley Crüe: Dogs Of War “It’s got that old-school vibe about it, but it’s new music.” said vocalist Vince Neil. Crüe bassist Nikki Sixx developed the track. “I…
“Thank You, Goodnight: The Bon Jovi Story” is on Hulu. The four-part docuseries has the “full cooperation from all past and present members of Bon Jovi.” “Forty years of personal videos, unreleased early demos, original lyrics and never-before-seen photos that chronicle the journey from Jersey Shore clubs to the biggest stages on the planet,” reads…
The Rolling Stones will launch their “Hackney Diamonds” tour in Houston on April 28th. The band will play more than 20 shows across the U.S. through July 17th. The opening acts have been named (see below). “Hackney Diamonds” is the title of the Stones first album of new material since ’05. The set, released in ’23,…
Shinedown’s Brent Smith (pictured) and Zach Myers will perform at the Recording Academy and Grammy Museum’s inaugural Grammy Hall Of Fame Gala on May 21st at the Novo Theater in Downtown L.A. The Hall will induct 10 recordings — four albums and six singles — including Guns N’ Roses’ “Appetite For Destruction.” Tickets go on sale to the general public on Saturday, April 27th…
The Warning has shared the music video for “Qué Más Quieres.” The track is from the band’s fourth album, “Keep Me Fed.” due on June 28th. The song’s title translates to “What Else Do You Want.” The set also features “Hell You Call A Dream” and “Automatic Sun.” The Warning: Daniela “Dany” Villarreal – Guitar/Lead Vocals/Piano Alejandra “Ale”…
Kittie has announced a North American headlining tour – in addition to festival dates. The band will play a full headline set that will include their recently singles “Eyes Wide Open, the band’s first new song in 13 years, and “We Are Shadows.” “We are looking forward to playing some set list staples and bringing back some songs…
Evanescence will launch its first headline tour across Canada in 15 years this fall. The trek will kick off on October 15th in Vancouver, B.C. and conclude on October 29th in London, Ontario. Evanescence will be joined by Halestorm and The Warning on all stops. Evanescence has released five studio albums, including “The Open Door” (2004) and “Evanescence” (2011) – both topped…