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Journey’s anthem “Don’t Stop Believin‘” has officially been declared the “Biggest Song Of All Time” by Forbes. According to the Record Industry Association of America (RIAA), the18-times platinum-certified single (based on pure sales and other forms of consumption–namely streaming), has been heard on radio, TV (network and cable), in films and at countless sporting events. It’s also a standard…
Marilyn Manson has been ordered to pay Evan Rachel Wood’s legal fees — a sum of $326,956 — after a judge dismissed a large portion of Manson’s defamation lawsuit against his former fiancée. In ‘22, Manson (Brian Warner) filed the defamation suit against Wood and her associate Illma Gore following Wood’s accusation of sexual abuse by the performer. Los Angeles County…
1/3 Rage Against The Machine’s Brad Wilk says the band will not tour or perform live again, likely being the third time the group has broken up. The drummer says there won’t be any new tour dates after the band canceled the remainder of their ’22 North American tour due to frontman Zack de la…
Heart will embark on their first tour in five years this spring. The “Royal Flush” trek, with Cheap Trick in support for most of the North American leg, will kick off April 20th in Greenville, S.C. Squeeze will open six dates in July and a handful of Heart’s summer European dates. Heart will also join Def Leppard and Journey for stadium shows in Cleveland,…
Rob Zombie and Alice Cooper have announced the continuation of “Freaks On Parade” with a summer tour. Industro-Rock acts Ministry and Filter will open. Zombie’s music and lyrics are notable for their horror and sci-fi themes, and his live shows have been praised for their elaborate Shock Rock theatricality. He has sold an estimated 15 million albums worldwide. Cooper’s stage show features…
Thundermother (pictured above) has released the single, “Speaking Of The Devil.” “It’s a very badass song that we’re all proud of,” commented founding guitarist Filippa Nässil. Thundermother’s current line-up has Nässil, singer Linnéa Vikström, bassist Majsan Lindberg and drummer Joan Massing. ### Bad Wolves have dropped “Knife“ across digital platforms. “Sometimes it’s fun to ‘prove’ that you can still write an ass beater,”…
Alkaline Trio have dropped “Blood, Hair, And Eyeballs,” featuring the single “Versions Of You.” “From the start there was something really exciting about this one (“Versions Of You”), a raw energy we didn’t want to let go,” stated bassist/vocalist Dan Andriano. “It felt raw and ferocious, and we knew that’s what we had to capture,…
The Gems, featuring former Thundermother members Guernica Mancini (vocals), Mona Lindgren (bass) and Emlee Johansson (drums), have released their debut album, “Phoenix.” The set contains the singles “Like A Phoenix,” “Send Me To The Wolves, and “P.S.Y.C.H.O.“ According to the band each song has a specific purpose. “Like A Phoenix” “is all about getting up when you’ve been pushed down, not letting the…
Slipknot frontman and solo artist Corey Taylor has shared a video message addressing concerns over his well-bring after he canceled a North American tour. He has decided to take a break and focus on his mental and physical health and spend time with his family. “I, over the last year, have had a complete and utter breakdown of…
Evanescence has joined Spotify’s “Billions Club” with their ’03 hit “Bring Me To Life.” The album version of “Bring Me To Life” — with guest vocals by Paul McCoy of 12 Stones — was included on the soundtrack of the “Daredevil” film. Evanescence frontwoman explained how the song came about. “I was in a tough place and in a bad relationship. And my husband…