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Vice-Presidential nominee Tim Walz concludes his Democratic Convention speech (on 8/21) by walking off the stage to Neil Young’s “Rockin’ In The Free World.” Walz sought and received Young’s approval to use the song — one of the Minnesota governor’s favorites.
Also at the convention… Stevie Wonder delivers a speech and performance of “Higher Ground” in support of Vice President Kamala Harris’ bid for the White House.
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Drowning Pool has announced the “No Authority” fall 2024 tour featuring the return of lead singer Ryan McCombs (pictured above), who left the band in ’11 to reunite with SOiL for touring and an album before returning last year. Jason ‘Gong’ Jones (2003 – 05) and Jasen Moreno (2012 – 23) handled vocals in McCombs absence. Since its formation, the…
Foo Fighters will perform at a private one-night-only concert on March 5th in Washington, D.C. hosted by the non-profit Power To The Patients. “When we were asked by Power To The Patients to help raise awareness of the need for transparency in healthcare pricing, we immediately said yes,” the Foo Fighters wrote in a statement. “People suffering from illness…
On this day 11 years ago… Metallica performed in China for the first time when they played the Mercedes-Benz Arena in Shanghai. Both concerts, the one on this day and a second the following day were sold out with fans coming from all over China. “It is so rare for us to be able to…
Metallica’s All Within My Hands foundation has teamed up with Wolverine Boots & Apparel to create a unique, high-quality boot to benefit the Metallica Scholars Initiative. This is the collaboration’s fifth year. Wolverine x Metallica Scholars Rancher Boot is a classic Western silhouette with an edgy blackened style. To order, go to Wolverine/Metallica Scholars. Metallica Scholars Initiative is a workforce education…
“Lux Æterna,” the lead track from Metallica’s upcoming “72 Seasons” album (pictured) is #1 on Billboard’s Mainstream Rock Songs chart. 2022 The song was played live for the first time on December 16th during Metallica’s “Helping Hands Concert & Auction“ at the Microsoft Theater in L.A. The third edition of the concert/auction opened with a set…
Fronted by James Durbin, DURBIN is set to release “Screaming Steel” on February 16th. The album, produced by Aldo Lonobile, features the title track. In addition to Durbin who handles vocals, DURBIN also features guitarists Lonobile and Luca Birotto, plus bassist Mike Roberts and drummer Marco Sacchetto. “Screaming Steel” Track Listing: 01. Made Of Metal02. Screaming Steel03. Where They…