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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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Pantera (pictured above) have announced an additional leg of their North American tour leg with Lamb Of God. Guitarist Zakk Wilde and Anthrax drummer Charlie Benante joined Pantera‘s original members, frontman Phillip Anselmo and bassist Rex Brown, in late ’22 to honor late founding members and brothers, guitarist Dimebag Darrell and drummer Vinnie Paul. Earlier this year, this edition…
Nightwish’s official music video for “The Day Of…” has arrived. The track is on the band’s upcoming tenth studio effort, “Yesterwynde,” which is due September 20th. “‘Yesterwynde’ took more time to make than any previous Nightwish album,” noted keyboardist Tuomas Holopainen (pictured above w. vocalist Floor Jensen), who composed the majority of the material. “The new album was intensively worked…
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…
Coheed And Cambria: Blind Side Sonny “‘Blind Side Sonny’ is a song about revenge,” offered vocalist Claudio Sanchez. “What may seem like an innocent choice to someone could be the breeding ground of another’s malicious misunderstanding. Perception can be your worst enemy.” Soilwork: Spirit Of No Return “‘Spirit Of No Rrturn” is a fierce reminder of the…
On this day ten years ago… Metallica, Black Keys, Bruce Springsteen, Foo Fighters’ Dave Grohl (pictured), Rihanna, Eminem, Zac Brown Band, Jennifer Hudson and Carrie Underwood were among the performers at the Concert for Valor on the National Mall in Washington D.C. The Veterans Day event, organized by Starbucks and HBO, raised funds for veterans’ charities. Approximately 100,000 people…
Grammy Notes: During a pre-ceremony event Green Day performed “American Idiot.” Frontman Billie Joe Armstrong, as he has done in the past, changed the lyrics from “don’t want a redneck agenda” to “don’t want a MAGA agenda.” Longtime couple, Kelly Osbourne and Slipknot’s Sid Wilson walked the red carpet. Jelly Roll appeared in an Uber…