Jelly Roll Returns To #1

“In the writing of this new album I became intrigued with the well-worn axiom, ‘you can’t go home again,” offered Smashing Pumpkins frontman Billy Corgan (pictured) talking about the newly released “Aghori Mhori Mei.” “Not so much in looking backwards with sentimentality but rather as a means to move forward; to see if in the…

“Friendly Fire” is Linkin Park’s 10th #1 on Billboard’s Mainstream Rock Airplay chart (dated 4/20). The song displaces Foo Fighters’ “The Glass,” which lasted only a week at the top. “Friendly Fire” was recorded during the sessions for “One More Light” but was not included on the ’17 album. The ballad is now on “Papercuts (Singles Collection 2000-2023),”…

“Blue Electric Light,” the twelfth studio album by Lenny Kravitz, is out. It is his first album since ’18’s “Raise Vibration.” Kravitz recorded the album in his studio in the Bahamas and played most of the instruments with contributions from frequent collaborator, guitarist Craig Ross. The lead single was “TK421.” “Blue Electric Light” Track Listing: ###

“Black Sabbath – The Ballet” premiered at Hippodrome theatre in London (on 9/23). The ballet included eight specially reorchestrated Black Sabbath songs, including “Paranoid,” and “Iron Man,” plus other songs from the band’s early 1970s catalog.   Sabbath guitarist Tony Iommi came up on stage at the end of the performance to play “Paranoid.”   Bassist Geezer Butler and Sharon Osbourne,…

Metallica’s “M72” world tour will extend into a third year with 21 North American concerts running from mid-April through the end of June 2025. Support on the “M72′ trek will come from Pantera, Limp Bizkit, Suicidal Tendencies and Ice Nine Kills. The itinerary will continue the No Repeat Weekend tradition, with each night of the two-show stands featuring entirely…

Metallica has announced the winners of its inaugural “For Whom The Band Tolls,” a marching band competition that challenged bands at all levels to craft the most exciting, unique, and impressive performances of Metallica’s music. Bands were allowed to use Metallica’s music for free. The winning high school and collegiate bands will receive funds for new equipment for their…