Metallica To Headline Sonic Temple

My Chemical Romance’s “‘Long Live’: The Black Parade 2025 North American Stadium Tour” has sold 365,000 tickets within hours. “The Black Parade;” released in ’06, was the band’s third studio album. Produced by Rob Cavallo (Goo Goo Dolls, Green Day), the Rock opera/concept album tells the story of “The Patient” and his experiences in the afterlife,…

“Atomic City,” the current U2 single, is the band’s fifty-first song to land on Billboard‘s Mainstream Rock Airplay chart. The track was written as a promotional tie-in to the band’s “Achtung Baby” concert residency in Vegas. U2 holds the record for the most appearances on the chart (51). The band has had 21 Top 10 hits…

Ozzy Osbourne (pictured), Foreigner and Peter Frampton were officially inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame during a ceremony in Cleveland (home of the Hall) on 10/19. “My fans have been so loyal to me over the years, noted Ozzy following his induction. I cannot thank them enough.” “I’ve [also] been fortunate to…

With half the year over, it’s noteworthy that only three songs have had multi-week runs at #1 on Billboard’s Mainstream Rock Airplay Chart – Metallica (pictured above) -“Lux Æterna,” Linkin Park – “Lost” and Foo Fighters – “Rescued.” “Lux Æterna,” from the ’72 Seasons” album, was released late last year and topped the chart on…

‘Metallica’s All Within My Hands (AWMH) foundation has donated $100,000 for disaster relief in Florida and southeast communities affected by Hurricane Milton. AWMH is donating $50,000 each to Feeding America and the Information Technology Disaster Resource Center (ITDRC). Feeding America stages emergency food, water, and supplies at food banks throughout Florida. Information Technology Disaster Resource Center is a volunteer-driven nonprofit that provides technology…

Slipknot have revealed that drummer Eloy Casagrande, who has already performed two shows with the band, is officially a member.  Casagrande was in Sepultura.  He joined Slipknot in February, replacing former drummer Jay Weinberg, who was fired in 2023. Slipknot’s current keyboardist is still a mystery. He replaced longtime member Craig Jones last year. ###