Rock News: November 2024
11/1 The Cure’s New Album
“Songs Of A Lost World” contains the ethereal track “Alone.”
Frontman Robert Smith (pictured center) has stated “Alone” “unlocked the record.” “As soon as we had that piece of music recorded, I knew it was the opening song – and I felt the whole album come into focus,” Smith concluded.
11/2 Linkin Park Performs At World Championship
They play “Heavy Is The Crown” during the 2024 League Of Legends World Championship opening ceremony at the O2 Arena in London. It’s the band’s first collaboration with Riot Games.
11/3 Zakk Wylde Plays Anthem
Black label Society frontman and longtime Ozzy Osbourne guitarist Zakk Wylde plays the U.S. national anthem prior to kickoff of the Seahawks’ matchup vs. the Los Angeles Rams at Lumen Field in Seattle. The performance doesn’t help the home team who lose in overtime.
11/3 Jason Bonham Explains Absence
The drummer’s absence from Sammy Hagar’s “The Best Of All Worlds” tour was due to a family issue. “My mother has been facing some serious health issues, and it’s been an incredibly challenging time for our family,” posts Bonham. “I’m grateful to share that she’s on the mend and has been discharged from the hospital!” The band moves on without him.
11/4 Tim Lambesis Plans To “Build A New Team”
The As I Lay Dying frontman writes that he fully understands and supports his former bandmates (guitarist Phil Sgrosso, drummer Nick Pierce, guitarist Ken Susi and bassist/vocalist Ryan Neff) decision to leave, while looking forward to “creating an atmosphere that is supportive, positive, and fosters a creative environment.”
11/7 Motley Crue Fundraiser
Mötley Crüe confirm they raised $350,000 for Covenant House, who provide immediate and long-term support for young people facing homelessness and survivors of trafficking.
The funds were generated through an exclusive charity dinner at the Rainbow Bar & Grill in L.A. and an auction of rare Motley Crue collectible items.
11/8 Delain’s “Dance With The Devil”
Delain’s “Dance With The Devil” drops. The EP is a collection that features the title track, live cuts (including three with Italian singer Paolo Ribaldini) and instrumentals.
11/9 Linkin Park Listening Parties
A series of listening events are held at record stores across the U.S. to promote their eighth studio effort, “From Zaro.”
11/10 White Stripes Drop Lawsuit
The White Stripes drop their copyright infringement lawsuit against Donald Trump over the unauthorized use of “Seven Nation Army” in a campaign video released earlier in the year. This comes less than a week after Trump is re-elected as president.
11/12 Duran Duran Frontman Honored
Simon Le Bon is formally appointed a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) during a ceremony at Windsor Castle in recognition of his contributions to music and charity.
11/13 Megadeth Settles
Megadeth and frontman Dave Mustaine agree to pay $1.4 million to resolve allegations that they still owed commissions to former manager Cory Brennan after he was “unceremoniously” fired and replaced by Mustaine’s son.
The settlement does not end the dispute entirely. Mustaine countersued Brennan last year, claiming his tenure as manager had been “plagued with missteps” that caused Mustaine serious physical and emotional harm.
11/15 Linkin Park Issue “From Zero”
The set contains “The Emptiness Machine,” which went to #1 on the Billboard Mainstream Rock chart, “Heavy Is The Crown” and recent single, “Over Each Other.”
The album features two new members, vocalist Emily Armstrong and drummer Colin Brittain.
11/15 Linkin Park Radio Returns to SiriusXM
The exclusive pop-up channel is hosted and curated by the band in celebration of the release of “From Zero.”
11/15 Nickelback Unfurl “Live From Nashville”
The set was recorded in Nashville in August ’23 as part of Nickelback’s “Get Rollin’” tour. There are guest appearances by Chris Daughtry, Country Rock’s Josh Ross and Brantley Gilbert (for a cover of Steve Earle’s “Copperhead Road”) and Hardy (“Sold Out”). The lead single is “San Quentin.”
11/15 Silverlites Roll Out Debut Album
Barrett Martin (Screaming Trees/Mad Season), Peter Buck (R.E.M.), Rich Robinson (The Black Crowes) and singer/songwriter Joseph Arthur are the Silverlites.
“We used a classic songwriting form, which is often forgotten in this day and age,” explained Martin. “That is, acoustic guitars with superb lead vocals, catchy backing vocals, and a soulful backbeat in the rhythm section. It’s old school songwriting, just like us.”
11/15 As I Lay Dying “Through The Storms Ahead”
As I Lay Dying’s eighth full-length studio offering “Through Storms Ahead,” arrives. The album was finished before four bandmembers – bassist Ryan Neff, guitarist Ken Susi, guitarist Phil Sgrosso and drummer Nick Pierce – announced their departures. The title seems prophetic.
11/15 My Chemical Romance Sells Out
The “‘Long Live’: The Black Parade 2025 North American Stadium Tour” 365,000 tickets within hours.
11/16 First #1 For The Funeral Portrait
“Suffocate City,” featuring Spencer Chamas, the lead vocalist for the Heavy Metal band Ice Nine Kills, is #1 on the Billboard Mainstream Rock Airplay chart.
11/18 Sammy Hagar Misses His Tequilia Sunrise
Sammy Hagar and his business partner, chef Guy Fieri, go public with news that their joint tequila business suffered a huge setback after two trucks carrying about $1 million worth of their Santo Tequila was hijacked in a double heist near Lorado. TX during the weekend of November 9th.
11/19 Life Of Agony Vocalist Says She’s “Cured”
Transgender singer Mina Caputo reports in an Instagram post that she has “cured” her gender dysphoria and will change her name back to Keith Caputo after being “physically completely detransitioned” next year.
11/20 George Harrison Guitar Auctioned For Record Amount
The Resonet Futurama guitar, played during The Beatles‘ early years, sells for $1.27 million at Julien’s Auctions’ “Played, Worn & Torn II” event.
Originally priced at between $600,000 to $800,000, the Resonet Futurama is the most expensive Harrison-owned guitar ever sold at auction.
11/21 Former Iron Maiden Vocalist Laid To Rest
Early Iron Maiden frontman Paul Di’Anno is buried in London. He was in Iron Maiden from 1978 to 1981 and died on October 21st of heart issues.
11/22 Marilyn Manson’s Twelfth Album
“One Assassination Under God – Chapter 1” and the title track are released.
It is Manson’s first album since his ’20 LP “We Are Chaos,” which debuted at #8 on the Billboard 200.
In addition to the title track, the set features “Raise The Red Flag,” Sacrilegious” and “As Sick As The Secrets Within.”
11/23 Nothing More Returns To #1
“Angel Song,” featuring Disturbed’s David Draiman, is #1 on Billboard’s Mainstream Rock Songs chart. It’s the second straight #1 for the band following last summer’s “If It Doesn’t Hurt.”
11/24 Sammy Hagar Plays Halftime In Vegas
Sammy Hagar, with former Van Halen bandmate, bassist Michael Anthony, preview their upcoming Las Vegas residency during a special halftime performance at the Las Vegas Raiders’ game against the Denver Broncos at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas. They play “I Can’t Drive 55” and “Right Here, Right Now,” Broncos win 29-19.
11/25 Gibson Wants To Halt Trump Guitars
Gibson Guitars confirms that it has issued a cease and desist order to Trump Guitars over the use of its single-cut electric guitar model, “as the design infringes upon Gibson’s exclusive trademarks, particularly the iconic Les Paul body shape.” The company claims they have the “only guitar officially endorsed by President Donald J. Trump.
11/26 Marilyn Manson Drops Lawsuit Against Evan Rachel Wood
In ’22, Manson filed a defamation lawsuit against Wood, a little over a year after she had publicly named him as her abuser. Wood entered into a relationship with the musician when she was 18.
Manson also agrees to pay $327,000 for Wood’s legal fees – seemingly concluding the ongoing litigation.
11/26 Former My Chemical Romance Drummer Dies
Bob Bryar is found dead in his Tennessee home. The cause of death is under investigation. He was 44.
Bryar joined MCR in 2004, replacing Matt Pelissier. But was fired in 2010.
Bryar played on My Chemical Romance’s classic album, “The Black Parade.”
11/27 Feds Seize Bogus Gibson Guitars
Gibson representatives announce the seizure of over 3,000 counterfeit Gibson guitars intercepted by federal authorities. The guitars were shipped in in ocean containers from Asia. The suggested retail price for the guitars, had they been genuine, would be over $18,742,820 (USD).
11/29 Tesla EP Drops
Tesla releases a six-song EP, “All About Love.”
The set contains four versions of the title track:(acoustic, electric, hybrid, live); a live version of “Walk Away”, a concert favorite; and “From The Heart,” an instrumental track by guitarist Frank Hannon.
11/29 Aerosmith Drummer Shutters Business
Joey Kramer closes his Rockin’ & Roastin‘ organic coffee line after more than a decade in business.
COVID related financial setbacks, increasing costs and the loss of his wife Linda are listed as reasons for the closure.
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