Rock News: October 19th – 26th
10/19 Eloy Casagrande’s Slipknot Debut
The drummer (formerly with Sepultura) performs with Slipknot in his home country of Brazil for the first time at Knotfest Brasil 2024 in São Paulo, Brazil.
10/19 Ozzy Has Multi-Platinum Album
Before being inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a solo artist, Ozzy Osbourne posts on Instagram and Facebook, that his sixth solo album, “No More Tears,” has been certified quintuple platinum (5-millions copies moved in the U.S.) by the (Recording Industry Association Of America).
10/19 Rock Hall Induction Ceremony
Ozzy Osbourne (pictured), Foreigner and Peter Frampton are officially inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame during a ceremony in Cleveland.
In his acceptance speech Ozzy credits late guitarist Randy Rhoads. “If I hadn’t met (him), I don’t think I’d be sitting here now.”
Rhoads helped to transform Osbourne’s solo career after he was kicked out of Black Sabbath in ’79.
10/20 Portnoy’s Return
Drummer Mike Portnoy performs live with Dream Theater for the first time in fourteen years. “‘The first show was just so intense,” Portnoy told his bandmates after London concert. “Now we can start to have fun.”
10/21 Former Iron Maiden Vocalist Dies
Paul Di’Anno, who fronted the band from 1978-1981, dies at age 66. He sang on Iron Maiden’s groundbreaking debut album “Iron Maiden” and the influential follow-up, “Killers.”
He was fired from Iron Maiden in’81 and pursued a solo career and working with a handful of bands.
10/23 Scott Stapp Makes Opry Debut
The Creed frontman gives the first live performance of “If These Walls Could Talk,” featuring Dorothy Martin, frontwoman of Dorothy. The song is on Stapp’s fourth solo effort, “Higher Power.”
10/23 The Grateful Dead Named the 2025 MusiCares Persons of the Year
Mickey Hart, Bill Kreutzmann, Phil Lesh, Bob Weir and the late Jery Garcia are recognized for their philanthropic efforts.
MusiCares offers preventive, emergency, and recovery programs to musicians.
10/24 As I Lay Dying Loses Two Members
Guitarist Ken Susi and drummer Nick Pierce have separately announce their departure from As I Lay Dying. This news comes just six days after bassist/vocalist Ryan Neff said he was leaving.
10/24 Five Finger Death Punch Announce A $200,000 Donation
They donate a portion of ticket sales from their recent North American tour to Covenant House, who are dedicated to helping homeless, trafficked, and exploited youth and young families” and Call Of Duty Endowment, who support groups that prepare veterans for the job market and by raising awareness of the value that veterans bring to the workplace.
10/25 Atreyu’s “The Pronoia Sessions” Drops
It’s a collection of eight reimagined hits and two nostalgic tribute covers (Chris Cornell and Tom Petty), is now streaming (with vinyl and CD versions to hit streets on November 8th).
“We had the idea to do a show similar to Nirvana’s MTV ‘Unplugged‘ as a one-off thing,” explained frontman Brandon Saller. “Then we thought, ‘Why not spend some time on it in the studio?’ And it built from there.”
10/25 311 Is In “Full Bloom”
The set features “You’re Gonna Get It” and “Need Somebody.” the album’s second single.
311 say the album has a “message of positivity and unity.” “It’s so easy to become alienated by the pressures of everyday life. Whether it’s social media, stress at work, an illness, the list goes on. It’s so important to stay open with your loved ones and community so we can all thrive in full bloom.”
10/25 Iced Earth Guitarist Sentenced
Jon Schaffer is sentenced to three years of probation and 120 hours of community service in connection with his involvement in the January 6th, 2021, riot at the U.S. Capitol. He is also ordered to pay $1,000 in restitution and a $200 financial assessment. Schaffer says, “I profoundly regret my actions.”
10/25 A Grateful Dead Passing
Phil Lesh, bassist and founding member of the Grateful Dead dies ‘peacefully’ surrounded by his family, leaving “behind a legacy of music and love.”
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