All Time Low

All Time Low

Any band that starts out covering Blink 182 and takes their name from the lyrics in a New Found Glory song (“Head On Collision”) is pretty heavily steeped in Pop Punk. All Time Low started in ’03, while band members were still in high school. They hadn’t even graduated when their debut EP, ’04’s “The…

Nickelback

Nickelback Inducted into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame

Nickelback was inducted into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame during the 52nd annual Juno Awards in Edmonton, Alberta (3/13).  The band has released 10 albums selling over 50 million copies worldwide. The following lists Gold & Platinum certifications in Canada and the U.S. (when applicable). Curb (1996) Canada – Gold (50,000 Units Sold) The State…

“Lost” is #1

“Lost” is #1

Linkin Park’s “Lost” is #1 on Billboard’s Mainstream Rock Airplay chart (dated 3/18).  The band’s ninth #1 on the survey – it’s first in eight and a half years – features vocals by the late Chester Bennington.  It was recorded during the sessions for 2003’s “Meteora” but not included on that album.  However, the song…

Bad Omens Are #1

Bad Omens Are #1

Bad Omens have scored their first #1 on Billboard’s Mainstream Rock Airplay chart (dated March 11th) with “Just Pretend.” The track from Bad Omens’ third album, “The Death Of Peace Of Mind,” took 27-weeks to reach the top. The band first charted with “Limits” (#19), then came “Never Know” (#25).  Their first Top 10 was…

Shinedown Set A Record

Shinedown Set A Record

Shinedown now holds the record for the most Top 10 hits on the Mainstream Rock Airplay chart. “Dead Don’t Die,” the third single from the band’s “Planet Zero” album is their 30th entry to peak in the upper reaches of the chart (at #9). Foo Fighters and Five Finger Death Punch are tied for second with…

To Be With You Has 100-Million Views

To Be With You Has 100-Million Views

Mr. Big‘s music video for the ballad “To Be With You“ has surpassed 100-million views on YouTube.  The video, filmed on-the-cheap, features the band performing in a railroad car and changes from black-and-white to color. “To Be With You” was the second single from Mr. Big‘s second album, “Lean Into It” (1991). The song held the top spot on the…

Linkin Park’s “Lost” is #1

Linkin Park’s “Lost” is #1

Linkin Park’s “Lost” has debuted at #1 on Billboard’s Rock & Alternative Airplay chart. The previously unreleased “Meteora” era track arrived on February 10th. “Lost,” a showcase for the late Chester Bennington’s riveting vocals, failed to make “Meteora’s” final track listing.  The song will be included on “Meteora 20th Anniversary Edition” (pictured above) which arrives April…

Nine Inch Nails

Nine Inch Nails

On the strength of a three-song demo Nine Inch Nails got signed by TVT Records. “Industrial Nation,” released in ’88, was a powerful debut. However, the TVT label boss didn’t think much of it and couldn’t sell it. But two years of non-stop touring could only push it to #75 on the Album Charts. “Pretty…