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Simone Simons, singer for the symphonic Metal band Epica, has released her debut solo effort, “Vermillion.“ It includes the tracks “Aeterna,” “In Love We Rust” and “R.E.D.” “‘Aeterna‘ is the big, epic opener of the album (while) “‘In Love We Rust‘ is quite different, which shows how diverse this album is,” offered Simons. “All songs are brilliant and I like…
On this day seven years ago… Foo Fighters earn platinum awards for their albums “Echoes, Silence, Patience And Grace” and “Wasting Light.” Released in ’07 “Echoes, Silence, Patience And Grace” sold 168,000 copies in its first week. The album is noted for a blend of regular Rock and acoustic tracks with shifting dynamics, “Wasting Light,” the band’s…
AC/DC’s ’80 breakthrough album “Back In Black” has been certified for U.S. shipments of 27 million copies by the Recording Industry Association Of America (RIAA) making it the third highest-certified album in U.S. history. At #1 is the Eagles compilation, “Their Greatest Hits (1971-1975),” which has moved 38 million units with Michael Jackson’s “Thriller,” certified at 34 million units. “Back In…
Vice-Presidential nominee Tim Walz concludes his Democratic Convention speech (on 8/21) by walking off the stage to Neil Young’s “Rockin’ In The Free World.” Walz sought and received Young’s approval to use the song — one of the Minnesota governor’s favorites. Also at the convention… Stevie Wonder delivers a speech and performance of “Higher Ground” in support…
Led by System Of A Down bassist Shavo Odadjian, Seven Hours After Violet will release its self-titled full-length debut on October 11th. The set contains “Radiance” and the newly released “Paradise.” “This album is the culmination of years of creative exploration, noted Odadjian. “With Seven Hours After Violet I wanted to return to my roots in heavy music but also…
On this day eight years ago… Guns N’ Roses close out the second leg their “Not In This Lifetime” North American reunion tour at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego. They hit the stage a half an hour late (some things never change) but deliver a 26-song set and are presented with a special plaque for…
In This Moment has released the music video for “Sanctify Me,“ directed by Jensen Noen. The track is from last year’s “Godmode” set. “The Godmode Tour Part 2” is currently underway and this leg will conclude at the end of September. The band will pick up the trek on November 8th at Thomas Wolfe Auditorium in Asheville, NC…
People Serving People, a Minnesota organization that provides services to people and families experiencing homelessness, announced (on 8/19) that Metallica has donated $40,000 to the charity through the band’s All Within My Hands foundation. The donation came after the band visited Minneapolis. “For us, it’s really, really exciting to be recognized like that,” said People Serving People’s Amanda…
The Black Crowes were slated to be the supporting act on Aerosmith’s “Peace Out” farewell tour. But when the “Peace Out” tour crapped out due to Aerosmith frontman Steven Tyler’s vocal and health issues The Black Crowes picked up the pieces. They will launch the “Happiness Bastards Tour ’24 (The Reprise)” on September 27th in…
Pop Evil and Bad Wolves will team up for the co-headlining “The Animal Instinct Tour” this fall. The U.S. trek will kick off on November 6th in Cincinnati, OH and conclude on November 30th in Lexington, KY. General ticket sales will start on Friday, August 23rd at 10 a.m. local time. “Co-headlining with a powerhouse like Pop Evil will…