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Foo Fighters headlined the first concert at Madison Square Garden in over a year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Comedian Dave Chappelle joined the band for a version of Radiohead’s “Creep.” Many audience members were masked as they entered what would become New York’s largest indoor concert since March ’20. A small group of protestors carried…
On this day thirteen years ago… Green Day’s Billie Joe Armstrong is ejected from an Oakland to Burbank Southwest Airlines flight because his “pants sagged too low.” Asked by a flight attendant to hike his pants higher, the singer responds by asking if there weren’t “better things to do than worry about that?” That was…
On this day twenty-three years ago… Jimmy Eat World delivered “Bleed American.” The platinum set was re-released as “Jimmy Eat World“ following the 9/11 attacks; that name remained until ’08. As a result of the commercial failure and lack of recognition for ’99’s “Clarify” Jimmy Eat World was dropped by Capitol Records. Aside from working odd…
College or Modern Rock radio listeners in the mid-‘80s likely remember the songs “Working With Fire And Steel,” “Black Man Ray,” “King In A Catholic Style (Wake Up)” and “Arizona Sky.” They were created by Liverpool’s New Wave band, China Crisis. Founded in ‘79 by vocalist/keyboardist Gary Daly and guitarist Eddie Lundon, China Crisis released…
In ’04, Red Hot Chili Peppers played the first of three shows at London’s Hyde Park. This concert plus the two that followed on June 20th and 25th earned more than $17 million setting a record for being the highest-grossing concerts at a single venue. Tracks were recorded for the group’s first official concert album,…
Judas Priest have announced a second leg of their “Invincible Shield“ tour with special guest Sabaton. The September/October trek begins in Montreal and concludes in Irving, TX. Judas Priest‘s nineteenth studio album, “Invincible Shield.” which dropped last March, contains the singles “Panic Attack,” “Trial By Fire,” “Crown Of Horns” and “The Serpent And The King.” “It sounds like a young bunch…
Jinger will embark on a North American tour in the fall with support from Metalcore acts Hanabie and Born Of Osiris. The September-October run precedes and international trek in November. “We’ll be performing some brand-new unreleased songs from our upcoming fifth studio album,” wrote Jinger in a statement. “(We) just cannot wait to share what we’ve been…
Since ’72 Alice Copper has run for President over a dozen times. Obviously, due to massive voter fraud, he has been denied every time, Undaunted, Cooper is gearing up for the 2024 presidential election. In a new 15-second “campaign” video the candidate touts his qualifications: “Well, I’m Alice Cooper and I’m a troubled man for troubled times. I…
Vocalist/guitarist/songwriter Myles Kennedy (Alter Bridge and Slash featuring Myles Kennedy & The Conspirators) will issue his third solo album, “The Art Of Letting Go,” October 11th. Kennedy is backed by Tim Tournier (bass) and Zia Uddin (drums). The set features the track “Say What You Will.” “The Art Of Letting Go” Tracks: 01. The Art Of Letting Go02. Say What You Will03. Mr….
Guitarist John 5 has released the instrumental “A Hollywood Story.” The accompanying video contains pictures from John 5’s music journey along with performance clips. “‘A Hollywood Story‘ is a look back on my career and how lucky I am to have had the experiences that I’ve had” noted the Mötley Crüe guitarist, who has also worked with Marilyn…