Led Zeppelin

“Becoming Led Zeppelin” Is A Hit

“Becoming Led Zeppelin” had a record-breaking performance for its first weekend at the box office with a $3 million IMAX debut across 16 countries and territories. The film’s $2.6 million domestic start ($7,000 per-screen average) is the biggest opening weekend ever for an IMAX-exclusive music release,  Produced by Sony Pictures Classics, the documentary was released exclusively in IMAX last Friday…

Today In Rock: February 10th, 1978 – Van Halen’s Debut Album
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Today In Rock: February 10th, 1978 – Van Halen’s Debut Album

On this day… Van Halen’s self-title debut album dropped. The set included “Runnin’ With The Devil,” “Eruption” and a blisteringly brilliant cover of The Kinks “You Really Got Me.” Producer Ted Templeman made it known he was looking for a “guitar hero” act. It was suggested he check out a local L.A. band named Van…

Today In Rock: February 9th, 1964 – The Beatles Make Their U.S. Debut
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Today In Rock: February 9th, 1964 – The Beatles Make Their U.S. Debut

On this day… an estimated 73 million people watched The Beatles perform “All My Loving,” “Till There Was You,” “She Loves You,” “I Saw Her Standing There” and “I Want To Hold Your Hand” on the Ed Sullivan Show. There were 50,000 ticket requests for the 728-seat Studio 50 where the Ed Sullivan Show originated….

Linkin Park’s “Heavy Is The Crown” Tops Mainstream Rock

Linkin Park’s “Heavy Is The Crown” Tops Mainstream Rock

Having already reached the top of the Billboard Rock & Alternative Airplay chart, Linkin Park has scored its 12th #1 on the Mainstream Rock Airplay survey (dated February 15th) with “‘Heavy Is The Crown.” The track is the second #1 from Linkin Park’s eighth studio album, “From Zero.” “The Emptiness Machine” was the first. “Heavy Is The…

Spiritbox’s New Single

Spiritbox’s New Single

Spiritbox has released “No Loss, No Love,” a track from the band’s upcoming sophomore album. “Tsunami Sea,” which is due March 7th. Two tracks “Soft Spine” and “Perfect Soul,” have already been released, “Tsunami Sea” Tracks: 01. Fata Morgana02. Black Rainbow03. Perfect Soul04. Keep Sweet05. Soft Spine06. Tsunami Sea07. A Haven With Two Faces08. No Loss, No Love09. Crystal Roses10. Ride The Wave11. Deep End Before the album…

Thundermother’s “Dirty & Divine”

Thundermother’s “Dirty & Divine”

Thundermother have delivered their sixth studio set, “Dirty & Divine.” The set introduces new members; frontwoman Linnea Vikström Egg and drummer Joan Massing. It also marks the return of bassist Majsan Lindberg. In ’23, singer Guernica Mancini, drummer Emlee Johansson and Lindgren exited the band forming The Gems. At the same time, guitarist Filippa Nässil said that she would continue with a new Thundermother –…

Dream Theater Release “Parasomnia”

Dream Theater Release “Parasomnia”

Dream Theater have released their sixteenth studio album, “Parasomnia.” Produced by guitarist John Petrucci, the LP marks the band’s first release with drummer Mike Portnoy since ’09’s “Black Clouds & Silver Linings.” “He (Portnoy) was gone for a long time,” noted keyboardist Jordan Rudess. “When I listen back to the music that we’ve been creating, it’s got his stamp on it.” The…