The Week In Rock: June 8th – June 14th

Shinedown

6/8 Shinedown’s “Three Six Five” Tops Alt. Radio Chart

Shinedown is #1 on the Alternative Radio chart with “Three Six Five.”

In addition to the Alternative Radio chart, the song is #11 at Hot AC and #32 at Top 40.

Nirvana

6/11 Nirvana Reaches Two Billion

Nirvana’s “Smells Like Teen Spirit” video surpasses two billion views on YouTube.

Directed by Samuel Bayer, the video debuted in 1991 and played a key role in launching the band.

Frontman Kurt Cobain described “Smells Like Teen Spirit” as an attempt to write “the ultimate pop song.” It sold over 13 million units to become one of the best-selling songs of all-time.

Metallica Saved My Life

6/11 “Metallica Saved My Life” Debuts

The documentary, an exploration of Metallica’s world through the lives of its fans, premieres at the Tribeca Festival.

“I think this movie really shows how we are the same as our fans, and we’ve got, and they’ve got, a great story to tell,” says Metallica’s James Hetfield.

Brian Wilson

6/11 Beach Boys Brian Wilson Dies

As the co-founder of the Beach Boys, Wilson was a creative force developing the band’s early songs about surfing, cars and SoCal teen life.

From there he produced the all-time classics “God Only Knows,” “Caroline, No,” “California Girls,” “Wouldn’t It Be Nice” and “Good Vibrations.”

Wilson was the mastermind behind “Pet Sounds,” regarded as one of the greatest albums of the ‘60s Rock era.

He was 82.

Buckcherry

6/13 Buckcherry’s “Roar Like Thunder” Is Released

The set was recorded last November in Nashville with producer Marti Frederiksen, who has history with the band co-writing the Top 10 hit “Sorry,” co-producing with Buckcherry the ’08 album “Butterfly” and co-writing three songs with frontman Josh Todd and guitarist Keith Nelson for ’13’s “Confessions.”

The set’s first two singles, the title track and “Come On” have already been released.

6/13 Metallica Present “Load” (Remastered Deluxe Box Set)

The set’s 15 CDs include a remastered “Load“ album, collected riffs, demos and rough mixes, B-Sides rarities, and live material.

The four DVDs offer behind the scenes, in-studio and live footage and broadcast appearances.

Neil Young

6/13 Neil Young Is “Talkin’ To The Trees”

Neil Young, along with his new band, The Chrome Hearts issue their debut full-length album. The Chrome Hearts are Spooner Oldham (Organ); Micah Nelson (Guitar and Vocal); Corey McCormick (Bass and Vocal); Anthony LoGerfo (Drums); All songs are written by Neil Young, co-produced by Lou Adler and Young, and recorded at Shangri La Studios in Malibu.

The Funeral Portrait

6/14 The Funeral Portrait Rule Mainstream Rock

“Holy Water” is #1. The track features Five Finger Death Punch vocalist Ivan Moody.

Previously, “Suffocate City” topped the Mainstream Rock survey.

Roger Daltrey

Steve Winwood

6/13 The Who’s Roger Daltrey Knighted

Daltrey is among the notable figures recognized in King Charles III’s Birthday Honours list.

The singer is celebrated for his contributions to music and his charitable work – particularly with the Teenage Cancer Trust, where he has served as a patron since 2000.

Steve Winwood, who had stints with the Spencer Davis Group, Traffic and Blind Faith before embarking on a successful solo career is also knighted.

Winwood co-wrote and sang “Gimme Some Lovin’, the biggest hit for the Spencer Davis Group, before founding the legendary Traffic. He played keyboards and sang in Blind Faith which also featured guitarist Eric Clapton.

As a solo performer, Winwood is known for the songs “While You See A Chance,” “Roll With It” and “Higher Love.”

Nancy Wilson

6/14 Heart’s Nancy Wilson Slams Unauthorized Use Of “Barracuda”

The Heart guitarist takes issue with the Trump administration for playing an instrumental version of the band’s song “Barracuda” at military parade in Washington, D.C. to celebrate the U.S. Army’s 250th anniversary.

“On a day meant to honor that service, it’s important that music used in such settings reflects not only the tone of the event but also the wishes of the artists who created it.” wrote Nancy on social media.

Attendance at Trump’s parade, held on the president’s 79th birthday, was reportedly dwarfed by the millions who showed up at roughly 2,000 anti-Trump protests held all over the U.S.