The Week In Rock: November 2nd – 9th
11/2 Linkin Park Performs At World Championship
They play “Heavy Is The Crown” during the 2024 League Of Legends World Championship opening ceremony at the O2 Arena in London. It’s the band’s first collaboration with Riot Games.
11/3 Zakk Wylde Plays Anthem
Black label Society frontman and longtime Ozzy Osbourne guitarist Zakk Wylde plays the U.S. national anthem prior to kickoff of the Seahawks’ matchup vs. the Los Angeles Rams at Lumen Field in Seattle. The performance doesn’t help the home team who lose in overtime.
11/3 Jason Bonham Explains Absence
The drummer’s absence from Sammy Hagar’s “The Best Of All Worlds” tour was due to a family issue. “My mother has been facing some serious health issues, and it’s been an incredibly challenging time for our family,” posts Bonham. “I’m grateful to share that she’s on the mend and has been discharged from the hospital!”
11/4 Tim Lambesis Plans To “Build A New Team”
The frontman for As I Lay Dying presents a statement saying that he fully understands and supports his former bandmates (guitarist Phil Sgrosso, drummer Nick Pierce, guitarist Ken Susi and bassist/vocalist Ryan Neff) decision to leave, while looking forward to “creating an atmosphere that is supportive, positive, and fosters a creative environment.”
11/7 Motley Crue Fundraiser
Mötley Crüe confirm they raised $350,000 for Covenant House, who provide immediate and long-term support for young people facing homelessness and survivors of trafficking.
The funds were generated through an exclusive charity dinner at the Rainbow Bar & Grill in L.A. and an auction of rare Motley Crue collectible items.
11/8 Delain’s “Dance With The Devil”
The Delain (pictured above) EP is a collection that features the title track, live cuts (including three with Italian singer Paolo Ribaldini) and instrumentals.
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