The Week In Rock: September 8th – September 14th
9/9 White Stripes Sue Donald Trump
The White Stripes file a lawsuit against former President Donald Trump asking for “significant monetary damages” over the use of their ’03 song, “Seven Nation Army,” for campaigning purposes without permission.
9/11 Linkin Park Kicks Off Mini-Tour
Linkin Park officially kicks off its comeback mini-tour at Kia Forum in Inglewood, CA. The two-hour set showcases new members, singer Emily Armstrong (pictured) and drummer Colin Brittain.
“It is not about erasing the past,” Linkin Park’s co-vocalist/rhythm guitarist Mike Shinoda tells the audience. “It is about starting this new chapter into the future and coming out here for each and every one of you.”
9/13 Flotsam And Jetsam’s “I Am The Weapon” Drops
Their 15th studio effort “goes one step further in terms of musical skill and composition,” stated the band in a statement.
It includes the title track and follow-up songs, “Primal” and “Burned My Bridges.”
9/13 Snow Patrol Issue Eighth Album
“The Forest Is The Path” contains the lead single “The Beginning.” The song “was written on the very first day,” the band wrote on Instagram. “That’s why it’s called the beginning in fact. Even though there are probably better words and phrases (that actually appear in the song) to be used as titles, ‘The Beginning’ stuck.”
9/13 Stryper’s New Album “When We Were Kings” Arrives
“This album has some different twists and turns to it,” explained Stryper frontman Michael Sweet, talking about the band’s 16h studio effort.
9/13 Onstage Fight Ends Jane’s Addiction Concert
Frontman Perry Farrell assaults guitarist Dave Navarro during a Jane’s Addiction concert in Boston. Ferrell is upset that the band starts “Oceans Size” before Perry is ready and that the band is playing too loud forcing Ferrell to scream the lyrics to be heard. After attempting to punch Navorro roadies haul Ferrell off the stage.
9/14 Seether’s “Judas Mind” Tops Mainstream Rock Chart
“Judas Mind” is the lead single from the band’s upcoming ninth studio effort, “The Surface Seems So Far.”
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