On Friday (August 29), Alabama Shakes released “Another Life,” their first new single in over a decade. The track also marks the debut release from their new label, Island Records, and signals the forthcoming arrival of their long-awaited third studio album. “Another Life” was recorded at Sound Emporium Studios in Nashville, with the band producing…… MORE
The Killers have just been announced as the replacement for Doja Cat as the Sunday night headliners for the Austin City Limits Festival on October 5 and 12. The move comes after Doja withdrew due to promotional commitments for her upcoming album, Vie, which is set for release on September 26. “Unfortunately, I will not…… MORE
During their concert at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey on Sunday night (August 31), Oasis paid tribute to the victims of the August 27 shooting at Minneapolis’s Annunciation Church and School by dedicating their performance of “Live Forever” to the children affected by the tragedy. “I want to dedicate this next tune to the kiddies…… MORE
Deftones claim their first No. 1 on Billboard’s Mainstream Rock Airplay chart with “My Mind Is a Mountain,” which jumps two places to reach the top spot this week. This marks a record-breaking 27-year, three-month, and one-week wait since Deftones first chart appearance in 1998, the longest wait for the first No. 1 hit by…… MORE
During their concert at Soldier Field in Chicago on Friday night (August 29), My Chemical Romance surprised fans by bringing out Smashing Pumpkins frontman Billy Corgan to perform his band’s Grammy-winning 1995 hit, “Bullet With Butterfly Wings.” MCR has recently incorporated the Pumpkins’ track into their Long Live the Black Parade Tour setlist, performing it…… MORE
Mudvayne have released their first new song in 16 years, “Hurt People Hurt People,” which showcases the band’s signature industrial nu-metal sound propelled by heavy riffs and distorted vocals. “I think I wrote this song as a reminder to myself to break the cycle,” said frontman Chad Gray in a press release. “We create our…… MORE
The new series, Words + Music, produced by Gunpowder & Sky and Audible, will premiere on MGM+ on November 30, featuring artists like Elvis Costello, Sheryl Crow, John Legend, and Alanis Morissette. During each episode, the musicians will share personal songs and stories in front of small audiences, with the performances fiilmed on Amazon MGM…… MORE
Paramore’s Hayley Williams has officially released the properly sequenced version of her new solo album, Ego Death at a Bachelorette Party. The project now features 18 total tracks, including the 17 previously released songs Williams shared back in July, and an additional new tune, “Parachute.” The album was produced entirely by Daniel James, with Williams…… MORE
At their first New York-area concert in over a decade on Wednesday (August 27) at MetLife Stadium, System of a Down honored the late Ozzy Osbourne by performing a cover of Black Sabbath’s “Snowblind.” SOAD originally recorded Sabbath’s Vol. 4 classic over 25 years ago for the hit MTV reality show, The Osbournes, and they…… MORE
Josh Freese has opened up about his recent firing from Foo Fighters in a new interview with the New York Times, the drummer’s first public statement since being let go from the Grammy-winning rock band. Freese reflected on the pressure he felt after taking over drum duties for the Foos’ following the tragic death of…… MORE
He also retired with the highest career fielding percentage for a right fielder, over 99%. There’s no disputing his credentials.
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