Multi-camera footage of AC/DC's full performance at the Power Trip Music festival at the at Empire Polo Fields in Indio, Ca that took place on October 7th of this year has been shared online.
The three-day metal mega-festival not only featured AC/DC's first live performance in over a half a decade, but also included sets from Metallica, Iron Maiden, Guns N' Roses, Tool, Judas Priest (who took over for Ozzy Osbourne after he pulled out). (continue)
Former Iron Maiden frontman Paul Di'Anno's team took to social media to share the news that the iconic vocalist will be rescheduled some live dates he had set for Brazil so that he can work on being able to "walk again as soon as possible."
His team shared, "We will announce the new rescheduled Brazilian dates very soon, after Paul correctly decided to take a short break, to devote himself to work on himself in an effort to walk again as soon as possible. (continue)
SuperNova Records have shared a teaser video for the forthcoming brand new vinyl reissues of TODAY IS THE DAY's seminal LPs Supernova and Today Is The Day, which will be released on January 12th.
Following the release of their acclaimed No Good To Anyone LP, released through BMG in February of 2020, TODAY IS THE DAY founder Steve Austin used the downtime of the COVID-19 lockdowns to secure the rights to every one of the band's albums, relaunching his SuperNova Records label. With the entire catalog now under one roof, the label reissued the band's entire back-catalog digitally and began rolling out additional TODAY IS THE DAY recordings, rare gems, previously unreleased material, and more, and began repressing the catalog in updated physical incarnations, leading with last year's reissue of the seminal 1994 album Willpower. (continue)
Award winning singer-songwriter Pam Ross just released her brand new song "Better Than a Good Thing," and to celebrate we asked her to tell us about the track. Here is the story:
I write in different genres, but I could tell this one was taking a lean in the americana country direction as soon as I started writing it. I also knew where I wanted to take the song lyrically as soon as I started strumming out the initial chords. I wanted to write a happy, upbeat song about love while keeping it realistic. Not your typical, "Oh, the world is a perfect place since we've been together". Instead, I wanted to write about the reality of life and love. Something people could relate to. (continue)
Music Icon Tina Turner Dead At 83 was a top 23 story of May 2023: Iconic vocalist Tina Turner has died, according to a post on her official Facebook page on Wednesday (May 24th). She died at the age of 83 in her home near Zurich, Switzerland after a long illness, a representative told Reuters.
Her Facebook page shared the sad news with fans with the following message, "It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Tina Turner. With her music and her boundless passion for life, she enchanted millions of fans around the world and inspired the stars of tomorrow." (continue)
Corey Taylor Not Expecting To Get Rock Hall Induction was a top 23 story of May 2023: Slipknot and Stone Sour frontman Corey Taylor spoke with Audacy Check In about his forthcoming second solo album, "CMFT", and during the chart he was asked which of his projects that he would want to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
Corey responded, "At this point, who gives a sh*t really, to be honest. It's hard for me to say that they get it wrong because sometimes the people they induct 100% deserve it. But there's still so many groups that should go in before some of the ones that have. And it really upsets me, dude, so at this point it's like, I don't even know if I'll be considered for something like that and I couldn't care less, to be honest. (continue)
Motley Crue '100% Done' With New Songs was a top 23 story of May 2023: Motley Crue are "100% done" recording new songs, according to a social media post shared by bassist Nikki Sixx on Friday, May 13th from London, England.
Sixx shared via Facebook, "Recording in London England where so many of my hero's are from ain't a bad way to start the day." He added, "Hit the studio with Vince Neil today here in London. The new Motley Crue songs are 100% officially done and ready for mix." (continue)
Van Halen and Kurk Cobain Guitars Highlight Music Icons Auction was a top 23 story of May 2023: Julien's Auctions, the acclaimed auction house to the stars, held on Friday, May 19th and Saturday, May 20th the industry's premiere music auction event "MUSIC ICONS," featuring a spectacular line-up of over 1,200 pieces of music history from rock royalty owned and used by the likes of Kurt Cobain, Nirvana, Elvis Presley, The Beatles, Michael Jackson, Eddie Van Halen, Alex Lifeson, Freddie Mercury, Led Zeppelin, Emerson, Lake & Palmer, KISS, Motley Crue, Tom Petty, Lenny Kravitz, and more with special collections from Amy Winehouse, Bill Wyman, Bette Midler and Julian Lennon, sold in front of a live audience at the Hard Rock Cafe in New York City and online with thousands of bidders, fans and collectors from around the world participating at julienslive.com The three-day auction event will close on Sunday, May 21st with the grand finale, Property from the Special Collection of Global Icon Janet Jackson. (continue)
Former Trans-Siberian Orchestra Vocalist James Lewis Dies was a top 23 story of May 2023: Former Trans-Siberian Orchestra vocalist James Lewis has died, and a number of his former bandmates have taken to social media to pay tribute to the singer who was part of the outfit from 2004-2012. A cause of death was not revealed.
Dan Roth broke the news to fans with the following Facebook post, "Today we lost one of the best vocalists and human beings I have ever known...James Lewis. Though he most famously toured and recorded with Trans-Siberian Orchestra for several years, he was one of most down-to-earth people I had ever met. When he lived in New York, he and I would hang out often, laughing and just having a blast. Whether he'd be texting me from backstage while the TSO show was going on, or sending my daughter an unexpected, amazing birthday present, or sharing files and stories from his older bands, or comparing notes and sharing advice on our back issues, he was always such an authentic, nice guy. Nothing but great memories and great music. Rest in Peace, James." (continue)
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Punk Legends Fear Take On AC/DC Classic was a top 23 story of May 2023: What happens when you take some of the best punk rock bands of the last 30 years and turn them loose on some of the greatest hard rock songs by venerated Aussies AC/DC? Sparks fly, juices flow, and heads explode!
High Voltage Punk is a collection of brand new recordings from a murderer's row of punk veterans and icons from England, Scotland, and The U.S. Hear songs such as "Hell's Bells," "It's A Long Way To The Top (If You Wanna Rock N' Roll)," "You Shook Me All Night Long" and more cranked up to 11 and injected with a heavy jolt of punk rock energy! (continue)
Van Halen In the Studio For 'OU812' Anniversary was a top 23 story of May 2023: The 35th anniversary of Van Halen's "OU812" is being celebrated by the syndicated radio show In The Studio With Redbeard: The Stories Behind History's Greatest Rock Bands.
Redbeard shared, "OU812 by Van Halen topped the US sales chart in Summer 1988, the band's second with this line-up in what eventually would become a string of four Billboard #1 albums in a row. It was a boom time for Eighties hard rock popularity, and the period is captured like a Polaroid snapshot in my time capsule of a classic rock interview featuring the late Eddie Van Halen, Alex Van Halen, Michael Anthony, and Sammy Hagar, returning for his second round with America's most popular hard rock band then as lead singer/songwriter with Van Halen. (continue)
Iron Maiden Pulled Out Live Rarities At Kick Off Of The Future Past Tour was a top 23 story of May 2023: Iron Maiden surprised fans with the setlist at the first show of The Future Past Tour 2023 on Sunday night, May 28th in Ljubljana, Slovenia at the Arena Stozice.
Similar to the Somewhere Back In Time Tour, the trek harkens back to a previous era for the band, this time their 1986 "Somewhere in Time" album. But for this outing they also split the focus with their latest album, "Senjutsu". (continue)
blur Shared Song From First New Album In 8 Years was a top 23 story of May 2023: blur will release their first album in 8 years, titled The Ballad of Darren and comprising 10 new tracks, on July 21st on Parlophone. First track 'The Narcissist' is out now, and they have shared a visualizer for it.
Produced by James Ford and recorded at Studio 13, London and Devon, The Ballad of Darren is the band's ninth studio album, their first since the chart-topping The Magic Whip in 2015, with artwork featuring an image by British photographer Martin Parr. (continue)
Eric Clapton Shares Classic 'Knockin' On Heavens Door' Performance was a top 23 story of May 2023: Warner Records released Eric Clapton's previously unreleased 1991 rock performance of "Knockin' On Heavens Door" at The Royal Albert Hall, includes Phil Collins on drums and will be included on the upcoming album The Definitive 24 Nights out June 23.
Clapton fans will also have the opportunity to experience the excitement of the legendary Royal Albert Hall concerts on the big screen today as Unique X and Iconic Events present the Across 24 Nights cinema event globally. Edited from the original footage and remastered in Dolby ATMOS and 5.1 Surround Sound, Across 24 Nights will bring fans together to celebrate the ultimate musical event cinema experience. For further information & tickets, please visit ericclaptoncinema.com. Encore screenings will begin May 21. (continue)
Foo Fighters Recruit Violet Grohl For 'Show Me How' was a top 23 story of May 2023: The Foo Fighters have released their brand new single "Show Me How," which features guest vocals from frontman Dave Grohl's daughter Violet.
The song is the third track that has been shared from the band's forthcoming album, "But Here We Are," which is set to be released on June 2nd via Roswell Records/RCA Records. (continue)
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