KISS have shared a new video that announces what appears to be plans for their very first digital avatar show. But fans will have to be patient, as the video says that the show will be taking place in 2027.
The video proclaims, "2027 A Show Is Coming" and was captioned, "50 years is a long time, and what the future holds is in the making." The group introduced their "new era" as avatars at the conclusion of their final concert at Madison Square Garden on December 2nd. (continue)
Slipknot frontman Corey Taylor revealed in a new interview that he does not expect to see the return of his other band, Stone Sour, anytime soon due to "irreconcilable differences."
Taylor told AndrewHaugRadio "We call it indefinite hiatus. It's one of those. I talk to Tooch about this all the time. It's just one of those things where you just don't see it coming back anytime soon. They're just kind of irreconcilable differences with certain people, and a lot of things that... (continue)
Guns N' Roses bassist Duff McKagan shared his reaction to praise that he received from music legend Bob Dylan over a song that appeared on his 2019 solo album, "Tenderness".
Dylan singled out McKagan's song "Chip Away" during an interview last last year with the Wall Street Journey, "Mostly by accident, by chance. If I go looking for something I usually don't find it. In fact, I never find it. I walk into things intuitively when I'm most likely not looking for anything. (continue)
Eleyet McConnell (the duo of Angie and Chris McConnell) recently their debut album "Crazy World", and to celebrate we asked Angie to tell us about the lead single "Gettin' By". Here is the story:
Ten years ago, if anyone had asked Chris McConnell or Angie (then Eleyet) McConnell if they'd end up working together on an original music project, they both would have laughed and called them nuts. The two hardly knew each other. Since then, they've written enough songs to fill at least nine albums, married, and just released their debut album "Crazy World" on December 1, 2023. The first single from the album, "Gettin' By" was released in October and has already logged over 18,000 streams on Spotify alone. There have been many magazine reviews, radio and podcast interviews, and a lot of zooming just off this one single. The song resonates with so many people from so many walks of life and tonight, singer Angie McConnell explains the story that brought this song to life. (continue)
(hennemusic) Guns N' Roses In The Recording Studio In Norway was a top 23 story of June 2023: Guns N' Roses has shared a photo from a recording studio in Oslo, Norway that confirms the band is actively working on a new project. The picture - which shows Axl Rose and Slash joined by two staff members at Urban Sound Studios in Oslo, Norway - surfaced on the company's Instagram account on June 22, the day after the group performed at the Tons Of Rock festival in the Norwegian capital.
"We got to hang out with these 2 rock legends in the studio today. Really cool guys!," the caption reads. "The band wanted a nice studio with a variety of speakers and headphones to listen to new mixes before they head for Glastonbury. It sounds awesome!" (continue)
Iron Maiden Frontman Does Not Want Rock Hall Induction was a top 23 story of June 2023: The Rock and Roll Hall Of Fame snubbed metal legends Iron Maiden for the second time this year, and frontman Bruce Dickinson once again reiterated that he does not want to be inducted into the controversial institution.
Artists are eligible for induction 25 years after their first release, so Iron Maiden, who continue to sell-out arenas and stadiums today, 43-years after the release of their self-titled debut album, have been eligible for almost two decades and have only been nominated twice, but have been passed over in favor of artists outside of rock. (continue)
(hennemusic) Foo Fighters Played Surprise Set At Glastonbury Festival was a top 23 story of June 2023: Foo Fighters played a surprise set under a pseudonym band name at the UK's Glastonbury Festival on June 23. Billed as The Churnups, fans can stream broadcast video of "All My Life", "Rescued" and "The Pretender" as pulled from a 9-song performance that included a guest appearance by Violet Grohl and wrapped up with a dedication to the late Taylor Hawkins on the closing number, "Everlong."
Alongside new drummer Josh Freese, Foo Fighters arrived on the Pyramid Stage ahead of Royal Blood and the evening's headliners Arctic Monkeys. The Foo Fighters recently topped the UK charts with their new album, "But Here We Are." (continue)
Def Leppard And Sammy Received Stars On Hollywood Walk Of Fame was a top 23 story of June 2023: Def Leppard and former Van Halen frontman Sammy Hagar will be among those honored next year with stars on the on the Hollywood Walk Of Fame. Here is the official announcement, followed by the video:
A new group of entertainment professionals in the categories of Motion Pictures, Television, Live Theatre/Live Performance, Radio, Recording, and Sports Entertainment have been selected to receive stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame by the Walk of Fame Selection Panel of the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce. (continue)
(hennemusic) Queen Evolve Another One Bites The Dust On The Greatest Live was a top 23 story of June 2023: Queen explore how they evolved their 1980 hit, "Another One Bites The Dust", for the concert stage on the latest episode of the weekly series The Greatest Live.
Never satisfied to simply standing on stage and recreating their studio recordings note-for-note, Queen have always seized the opportunity to improvise on even their biggest hits. (continue)
Slipknot's Crahan Missed Shows Due to Wife's Medical Situation was a top 23 story of June 2023: Slipknot's M. Shawn "Clown" Crahan took to social media to inform fans that will not be part of the band's upcoming shows because he needs to be home with his wife who is dealing with a medical situation.
He wrote, "Hello to all of our fans. Unfortunately I had to return back home to be with my wife due to her medical situation. Thank you for the overwhelming support for the few shows I was able to make. (continue)
Why Guns N' Roses Icon Steven Adler Loves Music Festivals was a top 23 story of June 2023: As a member of Guns N' Roses and also as a successful solo artist since leaving the band, Steven Adler has played some of the biggest concert venues in the world. At the same time, the Rock n' Roll Hall of Fame drummer also appreciates the appeal of connecting to fans one-on-one in intimate venues.
"For me, the biggest thrills come in rocking out live and feeding off the energy of the fans," says Adler, who Rolling Stone named one of the 100 Greatest Drummers of All Time. "Whether it's the largest concert hall in the world, or someplace small and low key - the important thing is delivering the audience a show they will love." (continue)
Foreigner In The Studio For 'Double Vision' 45th's Anniversary was a top 23 story of June 2023: The 45th anniversary of Foreigner's "Double Vision" album is being celebrated by the syndicated radio show In The Studio With Redbeard: The Stories Behind History's Greatest Rock Bands.
Redbeard had this to say, "As we discuss the forty-fifth anniversary of their blockbuster second album Double Vision, one of the most endearing things about Foreigner founder and guiding heart, Mick Jones, is that he has never been coy or clever in trying to hide his inspirations, or aspirations, for the band. Case in point is the song 'Blue Morning, Blue Day' from the Summer 1978 second Foreigner album, Double Vision. 'That was a little Procol Harum coming out in me, the period with the big orchestra and 'Conquistador',' Jones confessed.' It was that mood. I felt very strongly that it was an inspiration in that song. And I was starting to experiment, I was getting clever (composing) on the piano! (chuckles)'. (continue)
AXS TV Marked Anniversary Of Charlie Daniels' 'The Devil Went Down to Georgia' was a top 23 story of June 2023: On June 23rd, 1979, Charlie Daniels Band released "The Devil Went Down to Georgia." And the song is just as popular over 40 years later and AXS TV celebrates with a look back on an interview with Daniels conducted by Dan Rather.
"I had this thing in my mind, 'Devil Went Down to Georgia,' I don't know where it came from, but it came to me," Daniels said during an interview with Dan Rather.
"That particular song really spread our wings a lot in '79 when it came out. If we did a show and did not do that song, people would feel like they had been cheated," Daniels continued. (continue)
Dolly Parton Topped Rock Chart With Rob Halford, Motley Crue Collaboration was a top 23 story of June 2023: Global superstar and recent Rock n' Roll Hall of Fame inductee, Dolly Parton, is breaking new ground this week as her latest single from her hotly-anticipated Rockstar album (available November 17th on Butterfly Records with distribution by Big Machine Label Group) "Bygones" featuring Rob Halford with special guests Nikki Sixx & John 5 debuts atop the Mediabase Classic Rock Songs chart. With #1s throughout her 7-decade career across Country, Pop, AC, Dance, Christian, Bluegrass, Folk/Americana, Holiday, and now Rock, Parton continues to make history.
"I am so excited to see the response 'Bygones' is receiving! To debut at #1 on the Rock charts is such a thrill for me, and it makes it even sweeter to share this with Rob, Nikki, and John 5," says Parton. "I also have to recognize my coproducer on the album and cowriter on this song, Kent Wells, who helped me bring this song to life. I am a happy girl today!" (continue)
(hennemusic) Def Leppard Celebrate 1 Billion YouTube Views Milestone was a top 23 story of June 2023: (hennemusic) Each of the members of Def Leppard can be seen in a new video celebrating the news that the band has passed the 1 Billion views milestone on YouTube.
"1 BILLION YOUTUBE VIEWS!," says the group on social media. "Thank you for watching along, Rock Brigade! Stay tuned for brand new videos including an all new Behind The World Tour vlog soon..." (continue)
(hennemusic) Queen's Brian May Reveals Origins Of Star Fleet Project was a top 23 story of June 2023: Queen guitarist Brian May is revealing the origins of his 1983 EP, "Star Fleet Project", in the first episode of a new video series about the package ahead of its reissue next month.
"It's 1983 and Queen are taking a break," reads the preview. "Brian is in LA, at a loose end, feeling creatively inspired - so he picks up the phone and makes a call. Find out who he called and what happened next..." (continue)
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