Metallica have shared a pro-shot video of their performance of their classic song "Master Of Puppets" from their very first concert in Saudi Arabia, that took place on December 14th in Riyadh where the band headlined the first night of the Soundstorm Festival.
Last month the metal giants announced the special appearance and said via socal media, "We're not done with 2023 just yet, as an amazing opportunity has just come our way to perform at a major festival that we have never played in a part of the world we rarely get to visit. (continue)
Legendary drummer Mike Portnoy has revealed how his reunion with Dream Theater came about in a new interview with Drumeo. The band announced Portnoy's long-awaited return to the group back in October.
He explained how it came about in the new video interview, "It's been 13 years, and I think time heals all wounds, as the expression goes. It's been many, many years now of kind of rekindling my relationships with the guys, starting with John Petrucci, maybe five, six, seven years ago or so, we just reconnected. (continue)
Killing Joke frontman Jaz Coleman took to Instagram on Thursday (December 28th), to share a tribute to his late bandmate Kevin "Geordie" Walker who died at the age of 64 following a massive stroke on November 26th.
Jaz wrote, "My dearest Geordie, for days I have been staring at the blank paper in front of me unable to write anything. How does one begin to convey this immeasurable sadness within? Or reduce the last 45 years into a few paragraphs? The epic journey we have shared together - the hardships and the victories, thousands of concerts, the multiple lives we have experienced together in this short life across the world. None of it would have been possible without your unfaltering resolve. When the going got tough and the money ran out, others left - you never. Over four and a half decades the only constant witness was you. The only individual to have attended every single KJ concert and recording since our genesis. (continue)
Tune into New Year's Eve Live: Nashville's Big Bash, for a star-studded entertainment special hosted by GRAMMY-nominated artist Elle King and Entertainment Tonight's Rachel Smith.
Collaborations throughout the night will include Lainey Wilson with Grace Bowers and Jackson Dean. Brothers Osborne with Trombone Shorty and Blake Shelton with Trace Adkins. (continue)
Queen have premiered the latest episode of their YouTube streaming series The Greatest Live, entitled "Live in the 21st Century". At the vanguard of British rock 'n' roll since 1970, Queen have seen the live experience evolve from a communion in the moment to the video sharing of the smartphone era. In this week's exclusive video interview, Brian May and Roger Taylor hold forth on the biggest changes, for better and worse.
Queen straddled the '70s and owned the '80s - but they are almost unique as a band from that golden era of British rock who remain active and relevant in the modern age with an unrivalled ability to continuously amaze and surprise their audiences with a must see show that, year on year, just gets bigger and better. (continue)
Royal Hunt have announced that they will releasing an EDM version of one of their most popular songs "Half Past Loneliness" on the New Year's Eve (December 31st).
The band had this to say, "Hey all, New Year's Eve is just around the corner- party time, anyone? Say no more as this time we - quite unexpectedly - can contribute to your dancing & dining pleasures with an EDM remix. (continue)
Whitesnake Cofounder Bernie Marsden Dead At 72 was a top 23 story of Aug 2023: Whitesnake co-founder and former guitarist Bernie Marsden has died at the age of 72. Marsden was the co-write of many of band's big hits like "Fool For Your Loving" and "Here I Go Again."
The sad news was shared via Bernie's official social media. "On behalf of his family, it is with deep sadness we announce the death of Bernie Marsden," his camp shared on Facebook. (continue)
AC/DC For Super Bowl Halftime Show Says Nevada Governor was a top 23 story of Aug 2023: AC/DC would rock the year's Super Bowl LVIII halftime show next year if Nevada governor Joe Lombardo could pick the artist for next year's event that will take place in his state.
Recent years have found the event staring pop and rap stars like Rhianna from the 2023 installment, Eminem, Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, Kendrick Lamar and Mary J. Blide in 2022, The Weeknd in 2021, and Shakira, Justin Timberlake, Lady Gaga, Coldplay, Beyonce, Bruno Mars, and Katy Perry in the past decade. (continue)
Steven Adler Auctioning Guns N' Roses' Appetite For Destruction RIAA Certification Plaque For Charity was a top 23 story of Aug 2023: The Rock Against MS Foundation have launched the first round of their auction series with three special items from Guns N' Roses' Steven Adler, Stevie Vai and Marky Ramone.
They sent over the following details: We are honored to have so many amazing supporters for ROCK AGAINST MS. The first of the auction series started with 3 donations of personalized items from some of the greatest Rock Hall of Fame, Grammy Award-winning artists of our time: (continue)
Kid Rock Explains Classic Hit 'Bawitdaba' was a top 23 story of Aug 2023: AXS TV is looking back at a Kid Rock appearance on The Big Interview with Dan Rather where he looks at his early hit "Bawitdaba". The network sent over these details: Is it rap? Is it rock? No matter how you classify "Bawitdaba," you can't deny that this Kid Rock anthem is incredibly entertaining.
"[Bawitdaba] makes people want to drink whiskey and throw things, it's the ultimate rock song," Rock said during an interview with Dan Rather. "It pisses your parents off when you turn it up loud, makes old people go, 'What the hell is that?' It's got all the ingredients to be a great rock song." (continue)
Disturbed Received Hometown Honor was a top 23 story of Aug 2023: Members of Disturbed were honored with a key to the city earlier in Tinley Park, Illinois on Wednesday (August 30) ahead of their concert at the Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre.
The band shared the news via social media. They wrote, "What an amazing honor receiving the key to the city in our hometown! Thank you to the Mayor of Tinley Park, @colleen.sullivan71 and to all of the trustees and board members for this sentimental moment." (continue)
Dolly Parton Recruited Beatles Legends For 'Let It Be' Cover was a top 23 story of Aug 2023: (TPR) Dolly Parton has released the next track off her upcoming Rockstar album (Nov. 17) - "Let It Be" out now. Parton was joined by fellow musical titans Paul McCartney (vocals/piano), Ringo Starr (drums), Peter Frampton (guitar) and Mick Fleetwood (additional percussion) to create the emotively impactful rendition of this classic Beatles hit.
"Well, does it get any better than singing 'Let It Be' with Paul McCartney who wrote the song? Not only that, he played piano! Well, it did get even better when Ringo Starr joined in on drums, Peter Frampton on guitar and Mick Fleetwood playing percussion. I mean, seriously, how much better does it get? Thanks guys!" -Dolly Parton (continue)
(hennemusic) Guns N' Roses Rock Live Debut Of 'Perhaps' was a top 23 story of Aug 2023: Guns N' Roses performed the live debut of their new single, "Perhaps", during an August 18 show at PNC Park in Pittsburgh, and fan-filmed video from the event is streaming online.
Originally recorded during sessions for "Chinese Democracy", the song was updated by the trio of Axl Rose, Slash, and Duff McKagan for its release this past week. (continue)
Zac Brown Band Sells Out Fenway Park For 14th Time was a top 23 story of Aug 2023: (The GreenRoom) GRAMMY Award-winning and multi-PLATINUM entertainers Zac Brown Band made history this past weekend at Fenway Park--selling out the iconic stadium for the 14th time and marking the Park's 100th concert.
On Saturday, August 19, Fenway Music Hall of Fame members Zac Brown Band took to the stage in front of a sold-out crowd playing hit after hit while incorporating wide ranging covers from Pink Floyd's "Wish You Were Here" to Radiohead's "Creep" and an electrifying "Layla." (continue)
Eric Clapton, Bob Weir and More Appear On Stephen Marley's New Album was a top 23 story of Aug 2023: Stephen Marley has recruited an impressive list of special guests to appear on his forthcoming album, "Old Soul," which is set to be released digitally on September 15, 2023.
Those special guests include Eric Clapton, Grateful Dead icon Bob Weir, Jack Johnson, Ziggy Marley, Damian "Jr. Gong" Marley, Buju Banton and Slightly Stoopid. (continue)
Pink Floyd Remastered 'The Dark Side Of The Moon' For Special Reissues was a top 23 story of Aug 2023: (FDPR) Pink Floyd and Warner Music [Sony Music outside Europe] today announced the upcoming stand-alone release of the newly remastered 'The Dark Side Of The Moon' on CD, LP and Blu-ray. These versions will be released on October 13, 2023.
First released as part of 'The Dark Side Of The Moon' 50th Anniversary Box Set, this is the first time that the new remaster of the classic album will be available on its own. The Blu-ray contains the Dolby Atmos and a 5.1 Surround mix as well as the remastered Stereo version. The package comes with commemorative postcards, stickers and a 24-page booklet. (continue)
Asking Alexandra's Danny Worsnop Surprised By BTS Cover was a top 23 story of Aug 2023: (CHQ Media) A new episode of The SDR Show featuring Asking Alexandra's Danny Worsnop is now available wherever you get your podcasts.
Some highlights of the interview include: That the band's name is purely a marketing tact-a way to ensure that they're on top of any list. - How he witnessed some poor behavior from Axl Rose - That he didn't know the K-pop superstars covered his song until he got the massive check - Fans of his country music occasionally show up to an Asking Alexandria show expecting to hear much different music - How they bad is on a "one for the fans and one for us" release schedule - Why starting to write his autobiography at the age of 23 was stupid - How he wants to create a frozen pizza company called "FU Pizza," where the pizzas will be slightly larger than the average oven so that they need to be put in at an angle (continue)
Styx In The Studio For 'Pieces Of Eight' Anniversary was a top 23 story of Aug 2023: The 45th anniversary of Styx' 'Pieces Of Eight" album is being celebrated by the syndicated radio show In The Studio With Redbeard: The Stories Behind History's Greatest Rock Bands.
"Doggedly determined, Chicago-based Styx had finally cracked the code with their seventh(!) album The Grand Illusion a year before Pieces of Eight in September 1978. Led by singer/songwriter/guitarists Tommy Shaw and James 'JY' Young along with singer/songwriter/keyboard player Dennis DeYoung, the new album immediately exploded across North America with breathtaking musical pyrotechnics for the first time in Styx's long career arc, including the seminal 'Blue Collar Man', 'Great White Hope', 'Sing for the Day', and the perennial fist-pumper 'Renegade'. (continue)
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