ABC/Randy HolmesMetallica’s All Within My Hands charity foundation has announced a donation of $100,000 to Direct Relief in support of those affected by the floods in Brazil.The southern state of Rio Grande do Sul has been underwater for a week after getting hit by torrential rainfall. Over 100 people have died and over 130 are…… read more »
Scott Dudelson/WireImageLed Zeppelin guitarist Jimmy Page is the latest musician to pay tribute to prolific punk rock musician and audio engineer Steve Albini, who died Tuesday, May 7, at age 61.“I was very sad to hear of Steve Albini’s passing this week,” Page wrote on Instagram, mentioning that he and his Led Zeppelin bandmate Robert…… read more »
Brian Rasic/Getty ImagesAnthrax’s Scott Ian was just as surprised as you that Slayer got back together.Speaking with Classic Rock magazine, Ian shares that he was convinced the “Raining Blood” metallers were done, especially after Anthrax opened for what was called their final tour, which concluded in 2019.”I wrote to [Slayer guitarist] Kerry [King] and said:…… read more »
Geffen RecordsIn honor of the 30th anniversary of the Blue Album, Weezer has officially released The Kitchen Tape version of “My Name Is Jonas.”The Kitchen Tape refers to the demo Rivers Cuomo and company recorded ahead of putting together their 1994 debut effort.”The Blue Album was Weezer‘s first album of course, but it wasn’t their…… read more »
ABC/Randy HolmesIn March, Metallica played the Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song ceremony in Washington, D.C., in honor of Elton John and his songwriting partner, Bernie Taupin. The concert aired in April on PBS, and now, Metallica has posted footage of their performance.As previously reported, Metallica covered the epic Goodbye Yellow Brick Road…… read more »
Better Noise MusicBad Wolves have shared a new version of their song “Hungry for Life” featuring Chris Daughtry.”We’ve all been fans of Daughtry for a long time, and when we heard him sing on this, we were floored,” Bad Wolves say. “We hope you love it, stay hungry Wolfpack!”You can listen to the updated recording…… read more »
Capitol RecordsKings of Leon’s new album, Can We Please Have Fun, has arrived, and the band is celebrating with the premiere of the video for the song “Nowhere to Run.”The clip finds the “Use Somebody” outfit shuffling and dancing along to the tune, in which frontman Caleb Followill asks, “Are we still having fun?”You can watch the…… read more »
Jim Bennett/WireImageDave Grohl dedicated a performance of “My Hero” to late engineer and punk rocker Steve Albini during a Foo Fighters concert in Charlotte on Thursday, May 9.Albini worked with Grohl when he engineered — a term he preferred to “produced” — Nirvana’s final album, 1993’s In Utero.”Tonight I’d like to dedicate this song to a…… read more »
Geffen RecordsWeezer’s debut album is 30 years old.Released on May 10, 1994, the originally self-titled effort became known as the Blue Album due to the hue of its cover artwork, setting up a tradition of color-themed self-titled records. It’s been certified triple Platinum by the RIAA and is cited as among the best and most…… read more »
Disney/Scott KirklandSlash has teamed up with Gibson for a new signature guitar.The 1963 ES-335 Collector’s Edition recreates the Guns N’ Roses’ shredder’s own ’63 ES-335. The instrument costs a grand total of $14,999, and only 50 pieces will be available.”I used a beautiful and killer sounding 1963 ES-335 Gibson for more than a few songs on…… read more »
