Medios y Media/Getty ImagesRise Against has announced a fall U.S. tour.The headlining trek begins October 14 in Denver and concludes November 22 in Del Mar, California.”We can’t wait to head out this fall with some old friends and new friends,” Rise Against says. “Since we’ll be playing some venues we haven’t played in a while,…… read more »
Jun Sato/WireImageEx-Megadeth guitarist Marty Friedman has announced a memoir called Dreaming Japanese.The book is due out December 3. It details Friedman’s time in Megadeth in the ’90s, his eventual departure from the band in 2000 and his move to Japan, where he’s continued to live.”I’ve always kept my private life completely out of the media,…… read more »
Roadrunner RecordsHighly Suspect has announced a new album called As Above, So Below.The fifth studio effort from the “Lydia” rockers is due out July 19. It’s the follow-up to 2022’s The Midnight Demon Club, which spawned the singles “Natural Born Killer” and “Ice Cold.””Could not be more proud and excited to finally announce this album,”…… read more »
ABC/ Andrea McCallinFoo Fighters are headlining the 2024 Soundside Music Festival, the new name for Bridgeport, Connecticut’s Sound on Sound.The two-day event takes place September 28-29, and the bill also includes Queens of the Stone Age, Noah Kahan, Goo Goo Dolls, Grace Potter, Norah Jones and The Kills.A presale begins Thursday, May 16, at 10…… read more »
ABC/Randy HolmesIn addition to debuting new drummer Eloy Casagrande during their first show of 2024, Slipknot debuted new masks. In an interview with Paper, percussionist M. Shawn “Clown” Crahan details the Knot’s approach to the masks, which marry elements from Slipknot’s 1999 self-titled debut era with more modern touches.”There’s a lot going on right now in the world…… read more »
‘Billy Corgan’s Adventures in Carnyland’ Nacelle CompanyBilly Corgan is many things: frontman for The Smashing Pumpkins, a father, a cat enthusiast. He’s also the owner of his own wrestling company, which has given Corgan a brand new title in his life: reality TV star.Billy Corgan’s Adventures in Carnyland follows the “1979” rocker in his role…… read more »
Throwdown Entertainment/BMGApocalyptica is teaming up with James Hetfield on their upcoming Plays Metallica Vol. 2 album.The ‘Tallica frontman will sing on the Finnish outfit’s version of “One.” The recording will also feature bassist Robert Trujillio, who contributed to the previously released Plays Metallica Vol. 2 rendition of “The Four Horsemen,” as well.”It is such a…… read more »
Noam Galai/Getty Images for Global CitizenRed Hot Chili Peppers bassist Flea was red hot about his love for Denny’s during John Mulaney’s Everybody’s in LA live comedy series.During the six-part show’s final episode on Friday, May 10, Flea proclaimed that the home of the Grand Slam is a “microcosm” of Los Angeles.”Denny’s is a magical…… read more »
Hachette BooksSerj Tankian has revealed that he suggested to his System of a Down bandmates that they should move on with a new singer in his place.The news comes in an excerpt from Tankian’s upcoming memoir, Down With the System, published by Rolling Stone. In the book, Tankian writes that he told guitarist Daron Malakian,…… read more »
Scott Dudelson/Getty ImagesTwisted Sister’s Dee Snider wants the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame to hurry up and induct deserving artists before they are no longer here to accept the honor.The rocker made his feelings known on social media, and the comment seems to have been prompted by the May 9 death of drummer Dennis Thompson, the last surviving…… read more »
