On Thursday (March 20), Guns N’ Roses announced Isaac Carpenter as their new drummer, one day after revealing the departure of their longtime band member Frank Ferrer. Carpenter has been drumming for AWOLNATION since 2014, and has previously worked with Duff McKagan’s Loaded, Adam Lambert, A Perfect Circle, and more, while also taking part in…… MORE
In a new interview with Knox News, Dolly Parton revealed that she set some ground rules before collaborating with pop star Sabrina Carpenter on a remix of the song, “Please Please Please.” “I told her, ‘Now, I don’t cuss,’” Parton recalled. “‘I don’t make fun of Jesus. I don’t talk bad about God, and I…… MORE
Emmy-nominated director Marty Callner, known for his provocative music videos in the Eighties, died on March 17 at the age of 78. His family revealed that Callner died of natural causes at his home in Malibu. His impactful career included directing iconic music videos for artists like Aerosmith (“Love in an Elevator,” “Dude Looks Like…… MORE
U2 has made history by becoming the first Irish songwriters to be named Ivors Academy Fellows. They are the second group to receive the honor – the highest distinction that the organization behind the annual Ivor Novello Awards bestows – joining the Bee Gees. The award will be presented at The Ivors ceremony in London…… MORE
Metallica guitarist Kirk Hammett will share insights into the instruments that have played a pivotal role in his life and music career through The Collection: Kirk Hammett, a comprehensive coffee table book available for order through Gibson Publishing. This 400-page tome features new interviews with Hammett conducted by Chris Vinnicombe and Mark Agnesi, along with…… MORE
A children’s book titled, Gabba Gabba We Accept You: The Wondrous Tale of Joey Ramone, is set to be released on June 27th via Drag City. The kids’ book is written by Jay Ruttenberg and illustrated by Lucinda Schreiber, and it captures the life story of punk rock icon and Ramones frontman, Joey Ramone. The…… MORE
To celebrate the 50th anniversary of their iconic album Dressed to Kill, KISS is launching an audio walking tour in New York City on March 22nd in collaboration with Pophouse. Fans can access the tour on their mobile devices via the band’s website, starting at the Chelsea location where Bob Gruen’s famous album cover photo…… MORE
Country stars of all ages took part in the three-hour Opry 100: A Live Celebration special that was broadcast on NBC on Wednesday night. They all paid tribute to the history and impact that the Grand Ole Opry has had over the course of its 100 years. The show promised “iconic performances and star-studded collaborations…… MORE
Limp Bizkit’s $200 million lawsuit against Universal Music will proceed to trial after a federal judge rejected the label’s attempt to dismiss the case. The band initially sued UMG in October 2024, alleging that the label withheld significant royalties totalling as much as $200 million, while also accusing the company of “fraud,” claiming they “designed…… MORE
On Wednesday (March 19), Guns N’ Roses announced the departure of drummer Frank Ferrer, the band’s longest-serving drummer. GN’R described the split as “amicable,” while sharing a statement that reads, “The band thanks Frank for his friendship, creativity, and sturdy presence over the past 19 years, and they wish him success in the next chapter…… MORE
