In the just released teaser trailer for the new documentary, Metallica Saved My Life, fans of the heavy metal band share their personal and powerful stories, celebrating the deep connection and sense of community formed through their love of Metallica’s music. Directed by Jonas Åkerlund, the documentary captures four decades of fan camaraderie, highlighting how…… MORE
Weezer bassist Scott Shriner’s wife, Jillian Lauren, was charged with attempted murder after firing a gun during a police manhunt in Los Angeles. Police were searching for three suspects when Lauren emerged from her home and began firing her weapon, possibly targeting one of the suspects. After ignoring commands to drop the gun, police shot…… MORE
It was announced on Wednesday (April 9) that twenty-five sound recordings, including Amy Winehouse’s Back to Black, Elton John’s Goodbye Yellow Brick Road, and the Hamilton Original Cast Album, have been inducted into the Library of Congress’ National Recording Registry. The annual honor is a way to showcase the diverse music history and culture of…… MORE
On Tuesday (April 8), Breaking Benjamin and Three Days Grace announced the dates and details of their co-headlining 2025 US tour, with support coming from Los Angeles alt-rock band Return to Dust. The 25-date trek will hit arenas and amphitheaters throughout the country this summer/fall, starting on August 29 in Ridgedale, Missouri, and concluding on…… MORE
A newly published book, LOLLAPALOOZA: The Uncensored Story of Alternative Rock’s Wildest Festival, by Richard Bienstock and Tom Beaujour, recounts some wild stories from Lolla’s past, including festival founder Perry Farrell’s fight to keep Green Day off the 1994 lineup. Former Lollapalooza stage manager John Rubeli recalls, “I can’t think of a single time that…… MORE
On Tuesday (April 8), Arcade Fire announced the upcoming release of their seventh studio album, Pink Elephant, which is set to arrive on May 9, along with sharing the lead single, “Year of the Snake.” The album features 10 tracks recorded at Win Butler and Régine Chassagne’s Good News Recording Studio in New Orleans, and…… MORE
On Monday (April 7), Metallica announced that they have partnered with the American Red Cross on their upcoming M72 World Tour to encourage fans to donate blood at selected tour stops during this spring and summer. Organized by the band’s All Within My Hands foundation, fans can donate blood in exchange for a limited-edition t-shirt…… MORE
On Tuesday (April 8), Blink-182 announced the dates and details of their upcoming Missionary Impossible Tour, where the SoCal pop punk trio will bring their infectious hits to arenas across the United States this fall. The 20-date tour will kick off in Hollywood, Florida on August 28, and make stops in cities such as Buffalo,…… MORE
Pete Best, the original drummer of The Beatles who performed with the band in the early 1960s, has announced his retirement from appearances and performances due to what his daughter calls “personal circumstances.” News of Best’s retirement was revealed on X on Saturday (April 5) by the drummer’s brother, Roag Best, who shared a photo…… MORE
In a new interview with Cassius Morris, Don Dokken reflected about why Dokken’s 2023 album, Heaven Comes Down, will be their last, and how he’s ready to finally retire from performing live due to recent health issues. “I feel after 50 years and 13 records, I figure I’ve written enough music,” Dokken says. “I’m okay…… MORE
