Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for Live NationMötley Crüe bassist Nikki Sixx is hitting back at an accusation the band performs with backing tapes on their tour. As previously reported, the accusation was made by former Vanilla Fudge drummer Carmine Appice, who claimed that guitarist Mick Mars, who retired from touring with Crüe, was “unhappy” touring with the band because “basically, everything was on tape.” A fan on…… read more »
Michael Tran/FilmMagicLinkin Park has shared a throwback video of Chester Bennington on what would’ve been the late vocalist’s 47th birthday. The clip, posted to LP’s Twitter, compiles footage of Bennington having fun on the road and backstage, as well as from past birthday celebrations. “Happy Birthday @ChesterBe,” the caption reads, along with a heart emoji.…… read more »
Blackened RecordingsMetallica’s “Enter Sandman” still rung out during Virginia Tech’s opening game during the NCAA women’s basketball tournament, despite a rule preventing it from being played. As The Roanoke Times explains, even though Virginia Tech was hosting the game at its home Cassell Coliseum, the NCAA defines tournament matches as “neutral,” meaning the arena isn’t allowed…… read more »
Concord RecordsThe Offspring has announced a summer U.S. headlining tour alongside Sum 41 and Simple Plan. The pop-punk triumvirate will hit the road together starting August 1 in Auburn, Washington. The outing will conclude August 16 in Tampa, Florida. “The only thing better than being on tour is touring with your friends!” The Offspring writes…… read more »
Marcelo Hernandez/Getty ImagesTwenty One Pilots headlined Lollapalooza Argentina and Chile over the weekend in place of the sidelined Blink-182. For those in the crowd missing Blink, Tyler Joseph and Josh Dun gave a nod to the reunited trio during their sets. According to Setlist.fm, the “Stressed Out” outfit performed a cover of “All the Small…… read more »
Universal Motown Records3 Doors Down has announced a U.S. tour celebrating the 20th anniversary of the band’s 2002 sophomore album, Away from the Sun. The headlining outing begins June 14 in Baltimore and will conclude with the annual Better Life Foundation charity concert, taking place October 21 in Cherokee, North Carolina. Candlebox will also be…… read more »
Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for FFWith Meg White in the news over the last week as musicians defended The White Stripes drummer’s chops in response to an insulting tweet, Nandi Bushell has shared a drum cover of “Seven Nation Army.” The viral kid music prodigy, who’s famous for her online drum battle with Dave Grohl, posted…… read more »
Roadrunner RecordsTheory of a Deadman’s new album, Dinosaur, makes its intentions clear with its title. Speaking with ABC Audio, frontman Tyler Connolly shares he wanted the record to be represented by a word that felt like “something that was just so huge.” “You think about a dinosaur, I think about a T. rex or something,” Connolly says.…… read more »
Warner RecordsLinkin Park’s “Lost” has found itself at the top of another Billboard chart. The track is now the #1 single on the Alternative Airplay ranking, a week after reaching the summit on the Mainstream Rock Airplay tally. It also leads Mainstream Rock for the second consecutive frame. “Lost” is the first Linkin Park tune to…… read more »
Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images For The Rock and Roll Hall of FameRick Allen, the drummer of Def Leppard, issued a statement exclusively to ABC News on Sunday in response to being violently assaulted in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, last week. “Thank you everyone for your overwhelming support. Your love and prayers are truly helping. My wife Lauren…… read more »
