Jeff Hahne/Getty ImagesIf you’re introducing Evanescence to someone who’s never heard the band before, your first instinct is probably to start blasting “Bring Me to Life.” But frontwoman Amy Lee thinks there’s a different song that’s better for newcomers. Speaking to Revolver, Lee picks the song “Broken Pieces Shine” — a track off Evanescence’s 2021 comeback…… read more »
ABCMåneskin has dropped off the lineup for England’s upcoming Reading & Leeds festivals due to “unforeseen scheduling conflicts.” “We love and miss the U.K. and all of our beloved U.K. fans,” the Italian rockers write in a statement. “We’re absolutely gutted to longer be able to play these shows.” Reading and Leeds, which consists of two…… read more »
RenSam SongsDream Theater guitarist John Petrucci has announced a full-length North American tour in support of his latest solo album, 2020’s Terminal Velocity. The headlining outing will begin October 5 in Providence, Rhode Island, and will wrap up November 17 in Toronto. For the full list of dates and all ticket info, visit JohnPetrucci.com. Petrucci…… read more »
Columbia Alice in Chains’ discography just got a whole lot shinier, thanks to new Platinum certifications from the RIAA. The grunge titans’ 1992 sophomore effort Dirt is now five-times Platinum in recognition of 5 million units certified, while their 1990 debut Facelift has been certified triple Platinum. For Dirt, the new certification comes a month before…… read more »
ABCMachine Gun Kelly’s ongoing U.S. tour will conclude this weekend with a concert in his hometown of Cleveland, Ohio, and another Cleveland institution will be in on the celebration. The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame has announced Machine Gun Kelly Day, taking place the same day the “Bloody Valentine” rocker headlines Cleveland’s FirstEnergy Stadium…… read more »
Anthrax canceled the band’s show Monday in Dallas, Texas, as a result of a “medical concern.” The thrash metallers have been touring in celebration of their 40th anniversary alongside Black Label Society and Hatebreed, who still performed at the Dallas concert. “We’ve waited so long to be able to celebrate our 40th anniversary,” guitarist Scott…… read more »
Anthrax canceled the band’s show Monday in Dallas as a result of a “medical concern.” The thrash metallers have been touring in celebration of their 40th anniversary alongside Black Label Society and Hatebreed, who still performed at the Dallas concert. “We’ve waited so long to be able to celebrate our 40th anniversary,” guitarist Scott Ian…… read more »
Courtesy of Live NationThe When We Were Young festival has announced a batch of side shows taking place the week of the much-anticipated Las Vegas event. The side shows include concerts by A Day to Remember and The Used, The Maine and Mayday Parade, and a ’90s covers set featuring Sleeping with Sirens and Story…… read more »
Eddie Keogh/Getty ImagesOzzy Osbourne and Tony Iommi staged a mini Black Sabbath reunion Monday at the closing ceremony for the 2022 Commonwealth Games, a sporting event held in the metal legends’ hometown of Birmingham, England. They took the stage together for the first time since Sabbath played their farewell show in 2017. The performance began with…… read more »
Exotic Location RecordingsAs fans were awed by the nostalgia of the 2022 When We Were Young festival lineup, Jimmy Eat World frontman Jim Adkins was inspired to write a new song. “Something Loud,” the latest single from “The Middle” outfit, reflects Adkins’ feelings on the overwhelming reaction to the festival lineup, which, along with Jimmy Eat…… read more »
