Geffen RecordsA new Weezer-themed mural has been unveiled in New York City.The wall art, which is located at 283 4th Ave. in Brooklyn, is inspired by the cover of Weezer’s 1994 self-titled debut aka the Blue Album. It features outlines of the band members’ silhouettes against a blue background.In an Instagram video, Weezer declares, “Blue wall is the…… read more »
ABC/Nicole WilderJack White has announced a last-minute benefit concert in support of the American Legion military veterans organization.The “Seven Nation Army” rocker will perform at American Legion Post 82 in Nashville in an effort to raise money to build a new sound system for the venue. The show takes place on Saturday.Registration for a chance at purchasing tickets…… read more »
Round Hill RecordsBush will celebrate their 2023 best-of compilation Loaded on a U.S. tour, which kicks off Friday in Bend, Oregon. While a band having a greatest hits album often signifies a successful career, frontman Gavin Rossdale wasn’t so sure the time was right for Bush.Speaking with ABC Audio, Rossdale shares that he always tries to look forward…… read more »
ABC/Paula LoboThe Nickelback/Ryan Reynolds love fest doesn’t seem to be slowing down anytime soon.The “How You Remind Me” rockers have posted a video in which they share an “important preemptive message for anyone thinking of criticizing” their fellow Canadian’s upcoming movie, Deadpool & Wolverine.”We’re Nickelback, experts in navigating irrational hate in the face of tremendous success,” frontman Chad Kroeger says.Kroeger…… read more »
Pale Chord Music/Rise RecordsFormer Spiritbox bassist Bill Crook has died.Crook’s friend and collaborator Kai Turmann writes in an Instagram post that he was “a friend to so many, and a dear friend to me since we were children.””Bill was, and is, loved by so many people,” Turmann’s post reads. “I’m so [incredibly] sorry to have to…… read more »
Disney/Randy HolmesQueens of the Stone Age put out a new album, In Times New Roman…, in 2023, but before that, they hadn’t released a record since 2017’s Villains. If frontman Josh Homme has his way, the next QotSA effort won’t take nearly as long.Speaking with the Dish podcast, Homme shares, “There was too much time in between…… read more »
BMGA new biography of late Motörhead guitarist “Fast” Eddie Clarke has been announced.Titled Make My Day: The Rock ‘n’ Roll Story of ‘Fast’ Eddie Clarke, the book is due out Sept. 6 and was written by rock journalist Kris Needs alongside Clarke’s widow, Mariko Fujiwara.Make My Day will accompany a four-CD box set dedicated to Clarke’s career, including unreleased Motörhead and solo material,…… read more »
ABC/Rick RowellGreen Day’s Billie Joe Armstrong has released a cover of the Jesse Malin song “Black Haired Girl,” recorded for an upcoming tribute album to the longtime New York City punk fixture.As previously reported, proceeds from the record, titled Silver Patron Saints, will support Malin and his recovery efforts after having a spinal stroke in 2023.You can…… read more »
Jane’s AddictionJane’s Addiction has premiered a new song called “Imminent Redemption.”The track marks the first original material from the “Been Caught Stealing” outfit’s classic lineup –frontman Perry Farrell, guitarist Dave Navarro, drummer Stephen Perkins and bassist Eric Avery — since their 1990 album Ritual de lo Habitual was released 34 years ago.”It is different this time,” Jane’s says.…… read more »
Gaelle Beri/Redferns via Getty ImagesEngland’s Bloodstock Festival is recreating Lemmy’s dressing room.The display will include a bust of the late Motörhead frontman containing his ashes, as well as “genuine personal items including his iconic hat, boots, bass guitar, and hand-drawn pictures, as well as handwritten lyrics, dressing room paraphernalia, and a never-seen-before selection of his personal photos.”The bust…… read more »
