The founding vocalist of Smash Mouth, Steve Harwell, has died at the age of 56. The band took to social media on Monday (September 4th) to pay their tribute to the late frontman.
The group wrote, "Steve Harwell was a true American Original. A larger than life character who shot up into the sky like a Roman candle. Steve should be remembered for his unwavering focus and impassioned determination to reach the heights of pop stardom. (continue)
Former Judas Priest guitarist K.K. Downing says that he approached the band about reuniting with the group and was told "no" by the band, and he believes he will never perform with them.
Downing, who now leads his new band KK's Priest, reunited with the band during their induction into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame last year. He was asked by Metal Hammer if he would ever play with them again and he responded, "No". (continue)
Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter-producer Zach Bryan's critically acclaimed new album, Zach Bryan, debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 with a total consumption of 199.56k. Additionally, the album also entered at the #1 spot on Billboard's Top Country Album, Top Rock & Alternative Album, Top Rock Album, Top Americana/Folk Album charts and #3 on the Album Sales chart. Upon release on August 25, all 16 songs from the self-written and produced album charted on Billboard's Top 20, and topped Spotify, iTunes, and iTunes Country simultaneously.
A number of songs from Zach Bryan have already made their presence felt - "I Remember Everything," his collaboration with Kacey Musgraves, reached #1 on Spotify US Top 200 and #1 on Apple Music Global and US. Other collaborative tracks "Hey Driver" featuring The War and Treaty and "Spotless" featuring The Lumineers also reached the Top 10. The album immediately impacted charts around the world including #1 in Canada and #2 in Australia and Ireland. (continue)
The Salvation Army's iconic Strawberry Field attraction in Liverpool is to dedicate its new bandstand to its benefactor, music icon, Cliff Cooper, in a ceremony to officially mark its opening attended by commissioner Anthony Cotterill, Territorial Commander of The Salvation Army.
Strawberry Field's eye-catching bandstand is a striking new addition to the south Liverpool visitor attraction, shaped as a giant bass drum inspired by The Beatles' iconic album cover, 'Sgt Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band', and referencing The Salvation Army and its marching bands. The bandstand's floor is covered by a circular mosaic inspired by the 'Imagine' mosaic in Central Park's Strawberry Fields in New York, with its interior walls decorated by a large mural by renowned pop artist, James Wilkinson, depicting the legacy and importance of The Salvation Army's work, John Lennon and the legendary song, 'Strawberry Fields Forever.' (continue)
Of Mice & Men, having only recently announced their new studio album Tether (out October 6 - pre-order it here) alongside two new singles Castaway and Warpaint, are now pleased to announce a UK and European headline tour for later this year.
The run will take place across November and December, with support coming from Caskets and Defects. These dates will see Of Mice & Men headline shows across 12 UK cities and 6 European cities, having not performed live in our continent for 4 years! (continue)
(hennemusic) Metallica performed their 2016 track, "Hardwired", during an August 11 show in Montreal, PQ, and the band is sharing pro-shot video from the event.
The tune from "Hardwired... to Self-Destruct" made its M72 world tour debut during the first of two shows at the city's Olympic Stadium, which also marked the first Canadian date in the series. (continue)
Australian Alt-punk outfit dust return to the UK and Europe in October and November following a string of blistering shows earlier in the year off the back of acclaimed debut EP, et cetera, etc - out now via Kanine Records.
The quintet will be hitting Amsterdam, Paris, Cologne, Bristol, Manchester, Glasgow, Leeds and Birmingham, before culminating in a slot at Pitchfork Music Festival London. (continue)
Of Limbo have released their new single and music video called "California Demon." To celebrate, Luke Davies tells us about the concept of the track. Here is the story:
The song explores the concept of "selling your soul for fame and fortune" but in a literal sense. As if the devil was real and young, innocent and corruptible people are actually coming to Hollywood and selling their soul to become a star. (continue)
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