AC/DC's blockbuster 1980 album "Back In Black" was just certified 27 times platinum in the U.S., making the record the third biggest selling album in U.S. history, according to the Recording Industry Association Of America (RIAA).
The organization revealed the new certification on Wednesday (August 21st). Platinum honors are awarded for 1 million units in sales with "Back In Black" now reaching that goal 27 times. (continue)
Motley Crue have shared their cover of the Beastie Boys hit "Fight For Your Right (To Party) to mark the news that they will be releasing the "Cancelled EP" on October 4th.
The new EP will feature the brand new Beastie Boys cover as well as the band's previously released single "Dogs Of War", as well as the EP's title track "Cancelled" and it will be the first release of under the group's new deal with the Big Machine Label Group. (continue)
Journey founder / guitarist Neal Schon took to social media on Thursday (August 22nd) to share the news with fans that he and longtime keyboardist Jonathan Cain have agreed to bring in an "impartial" person to help them sort out their current legal disputes.
Cain recently took legal action against Schon, claiming that band money was not being used properly, something that Neal has strongly denied. He shared the following update via Facebook over the new step they are taking to settle their differences (continue)
The Scorpions were set to return home to Germany for a string of shows next month, but they have been forced to cancel the shows so that lead guitarist Matthias Jabs can undergo surgery and recover from injuries suffered during an accident.
The band shared, "We are deeply sorry, especially of course Matthias Jabs, that due to the accident of our friend and Scorpions lead guitarist, the five concerts of our Germany tour cannot take place as planned in September and in close cooperation with the tour organizer, we will announce news as soon as possible. (continue)
Hot on the heels of announcing the second part of their 2023 Billboard 200 #1 album, ONE MORE TIME…, blink-182 treat fans to “ALL IN MY HEAD” and surprise second track, “NO FUN.”
With 8 brand new tracks, blink-182 will release ONE MORE TIME… PART-2 on Friday September 6, 2024 via Columbia Records. Pre-add/Pre-save HERE. The announcement also serves as a celebration as the band’s single, “One More Time,” officially ties the record for longest alternative airplay number 1 run, spending an incredible 20 weeks at the top of the chart. (continue)
The music of Neil Young is not ruled by calendars or convention. Since Young's first solo album in 1968, his sonic trajectory has always been what he feels is necessary to carry him forward. All the original releases and now official reissues are a journey of discovery. It sometimes feels like there is not a difference between the past, the present and the future. The music all lives together.
In July of 2023, Young released the OFFICIAL RELEASE SERIES VOLUME 5, a stunning collection comprised of four classic albums, on vinyl and CD, that begins with the exciting renaissance that came with the release of FREEDOM in 1989, and continues on the unequaled exploration of collections RAGGED GLORY (1990), WELD (1991) and ARC (1991). In many ways, it is a musical travelogue of how Young saw the future and opened up creative worlds for the use of sound and originality which had not been used before. (continue)
Chase Atlantic are back with a fresh new track for your ears. Today, the band has shared the epic new single "DIE FOR ME." Once again, Chase Atlantic prove that they are authors of their own genre. "DIE FOR ME" is a dreamy, beat-driven slow jam that will wrap around you with every listen.
"DIE FOR ME" finds Chase Atlantic returning to their signature sound, which they have perfected over the past few years, influencing thousands of artists across the globe. Incorporating a mixture of avant-garde production with nostalgia, the song draws many narratives, the most potent of which being a passionate Bonnie and Clyde-esque relationship. "DIE FOR ME" is the first official release for the band's eagerly awaited fourth studio album, giving the listener a very brief insight into the new Chase Atlantic universe. (continue)
Dwight + Nicole just released their new album, "The Jaguar, The Raven & The Snake Deluxe Edition", and to celebrate we asked Nicole Nelson to tell us about the song "Saying Goodbye". Here is the story:
I'm definitely tapping my own personal experience for "Saying Goodbye." Recent years have brought a lot of lessons along those lines! It's not always easy, but there are ways to work it. (continue)
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