Guitar Meets Science have released a new documentary entitled "Van Halen I: The Album That Made Eddie A God". The 23-a-ahalf minute video explored the legendary band's iconic debut album.
Here is the synopsis: This week, we dive deep into the explosive debut album that changed rock music forever: Van Halen I. We'll explore the making of this iconic record, from the band's wild days on the Sunset Strip to the groundbreaking recording sessions at Sunset Sound Recorders. (continue)
The manager of late Iron Maiden vocalist Paul Di'Anno has shared the news that he has received an offer to turn his book "666 Days With The Beast" into a feature film.
The book covers the final years of the legendary frontman and Stjepan Juras took to social media on Friday (December 27th) to reveal, "The first offer to adapt my book about Paul into a feature film arrived." (continue)
Grammy Award-winning bassist David Ellefson has unveiled a year-end holiday treat in the form of a fresh and dynamic rendition of the 1980s classic Ah! Leah! by legendary singer-songwriter Donnie Iris.
The track features an impressive lineup, including vocalists Chip Z'nuff (Enuff Z'nuff) and Stephen Shareaux (Kik Tracee), along with Drew Fortier (The Lucid) on guitar and Paolo Caridi on drums. This updated version of the radio rock favorite is now available on all digital platforms. (continue)
As 2024 comes to a close, Royal Hunt discloses the details about their next release and performance schedule for 2025. According to their statement on Facebook, the band is currently in the final stages of preparing a brand-new EP. The release promises a compelling mix of content. Fans can look forward to unplugged material, live recordings and also new tracks. Moreover, some exclusive surprises yet to be revealed.
To celebrate the upcoming release, Royal Hunt intends to embark on a series of live performances, beginning in late March 2025. Among the dates confirmed is their appearance at Epic Fest (DK). They will announce the additional shows in the coming months. (continue)
For those looking to celebrate New Year's Eve outdoors, AccuWeather sent over the forecast for this year: AccuWeather long-range experts say New Year's Eve revelers and outdoor event organizers in the Northeast should prepare for the possibility of rain and storms in the final hours counting down to 2025.
"We're going to be tracking multiple storms that will move across the eastern part of the United States during the final days of December and early part of January," AccuWeather Lead Long-Range Expert Paul Pastelok said. "There can be a storm that arrives New Year's Eve or New Year's Day that has the potential to produce a mix of rain and snow for the Northeast, with all rain farther south. Rain could arrive before the ball drops in Times Square, but the timing of that remains in flux and something we will continue to monitor." (continue)
AC/DC earned a top 24 story of August 2024 after it was revealed that their blockbuster 1980 album "Back In Black" was 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 August 21st. Platinum honors are awarded for 1 million units in sales with "Back In Black" now reaching that goal 27 times. According to the RIAA's latest rankings, "Back In Black" in now in third place for top sales behind the Eagles "Their Greatest Hits 1971 - 1975" at No. 1 (38 times platinum), and Michael Jackson's "Thriller" (34 times platinum). (continue)
Slipknot's DJ Sid Wilson was the subject of a top 24 story of August 2024 after he was hospitalized for burns he suffered from a burn pile explosion on his and his girlfriend Kelly Osbourne's farm, he revealed via social media.
Wilson shared a video from the hospital via Instagram and told fans, "Hi, everybody, I had an explosion in my face. I'm okay, I'm gonna be okay, but I did have some serious burns to my face and my arms. I'm singed everywhere. Eyebrows are singed. My mouth is blistered. My arms [are] pretty bad. Both of my arms." (continue)
Former Journey frontman Steve Perry had top 24 story of August 2024 after he discussed the reasons why he parted ways with the mega-selling band in an interview clip that was shared by AXS from The Big Story with Dan Rather.
Perry told Rather, "The passion for music had left me. I could not find honest passion for singing, and because of that I was stepping into some other dare I say party behaviors to augment my frustrations. (continue)
Bruce Springsteen had a top 24 story of August 2024 after he expressed his strong feelings about embarking on a farewell tour during his concert with the E Street Band in Philadelphia on August 23rd.
Springsteen told the fans in the crowd, "We've been around for 50 f***in' years, and we ain't quitting! We ain't doing no farewell tour bullsh*t! Jesus Christ! No farewell tour for the E Street Band! Farewell to what? A thousand people screaming your name? Get the hell out. I ain't going anywhere!" (continue)
Pantera had a top 24 story of August 2024 after Rex Brown took to social media to set the record straight about the band recording their rare club show earlier in the month for an upcoming live album, after the opening act made the claim during his set.
The band, featuring Pantera veterans Brown and frontman Phil Anselmo, along with Zakk Wylde and Charlie Benante, took the stage for a surprise show at the famed First Avenue in Minneapolis, MN on August 15th billed as Cowboys From Hell. (continue)
Aerosmith bassist Tom Hamilton shared his insights to the legendary band's announcement that they were retiring from touring landing him a top 24 story of August 2024. He also revealed more details behind frontman Steven Tyler's vocal injury that brought about the surprise decision to cancel their farewell tour and retire.
He spoke to Charlie Kendall's Metalshop about these topics and more. They had this to say, "As [Hamilton] is dealing with larynx cancer recovery, he responded in a rare email interview with Charlie! This exclusive interview will answer a LOT of questions many of you may have about the retirement of Aerosmith." (continue)
Jason Bonham had a top 24 story of August 2024 after he was forced to drop off Sammy Hagar's The Best Of All Worlds Tour. He later revealed that he left the trek due to his mother's health. Here is the original report our look back in the Year In Rock: Sammy Hagar recruited Kenny Aronoff to replace Jason Bonham for The Best Of All Worlds Tour after the Led Zeppelin drummer was forced to leave the trek over a family issue.
Bonham was absent during the August 27th concert at Riverbend Music Center in Cincinnati, but Aronoff joined Hagar, original Van Halen bassist Michael Anthony and Joe Satriani at the show. (continue)
Former Megadeth guitarist Marty Friedman landed a top 24 story of August 2024 after he shared the reason why he did not land a gig with KISS. Here is the report in our look back in the Year In Rock: Friedman just released his new album "Drama" and while promoting it he revealed in a new interview that he was approached to audition for KISS, but there was a big problem... he wasn't tall enough.
Friedman became a legendary guitarist from his tenure with Megadeth as part of the "Rust In Peace" era of the band, but he told Sam Ash Music the story about when he was approached for a possible gig with KISS. (continue)
Led Zeppelin had a top 24 story of August after syndicated radio show In The Studio With Redbeard: The Stories Behind History's Greatest Rock Bands shared an episode celebrating the 45th anniversary of their "In Through The Out Door" album.
Redbeard shared this synopsis for the episode: When Led Zeppelin released their eighth studio album In Through the Out Door in August 1979, we had no way of knowing that it would be their last original studio effort. In Through the Out Door was immediately massively successful, rocketing to #1 sales in only its second week out in both the US and UK because of songs "In the Evening", "Southbound Suarez", "Fool in the Rain", and the achingly tender "All My Love", eventually equaling Led Zeppelin II for career best-seller. (continue)
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