ABCYou’ve heard of an elderly woman behind the counter in a small town, but what about a 60-year-old man behind the microphone in a hugely successful rock band?Eddie Vedder hits the big 6-0 on Monday. The Pearl Jam frontman was born Edward Louis Severson III on Dec. 23, 1964, in Evanston, Illinois.While living in San Diego in the…… read more »
Out of Line MusicRammstein frontman Till Lindemann has shared a new solo song called “Meine Welt.”The track, which translates to “My World,” follows Lindemann’s debut solo album, Zunge, which dropped in 2023. You can listen to “Meine Welt” now via digital outlets.Lindemann spent the fall on his first-ever solo U.S. tour. He’ll launch an international tour…… read more »
Thomas Cooper/Getty ImagesPrimus’ search for a new drummer has been invaded by some bad apples.In an Instagram post, frontman Les Claypool warns those who answered the open call to apply for the open spot of “pranksters who think it is funny to contact some of the applicants on their own and pretend to be a representative…… read more »
Claudio Sanchez Coheed and Cambria frontman Claudio Sanchez has released a new covers EP, featuring his take on Taylor Swift’s “Welcome to New York.”In a statement, Sanchez shares that he wanted to put his spin on “Welcome to New York” for two reasons.”First, in 2014, my son was born in a Brooklyn Hospital (Welcome To NY,…… read more »
Gabriel Grams/Getty ImagesThe AWOLNATION side project The Barbarians of California is returning to the live stage.The hardcore outfit, which is fronted by AWOL’s Aaron Bruno, has announced their second-ever headlining show, taking place March 8 in Los Angeles. A presale is open now, and tickets go on sale to the general public Friday at 10 a.m. local…… read more »
Bryan Steffy/Getty ImagesThe Used is releasing new limited-edition vinyl pressings of the band’s first three albums: 2002’s self-titled debut, 2004’s In Love and Death and 2007’s Lies for the Liars.Each record comes with updated artwork. You can preorder them separately or together in a collector’s edition custom box set.For more info, visit TheUsed.net.As previously reported, The Used…… read more »
NBCUniversalInterviews with artists including Dave Grohl and Jack White are featured in an upcoming documentary celebrating the 50th anniversary of Saturday Night Live.The film, titled Ladies & Gentlemen … 50 Years of SNL Music, will premiere Jan. 27 on NBC and will be available to stream the next day on Peacock. It’s codirected by The Roots’ Ahmir “Questlove”…… read more »
Gutchie Kojima/Shinko Music/Getty ImagesHere Nirvana’s Nevermind is now, entertaining us on the Billboard 200 for a historic amount of time.The landmark 1991 record has spent its 700th week on the chart, making it only the ninth album in history to reach that milestone.Pink Floyd’s The Dark Side of the Moon holds the record for the most weeks spent on the Billboard…… read more »
Norelli RecordsA new video has just been released for a track from the hard rock children’s album Solid Rock Revival.The latest, perfect for the holiday season, is for the song “My Christmas List,” which features Judas Priest’s Rob Halford, Alice Cooper and Brandon Jenner.Solid Rock Revival, which is nominated for a Grammy for Best Children’s Music, was released…… read more »
Sony Pictures ClassicWe’re getting another look at the upcoming Led Zeppelin documentary, Becoming Led Zeppelin.A new trailer for the doc has just been released, featuring archival footage, clips of new interviews with band members Jimmy Page, John Paul Jones and Robert Plant, and archival audio from their late drummer John Bonham. The clip is set to the Led Zeppelin…… read more »
