ABC/Randy HolmesJust as they did for Hurricane Helene relief, Metallica is donating $100,000 to help those affected by Hurricane Milton.Through their All Within My Hands charity foundation, the metal legends are sending $50,000 to Feeding America and $50,000 to the Information Technology Disaster Resource Center.”The series of storms has strained food bank operations, and there is…… read more »
ABC/Randy HolmesSlipknot has revealed the lineup for their 2025 Knotfest Australia festival.Along with a headlining set from the masked metallers, the bill includes A Day to Remember, BAYMETAL, Slaughter to Prevail, Within Temptation, Hatebreed and Vended, which features the sons of Knot members Corey Taylor and M. Shawn “Clown” Crahan.Knotfest Australia takes place Feb. 28…… read more »
Scott Dudelson/Getty ImagesIf you happened to be at London’s Natural History Museum in November 2019, you may have overheard Courtney Love speaking with Chris Martin about Muse.In an episode of the British panel show Never Mind the Buzzcocks, the Hole frontwoman shared that she “love[s] many, many things” about the Coldplay singer, including that “he’s…… read more »
ABC/Randy HolmesThe Metallica pinball machine is getting an update.A “remastered” version of the metal legends’ signature game has been revealed by the company Stern Pinball, which also put together the original 2013 cabinet. The updated machine features expanded gameplay options, additional songs, new video and animation, and updated voice recordings from the Metallica members. “Obey your pinball…… read more »
Disney/Jennifer Pottheiser Rage Against the Machine’s Tom Morello is featured on a new song called “Come Play” alongside K-pop group Stray Kids and Puerto Rican rapper Young Miko.The track was recorded for the second season of the animated Netflix series Arcane, which is set in the universe of the League of Legends video game.You can listen to “Come Play” now…… read more »
Ozzy Osbourne & Jake E. Lee circa 1986; Larry Busacca/WireImageOzzy Osbourne has shared a statement to TMZ following news that his former guitarist, Jake E. Lee, was shot in Las Vegas early Tuesday morning.”It’s been 37 years since I’ve seen Jake E. Lee, but that still doesn’t take away from the shock of hearing what…… read more »
Better Noise MusicThe Red Jumpsuit Apparatus has shared an official recording of their song “Home Improvement.”The track dates back to the sessions for the “Face Down” outfit’s 2006 debut album, Don’t You Fake It, but didn’t make it on the record. Until now, it had only existed in unofficial demo form online.”Home Improvement” is one of…… read more »
BMGBreaking Benjamin has debuted a new single called “Awaken.”The track marks the “Diary of Jane” outfit’s first release on their new label, BMG, after putting out all of their previous material on Hollywood Records. It’s the first preview of the band’s upcoming follow-up to their 2018 album, Ember.”Working on these new songs has been a fresh…… read more »
C/Z RecordsThe early grunge band Skin Yard, which featured future Soundgarden and Pearl Jam drummer Matt Cameron as an original member, is putting out a new vinyl box set.The package includes seven 7-inch singles comprised primarily of material from Skin Yard’s first four records, as well as previously unreleased recordings, alternate versions and remixes. It’s…… read more »
Steve Jennings/Getty ImagesCoheed and Cambria’s S.S. Neverender concert cruise is returning in 2025.The sea-faring event will take place Nov. 8-13, and will set sail from Miami and visit Cozumel, Mexico. Coheed will perform two unique sets while celebrating the 20th anniversary of their 2005 album, Good Apollo, I’m Burning Star IV, Volume One.The bill also includes…… read more »
