Koh Hasebe/Shinko Music/Getty ImagesAlex Van Halen’s given his first interview since the death of his brother Eddie Van Halen, talking to Rolling Stone ahead of the Oct. 22 release of his memoir, Brothers.In the interview, Alex talks about his reaction to his brother’s 2020 death, telling the mag it led to a diagnosis of PTSD.“I shut down,” he says. “I was…… read more »
ABC/Travis BellFoo Fighters are among the finalists for the 2024 Anthem Awards.The annual ceremony, now in its fourth year, is described as the “most comprehensive social impact award,” and honors the “purpose and mission-driven work of the individuals, companies, and organizations making a difference worldwide.”Dave Grohl and company are recognized in the Health – Awareness (Nonprofit)…… read more »
Barry Brecheisen/WireImageTom DeLonge’s family just got a bit larger, and a whole lot fuzzier.The blink-182 guitarist shares that he’s now the proud father of two new red Lab puppies, named Banksy and Dakota.”Those are the names of these little terrors,” DeLonge writes in a Facebook post. “I’ve been up for two days, and yes, I…… read more »
Steve Jennings/Getty ImagesWeezer’s Voyage to the Blue Planet has officially been completed.The band’s U.S. tour, which wrapped Saturday in Palm Desert, California, celebrated the 30th anniversary of Rivers Cuomo and company’s 1994 self-titled debut aka the Blue Album. In a Facebook post, Weezer writes that each show featured “an amazing sold out crowd of fans, singing along…… read more »
ABCPearl Jam has shared a new video for their song “Dark Matter” in support of SeaLegacy, a nonprofit organization that advocates for the ocean.The clip features various shots of how humans are impacting the ocean — including one that looks very similar to the cover of PJ’s 2020 album, Gigaton — as well as the various creatures…… read more »
Gina Wetzler/RedfernsYou could definitely describe Kerry King’s playing style as “fast and furious,” so it makes sense that he’d choose a Fast and Furious actor to play him in a possible biopic.”The only one that loosely fits the description is Vin Diesel,” the Slayer guitarist tells Metal Hammer. “If you go down that road you might…… read more »
Former Mr. Bungle member Theobald “Theo” Lengyel has been found guilty of murdering his girlfriend, Alice “Alyx” Kamakaokalani, The Associated Press reports.Alice went missing in December 2023, and Lengyel was listed as a person of interest in her disappearance. He was arrested in January 2024 after police uncovered human remains.Lengyel is set to be sentenced in November.An original…… read more »
Scott Legato/Getty ImagesZakk Wylde has dropped off the final dates on the Experience Hendrix tour due to his upcoming performance at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony in honor of Ozzy Osbourne.A post to the Black Label Society frontman’s Instagram reads, “We apologize to fans for any inconvenience this may cause and…… read more »
NBCUniversalThe Oasis reunion news finally made its way to Saturday Night Live, and it appears Liam Gallagher is not impressed.During the Weekend Update segment of Saturday’s episode, cast members Sarah Sherman and James Austin Johnson played brothers Liam and Noel, respectively, while Colin Jost asked them if they’ll be able to keep from feuding leading up to Oasis’ 2025 reunion tour.…… read more »
Sunyata Records R.E.M.’s Peter Buck, The Black Crowes’ Rich Robinson, Screaming Trees/Mad Season drummer Barrett Martin and singer Joseph Arthur have teamed up to form a new supergroup, Silverlites.The band has just released the new track “Don’t Go Don’t Stay” to digital outlets. The track is the first single from their upcoming album, which is due…… read more »
