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Damiano David contrasts solo material with Måneskin: ‘Everything is different’

Damiano David contrasts solo material with Måneskin: ‘Everything is different’

Jamie McCarthy/WireImageDamiano David feels “everything is different” between Måneskin and his solo work.Contrasting his main gig with his newly launched solo venture in an interview with People, David explains, “My aesthetic is different, my music is different.””What’s part of the band stays with the band, and it’s property of the band because it’s what we created…read more »

Nirvana’s ‘Smells Like Teen Spirit’ certified Diamond

Nirvana’s ‘Smells Like Teen Spirit’ certified Diamond

Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic, IncNirvana’s “Smells Like Teen Spirit” has been certified Diamond by the RIAA.The generation-defining hit officially passed the milestone, which recognizes 10 million certified units, on Dec. 6.”Smells Like Teen Spirit” was the lead single off Nirvana’s breakout album, Nevermind, which was certified Diamond in 1999. Nevermind currently sits at 13-times Platinum.A number of other Nirvana…read more »

Jack White celebrates Meg White’s 50th birthday: ‘There’s only one of you’

Jack White celebrates Meg White’s 50th birthday: ‘There’s only one of you’

Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic for Superfly PresentsJack White has shared a tribute to his former White Stripes bandmate Meg White in honor of her 50th birthday.”HAPPY 50TH BIRTHDAY to my big sister, the great Meg White,” Jack writes in an Instagram post. “There’s only one of you Meggo, they broke the mold,” he continues. “You’re still inspiring people, including…read more »

Watch official video of Gojira’s Olympics opening ceremony performance

Watch official video of Gojira’s Olympics opening ceremony performance

International Olympic Committee Gojira has premiered an official video capturing their performance at the 2024 Olympics opening ceremony in France.As you surely remember, the French metallers delivered a striking rendition of the song “Mea Culpa (Ah! Ça Ira)” alongside opera singer Marina Viotti while standing in the windows of Paris’ Concierge building next to figures including a…read more »

Coheed and Cambria announce Infinite Arc tour with Mastodon

Coheed and Cambria announce Infinite Arc tour with Mastodon

Courtesy of Live NationCoheed and Cambria have announced a co-headlining tour with Mastodon.The joint outing, dubbed the Infinite Arc tour, launches May 10 in Salem, Virginia, and wraps up June 8 in Waukee, Iowa. The bill also includes Periphery.Presales begin Wednesday, and tickets go on sale to the general public on Friday at 10 a.m. local…read more »

Creed announces 2025 tour dates

Creed announces 2025 tour dates

ABC/Paula LoboThe Creed-aissance is continuing into 2025.The reunited “Higher” rockers have announced another leg of their comeback Summer of ’99 tour, kicking off July 9 in Lexington, Kentucky. The outing will conclude with a trip to Canada, wrapping up Aug. 20 in Calgary.”Thirty years in, it’s been a blessing to pick up right where we…read more »

Green Day’s Punk Bunny Coffee announces collaboration with ‘American Dad!’

Green Day’s Punk Bunny Coffee announces collaboration with ‘American Dad!’

ABC/Paula LoboThe American dream may be killing Green Day, but American Dad! is helping them to wake up.The band’s Punk Bunny Coffee brand has announced a new drink collaboration with the long-running animated show. The Good Morning USA blend, which references the American Dad! theme song, is described as a “full-body roast with notes of citrus peel and chocolate milk.””This collab…read more »

Bowl for Ronnie bowling tournament raises $70K for cancer research

Bowl for Ronnie bowling tournament raises $70K for cancer research

Brian Rasic/Getty ImagesThe 2024 Bowl for Ronnie bowling tournament celebrating the life of the late Ronnie James Dio raised over $70,000 for the Stand Up and Shout Cancer Fund.Among those participating in the event, which took place in November in Studio City, California, were Rage Against the Machine’s Tom Morello, original Dio drummer Vinny Appice, System of a…read more »

The Used announces 25th anniversary tour

The Used announces 25th anniversary tour

Dana Jacobs/WireImageThe Used has announced a 2025 tour celebrating the band’s 25th anniversary.The headlining outing runs from April 3 in Detroit to May 16 in San Diego, and includes three shows in each city. The first night will feature a full-album performance of The Used’s 2002 self-titled album, followed by playthroughs of 2004’s In Love and Death and 2007’s Lies for…read more »

Måneskin’s Damiano David announces 2025 solo tour

Måneskin’s Damiano David announces 2025 solo tour

JB Lacroix/FilmMagicMåneskin frontman Damiano David has announced a world solo tour for 2025.The U.S. leg launches Nov. 21 in Seattle and concludes Dec. 16 in Washington, D.C. That will be preceded by runs through Europe, Australia, Asia and South America.Presales begin Tuesday at 10 a.m. local time, and tickets go on sale to the general…read more »