ABC/Randy HolmesMetallica’s M72 world tour returns to North America Friday.The metal legends will headline Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts, on Aug. 2 and Aug. 4, followed by two-night stands in Chicago, Minneapolis, Edmonton and Seattle. They’ll then play four shows in Mexico City.Openers include the reformed Pantera, Five Finger Death Punch, Mammoth WVH, Ice Nine Kills…… read more »
ABC/Nicole WilderJack White is returning home for an intimate concert in Detroit.The “Seven Nation Army” rocker will headline St. Andrew’s Hall on Aug. 5. Tickets go on sale Friday at 10 a.m. ET for members of the Third Man Records Vault and at noon ET for the general public.You can register for a chance at…… read more »
Courtesy of Valco OyMegadeth has announced a line of signature headphones in collaboration with the Finnish company Valco Oy.The Megadeth VMK25 “transforms every listening session into a front-row concert experience by blending Valco’s cutting-edge technology with Megadeth’s signature sound,” a press release says.”Partnering with Valco has allowed us to create something truly unique for our…… read more »
Century Media RecordsLamb of God frontman Randy Blythe sings on a new Lacuna Coil song called “Hosting the Shadow.”The track, which you can listen to now via digital outlets, marks the second fresh tune of 2024 from the Italian gothic metallers, following April’s “In the Mean Time,” which features Ash Costello of New Years Day.The most…… read more »
earMUSICA new MC5 song called “Can’t Be Found” has been released.The track appears on the influential proto-punk outfit’s upcoming album, Heavy Lifting, which late guitarist Wayne Kramer had recorded prior to his death in February.”Can’t Be Found,” which you can listen to now via digital outlets, features Living Colour guitarist Vernon Reid and late MC5 drummer Dennis Thompson,…… read more »
Buda Mendes/Getty ImagesIn addition to inspiring questions such as “Who is Gojira?,” the Olympic opening ceremony also helped the French metal outfit’s streaming numbers.According to Billboard, streams of Gojira’s catalog increased by 283% in the days following their July 26 performance compared to the previous week.During the ceremony, Gorjia played a metal version of the…… read more »
ABC/Jeff NeiraBefore he covered Zach Bryan and collaborated with Jelly Roll, Machine Gun Kelly hinted at his country transformation with a rendition of The Chicks’ “There’s Your Trouble” at the 2024 CMA Fest in June. Now you can hear that performance for yourself.The official recording of the cover is streaming exclusively via Spotify. MGK covered Bryan’s “Sun to…… read more »
Roberto Ricciuti/RedfernsAs the frontman of the seminal grunge band Melvins, Buzz Osbourne has made a lot of noise over the past four decades, but he’ll be turning the volume down just a hair for his acoustic tour.The outing, which launches Thursday in Pioneertown, California, finds Osbourne performing under his solo King Buzzo moniker alongside bassist…… read more »
Two Twenty Five MusicAWOLNATION is celebrating their upcoming album, The Phantom Five, with an online arcade game.Players take on the role of the masked, hooded characters from the record’s cover artwork as they try to collect power-ups and avoid obstacles.You can try it for yourself now via Arcade.AWOLNATIONMusic.com.The Phantom Five, the follow-up to 2020’s Angel Miners & the…… read more »
ABC/Michael Desmond The 2024 Lollapalooza Hulu livestream will include sets by artists including blink-182, The Killers and Deftones.You’ll also be able to watch Hozier, Pierce the Veil and Two Door Cinema Club, along with headliners Megan Thee Stallion, Stray Kids, Future x Metro Boomin and Melanie Martinez.Lollapalooza 2024 takes place Aug. 1-4 in Chicago. For…… read more »
