Metallica’s latest single, “Lux Æterna,” debuted at #2 on Billboard’s Mainstream Rock Airplay chart, which is the best for any song on the ranking in over 15 years. The last track to debut at #2 was Red Hot Chili Peppers’ “Dani California,” from 2006. Metallica now has 25 top 10 entries on Mainstream Rock Airplay, […]
Elton John and the Rolling Stones sold over half a billion dollars in total concert tickets throughout 2022 with their respective tours. John earned over $334 million with 85 Farewell Yellow Brick Road dates and was second only to Bad Bunny on Billboard’s 2022 Top Tours chart. The Stones were at number six with over […]
At the age of 92 years old, a co-founder of Stax Records, Jim Stewart, passed away on Monday. The news was confirmed via the Stax Museum of America Soul Music statement that reads, “Mr. Stewart died peacefully surrounded by his family, and will be missed by millions of music fans around the world as one […]
Aerosmith had to cancel two shows as their frontman Steven Tyler is recovering from an undisclosed ailment. The band tweeted on Friday night, “It is with great disappointment that we are forced to cancel tonight’s show in Las Vegas due to Steven feeling unwell and unable to perform.” Although Aerosmith initially said Tyler was “expected […]
U2 drummer Larry Mullen said that, if the band tours in 2023 he likely won’t be on the road with them. In a recent interview, Mullen was quoted in saying that “You only do this if you’re having the best time, And not everyone is going to make it because the price is so high. […]
Neil Young at 77, says that retirement “doesn’t seem out of the realm of possibility, That could happen. You get to a point in life where things are happening everywhere around you, and your friends are going away and not coming back. Things change.” Meanwhile, he has released two new albums, Barn and then World […]
Christine McVie, a longtime member of Fleetwood Mac has passed away at the age of 79 years old on Wednesday morning, November 30th, 2022 following a short illness. McVie’s family released a statement that read, “On behalf of Christine McVie’s family, it is with a heavy heart we are informing you of Christine’s death. She […]
Motley Crue and Def Leppard announced a pair of intimate U.S. shows for February 2023 prior to their huge world tour. They will be in Atlantic City, N.J., for two consecutive nights at the Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena on February 10th and 11th. The venue only holds 7,000 and so far, the Atlantic […]
Gene Cipriano who performed on a long list of popular albums and major motion pictures, has passed away at the age of 94 years old. His death was confirmed by his son, who confirmed Cipriano had passed on November 12th of natural causes. Cipriano was born into a very musical family, with his father playing […]
Ringo Starr recently announced the sale of limited edition life size replicas of his hand, with the prices for it beginning at $2,000. Ringo made a deal with Julien’s Auctions to sell the figures available in signed bronze and stainless steel editions and come in a presentation case with a certificate of authenticity. There will […]