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Jane’s Addiction and Love and Rockets have added more dates to their current North American co-headlining tour. The alt-rock legends have added seven additional new shows to the end of the run of dates, including a second show in Jane’s hometown of Los Angeles as well as six other major music markets that wasn’t part…

Distinguished Los Angeles musician Don Heffington died from leukemia in 2021. The talented songwriter and session player is the subject of a star-studded tribute album due out October 18. Tonight I’ll Go Down Swingin’: A Tribute to Don Heffington features contributions from Jackson Browne, Fiona Apple, Buddy Miller, John C. Reilly, Dave Alvin, and Watkins…

Following Metallica’s two-night stand at the U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis over the weekend, the hard rock legends donated $40,000 to the Minnesota non-profit People Serving People who provides assistance to the homeless. Metallica’s All Within My Hands foundation made the donation, with People Serving People sharing their appreciation for the band’s generosity on Instagram,…

The hair metal docuseries Nöthin’ But a Good Time is set to premiere on Paramount+ on September 17th. The official trailer for the documentary has also debuted, showcasing the hijinks that went down during the infamous ‘80s rock scene, along with insight from the biggest bands of that era. Nöthin’ But a Good Time: The…

In a recent interview with Complex alongside Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg recalled his memorable first time meeting Sir Paul McCartney. Snoop typically won’t snub out his blunt for anyone, but was willing to do it as a sign of respect during his initial encounter with the famous former Beatle. During the Jimmy Buffet Tribute at…

Blink-182 drummer Travis Barker teased fans back on July 22 by writing on X, “Who’s ready for One More Time part 2.” After keeping fans hanging about the follow-up to the pop punk band’s 2023 album, One More Time…, Barker let fans know that their new music is now ready. In a post on X…

In a new interview in Metal Hammer, Anthrax guitarist Scott Ian and drummer Charlie Benante reveal details about the new music that the thrash metal band is working on, while also sharing insight into their new musical direction. Benante discloses that the group has written “13 or 14 songs” intended for the followup Anthrax’s 2016…

To celebrate the 20th anniversary of the release of their 2004 album, Good News For People Who Love Bad News, Modest Mouse has announced a 21-date North American tour to commemorate their Grammy-nominated record. The band announced their tour dates with an Instagram video along with a tour poster for their upcoming run of shows.…

On Sunday (August 18), KISS bassist Gene Simmons was presented with the Key to the City of both Niagara Falls and North Tonawanda, New York. And in an additional honor for the legendary rock star, a segment of Main Street in Niagara Falls was also renamed “Gene Simmons Boulevard.” The ceremony took place at City…

On Friday morning, a Missouri woman was arrested on federal charges tied to an alleged scheme to defraud Elvis Presley‘s family of “millions” of dollars, as well as attempting to steal ownership of the Graceland estate. According to reports from the U.S. Department of Justice, the woman charged is 53-year-old Lisa Jeanine Findley. In a…