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Deep Purple Announces New Album ‘=1′
Deep Purple will release a new album titled =1 on July 19. According to a press release, the title "symbolizes the idea that in a world growing ever more complex, everything eventually simplifies down to a single, unified essence. Everything equals one." You can see the =1 track listing below....
Paul McCartney and Wings’ ‘One Hand Clapping’ Album Announced
Paul McCartney and Wings' long-bootlegged One Hand Clapping album will finally get an official release. The sessions were recorded in August 1974 at Abbey Road Studios when the band went into the venue to lay down some music for a documentary and a possible live record. The 55-minute show aired later that year but has been rarely seen since then. The accompanying record, however, has remained a favorite bootleg album for decades. The official release will arrive on June 14.
Classic Soundgarden Song Sees Spike in Popularity Following Total Solar Eclipse
A classic Soundgarden song saw a spike in popularity this month following the total solar eclipse, causing the band to land on a rock chart for the very first time. You guessed it — it's "Black Hole Sun." Featured on their 1994 album Superunknown, "Black Hole Sun" was Soundgarden's...
Brian Eno Has Added Wild Pigs to a David Bowie Song
Brian Eno is offering a wild twist on a '90s-era song by David Bowie in honor of Earth Day. This newly reissued version of "Get Real" is part of a climate change-focused album titled Sounds Right, developed by Eno in conjunction with the Museum for the United Nations. He's added the sound of hyenas and wild pigs to align with the theme. Listen below.
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Class of 2024 Inductees Announced
This year's Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductees were announced live on ABC's American Idol by Ryan Seacrest and Hall of Fame inductee Lionel Richie. They include Mary J. Blige, Cher, Dave Matthews Band, Foreigner, Peter Frampton, Kool & the Gang, Ozzy Osbourne and A Tribe Called Quest. Four...
Seven Things We Love About Pearl Jam’s New Album, ‘Dark Matter’
On March 27, 2020, Pearl Jam released their 11th studio album, Gigaton. What was supposed to be a momentous release followed by a massive tour turned into a record that, in many ways, marked the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. Gigaton highlighted a distinct progression in Pearl Jam's sound. Following...
CBS Cut Billy Joel’s 100th Madison Square Garden Show Broadcast During ‘Piano Man’ + Fans Are Furious
CBS cut Billy Joel's 100th Madison Square Garden residency show broadcast during his performance of the song "Piano Man," and fans are furious at the network over it. Joel's 100th residency concert at the New York City venue on March 28 was filmed for the special, and it aired on the channel last night (April 14). Dubbed The 100th: Billy Joel at Madison Square Garden – The Greatest Arena Run of All Time, it was the iconic musician's first-ever broadcast concert special.
Damon Albarn Blasts Coachella Crowd: ‘You’ll Never See Us Again’
Blur frontman Damon Albarn blasted the crowd at weekend one of Coachella, reacting to the audience’s general apathy during his band’s performance. Blur was given one of the prime Saturday night slots, performing at 7:40PM on the main stage. But though the group was slotted between fellow ‘90s acts Sublime and No Doubt, the crowd seemed disinterested in the Brit-pop act.
Jeepers Creepers! Colossal Skeleton Goes Viral Cruisin’ the Streets (VIDEO)
Do you know how to tell it's officially fall? When you see a gigantic skeleton bustin' out of a parking lot in a Jeep. It's safe to say that fall is here and the spooky season is upon us. We know that because a giant skeleton decoration was just seen sitting in a Jeep pulling out of a Wegmans parking lot. And when we say giant, we mean GIANT.
Stevie Nicks ‘Stands Back’ While Prince Works His Magic: 365 Prince Songs in a Year
Even on the day in 1983 that she married now ex-husband Kim Anderson, Stevie Nicks couldn't refuse her muse. As the couple drove out to Santa Barbara for their honeymoon, Nicks heard Prince's "Little Red Corvette," his big hit at the time off of 1999, on the radio. She spent the rest of the night writing the song it inspired: "Stand Back," which she recorded for 1983's The Wild Heart.
Marilyn Manson Teasing First New Music Since Abuse Allegations + Lawsuits
Marilyn Manson seems to be teasing his first new music since facing accusations of sexual assault and abuse led by actress and activist Evan Rachel Wood, one of his ex-fiancées, that began in 2021. Last week, news emerged the embattled rock star (real name Brian Warner) was dealt a...
Foo Fighters Debut Upbeat, Sentimental New Song ‘Under You’ + Announce Global Streaming Event
Foo Fighters have just released "Under You", the second single off their forthcoming album, But Here We Are. They've also announced the global streaming event Foo Fighters: Preparing Music for Concerts. Much like lead single "Rescued," "Under You" is another emotional affair as the band and, in particular, Dave Grohl,...
Steve-O Gives ‘Jackass’ Treatment to First Pitch, Spits Fire on Baseball
Steve-O gave the Jackass treatment to the ceremonial first pitch before the San Diego Padres game against the Kansas City Royals on Monday (May 15) at Petco Park in San Diego — the entertainer breathed fire on the baseball before he tossed it. The stunning display from the otherwise...
15 Maligned ’90s Rock Albums That Deserve a Second Chance
The '90s were thriving when it came to rock music, but even the biggest of bands served up records that for whatever reason seemed to come up short in terms of critical and financial expectations. But not all of these records were total lost causes. In fact, some of them deserve a second chance.
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