South Carolina State

Columbus, OH

American Songwriter

Tribute rock songs are usually quite good at getting a tear or two out of even the toughest rock fans. These five tracks were either written for someone who is no longer with us or released in honor of rock musicians who have since passed on. 1. Neil Young Wrote...

5 Rock Songs That Were Written as Tribute To Other Musicians

Rolling Stone


Metallica have shared  a tribute to a fan who died during their concert in Edmonton, Alberta on Friday night. The rock band posted a photo of the fan, known as “Viking,” on their social media pages along with a heartfelt statement in his honor. Metallica Revive Charity Concert That Raised $3 Million in 2022




	“Friday night, August 23rd, in Edmonton we lost a Metallica family member at the show,” the band wrote. “He died due to health conditions. Leaving the earthly body and onto the next adventure. Very sad when death happens, but we’re touched that he spent some of...

Metallica Honor Fan Who Died During Edmonton Concert

10-year-old Maya Neelakantan rocked her way into the next round of America's Got Talent on a Metallica classic. The band gave Maya permission to perform the iconic "Master of Puppets" for her appearance on AGT, and the crowd went ballistic as they immediately recognized the song. Now it's not to say that the place was filled with Thrash-Metal enthusiasts, but it is safe to say that there were a lot of Stranger Things fans, and probably a lot more tik tok users who've seen plenty of people try to cover the song after the popular episode.

10 Year Old Rocks AGT With A Metallica Classic!

Baltimore, MD

SLIPKNOT's new drummer Eloy Casagrande has shared a drum-cam video of him performing the song "Eeyore" on August 9 at the CFG Bank Arena in Baltimore, Maryland. Check it out below. In an interview with Tone-Talk, SLIPKNOT guitarist Jim Root spoke about how Casagrande came to join SLIPKNOT and his...

SLIPKNOT's ELOY CASAGRANDE Shares 'Eeyore' Drum-Cam Video From Baltimore

Entertainment Weekly

The members of Metallica are paying their respects to a fan who died at one of their concerts in Canada last week. In a somber social media post Wednesday, the heavy metal band acknowledged the death of a man named Lorne, also known by his nickname "Viking," at their Aug. 23 show at Commonwealth Stadium in Edmonton. "We lost a Metallica family member at the show," they wrote.

Metallica pay tribute to fan who died at their concert: 'We lost a Metallica family member'

Colorado State

Denver, CO

Web Is Jericho

Metallica have long been a part of charitable causes and organizations including their own called All Within My Hands. The band’s frontman James Hetfield is now teaming up with the Adaptive Sports Foundation to raise money for individuals with physical and cognitive disabilities and chronic illnesses. Fans can bid on a dinner for four with Hetfield in Denver, Colorado. The auction description reads: “You and up to three additional guests will join James Hetfield, iconic lead singer, rhythm guitarist and co-founder of Metallica, for a meal in Denver, Colorado! Plus, you will be joined for the meal by an Adaptive Sports Foundation athlete and an accompanying staff member, who will share their success story with James and your group!” As of this writing, the high bid is nearly $30,000. In addition to the bid, the “winner is responsible for the cost of the meal for all present,” but is allowed to take a photo and have a small piece of merchandise or memorabilia signed. More information about the auction can be found here. The next minimum bid requirement is $31,000, and the auction ends on Aug. 21.

For Crazy Money You Can Have Dinner With Metallica’s James Hetfield

During last night’s (August 27) episode of “America’s Got Talent,” 10-year-old guitar prodigy Maya Neelakantan performed a cover of Metallica’s “Master Of Puppets.” You can see some footage of that below. Notably, Neelakantan even received Metallica’s blessing to perform the track. Simon Cowell said the following about that:

Watch 10-Year-Old Guitarist Maya Neelakantan Cover Metallica’s “Master Of Puppets” On “America’s Got Talent”

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NewsNinja

"They get more than us, Why nobody told me about this?". If you're looking for a tasty option that won't break the bank, a Chick-fil-A's kids' meal might be just what you're after. It seems like a great deal. In fact, some people argue it's a better deal than a regular adult meal. This TikToker took the audience through the ins and outs of this meal.

Chick-fil-A customer says they’ll never order a full meal again after seeing kids’ meal

In a new interview with Paltrocast With Darren Paltrowitz, MEGADETH drummer Dirk Verbeuren was asked if he has any "routines and stretches and wellness things" that he has to do to prepare for a tour. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "These days, yes, I do. I do a lot of stretching and yoga, and not every day, but almost every day I do some fitness, some workouts. It's mostly just so that I'm gonna be in shape for the show and that I can give it my all without hurting myself or without getting too exhausted. That being said, the beginning of a tour is always gonna be a little bit brutal because you always need that first week to kind of acclimatize and get used to playing the whole show again, get used to playing 90 minutes of pretty much uninterrupted metal at a hundred percent. So it's always a little bit of adapting, but once you're kind of in the water, it starts getting easier over time. Like now, we're three weeks in, my body's used to it now, so now it's just about keeping it up. But, of course, when I was younger, I was, like everybody on tour, partying, drinking. Nowadays I haven't been drinking for almost 20 years now. I live pretty clean, just because I feel better that way — my body feels better, my mind feels better. I can be present every day and just give every show the best I can."

MEGADETH's DIRK VERBEUREN On His Exercise Routine: 'I Do A Lot Of Stretching And Yoga'

Massachusetts State

Camilo Díaz

(MA) Meet Yoda, a tiny 9-pound senior Shih Tzu who is ready to steal your heart. This little pup is an older boy who has lived his life loved by a caring owner. Sadly, his owner recently passed away, and their family was not able to take care of Yoda. Luckily, Great Dog Rescue New England was able to take him in and place him safely with a foster. He still has a lot of life left in him, and he hopes to spend the majority of it snoozing in YOUR bed.

This Tiny Shih Tzu Who Lost His Owner Is Now Looking For New Family

Cleveland, OH

Following Ozzy Osbourne's two Grammy Awards in 2023 for "Best Rock Album" (his first-ever win in the category) and "Best Metal Performance" from his hugely successful and critically acclaimed "Patient Number 9" album (Epic Records) and a recent No. 1-charting Active Rock song "Crack Cocaine" — a collaboration with Billy Morrison and Steve Stevens — he is now setting his sights on the 2024 Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame induction. Osbourne has earned a solo induction for his nearly six-decade career in music. BLACK SABBATH was inducted in 2006. This honor makes Ozzy one of a handful of artists with multiple inductions into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame.

OZZY OSBOURNE Is 'Really Looking Forward' To Attending ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME Induction Ceremony In October

Quincy, MA

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Dianna Carney

Get ready for an afternoon filled with live music, fun activities, and local vendors. The Friends of Ruth Gordon Amphitheater has invited the community to join them for the Friends Rock Music Festival on Sunday, August 11th from 2 PM until 8 PM. This free-to-attend festival promises a day filled with a diverse lineup of artists and bands, offering something for every music lover. Performances will include:

Live Music, Delicious Food & More: Don't Miss This Free Music Festival in Quincy

Who doesn’t love a saucy little internet rumor? These six infamous rock music myths have since been debunked, but they were widely believed to be true for years by fans and non-fans alike. Let’s take a look at a few rock music myths that got a bit out of hand and have since been debunked.

6 Infamous Rock Music Myths Debunked—Beatles, KISS, and More

Los Angeles, CA

Herbie J Pilato

Adam Rich was born on October 12, 1968, lived a troubled life, and died on January 7, 2023, at only 54 years old. This is his story. He lived in the Granada Hills area of Los Angeles with his parents and younger brother. The Rich family resided for a time in Florida where Adam studied acting at the local gym.

A Look Back at the Tragic Life and Death of Former Child Star Adam Rich (TV's 'Eight is Enough')

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Eddie Van Halen was a force to be reckoned with, and his son explains why he thinks it negatively impacted music.

Why Wolfgang Van Halen Thinks His Dad 'Ruined The Landscape' Of '80s Rock

Los Angeles County, CA

On the original Perry MasonTV legal series (CBS, 1957-1966), actor William Hopper portrayed Raymond Burr's loyal private detective Paul Drake. On and off screen, Hopper smoked incessently. Four years after the Mason series ended, the actor, son of famed Hollywood gossip columinist Hedda Hopper and DeWolf Hopper Sr., suffered a stroke on Valentine's Day 1970. Three weeks later, on March 6, Willam Hopper died of pneumonia. He was only 55 years old. This is his story.

In Memory of Actor William Hopper (From TV's 1st 'Perry Mason'): 5 Decades After His Tragic Death

True Norwegian black metal stalwarts MAYHEM are set to commemorate their 40th anniversary with a series of exclusive performances in six cities across North America this November. The unique production will decimate theaters in Montreal, Quebec; Toronto, Ontario; Queens, New York; Chicago, Illinois; Los Angeles, California and Denver, Colorado from November 12 to November 23.

MAYHEM Announces Special 40th-Anniversary North American Tour

Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, has recently introduced a tiny six-pound dog named Alistair who is looking for his forever home. At only one year old, this little boy is a sweet dog who is thought to be a Maltese, "but we can’t make any guarantees that he would be suitable for those with allergies," explains the nonprofit animal rescue.

Meet The Tiny 6lb Dog Looking For Love

Loudwire

Pyro, multiple special guests and a pulverizing 11-song setlist is what fans saw on stage when Pantera played Beast Feast in Yokohama, Japan on Aug. 26, 2001. But what was happening off stage was just as, if not more, combustable as that night's show. Pantera Members Started To Become Estranged...

Setlist + Video From Pantera’s Final Show With Vinnie Paul and Dimebag Darrell

New Jersey State

In a new interview with Sh!t Talk Reviews, SHADOWS FALL frontman Brian Fair spoke about the band's plans to release its first new music in more than a decade. Asked if SHADOWS FALL is shopping for a new record label at the moment, Brian said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "We've got something locked up. I don't know if I'm allowed to announce yet, but we definitely have a great partner for the music. We have a very progressive kind of view. They're gonna let us kind of release it in a way that makes sense. So, yeah, we're very excited that we got kind of the infrastructure."

BRIAN FAIR Says SHADOWS FALL Has Secured Record-Label Home For New Music: 'We're Very Excited'

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STRYPER's MICHAEL SWEET Says He Has 'Never Been A Big METALLICA Fan': 'It'd Be Hard For Me To Name One Song'

In a new interview with Robert Cavuoto of Myglobalmind, STRYPER frontman Michael Sweet was asked if he went to see METALLICA when the legendary metal outfit...

STRYPER's MICHAEL SWEET Says He Has 'Never Been A Big METALLICA Fan': 'It'd Be Hard For Me To Name One Song'

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