Metallica breaks Dome attendance record at Syracuse concert

Metallica delivered an electrifying performance at the JMA Wireless Dome in Syracuse as part of their M72 World Tour, accompanied by Suicidal Tendencies and Pantera. Fans reminisced on the band's timeless appeal, with Metallica showcasing hits like "Sad But True" and "Enter Sandman." The concert featured the iconic "Snake Pit" setup, allowing for an up-close experience for attendees. The band's powerful performance culminated in a memorable rendition of "Enter Sandman," leaving fans energized and inspired by Metallica's enduring impact.

Dave Grohl and Cynthia Erivo Join Dudamel and the LA Phil for Coachella Weekend 2 Performance

Dave Grohl made a surprise appearance at Coachella, joining the Los Angeles Philharmonic with Gustavo Dudamel for their weekend two set. They performed orchestral versions of two Foo Fighters songs, "Everlong" and "The Sky Is a Neighborhood." The setlist also included guest appearances from Laufey, Ca7riel & Paco Amoroso, Natasha Bedingfield, and Cynthia Erivo. This marked Grohl's first public performance of Foo Fighters material since addressing personal matters in September. The performance was part of a series of guest-filled sets by the LA Phil at Coachella.

Green Day and Charli xcx's Coachella headliner banter continued into weekend two

Green Day and Charli XCX playfully responded to each other after the singer wore a sash reading "Miss Should Be Headliner" at a Coachella afterparty. Green Day's drummer Tré Cool responded with a toilet paper sash reading "Actual Headliner," but Charli XCX praised the band, calling herself "obsessed." The exchange came after controversy over Charli XCX's sash, with many Green Day fans defending the band. The playful banter ended with Green Day's frontman wearing a "Brat" hat in honor of Charli XCX, who had performed on the main stage at the festival.

Weezer Mockumentary In The Works

There's a Weezer "documentary" in the making. Over the weekend, Rivers Cuomo revealed that the band is working on a movie and film insider Jeff Sneider has reported on the project's details. He describes it as a cross between "Scott Pilgrim Vs the World" and "Weird: The Al Yankovic Story." It reportedly stars Juliette Lewis, Eric Andre, Johnny Knoxville, Ben Schwarts, and Keanu Reeves. The members of Weezer will also appear in the movie as themselves. There's no word on the movie's name or release date.

PAPA ROACH's JACOBY SHADDIX On 'Last Resort': 'That Song Is The Gift That Keeps On Giving'

Jacoby Shaddix, frontman of PAPA ROACH, expressed in an interview his intention to continue performing into his fifties, emphasizing the importance of physical health and sobriety. He discussed the enduring popularity of the band's hit song "Last Resort" and its impact on pop culture. PAPA ROACH recently released a new version of their single "Even If It Kills Me" and completed the European leg of their "Rise Of The Roach" tour, celebrating the 25th anniversary of their album "Infest". The band, known for addressing mental health, has released 10 studio albums, including their latest, "Ego Trip".

Geddy Lee picks his favourite Rush album

Geddy Lee, the frontman of Rush, revealed that his favorite Rush album is "Clockwork Angels," released in 2012. Lee sees the album as a culmination of the band's 40-year journey, showcasing their maturation and musical evolution. He considers it a pinnacle of their talent, with strong songwriting and confident playing. The album holds special significance as it was the last Rush album before the band went on an indefinite hiatus and drummer Neil Peart passed away in 2020, leading to the official disbandment of the group.

How did The Black Keys get their name?

The Grammy-winning rock duo The Black Keys drew inspiration for their band name from Akron artist Alfred McMoore, who struggled with schizophrenia. McMoore's unique art and eccentric personality left a lasting impact on the band members, leading them to establish a memorial fund in his honor. The Black Keys continue to pay tribute to McMoore's legacy through their music and charitable efforts, with plans for a benefit concert and an upcoming album release. The Akron Art Museum will also host an exhibit showcasing McMoore's original works in the fall.

"I couldn't care less about other people's opinions." M. Shadows of Avenged Sevenfold says they'll keeping pushing artistic boundaries

Avenged Sevenfold's frontman, M. Shadows, is unapologetic about not playing it safe with their music, stating that he doesn't care about others' opinions. The band's latest album, "Life Is But a Dream...," released in 2023, received mixed reviews from fans. Shadows emphasizes the importance of artistic creativity and pushing boundaries, regardless of feedback. He recalls a conversation with Linkin Park's Dave Farrell that helped him embrace disregarding outside opinions and focusing on artistic expression. The band aims to continue challenging norms and inspiring others in the music industry.

Bush Says Tenth Studio Album On The Way

Bush has officially announced their 10th studio album, “I Beat Loneliness,” set for release on July 18th. A preview song, “60 Ways to Forget People,” is already out, but the official lead single is scheduled for release on June 5th. The new album is produced by frontman Gavin Rossdale and Erik Ron, known for his work with Panic! At The Disco and Bad Omens. Bush is starting out on a worldwide tour launching today in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada. The band will then tour across North America from July 19th to August 30th before heading overseas to join Volbeat for a series of dates across Europe from September 18th through November 13th.

Puddle Of Mudd Announces New Album

Puddle of Mudd has announced their upcoming album, “Kiss the Machine,” set for release on May 2nd through Pavement Entertainment. The lead single, "Beautimous," is currently available on all major streaming platforms. It’s the first album from the band since 2023’s “Ubiquitous,” and includes nine songs in total. Fans can also pre-order a limited-edition CD and T-shirt bundle, which includes a signed postcard from frontman Wes Scantlin.

SLAYER's KERRY KING Plays DAMIAN PRIEST To Ring At 'WrestleMania 41'

SLAYER guitarist Kerry King recently played WWE wrestler Damian Priest to the ring at "WrestleMania 41" by performing Priest's theme song, "Rise For The Night," at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas. Priest expressed his gratitude to King for adding his genius to the theme song, which debuted last November on WWE's "Raw" broadcast. Priest, who has a love for metal music, mentioned his admiration for bands like METALLICA and Ozzy Osbourne in a Metal Hammer interview. King's solo band, featuring members from DEATH ANGEL, MACHINE HEAD, HELLYEAH, and SLAYER, completed a successful North American tour in early 2025, following the release of his debut solo album, "From Hell I Rise," in May 2024.

ROCK HALL: Fan Vote Recap - Week 10 (Final Full Week)

The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame's Fan Vote is down to its last day, today (Monday). With over two-and-a-half million ballots cast, Joe Cocker has overtaken Soundgarden for fifth place while the other 12 positions remain the same. With the number of votes rounded up, the order, as of 2pm ET Sunday, stands at:

1.Phish - 325,000

2.Bad Company - 276,000

3.Billy Idol - 256,000

4.Cyndi Lauper - 233,000

5.Joe Cocker - 230,000

6.Soundgarden - 229,000

7.Chubby Checker - 200,000

8.Black Crowes - 163,000

9.Mariah Carey - 136,500

10.Joy Division + New Order - 117,500

11.The White Stripes - 109,000

12.Outkast - 106,500

13.Oasis - 98,000

14.Mana - 34,500

Once again, you can vote once a day through today, April 21st, at RockHall.com. The top five artists selected by the public will comprise a “fans’ ballot” that will be tallied along with the other ballots to determine the 2025 Inductees. The Class of 2025 will be announced later this week with the ceremony set for the fall in Los Angeles.

Zak Starkey Reinstated As Drummer For The Who

If you thought a band that had been around for over 60 years was immune to inner turmoil and drama, think again. We told you last week that the Who had parted ways with long-time drummer Zak Starkey. That situation lasted all of four days. Pete Townshend released a statement Saturday saying, "He’s not being asked to step down from The Who. "There

have been some communication issues, personal and private on all sides, that needed to be dealt with, and these have been aired happily. "Roger [Daltrey] and I would like Zak to tighten up his latest evolved drumming style to accommodate our non-orchestral line up and he has readily agreed. I take responsibility for some of the confusion. Our Teenage Cancer Trust shows [last month] at the Royal Albert Hall were a little tricky for me. I thought that four and a half weeks would be enough time to recover completely from having a complete knee replacement. (Why did I ever think I could land on my knees?) Wrong! "Maybe we didn’t put enough time into sound checks, giving us problems on stage. The sound in the center of the stage is always the most difficult to work with. Roger did nothing wrong but fiddle with his in-ear monitors. Zak made a few mistakes and he has apologized. Albeit with a rubber duck drummer. "We are a family, this blew up very quickly and got too much oxygen. It’s over. We move forward now with optimism and fire in our bellies. "As for Roger, fans can enjoy his forthcoming solo shows with his fabulous drummer, Scott Devours, who it was rumored might replace Zak in The Who and has always been supportive of the band. "I owe Scott an apology for not crushing that rumor before it spread. He has been hurt by this. I promise to buy him a very long drink and give him a hug."

And Zak has issued a statement saying, "I'm very grateful to be a part of the Who family. Thanks Roger and Pete." He also acknowledged his playing at the Albert Hall shows, saying, "Sorry Rog, I dropped a few beats … I’ll pick em up next time if I can. Apologies…"

Rare Paul McCartney Photos Coming To New Los Angeles Exhibit

36 rare photos taken by Paul McCartney back in the early ‘60s are going to be part of an exhibition opening in Los Angeles this week. The exhibit, “Rearview Mirror: Photographs, December 1963-February 1964,” opens on Friday at the Gagosian Art Gallery, and runs until June 21st. The photos even include snaps of the Beatles while they were staying at the Hotel Deauville in Miami Beach in 1964 ahead of their iconic appearance on “The Ed Sullivan Show.” Once the exhibit ends…the photos, all signed by McCartney, will go on sale, with the funds going towards helping those affected by the California wildfires.

ZZ Top Add U.S. Dates To 2025 Elevation Tour

ZZ Top are adding U.S. dates to their 2025 "Elevation Tour."The trek is scheduled to kick off in the U.S. on June 10th in Moorhead, Minnesota. The band has added 21 additional shows in Kansas, Nebraska, Oregon, Texas and more. The tour is set to wrap up on October 10th in Terre Haute, Indiana.Tickets for the newly added dates are available now through ZZ Tops official website.

Weezer Mockumentary In The Works

There's a Weezer "documentary" in the making.Over the weekend, Rivers Cuomo revealed that the band is working on a movie and film insider Jeff Sneider has reported on the project's details. He describes it as a cross between "Scott Pilgrim Vs the World"and "Weird: The Al Yankovic Story." It reportedly stars Juliette Lewis, Eric Andre, Johnny Knoxville, Ben Schwarts, and Keanu Reeves. The members of Weezer will also appear in the movie as themselves. There's no word on the movie's name or release date.

HENDRIX, EVH & IOMMI: Tops Among Six Stringers

In celebration of Guitar Week last week, the staff at Consequence.net has compiled its list of "The 100 Best Guitarists of All Time." In explaining their criteria for their choices, they write, "We surveyed over 100 guitarists to hear their thoughts on who left the largest impact. We looked at old school pioneers and the figures that paved the way for future greats, along with newer guitar heroes who continue to inspire the next generation..." And it's clear by looking at the Top 10 that each one has been very influential in their style. They are:

1.Jimi Hendrix

2.Eddie Van Halen

3.Tony Iommi

4.Chuck Berry

5.Prince

6.Jimmy Page

7.Sister Rosetta Tharpe

8.David Gilmour

9.Jeff Beck

10.Nile Rodgers

ROBBIE ROBERTSON: And Now For His Last Recordings

Following this week's report that the late Robbie Robertson's second memoir, Insomnia, will be published in November, comes news that some of the last music he recorded will be included in a new History Channel documentary Sitting Bull.

His son Sebastian tells Rolling Stone, “We were thrilled by the prospect and dove right in. This was a complicated time in our lives as my dad’s health was declining. However, like for a lot of us, the art of music was an escape...“The inspiration of this project, my heritage and honoring both my culture and my father, kicked me into the highest gear. He was thrilled with the demo. We batted ideas, guitar licks, and vocals back and forth until we were satisfied and sent it along to production. We nailed it...“[My] dad and I created what will always be one of my proudest and most memorable compositions. Harnessing the words of his mother, our people, and the rhythm of our lives in all existences, we created our final piece of music together … or maybe, just maybe, there’s more to come.”

Robertson's mother was Cayuga and Mohawk, raised on the Six Nations of the Grand River reserve southwest of Toronto. Sitting Bull, a four-hour documentary, will air in two parts -- May 27th and 28th at 9 p.m. ET.

FAITH NO MORE: No More?

It looks like Faith No More may be no more. In an appearance on the Let There Be Talk podcast, drummer Mike Bordin said that singer Mike Patton seemed happy to tour with his other band, Mr Bungle, even though Faith No More supported him when he wasn't up to touring four years ago. Faith No More canceled their 2021 tour on the eve of the first date, and Bordin said “It was very clear that [Mike] was unable at that point to physically do it. We made the decision that, ‘Look, we've gotta support our guy.’ It’s gonna be a [crap] storm cancelling 75 shows, but none of us wants to be the guy that breaks his back and forces him to do something that he's not in the position to be able to do. It wasn’t even an argument. The Faith No More shows were never rescheduled, and Patton’s other band, Mr Bungle, ended up touring the past three years. Bordin said, "So it’s my take, my position, my statement on it is that he’s gone from being unable to do the shows to clearly being unwilling to do shows with us. And that’s heavy. That’s a big difference… And we haven’t really had much dialogue on it."

Elton John, Brandi Carlile Foundations Joining Forces To Raise Money To Protect HIV Care

Elton John and Brandi Carlile are launching a new initiative through their Elton John Foundation and Looking Out Foundation. The "Who Believes in Angels?" campaign will bring communities together to raise money for John's AIDS Foundation and its Rocket Response Fund. The initiative will help Elton John's AIDS Foundation's partners continue to provide services after cuts in funding due to the termination of USAID support. The Rocket Response Fund directs resources to reopen clinics, restore access to medications and maintain prevention services.

ALICE COOPER Reunites Original Band For New Album, The Revenge Of Alice Cooper

The original Alice Cooper group has announced their first new studio album in over 50 years, titled "The Revenge of Alice Cooper," set to release on July 25. The album features all four surviving members and includes a special appearance by the late guitarist Glen Buxton. The first single, "Black Mamba," will debut on April 22. The album was produced by Bob Ezrin, and the band is open to performing live together again under the right circumstances.

IN OTHER NEWS

A drumhead used by the late John Bonham between 1973 and '75 that sold last September for $45,500 has sold again this week at auction for almost double the price -- $87,500. Not bad considering the original estimate in September was between $4000 and $6600. The head features his symbol that was created for Led Zeppelin IV.

Queen guitarist Brian May likes a video spoofing his appearance earlier this month at the first weekend of Coachella with pop singer Benson Boone, saying, “Ha ha ha ha ha --- OK --- now I really know we made some kind of history !!! Love this.” May joined Boone on “Bohemian Rhapsody.”

Dave Grohl joined the L.A Philharmonic at Coachella on Saturday to perform two Foo Fighters songs – “Everlong” and “The Sky Is a Neighborhood.”

Last Monday marked the 43rd anniversary of the release of Van Halen’s fifth album, 1982’s Diver Down. Bass player Michael Anthony reminisced about it in a short video posted on his Instagram page.

Former REO Speedwagon singer Kevin Cronin recently did some spring cleaning and came upon an unopened package from Nashville. It was a gold record for Dolly Parton’s 2023 album, Rockstar, which contains her duet with Cronin on REO’s “Keep on Loving You.” He says, “Having a legend like Dolly Parton choose to record a song you have written is unbelievable, she also cut “Time for Me to Fly” for White Limozeen in 1989, but being asked to sing a duet with Dolly is totally surreal.”

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