Author Archives: Syndicated Content

U2 Becomes The First Irish Songwriters To Be Named Ivors Academy Fellows
U2 has made history by becoming the first Irish songwriters to be named Ivors Academy Fellows. They are the second group to receive the honor - the highest distinction that the organization behind the...
Erik Thompson Mar 20, 2025

Metallica’s Kirk Hammett Set To Release New Book Focused On His Legendary Guitar Collection
Metallica guitarist Kirk Hammett will share insights into the instruments that have played a pivotal role in his life and music career through The Collection: Kirk Hammett, a comprehensive coffee tabl...
Erik Thompson Mar 20, 2025

New Children’s Book Featuring Joey Ramone, ‘Gabba Gabba We Accept You,’ Set For Publication
A children's book titled, Gabba Gabba We Accept You: The Wondrous Tale of Joey Ramone, is set to be released on June 27th via Drag City. The kids' book is written by Jay Ruttenberg and illustrated by ...
Erik Thompson Mar 20, 2025

KISS Launches Audio Walking Tour Of New York City To Celebrate 50th Anniversary Of ‘Dressed To Kill’
To celebrate the 50th anniversary of their iconic album Dressed to Kill, KISS is launching an audio walking tour in New York City on March 22nd in collaboration with Pophouse. Fans can access the tour...
Erik Thompson Mar 20, 2025

Limp Bizkit’s $200 Million Lawsuit Against UMG Heading To Trial After Judge Denies Motion to Dismiss
Limp Bizkit's $200 million lawsuit against Universal Music will proceed to trial after a federal judge rejected the label's attempt to dismiss the case. The band initially sued UMG in October 2024, al...
Erik Thompson Mar 19, 2025

Guns N’ Roses Announce “Amicable” Split With Their Longtime Drummer Frank Ferrer
On Wednesday (March 19), Guns N' Roses announced the departure of drummer Frank Ferrer, the band's longest-serving drummer. GN'R described the split as "amicable," while sharing a statement that reads...
Erik Thompson Mar 19, 2025

Brian May Teases That New Queen Material “Could Happen”
In a new interview with MOJO, Queen's Brian May expressed the possibility of the celebrated rock band releasing their first new single in 30 years. "I think it could happen," May said. "Both Roger [Ta...
Erik Thompson Mar 19, 2025

Robert Smith Takes Reins From Roger Daltry To Curate Teenage Cancer Trust 2026 Concert Lineup
Robert Smith of the Cure will curate the 2026 Teenage Cancer Trust benefit concerts at the Royal Albert Hall. Smith takes over from the Who's Roger Daltrey, who stepped down last year from the role he...
Erik Thompson Mar 19, 2025

Smashing Pumpkins’ Billy Corgan And His Wife Chloé Welcome Baby Daughter Juno
On Tuesday (March 18), Billy Corgan and his wife Chlo Mendel Corgan welcomed their third child, daughter Juno, who was born at a healthy 9.9 pounds and 22 inches at the family's home in Highland Park,...
Erik Thompson Mar 19, 2025

Queen, Herbie Hancock, And Barbara Hannigan Have Been Named 2025 Polar Music Prize Laureates
British rock band Queen, jazz legend Herbie Hancock, and soprano/conductor Barbara Hannigan have been named as the recipients of the 2025 Polar Music Prize, which will be presented at the Grand Htel i...
Erik Thompson Mar 18, 2025




