Author Archives: Syndicated Content

Green Day’s Mike Dirnt Recalls His First Time Seeing Metallica’s Cliff Burton Play Live
In a new interview with Heavy Consequence, Green Day's Mike Dirnt recalled being profoundly inspired by seeing Metallica's late bassist Cliff Burton play live for the first time at a concert in Oaklan...
Erik Thompson Dec 17, 2025

Tom Morello Collaborates With Beartooth On New Single, “Everything Burns”
Tom Morello has teamed up with Beartooth vocalist Caleb Shomo for the potent new single, "Everything Burns," which debuted on Tuesday (December 16) as part of the latest update to the Final Fantasy XI...
Erik Thompson Dec 17, 2025

Perry Farrell And Jane’s Addiction Issue Statements Aiming To “Resolve Our Differences” Amid Band Breakup
More than a year after Perry Farrell punched guitarist Dave Navarro during a Boston show, Jane's Addiction has officially broken up, with both Farrell and the other members - Navarro, Eric Avery, and ...
Erik Thompson Dec 17, 2025

Gene Simmons And Josh Homme Added To Lineup For Dean Delray’s Annual Bon Scott-Era AC/DC Tribute Show
KISS' Gene Simmons and Queens of the Stone Age's Josh Homme will join comedian Dean Delray for his final Bon Scott-era AC/DC tribute show on February 3 at Hollywood's Avalon Theater, in celebration of...
Erik Thompson Dec 16, 2025

Megadeth’s Dave Mustaine Is Now A Black Belt In Jiu-Jitsu
Megadeth frontman Dave Mustaine has earned a black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu from the Renzo Gracie academy, adding to the 54-year-old metal legend's previous black belts in Taekwondo and Ukidokan ka...
Erik Thompson Dec 16, 2025

Rolling Stones Call Off 2026 U.K./Europe Stadium Shows As Keith Richards Is Unable To Commit To Touring
The Rolling Stones have canceled their planned 2026 stadium tour of the UK and Europe due to guitarist Keith Richards, who turns 82 this week, being unable to commit to the demanding schedule, citing ...
Erik Thompson Dec 16, 2025

Tribute To Billy Joel At Carnegie Hall Will Feature Rob Thomas, Pat Monahan, And Rufus Wainwright
Billy Joel's longtime band will take part in a star-studded charity tribute concert for the 76-year-old Rock and Roll Hall of Famer at New York's Carnegie Hall on March 12. The event will feature gues...
Erik Thompson Dec 16, 2025

Joe Ely, Progressive Country Music Legend Who Collaborated With The Clash And Bruce Springsteen, Dies At 78
Joe Ely, a pioneering Texas singer-songwriter who helped shape the progressive country sound and Americana genre, died Monday (December 15) in Taos, New Mexico, at the age of 78, from complications re...
Erik Thompson Dec 16, 2025

Bruce Springsteen Plays Through A Fire Alarm During Surprise Appearance At The Stone Pony
Bruce Springsteen made an unannounced, electrifying appearance with Little Steven and the Disciples of Soul at the Stone Pony's WhyHunger benefit on Sunday night (December 14), only to have the perfor...
Erik Thompson Dec 15, 2025

Queen’s Brian May Gives Black Sabbath’s Tony Iommi A Replica Of His Signature Red Special Guitar
Queen's Brian May has gifted Black Sabbath's Tony Iommi a customized left-handed replica of his iconic Red Special guitar. The instrument, which Iommi showed off in an Instagram photo, was meticulousl...
Erik Thompson Dec 15, 2025




