Primary Wave MusicThe Struts are featured on an upcoming tribute album to the band Bad Company, who were just nominated for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.Luke Spiller and company contribute a cover of the song “Rock ‘N’ Roll Fantasy” to the compilation, titled Can’t Get Enough: The Music of Bad Company.”We are so thrilled…… read more »
ABC/Paula LoboActors including Mckenna Grace, Fred Armisen, Bobby Lee and Sean Gunn have joined the cast for the upcoming Green Day-inspired movie, New Years Rev.The film follows a trio of friends who mistakenly believe that their band got a gig opening for Green Day. It’s based on the “American Idiot” outfit’s early van-touring days.The previously announced cast…… read more »
ABC/Paula LoboBlink-182 bassist Mark Hoppus is parting ways with a painting from his personal art collection done by the famously anonymous artist Banksy.The piece, Crude Oil (Vettriano), has been in the possession of Hoppus and his wife, Skye, since 2011.”We loved this painting since the moment we saw it,” Hoppus says. “Unmistakably Banksy, but different. We…… read more »
Martin Philbey/Getty ImagesPrimus has launched a new video series called Interstellar Drum Derby detailing the band’s monthslong search for a new drummer.The first episode, now on YouTube, showcases the audition of a drummer named Rory Dolan, and features footage of him jamming alongside Les Claypool and Larry “Ler” LaLonde. It also features a cameo from Fred Armisen. Primus announced…… read more »
Chiaki Nozu/WireImageBlack Veil Brides frontman Andy Biersack has announced a new publishing imprint called Knives and Pens.Launched in partnership with the Rare Bird publishing house, Knives and Pens “aims to redefine the landscape of horror fiction by blending the genre’s golden-era nostalgia with a fresh and modern approach to storytelling,” a press release reads.It continues, “The…… read more »
Mick Hutson/RedfernsThe red carpet premiere for This Was My Life, the documentary about late Megadeth drummer Nick Menza, has been announced.The event will take place April 10 at the Laemmle Royal theater in Los Angeles and will be followed by a Q&A with the film’s director, Holly Grayson, and former Megadeth bassist David Ellefson.”The Menza family is super excited…… read more »
Tim Mosenfelder/Getty ImagesThe 2025 Rock for Ronnie benefit concert, held in memory of late metal icon Ronnie James Dio, has been announced.The show takes place May 18 at the Autry Museum in Los Angeles’ Griffith Park. Sebastian Bach will headline.”The Autry Museum park is a beautiful setting for Rock for Ronnie with plenty of room for the event…… read more »
Blue Grape MusicSuperheaven has announced a new self-titled album.The band’s first full-length offering in 10 years will arrive on April 18. It arrives after Superheaven’s 2013 single “Youngest Daughter” went viral on TikTok, earning it a Billboard Music Award nomination in 2024, 11 years after its original release.Superheaven the album includes the previously released tracks “Long…… read more »
Disney/Eric McCandlessYou best start believing in ghost stories, Mr. Osbourne, you were almost in one!Sharon Osbourne has revealed that she kept Ozzy from auditioning for a Pirates of the Caribbean movie.Speaking to Billy Corgan on the Smashing Pumpkins frontman’s The Magnificent Others podcast, Sharon calls the decision the “biggest mistake I’ve ever made with Ozzy.””He got offered to go…… read more »
ABC/Paula LoboBlink-182’s Mark Hoppus has announced a book tour in support of his upcoming memoir, Fahrenheit-182.The outing launches April 9 in New York City, and wraps up April 20 in Los Angeles. Presales are open now, and tickets go on sale to the general public on Friday.For the full list of dates and all ticket info,…… read more »
