Category Archives: Rock News

New Lollapalooza book due out in March

New Lollapalooza book due out in March

St. Martin’s PressHaving already gotten the docuseries treatment, the history of Lollapalooza is now being told through a different medium.A new book called Lollapalooza: The Uncensored Story of Alternative Rock’s Wildest Festival is due out March 25. It’s written by Richard Bienstock and Tom Beaujour, who also authored the ’80s metal book Nöthin’ But a Good Time.Readers can expect…read more »

Green Day, Red Hot Chili Peppers & more playing FireAid benefit concert

Green Day, Red Hot Chili Peppers & more playing FireAid benefit concert

Disney/Randy HolmesArtists including Green Day and Red Hot Chili Peppers are playing the star-studded FireAid benefit concert supporting those affected by the Los Angeles fires.The bill also includes Billie Eilish and FINNEAS, Stevie Nicks, Sting, Jelly Roll, Gwen Stefani, Joni Mitchell, Stephen Stills, Earth, Wind & Fire, Rod Stewart, Gracie Abrams, Katy Perry, Lady Gaga,…read more »

Lamb of God’s Mark Morton releases new solo song, ‘Hell & Back’

Lamb of God’s Mark Morton releases new solo song, ‘Hell & Back’

Snakefarm Music GroupLamb of God guitarist Mark Morton has released a new solo song called “Hell & Back.”The track features vocals by Jaren Johnston of the band The Cadillac Three. You can listen to it now via digital outlets.Morton released his debut solo album, Anesthetic, in 2019. It includes collaborations with Papa Roach’s Jacoby Shaddix, Alter Bridge’s…read more »

Saliva announces deluxe ’Revelation: Retold’ album

Saliva announces deluxe ’Revelation: Retold’ album

Judge & Jury RecordsSaliva has announced a deluxe edition of their 2023 album, Revelation.The expanded set, dubbed Revelation: Retold, is due out Jan. 31.”We received an incredible amount of support and positive feedback from critics and fans alike at radio with [Revelation] in 2023, with the singles ‘High on Me’ and ‘Crows’ both breaking into the top…read more »

Dave Grohl responds to question about Foo Fighters playing LA fire benefit concert

Dave Grohl responds to question about Foo Fighters playing LA fire benefit concert

ABC/Randy HolmesDave Grohl has responded to a question about whether Foo Fighters will be performing at the upcoming FireAid Relief benefit concert supporting those affected by the Los Angeles fires.TMZ caught Grohl on camera after spending the day cooking meals with the organization Feed the Streets for displaced families and inmate firefighters. When asked if…read more »

Sleeping with Sirens’ Kellin Quinn launches Haunted Mouths solo project

Sleeping with Sirens’ Kellin Quinn launches Haunted Mouths solo project

Rise RecordsSleeping with Sirens frontman Kellin Quinn has announced a new solo project called Haunted Mouths.The debut Haunted Mouths album is titled A Collection of Greetings and will drop Feb. 14. You can listen to the first single, “Further Til We Disappear,” now via digital outlets.”That song mentions many of my wife’s favorite things and different things…read more »

Alex Lifeson says there are no plans to resurrect Rush

Alex Lifeson says there are no plans to resurrect Rush

Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for Comedy CentralWhile Rush’s Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson are still close, and still play music together, fans shouldn’t hold out hope that they’ll resurrect the band.In a new interview with Classic Rock magazine, Lifeson reveals he and Lee enjoy jamming together, but that doesn’t mean we’ll see Rush again.”It’s good to…read more »

Dave Navarro & Billy Morrison’s Above Ground benefit show postponed due to LA fires

Dave Navarro & Billy Morrison’s Above Ground benefit show postponed due to LA fires

Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagicThe Above Ground benefit concert, hosted by Jane’s Addiction’s Dave Navarro and Billy Idol guitarist Billy Morrison, has been postponed due to the ongoing Los Angeles fires.The show, which raises money for MusiCares in support of mental health awareness and suicide prevention, was scheduled to take place Jan. 25 at Hollywood’s Fonda Theatre. Navarro and Morrison…read more »

Hear what songs Shinedown’s jamming to on D.K.D. Mixtape playlist

Hear what songs Shinedown’s jamming to on D.K.D. Mixtape playlist

Terry Wyatt/Getty ImagesAs Shinedown continues to tease new music, the band is now sharing the tunes by other artists that they’ve been rocking.In a Facebook post, the “Second Chance” outfit links to a playlist they’ve put together titled D.K.D. Mixtape, which features “songs we’ve been digging lately.””Turn it up, let the music move you, and stay tuned,”…read more »