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Def Leppard Debuts at No. 1 on Top Hard Rock Albums Chart With ‘Diamond Star Halos’
Def Leppard reaches No. 1 on Billboard‘s Top Hard Rock Albums chart for a fourth time with its new set Diamond Star Halos, which opens atop the survey dated June 11. In the May 27-June 2 tracking week, Halos earned 34,000 equivalent album units, according to Luminate. Of that sum, 32,000 units are via album sales. The venerable British band first ruled Top Hard Rock Albums, which began in 2007, with 2008’s Songs From the Sparkle Lounge. 2011’s Mirrorball: Live & More followed, and in 2015, the group led with its self-titled 11th studio set. Concurrently, Halos starts at No. 2 on Top Rock Albums. On the all-format Billboard 200, the new set bows at No. 10, marking Def Leppard’s eighth top 10. Here’s a recap, dating to the band’s first nearly 40 years ago. Def Leppard’s Billboard 200 Top...
Metric Rock Out in “What Feels Like Eternity” Video: Exclusive
Metric have returned with the latest single from their upcoming album, Formentera, due out July 8th. The track, “What Feels Like Eternity,” comes with an accompanying video featuring the band captured via a saturated, handheld camera. Get an exclusive first look at the visual below. Formed in 1998 in Toronto, Metric have spent over two decades carving out a lane of their own in the alternative rock scene. Since the band’s 2003 debut, Old World Underground, Where Are You Now?, the rock quartet has become a mainstay of indie rock in their native country. The band boasts award-winning albums and chart-topping singles and still have yet to lose any of their well-deserved cred. The band has kept up a steady flow of material since then, from the record-breaking single “Youth Without Youth” in 20...
Halsey Unveils Teaser for ‘So Good’ Music Video: Watch
Halsey shared a glimpse at the upcoming music video for their new single “So Good” on Tuesday (June 7). Over the tinkling of music box chimes, the singer wordlessly locks eyes with her partner, Alev Aydin, who also serves as the video’s director as well as inspiration for the song. Other shots show a close-up of an engraved award commemorating Halsey’s June 30, 2018, show at Red Rocks Amphitheater in Morrison, Colo., as well as an empty makeup chair in front of a lit vanity, and a long moss colored couch behind a glass coffee table. In the caption, Halsey confirmed the track’s release date, writing, “‘So Good’ – June 9 Official Music Video – June 10.” Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news The single’s road to release has been littered with co...
Queen to Release Newly Discovered Song With Freddie Mercury Vocals From ‘The Miracle’ Sessions
More than three decades after Freddie Mercury passed away at 45 from AIDS-related complications the world may hear new music from the iconic Queen vocalist. During a BBC Radio 2 interview in the midst of this weekend’s platinum jubilee celebration of Queen Elizabeth, Queen guitarist Brian May and drummer Roger Taylor revealed that they recently uncovered a previously unheard song featuring Mercury’s vocals. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news “We did find a little gem from Freddie that we’d kind of forgotten about,” Taylor, 72, told BBC Radio 2 host Zoe Ball in the chat. “And it’s wonderful. Actually, it was a real discovery.” While Taylor and May did not reveal the track’s title — Deadline reported that it is called “Face It Alone,” which Billboar...
Travis Barker Is ‘So Proud’ of Son Landon Graduating From High School
Travis Barker is a proud dad. Like a lot of parents at this time of year, the Blink-182 drummer took to Instagram over the weekend to celebrate a June rite of passage. “So proud of you,” Barker wrote to his 18-year-old son in celebration of his first-born’s graduation from high school. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news “It has been a great pleasure and honor to raise you and I can’t wait to witness all the amazing things you’re going to do and become,” Travis added alongside a pair of black and white pics in which father and son are hanging on the couch and a second one of Landon solo rocking an animal-print jacket. “Congratulations on graduating, I love you.” Landon appreciated the kind words, responding “I Love you! [heart emoji].” Travis’ wife...
Roger Taylor and Brian May Announce New Queen Song with Freddie Mercury, “Face It Alone”
Roger Taylor and Brian May have rediscovered “Face It Alone,” a previously unheard Queen song featuring Freddie Mercury. As they shared in an interview with Zoe Ball on BBC Radio 2, the track will be released this September. According to Taylor, it’s “a little gem from Freddie that we’d kind of forgotten about.” He added that it’s a “real discovery. It’s from The Miracle sessions.” The Miracle came out in 1989, buoyed by beloved single “I Want It All.” It was the 13th and penultimate studio set before Mercury’s death in 1991. Advertisement Related Video As May explained, “It was kind of hiding in plain sight. We looked at it many times and thought, oh no, we can’t really rescue that. But in fact, we went in there again and our wonderful engineering team went, okay, we can d...
Roger Taylor and Brian May Announce New Queen Song with Freddie Mercury, “Face It Alone”
Roger Taylor and Brian May have rediscovered “Face It Alone,” a previously unheard Queen song featuring Freddie Mercury. As they shared in an interview with Zoe Ball on BBC Radio 2, the track will be released this September. According to Taylor, it’s “a little gem from Freddie that we’d kind of forgotten about.” He added that it’s a “real discovery. It’s from The Miracle sessions.” The Miracle came out in 1989, buoyed by beloved single “I Want It All.” It was the 13th and penultimate studio set before Mercury’s death in 1991. Advertisement Related Video As May explained, “It was kind of hiding in plain sight. We looked at it many times and thought, oh no, we can’t really rescue that. But in fact, we went in there again and our wonderful engineering team went, okay, we can d...
2022 Rocklahoma Festival to Feature Korn, Five Finger Death Punch, Evanescence & More
This year’s Rocklahoma festival will feature headliners Korn, Five Finger Death Punch, Shinedown, Evanescence, Megadeth, Seether, Cypress Hill and more rocking the Pryor Creek Music Festival Grounds in Pryor, Okla., over labor Day weekend (Sept. 2-4). Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news The 15th anniversary edition of the three-day camping event that takes place just outside of Tulsa will also feature sets from Jelly Roll, In This Moment, Skillet, Underoath, Ice Nine Kills, Motionless In White, Black Veil Brides, The Hu, Nothing More, Bad Wolves, Bad Omens, Palaye Royale, Dorothy, Suicidal Tendencies, Lit, Quiet Riot, Enuff Z’nuff, Wildstreet and many more. “ROCKLAHOMA 2022! It’s time!!! We are so excited to announce that we will be one o...
Alec John Such, Founding Member of Bon Jovi, Dies at 70
Alec John Such, bassist and an original member of Bon Jovi who was credited as bringing the band together, has died at 70, Bon Jovi announced on Sunday (June 5). “Alec, you will be missed,” Bon Jovi posted on social media. “We are heartbroken to hear the news of the passing of our dear friend Alec John Such,” the group’s statement said. “He was an original. As a founding member of Bon Jovi, Alec was integral to the formation of the band. To be honest, we found our way to each other thru him – He was a childhood friend of Tico and brought Richie to see us perform. Alec was always wild and full of life. Today those special memories bring a smile to my face and a tear to my eye. We’ll miss him dearly.” Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news Bon J...
Red Hot Chili Peppers Launch World Tour in Spain: Video + Setlist
Red Hot Chili Peppers kicked off their “Unlimited Love World Tour” at Estadio Olímpico de la Cartuja in Seville, Spain on Saturday, June 4th. The veteran rock band treated the capacity crowd of 60,000+ fans to an 18-song set that included material from their latest album, Unlimited Love, as well as many past classics like “Scar Tissue,” “Here Ever After,” “Soul to Squeeze,” and “By the Way.” Of course, for many fans of Chili Peppers the highlight of the evening was merely seeing guitarist John Frusciante back on stage after 15 years away. Advertisement Related Video Watch fan-captured footage of the concert and see the full setlist below. Chili Peppers will spend the next month touring the UK and Europe before making their way back to North America for a late summer run stadium shows. You ...
Doobie Brothers Reschedule Several Concerts Due to COVID-19
The Doobie Brothers announced a series of rescheduled concert dates this weekend after members of their touring party tested positive for COVID-19. June shows in Indiana, Georgia, Florida and North Carolina were moved to July. The new dates were posted on Saturday (June 4). “We want to apologize to our fans,” the band said in a statement shared on social media. “Several members of the Doobies touring party came down with Covid and we had no choice but to reschedule the below dates. We look forward to seeing you all very soon.” Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news The concerts are part of the Doobie Brothers’ North American tour celebrating their 50th anniversary. The trek features band members Tom Johnston, Pat Simmons and John McFee reunite...
Red Hot Chili Peppers Drop Unlimited Love Bonus Track “Nerve Flip”: Stream
Red Hot Chili Peppers are still fresh off the release of their latest album Unlimited Love, and there’s still plenty of love left to go around: Today, the Consequence cover stars have unveiled the song “Nerve Flip” on digital and streaming platforms, after first being released as a bonus track on the album in Japan only. Unlimited Love marked the Chili Peppers’ first album with fan-favorite guitarist John Frusciante since their 2006 double LP Stadium Arcadium. You can hear his spirit throughout the record, and even bonus tracks like “Nerve Flip” showcase why we missed him for so long. A Chili Peppers song through-and-though, “Nerve Flip” layers those chugging, arena-sized guitars with Anthony Kiedis’ often absurdist lyrics — what is “getting high on pink flami...
