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Getty ImagesJames Hetfield makes no bones about channeling his inner demons for Metallica’s new music. Blabbermouth transcribed Hetfield talking in a new promo video about the band’s new album, 72 Seasons — which drops on April 14th — where he shed light on the album’s sometimes extremely dark inspiration. Hetfield revealed, “There’s been a lot…

PRPhotos.comRed Hot Chili Peppers’ video for the title track to the band’s 1999 Californication album has surpassed the one billion mark on YouTube. The track, which has been certified five-times platinum, hit Number One on Billboard’s Alternative Airplay and Mainstream Rock charts, and peaked at Number 69 on the Billboard Hot 100 when it was…

Getty ImagesElton John has revealed his final UK appearance will be at this year’s Glastonbury festival. The Guardian reported he’ll close out the main stage on June 25th marking his second-only career appearance at a UK festival. Elton said in a statement, “I couldn’t be more excited to be headlining the Pyramid stage. As the…

PRPhotos.comBruce Springsteen has just issued the new official bootleg Nashville: August 21st, 2008 — the sixth live set from the E Street Band’s 2007/2008 tour behind his chart-topping Magic album. The new concert follows previous releases from Boston, Massachusetts; Tampa, Florida; St. Louis, Missouri; Indianapolis; Indiana; Greensboro, North Carolina and features a 29-song set packed…

PRPhotos.comRed Hot Chili Peppers have rolled out their 2023 global tour dates in support of the two new albums — Unlimited Love and Return Of The Dream Canteen. The North American run kicks off in Vancouver at BC Place on March 29th with the final date on this side of the Atlantic set for May…

Getty ImagesTwo hours before show time, Aerosmith canceled their concert Friday night (December 2) in Las Vegas due to Steven Tyler “feeling unwell.” According to a statement from the band, he was “unable to perform,” but is expected to make a full recovery for tonight’s show (Monday 12-5). Specifics of his illness were not revealed.…

Today (December 5th) marks the 49th anniversary of the release of Paul McCartney & Wings’ Band On The Run album. Band On The Run, which reunited McCartney with legendary Beatles engineer Geoff Emerick, included three Top 10 hits — “Helen Wheels,” which peaked at Number 10 and was only included on the U.S. versions of…

Getty ImagesA scaled-back and primarily acoustic Who performed on Friday night (December 2nd) as part of 90th birthday salute to legendary artist, Peter Blake. Blake, who is considered the “Godfather” of pop art, is perhaps best known for designing the cover of the Beatles’ groundbreaking 1967 Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band album, among countless…

PRPhotos.comGeorge Thorogood & The Destroyers have announced their 50th anniversary tour. After kicking off the year in February with a five-night run aboard the Rock Legends Cruise, Thorogood and the band launch their “Bad All Over The World Tour” on March 17th and 18th in Lincoln City, Oregon at Chinook Winds Casino Resort. As it…