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PRPhotos.comMetallica has released a new song called “Screaming Suicide.” This is the second single from the band’s forthcoming album 72 Seasons, due out on April 14th. Frontman James Hetfield said about the new song, “‘Screaming Suicide’ addresses the taboo word of suicide. The intention is to communicate about the darkness we feel inside. It’s ridiculous…

Getty ImagesThe artists and presenters appearing at this year’s MusiCares event have been announced. Motown founder Berry Gordy, Jr. and its inaugural artist Smokey Robinson have been tapped as joint 2023 the MusiCares Persons of the Year. The pairing marks the first time the organization has chosen two separate performers — although it had been…

Getty ImagesComing on March 24th is Pink Floyd’s new 50th anniversary deluxe box set edition of 1973’s The Dark Side Of The Moon. The package includes the CD and gatefold vinyl of the newly remastered studio album and Blu-Ray + DVD audio featuring the original 5.1 mix and remastered stereo versions. Also featured is the…

Getty ImagesDavid Crosby, one of the major music forces of the 20th century, died on January 19th of undisclosed causes at the age of 81. Crosby, who had battled back against crippling drug dependency and then poor health for decades, was one of the few musicians of his generation still pushing creative boundaries with new…

Getty ImagesGene Simmons praised Abba for their “undeniable songwriting”. In an interview with Goldmine magazine, the KISS bassist talked about the iconic band’s greatest hits and said, “If I’m riding in my car and ABBA music comes on, I turn it up and that’s the sign of greatness.” Their 2015 song, “Dancing Queen” is in the Grammy Hall of…

Getty ImagesDolly Parton revealed some of the collaborations for her upcoming rock album while appearing on ABC’s The View earlier this week. The all-star lineup includes Paul McCartney, Stevie Nicks, Brandi Carlile, John Fogerty, Cher, Pink, Steve Perry, and Steven Tyler. Dolly said that she hopes Mick Jagger will agree to guest on the project,…

Getty ImagesFoo Fighters and Green Day are set to headline Harley Davidson homecoming festival in July. The festival will take place July 13th-16th at multiple venues across Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Foo Fighters will perform on July 15th in Veterans Park to celebrate the Milwaukee motorcycle company’s 120th anniversary. Green Day will play the park on July…

Getty Images”America’s Band” — the Beach Boys — will be honored on February 8th with the taping of CBS’ A Grammy Salute To The Beach Boys. Tickets are available for the event, which will happening in Los Angeles at the Dolby Theatre. Although details remain scarce, during a chat with Consequence Sound last month, Weezer…

Getty ImagesA previously unseen photo of John Lennon and Paul McCartney has just surfaced. The Daily Beatle published the shot of the two Beatles posing on March 3rd, 1963 during the band’s first British tour outside of Hanley’s Gaumont Theatre, with the tour’s headliner, Helen Shapiro. The photo was snapped taken “by a young female…