Metallica Scholars Initiative National Workforce Education Program expands to 75 schools
Metallica's All Within My Hands Foundation is investing $3 million in its Metallica Scholars Initiative, expanding to 75 colleges across the US and Guam to support workforce education for 10,000 students. The initiative, started in 2019, now covers various technical fields like AI, construction, and welding, providing opportunities in high-demand sectors. Bassist Robert Trujillo expressed pride in the program's impact, with a recent study showing an 8.3X return on investment for students. The foundation's partnership with Lowe's Foundation and other sponsors continues to support skilled trades education, with more details available on their website.
Yungblud Shares Cover Of Black Sabbath's "Changes" For Charity
Yungblud is sharing his live cover of Black Sabbath's "Changes" that he performed during the band and Ozzy Osbourne's final concert. The singer was one of several rockers who took to the stage as part of the "Back to the Beginning" show in Birmingham on July 5th. The 27-year-old has promised that the proceeds from his new release will be donated to Cure Parkingson's, Birmingham Children's Hospital, and Acorns Children's Hospice. Yungblud's live cover of "Changes" is available to stream now.
Def Leppard Announces First Tour Dates For 2026
Def Leppard are confirming their first 2026 shows. The band will return with a new 12-show residency at the Colosseum at Caesars Palace. The first show is scheduled for February 3rd, 2026. All shows will begin at 8 p.m. local time. General tickets for "Def Leppard, Live at Caesars Palace: The Las Vegas Residency" will be available on July 25th.
Bon Jovi anthem Livin On A Prayer is crowned the best karaoke song of all tim...
A new study by Oxford professor Dr. Tom Crawford has ranked Bon Jovi's "Livin' On a Prayer" as the greatest singalong song of all time. The formula used factors in the song's beat, number of verses, chorus repeats, and release date. Whitney Houston's "I Wanna Dance with Somebody" and Oasis' "Don't Look Back In Anger" also made the top three. The research, commissioned by mobile giant Three and Samaritans, found that 90% of people feel happier after a sing-along, with 81% experiencing an emotional uplift. The study also revealed that the average release year of a karaoke classic is 1995, capturing the boyband craze, Britpop, and girl power eras.
TOOL Announce First Hawaiian Performance Since 2011, Returning To Honolulu's Blaisdell Arena This December
Tool will be performing in Hawaii for the first time in almost 14 years with a show at Honolulu’s Blaisdell Arena on Dec. 19. This performance is part of a brief international run that includes shows in Japan as well. Tool's last studio album, Fear Inoculum, debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 in 2019 and the band continues to experiment with new material in the studio. Tickets for the Honolulu show will be available via Ticketmaster, with a pre-sale for Tool Army members starting on July 23.
SHINEDOWN's Eighth Album Will 'Probably' Arrive In 'Late February' Or 'Early March Of 2026'
SHINEDOWN's Brent Smith and Barry Kerch discuss the progress of their upcoming album, aiming for a release in early 2026. The band reflects on their success in the U.S., crediting radio for building their career while acknowledging the importance of streaming services. SHINEDOWN recently released the single "Killing Fields" and embarked on a major tour with BUSH and Morgan Wade. The band's recent songs have achieved chart-topping success, solidifying their position as one of the biggest rock bands globally. Additionally, SHINEDOWN supports charitable causes, including a collaboration with Musicians On Call during their tour.
A Divine Weapon: Falling In Reverse Air Force Shoes
Falling In Reverse's "If God Is A Woman Then God Is A Weapon" Air Force Shoes are a bold and meaningful tribute to the band's rebellious spirit and provocative lyrics. The custom Nike Air Force 1 shoes feature a striking design with a vibrant color scheme and powerful lyrical statements that capture the essence of Falling In Reverse's music. These shoes are not just a fashion statement but a declaration of alignment with the band's unique aesthetic and intellectual artistry, making them a must-have for die-hard fans and collectors alike. Wearing these shoes is a powerful way to embody the band's defiant spirit and celebrate their raw energy and intellectual depth.
Mammoth drop "The Spell" video; new album arriving in Oct
Wolfgang Van Halen recently discussed his upcoming album, "The End," in an interview with radio host Mark Strigl. The album, set for release on October 24, showcases Wolfgang's evolution as a musician and songwriter. The lead single, "The End," has already gained popularity, and the band MAMMOTH will embark on a headline tour to promote the album. With a lineup featuring talented musicians, including Myles Kennedy as a special guest, MAMMOTH is set to continue their success in the music industry.
DEF LEPPARD: A Vegas Return
Def Leppard are returning to Las Vegas for their third residency. This one will span 12 shows from February 3rd to the 28th at the Colosseum at Caesars Palace. Tickets go on sale today (Tuesday) to Def Leppard fan club members, with general on sales starting Friday. Def Leppard's previous Vegas residencies were in 2013 at the Hard Rock Hotel and in 2019 at the Zappos Theater. Def Lep continue their summer tour today (Tuesday) in Saratoga Springs, New York.
IMAX To Show Final Night Of Dead & Company's San Francisco Concerts
Grateful Dead fans unable to make it to San Francisco to celebrate the band's 60th anniversary next month will be able to head to an IMAX theater instead. Select IMAX locations across North America will show Dead & Company's final night of their sold out three-show run at Golden Gate Park on August 3rd. Tickets for the one-night-only screening will go for $40 plus fees and include a commemorative poster, lanyard and laminate.The show will start at 9 p.m. Eastern and is expected to run for about three-and-a-half hours.
Cryptic Stevie Nicks, Lindsey Buckingham Billboard Teases Upcoming Project
Stevie Nicks and Lindsey Buckingham are hinting at a reissue of their 1973 Buckingham Nicks album, sparking speculation of a Fleetwood Mac reunion. The former couple shared matching Instagram posts featuring lyrics from their song "Frozen Love." Bandmate Mick Fleetwood also shared a video of himself listening to the track. A billboard of the album cover was spotted in Los Angeles, teasing a release date of September 19. Despite their rocky history, Fleetwood hopes for a reconciliation between Stevie and Lindsey, even if it doesn't lead to a Fleetwood Mac reunion.
IRON MAIDEN: McBrain Still Willing to Play With Band
While Nicko McBrain has retired from playing drums from Iron Maiden, he says there would be a couple things that would get behind him the kit again. He said "It's a possibility that when they come over here [to the U.S.], I might end up doing a show with them, just getting up and doing a song or two, or just being there." And if the band decides to make a follow-up to 2021's Senjutsu, McBrain would be willing to hit the studio. He says, "If there is a new album in the pipeline, it's a possibility I'll do a couple of tracks on the album. Yeah, who knows? We're all still part of the family, although I'm not playing the shows."
LINKIN PARK: One Song You Won't Hear Live
Mike Shinoda says Linkin Park is staying away from one of their hits on their From Zero tour because he would "feel wierd" playing it. Shinoda told The Guardian that on their current tour “I think we all wanted our show to be really good vibes. I want you walking away feeling like, this was such a wonderful, special, fun night.” And keep up that vibe they're not including "One More Light," the title track to their final studio album with Chester Bennington. Shinoda said that particular track is strongly associated with two deaths. The song was originally written “for a woman at the label that we worked with who passed away. Then after Chester passed, the world decided that [‘One More Light’] was about him. And so that’s just too sad to play.”
Go Ahead, Cheat at Our Shows
Oasis frontman Liam Gallagher apparently got a kick out of the Coldplay kiss-cam catching a CEO cheating on his wife last week. During Oasis's show in Manchester, England on Sunday night, Gallagher told the crowd, "Do we have any lovebirds in the house? Don’t worry, we don’t got any of that Coldplay snidey camera [crap]. Doesn’t matter to us who you’re mingling with, or tingling with, or fingering with. It’s none of our business.” Gallagher then dedicated the band’s performance of "Slide Away" to the "lovebirds."
IN OTHER NEWS
The Who launched The Song Is Over tour Sunday night in Piazzola Sul Brenta, Italy. And while they have a new drummer, Scott Devours, the set list has remained the same. The only song they did that they haven't played recently was Quadrophenia's "I've Had Enough," which they hadn't done since 2013.
Foreigner will do an acoustic benefit concert on September 5th at the Tilles Center for the Performing Arts in Brookville, New York. The show, which will include original singer Lou Gramm, will raise money for the Tilles Center and Long Island University's Post Theatre Company, which will stage Feels Like The First Time - The Foreigner Musical next April.
Metallica's All Within My Hands foundation has announced that its Metallica Scholars Initiative has expanded to 75 colleges, with 15 new schools each receiving $75,000 to enhance their career and technical education programs.
Moody Blues bassist John Lodge celebrated his 80th birthday -- Sunday, July 20th -- on stage at The Newton Theatre in New Jersey. His son-in-law, Yes singer Jon Davison, who tours with him, led the audience in a sing-a-long of "Happy Birthday." Lodge's tour moves to Collingswood, New Jersey on Wednesday.
Alex Lifeson of Rush posted a photo with Tom Morello and said it was a fun time playing "Limelight" with him in Toronto last Thursday night. He added, "His band and crew are wonderful people, gracious and generous. Meeting [Tom's son] Roman Morello and watching him play was such a delight. He is a terrific kid and a scary talent."