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PRPhotos.comDespite some persistent online rumor, former-Metallica bassist Jason Newsted is not going Megadeth. The band recently tossed bassist David Ellefson following allegations he had allegedly groomed an underage girl online.Jason’s wife, Nicole Newsted posted on social media a message to fans, which read: Hi guys! Two things: 1. Jason is not joining Megadeth. Peace to…

PRPhotos.comDavid Lee Roth has just dropped a new track, called “Giddy Up.” Blabbermouth reported the song was one of five included in “Diamond” Dave’s 2020 online comic, The Roth Project, and is one that the Van Halen co-founder co-wrote and recorded with guitarist John 5 at L.A.’s Henson Recording Studios a few years back. Also…

PRPhotos.comAmerica has rolled out its initial summer and fall itinerary. The group will kick things off on August 13th in Swanzey, New Hampshire, with their band’s 2021 dates wrapping on November 21st at Sarasota, Florida. Additional cities are expected to be announced soon. America’s co-founders Gerry Beckley and Dewey Bunnell addressed their fans while announcing…

Getty ImagesDavid Crosby, Stephen Stills, and Graham Nash appeared separately on Apple Music to discuss their new 50th anniversary box set edition of Crosby, Stills, Nash, & Young’s Déjà Vu collection. While talking about the new package with journalist Zane Lowe, Graham Nash admitted that despite helping to create the album, he can’t be biased…

Getty ImagesMembers of Foo Fighters have helped design a bicycle that will sell for charity. Taylor Hawkins and Nate Mendel are helping to raise money for Crew Nation, a global relied fund to support live music crews affected by the canceling of concerts during the pandemic. Inspired by his nickname of The Hawk, Taylor’s design…

Getty ImagesNEW LYRIC VIDEOS Just released are new lyric videos for the Rolling Stones’ 1968 single “Jumpin’ Jack Flash” backed with “Child Of The Moon.” Both tracks have been newly remastered by 12-time Grammy-winning mastering engineer Bob Ludwig, and are available digitally as a single on all streaming platforms. The directors of the new videos,…

PRPhotos.comBilly Corgan took time out to focus on the 30th anniversary of Smashing Pumpkins’ debut set, Gish. The album, which was released on May 29th, 1991, was co-produced by Corgan and Butch Vig, who later that year was behind the boards for Nirvana’s breakthrough album, Nevermind. Corgan admitted to Rolling Stone that 30 years seemed…

Getty Images’70s hitmaker B.J. Thomas died on May 29th of lung cancer at age 78. Thomas who died in his home in Arlington, Texas, revealed his Stage 4 lung cancer diagnosis to fans back in March, is survived by his three daughters and his wife of 53 years, Gloria. B.J. Thomas, who was able to…

PRPhotos.comDid you know that Weezer’s 2001 single “Hash Pipe” was almost an Ozzy Osbourne song? During an interview with Guitar World, Weezer frontman Rivers Cuomo said, “Once, I think it was in 2000, he Osbourne asked if I had any songs for him and I just happened to have written ‘Hash Pipe.'” He added, “I…

PRPhotos.comRed Hot Chili Peppers drummer Chad Smith offered an update on how returning guitarist John Frusciante is gelling now back with the band. In December 2019, Red Hot Chili Peppers parted ways with guitarist Josh Klinghoffer — with Frusciante rejoining the group for the second time. Frusciante’s two previous stints in the group were marked…