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Life burns faster: Metallica’s ‘Master of Puppets’ turns 35

Wednesday, March 3 by Lakes Media Music News

Metallica's iconic third album Master of Puppets turns 35 today. The follow-up to 1983's Kill 'Em All and 1984's Ride the Lightning was released March 3, 1986. It built and expanded on the thrash sound of its predecessors with songs including the... Read More.

This would be Eddie Vedder’s baseball walk-up song

Tuesday, March 2 by Lakes Media Music News

In addition to being a beloved rock star, Eddie Vedder is also a huge baseball fan. That, of course, begs the question: what would he choose as his walk-up song? That's what sports journalist Lindsay Czarniak asked the Pearl Jam frontman during a... Read More.

Metallica announces collaboration with Burton Snowboards

Tuesday, March 2 by Lakes Media Music News

Winter may be almost over, but if you're a metal fan who lives where snow is still falling, then we've got good news for you. Metallica has announced a collaboration with Burton Snowboards. The collection includes two signature boards -- one ... Read More.

Rob Zombie tells story of “really weird” first encounter with Ozzy Osbourne

Tuesday, March 2 by Lakes Media Music News

Rob Zombie has shared the story of the first time he met Ozzy Osbourne. In an interview with Zane Lowe on Apple Music, the "Dragula" rocker remembers the encounter as "very weird." "I went to his house, I don't remember... Read More.

Sammy Hagar, Foo Fighters & more playing Rock ‘n’ Relief benefit livestream concert

Tuesday, March 2 by Lakes Media Music News

Sammy Hagar, Foo Fighters and Jane's Addiction frontman Perry Farrell are among dozens of artists that will be featured performing during Rock 'n' Relief, an upcoming benefit livestream concert. The two-day virtual event will raise money for the Los Angeles-based organization

Rock ‘n’ Relief livestream benefit show featuring Sammy Hagar, Foo Fighters & more taking place this week

Tuesday, March 2 by Lakes Media Music News

The dates have been revealed for the recently announced Rock 'n' Relief livestream benefit concert, which will feature performances by Sammy Hagar, Foo Fighters, Jane's Addiction frontman Perry Farrell and dozens of other artists. The two-day virtual event will take place this... Read More.

Donald Fagen, Steve Winwood and other artists featured in new video thanking music teachers for their work

Monday, March 1 by Lakes Media Music News

Steely Dan frontman Donald Fagen and fellow Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Steve Winwood are among a variety of artists who have taken part in a new video saluting teachers and school administrators who are supporting music education during... Read More.

The UK’s Download Festival canceled for 2021; KISS & Iron Maiden among headliners for 2022 event

Monday, March 1 by Lakes Media Music News

The U.K.'s Download Festival has been canceled for 2021. The event, the hard-rock counterpart to England's Glastonbury and Reading & Leeds festivals, had been scheduled to take place this June. The Download Festival, which is held at Donington Park in Derby,... Read More.

Nirvana’s debut ‘Bleach’ to be reissued on limited-edition cassette

Monday, March 1 by Lakes Media Music News

Nirvana's 1989 debut album Bleach is being reissued as a limited-edition cassette. The tape is punnily dubbed the "Blew" edition, in reference to the Bleach opener and the cassette's color. It's limited to only 1,989 pieces, and will be released March 22. You can... Read More.

Dave Grohl to direct TV adaptation of mom’s ‘From Cradle to Stage’ book for Paramount+

Thursday, February 25 by Lakes Media Music News

Dave Grohl is directing a TV adaptation of From Cradle to Stage, the book written by his mom, Virginia Hanlon Grohl. The six-part, unscripted series -- which will premiere on the Paramount+ streaming service -- is described as a "dynamic personal ... Read More.

Metallica books performance on ‘The Late Show’ for next week

Thursday, February 25 by Lakes Media Music News

Metallica is headed back to The Late Show with Stephen Colbert. After playing a special post-Super Bowl edition of the CBS program earlier this month, the metal legends will return for another Late Show performance next Wednesday, March... Read More.

’80s Seattle band The Living, featuring young Duff McKagan, unearths debut album

Wednesday, February 24 by Lakes Media Music News

The short-lived Seattle punk band The Living, featuring a 17-year-old, pre-Guns N' Roses Duff McKagan on guitar, is coming back to life. Loosegroove Records, the label co-founded by Pearl Jam's Stone Gossard, is releasing The Living's debut album, The Living: 1982, for the... Read More.

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