The Foo Fighters are generally beloved within the industry, but it was still interesting to see the reaction to their Democratic National Convention performance by those who follow politics more than music. The group played a two-song stripped-back set for the more reserved audience, performing a pair of favorites that fit well with the event. “It’s an honor to be here and I think this song makes perfect sense here
Maynard James Keenan is a man of many bands, and now he’s adding newspaper columnist to his list of responsibilities. The singer for Tool, A Perfect Circle, and Puscifer has agreed to write a bi-weekly column for Up on the Sun and the Phoenix New Times. Keenan, who also has become a successful vineyard owner, will use the space to speak about his passions – music and wine – as
Guns N’ Roses have answered the call from classic rocker Neil Young, who continues to get the top names in music for his annual Bridge School Benefit. Young, who founded the event, always pulls together an eclectic lineup for two nights of primarily acoustic music. The event, now in its 26th year, will take place Oct. 21 and 22 in Hillsborough, Calif. The lineup was revealed late Friday night (Sept.
Here’s a look at the top stories of the day on Loudwire and around the Web: Godsmack frontman Sully Erna scolds security guards after they tackle a fan who rushed the stage. Was he right in berating the security staff? Watch here: [Loudwire] Puddle of Mudd’s Wes Scantlin tells his side of the story regarding his recent airplane arrest, and he has a lot of interesting things to say. [Loudwire]
As reported recently, Puddle of Mudd frontman Wes Scantlin was arrested on Sept. 4 after an alleged altercation with a Jet Blue flight attendant forced a plane scheduled to fly from Boston to Los Angeles to divert by landing at in Austin, Texas, instead. Now, the musician not only claims that he was wrongfully arrested, but that cops roughed him up in the process. Original reports suggested Scantlin was intoxicated
After a crushing set in a very rainy and dreary Hartford, Conn., for this year’s Mayhem Festival, we got the chance to chat with Mike Hranica of the Devil Wears Prada. Hranica talked about the band’s latest release ‘Dead Throne,’ as well as his friendship with his bandmates and crew and their penchant for dance parties. He also gushed about the opportunity to tour with Slipknot and why Mayhem is one
Godsmack are currently on tour with the traveling Uproar Festival with Shinedown, Staind, Papa Roach and many more. During the Aug. 31 date in Pittsburgh, Pa., a shirtless fan jumped onstage during Godsmack’s set, and after running around a bit, placed a hat atop the head of frontman Sully Erna. Multiple security guards tackled the fan with the intensity of an NFL linebacker, which prompted Erna to stop midway through