Classic Rock

Metallica’s Kirk Hammett announces debut solo EP

Tuesday, February 8 by Lakes Media Music News

Metallica guitarist Kirk Hammett has announced his debut solo EP.Titled Portals, the set consists of four original, instrumental pieces co-written by conductor Edwin Outwater, who previously collaborated with Metallica for their 2019 S&M2 concerts."This music was created with what I describe as an 'Audio-Cinematic'... Read More.

Van Morrison nominated for Best Original Song Oscar, but U2 and Brian Wilson don’t make the cut

Tuesday, February 8 by Lakes Media Music News

The nominations for the 2022 Oscars was announced this morning Oscar and among the nominees in the Best Original Song category is Van Morrison.Morrison's "Down to Joy," from the film Belfast, will compete against "Be Alive" from King Richard,... Read More.

Iggy Pop named winner of 2022 Polar Music Prize

Tuesday, February 8 by Lakes Media Music News

Iggy Pop has been named the winner of the 2022 Polar Music Prize.The prestigious Swedish award, often referred to as the "Nobel Prize of Music," will be presented to the Godfather of Punk during a ceremony in Stockholm taking place May 24."I was aware... Read More.

Foo Fighters playing post-Super Bowl virtual reality concert

Monday, February 7 by Lakes Media Music News

Foo Fighters have announced a virtual reality concert set to take place after the Super Bowl this Sunday.The show will air February 13 at 8 p.m. PT -- or following the end of the game, whichever comes later -- via Horizon Venues, a VR... Read More.

Layne Staley & Mike Starr estates sell music rights to Alice in Chains songs

Monday, February 7 by Lakes Media Music News

The estates of late Alice in Chains members Layne Staley and Mike Starr have sold their music rights to the music publishing company, Primary Wave.According to a press release, Primary Wave now owns "a stake in [Staley and Starr's] music publishing catalog, as well... Read More.

Can’t find a better band: Nikki Sixx calls Pearl Jam “boring” in response to Eddie Vedder’s Mötley Crüe diss

Monday, February 7 by Lakes Media Music News

Nikki Sixx kickstarted his weekend by dissing Pearl Jam as "one of the most boring bands in history."The Mötley Crüe bassist was responding to an interview Eddie Vedder recently gave to The New York Times Magazine, in which the PJ frontman said he... Read More.

Navarro, Hawkins & Chaney release debut NHC EP, ‘Intakes & Outtakes’

Monday, February 7 by Lakes Media Music News

Dave Navarro, Taylor Hawkins and Chris Chaney have released their debut EP as NHC.The four-track collection, titled Intakes & Outtakes, includes two new songs -- "One and the Same" and "I Could Be Somebody Else" -- as well as covers of Pink Floyd's "Fearless"... Read More.

Listen to Dave Grohl drum on new Liam Gallagher song, “Everything’s Electric”

Friday, February 4 by Lakes Media Music News

Introducing: FoOasis.Dave Grohl guests on a new Liam Gallagher solo track, "Everything's Electric." The Foo Fighters frontman also co-wrote the song, which is set to appear on the ex-Oasis vocalist's upcoming album, C'mon You Know.It's probably no surprise that Grohl... Read More.

Red Hot Chili Peppers announce new album ‘Unlimited Love,’ release new single “Black Summer”

Friday, February 4 by Lakes Media Music News

It's official: Red Hot Chili Peppers are giving fans another album, but first comes their new single, "Black Summer."After teasing the new track last week, the band released "Black Summer," along with the music video, at midnight on Friday. In... Read More.

Metallica asks for fan submissions in prepping ‘Load’ and ‘Reload’ box sets

Thursday, February 3 by Lakes Media Music News

Metallica's ongoing deluxe reissue campaign is set to continue with Load and Reload, and, once again, the band is asking for your help.In an email to members of their Met Club fan club, the metal legends write that they're looking for any 'Tallica-related memorabilia... Read More.

Rock Hall nominees including Pat Benatar, Judas Priest and more react to honor

Thursday, February 3 by Lakes Media Music News

In the wake of Tuesday's announcement of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame's nominees for induction in 2022, some of the artists shared their feelings about the good news on their social media pages or in interviews.Pat Benatar,... Read More.

Eddie Vedder encourages COVID-19 testing ahead of US solo tour: “The goal is to be conscientious of others”

Thursday, February 3 by Lakes Media Music News

Pearl Jam frontman Eddie Vedder has shared a statement regarding the COVID-19 safety protocols for his U.S. solo tour, which launches Thursday in New York City."We have done our absolute best and are doing everything we can to be able... Read More.