Month: July 2022

Metallica shared in a statement that they were honored that “Master of Puppets” was used in the second volume of ‘Stranger Things’ Season Four. The ’80s classic metal song provides the soundtrack for a significant scene involving the Dungeons and Dragons-loving character Eddie Munson, played by Joseph Quinn. Standing on top of a roof in the Upside Down, Eddie expertly shreds the song on his electric guitar. You can take a look at Eddie’s epic performance – here.

In an Instagram post on Tuesday, Metallica wrote: “The way [Stranger Things creators] The Duffer Brothers have incorporated music into Stranger Things has always been next level, so we were beyond psyched for them to not only include ‘Master of Puppets’ in the show, but to have such a pivotal scene built around it. We were all stoked to see the final result and when we did we were totally blown away. It’s so extremely well done, so much so, that some folks were able to guess the song just by seeing a few seconds of Joseph Quinn’s hands in the trailer!! How crazy cool is that? It’s an incredible honor to be such a big part of Eddie’s journey and to once again be keeping company with all of the other amazing artists featured in the show.”

Metallica’s comments echo the sentiments of Kate Bush, who issued several public statements amid the resurgence of her song “Running Up That Hill,” which was used in the Vol. 1 of season four.  Both “Master of Puppets” and “Running Up That Hill” are featured on the Stranger Things 4 soundtrack, which is out now via digital outlets.  The epic “Master of Puppets” scene has now shot the track to the top of the charts, joining “Running Up That Hill” in a wave of 80’s music resurgences.

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Guns N’ Roses canceled their Tuesday concert in Glasgow, Scotland, due to undisclosed medical concerts. The group shared on Instagram: “Sadly, due to illness and medical advice, GN’R will not be able to perform on Glasgow. Guns N’ Roses said they are working to reschedule the show and instructed fans to hold onto their tickets. We appreciate your understanding and patience.” 

As of press time, there was no additional information released on the illness that caused the show’s cancellation; however, frontman Axl Rose reportedly told fans at a show Saturday in London that he wasn’t feeling well.

Guns N’ Roses have two dates left on their 2022 European tour, and are next scheduled to perform Friday in Munich, Germany, and Sunday in Milan, Italy.

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Travis Barker updated fans on the status of his health after his unexpected hospitalization last week. In a series of tweets over the weekend, the 46-year-old Barker shared: “I went in for an endoscopy Monday feeling great. But After dinner, I developed excruciating pain and have been hospitalized ever since. During the endoscopy, I had a very small polyp removed right in a very sensitive area, usually handled by specialists, which unfortunately damaged a critical pancreatic drainage tube. This resulted in severe life-threatening pancreatitis.”

The Blink-182 drummer added. “I am so very very grateful that with intensive treatment I am currently much better.” 

Barker married reality TV star Kourtney Kardashian in Italy last month.  Kardashian also shared on social media the details of her new husband’s medical emergency: “Oh what a scary and emotional week it has been. Our health is everything and sometimes we take for granted how quickly it can change … I am so grateful to God for healing my husband, for all of your prayers for him and for us, for the overwhelming outpouring of love and support. I am so touched and so appreciative. I am so thankful to our specialists, doctors, and nurses at Cedars Sinai for taking such wonderful care of my husband and me during our stay.” 

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Megadeth announced their new album, titled The Sick, the Dying … and the Dead!, will arrive on Sept. 2. The LP’s first single, “We’ll Be Back,” is available now; you can watch the video for the track – here.

The Sick, the Dying … and the Dead! will be available on CD, vinyl and cassette, as well as digitally. A limited-deluxe edition of the album is also available on vinyl with a lyrics and credits insert, a lenticular vinyl lithograph and a bonus 7-inch featuring “We’ll Be Back” with the unreleased B-side “The Conjuring (Live).”

Dave Mustaine said in a press release:  “For the first time in a long time, everything that we needed on this record is right in its place. I can’t wait for the public to get hold of this!”  The album, recorded at Mustaine’s home studio in Nashville, marks the band’s first album since 2016’s Dystopia.

Megadeth is also currently on tour in Europe, but set to return to North America in August for a run of performances through October.

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Poison was unable to perform at their ‘Stadium Tour’ stop in Nashville on June 30th, after singer Bret Michaels was hospitalized. According to multiple news outlets, Poison guitarist C.C. Deville addressed the crowd at Nissan Stadium and informed them that Michaels was rushed to the hospital “because of an allergic reaction to medication.”

Further details emerged, with TMZ reporting that the 59-year-old Michaels is currently being treated in a local hospital after suffering an apparent reaction to medication triggered by his diabetes. The medication which caused the reaction has not been made public. Michaels has endured several health battles in the past, including a heart condition, brain hemorrhage and diabetes.

The Stadium Tour, which also features Joan Jett & the Blackhearts, Def Leppard and Motley Crue, kicked-off on June 16 in Atlanta – and has been plagued with issues.  Motley Crue drummer Tommy Lee broke four ribs prior to the tour, and on early stops he was only able to play a few songs before handing things over to fill-in drummer Tommy Clufetos. Lee played his first complete set of tour on June 29 in Charlotte, N.C.

The next scheduled stop on The Stadium Tour is July 2 in Jacksonville, Fla. At this time, it’s unclear whether Michaels or the band will be performing at that show.

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Pearl Jam has announced a ‘Tour Edition’ for its latest album, Gigaton. Pearl Jam returned to the stage last year in support of Gigaton, which reached No. 1 on the Billboard Top Rock Albums Chart and made the Top 10 on the Billboard Top 200 chart.

Gigaton (Tour Edition) will be available on Friday, July 8th, featuring 11 live songs recorded during the band’s return to the road in 2021. It will be made available at all DSPs and as in limited edition LP/CD combo only in independent record stores across the country. Members of the Pearl Jam Ten Club may order it as a standalone CD, beginning July 8th.

After completing the first sold out leg of The Gigaton Tour this spring, Pearl Jam returns to the road this fall in North America, following summer dates in Europe during June and July.

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