System Of A Down’s “Chop Suey!” has officially surpassed two billion streams on Spotify. That track appears on the band’s 2001 album “Toxicity.” Drummer John Dolmayan commented:
“This never becomes normal to me, I remember the days playing to four people including the bartender.”
“Two Minutes To Late Night” host Jordan “Gwarsenio Hall” Olds has recruited Jack Collinson (Judiciary), Chris Bonner (Frozen Soul), Addrian Jafaritabar (Creeping Death), and Lincoln Mullins (Fugitive) for a cover of Iron Age‘s “Burden Of Empire.” You can check that out below. Olds commented:
“Wake up Sleeping Eye. No ones in a bedroom but please enjoy our 67th cover We’re back with a song by the best band of the 21st Century/The band that inspired Power Trip and every crossover band of the last 25 years.”
On May 16, a number of artists came together to celebrate the life of the late Ronnie James Dio during a “Stargazer Alliance” memorial show at Bibliotek Bar & Restaurang in Medborgarplatsen, Stockholm, Sweden. The event featured Björn Strid (Soilwork), Dino Jelusick (ex-Whitesnake), Mats Levén (ex-Candlemass), Pontus Egberg (King Diamond), Joakim Svalberg (Opeth), Kee Marcello (ex-Europe), Linnéa Vikström (Thundermother), and more. Fan-filmed footage can be seen below:
The late Bon Scott (AC/DC) will be honored during an 80th Birthday Bash at The Cutting Room in New York, NY on July 9. The show will feature vocalists Corey Glover (Living Colour), Steve Brown (Trixter), Constantine Maroulis, and Jimmy Kunes (Cactus) alongside guitarists Paul McGilloway and John Jackson, bassist Ivan Bodley, and drummer Kenny Soule. Terrie Carr will host the event and it will also include a Morrison Hotel Gallery pop-up featuring Bon Scott photos by Steve Joester.
Monolord have premiered a new song titled “It’s Neverending.” The track, which features Jörgen Sandström (Grave), is from the band’s new album, “Neverending,” which will be released on May 29. Vocalist/guitarist Thomas Jäger commented:
“I did the growling on the demo, but it took me forever to record. It was more like to illustrate the idea. But Jörgen’s voice is so powerful, and his performance on the song is really great.”
Bassist Mika Häkki added:
“When we got the vocals finally in place, I remember I just burst into laughter. That was just my sincere reaction to how happy that end result made me. Jörgen must have opened some new portal of some kind with those screams!”
Behemoth have announced a new compilation of unreleased songs titled “I, Scvlptor.” The effort will be available as a CD, LP, MC, and limited edition box set on September 4 via Massacre Records. More details and pre-orders will launch on June 1.
Thomas Hertler, label manager of Massacre Records, said the following:
“Behemoth are one of the most powerful and iconic forces in extreme metal, and we could not be more honored to bring ‘I, Scvlptor’ to their fans on CD and vinyl worldwide. This is a landmark moment for our label, and we are fully committed to giving this release the presentation it deserves.”
Frontman Adam “Nergal” Darski added:
“‘I, Scvlptor’ is Behemoth’s latest full-length release — an autonomous work that bridges our past with what is new and fresh. It features brand-new, previously unreleased tracks that embody the full force of our live energy, intensity, and the fire that has driven this band for decades. We also revisited our earliest material, reshaping it with a modern edge while preserving its ancient spirit. ‘I, Scvlptor’ is equally a tribute to the artists and bands without whom Behemoth would never have existed. Get ready for 40 minutes of a sonic pilgrimage forged at the highest level!”
Killswitch Engage have announced a headlining Australian/New Zealand tour. Sylosis will serve as support. Here’s the dates:
10/31 Auckland, NZ – Powerstation
11/01 Wellington, NZ – Meow Nui
11/03 Brisbane, AUS – Fortitude Music Hall
11/06 Sydney, AUS – Enmore Theatre
11/07 Wollongong, AUS – Waves
11/10 Melbourne, AUS – Forum
11/12 Adelaide, AUS – Hindley St.
11/14 Perth, AUS – Metro Fremantle
Smashing Pumpkins will be commemorating the 30th anniversary of “Mellon Collie And The Infinite Sadness” during “The Rats In A Cage” tour this fall. The shows will also feature “nearly four decades of hits and dark treasures” across two unique sets.
Tour Dates:
09/30 Columbus, OH – The Schottenstein Center
10/02 Boston, MA – TD Garden
10/03 Baltimore, MD – CFG Bank Arena
10/04 Brooklyn, NY – Barclays Center
10/06 Pittsburgh, PA – PPG Paints Arena
10/07 Hamilton, ON – TD Coliseum
10/09 Montreal, QC – Centre Bell
10/11 Madison, WI – Kohl Center
10/13 Saint Paul, MN – Grand Casino Arena
10/14 Chicago, IL – United Center
10/16 Charlotte, NC – Spectrum Center
10/17 Jacksonville, FL – VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena
10/18 Tampa, FL – Benchmark International Arena
10/20 Indianapolis, IN – Gainbridge Fieldhouse
10/22 Nashville, TN – The Truth
10/24 Oklahoma City, OK – Paycom Center
10/25 Austin, TX – Moody Center
10/27 Denver, CO – Ball Arena
10/29 Salt Lake City, UT – Delta Center
10/30 Las Vegas, NV – MGM Grand Garden Arena
11/01 Portland, OR – Moda Center
11/03 Calgary, AB – Scotiabank Saddledome
11/05 Vancouver, BC – Rogers Arena
11/06 Seattle, WA – Climate Pledge Arena
11/08 San Jose, CA – SAP Center
11/11 Phoenix, AZ – Mortgage Matchup Center
11/12 Inglewood, CA – Kia Forum
11/14 Huntington Beach, CA – Darker Waves
The trek was announced during the band’s “Farewell To Zero: A Private Requiem With The Smashing Pumpkins” livestream at American Legion Post 43 in Los Angeles, CA. That event featured a live set and memorial for Zero, Billy Corgan’s 1990s alter ego.
My Chemical Romance have scored new platinum awards in the U.S. The band’s 2010 album, “Danger Days: The True Lives Of The Fabulous Killjoys,” and two singles from it, “Na Na Na (Na Na Na Na Na Na Na Na Na)” and “Sing,“ were certified by the RIAA on May 14. This news comes as the group are preparing to release a deluxe edition of “Danger Days: The True Lives Of The Fabulous Killjoys” on July 10.
Dethklok’s May 16 show at Landmark Credit Union Live in Milwaukee, WI ended up getting cut short after fog and smoke from the stage production triggered fire alarms in the venue. Brendon Small commented:
“Thanks for your cooperation at tonight’s show. Since the show ended early, we’re working with the venue to make this right for you. Ticket holders will receive an email with more information soon.”
Dethklok was in the middle of Black Fire Upon Us and the fire alarm went off at Landmark Credit Union Live in Milwaukee #AMONKLOKpic.twitter.com/mkFc4MtlhP
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