He Is Legend will be hosting this year’s “Holiday Hootenanny” show at the Cat’s Cradle in Carrboro, NC. The event will be held on December 18 and it will also feature: Maylene And The Sons Of Disaster, Vanna, Bronco, and Valletta.
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Wendy’s Recruit Silverstein, Blessthefall, Memphis May Fire, Etc. Members For New Emo EP
Wendy’s have partnered with Rise Records for a new EP titled “Songs To Listen To In A Wendy’s Parking Lot.” The emo-leaning effort features members of Blessthefall, Silverstein, Memphis May Fire, Holy Wars, and more. Here’s the track listing:
01. “She Said She Didn’t Want Fries” (feat. Matty Mullins of Memphis May Fire)
02. “Salt in the Wound” (feat. Chloe Kinnon of Winona Fighter)
03. “I Miss the Sunroom” (feat. Shane Told of Silverstein)
04. “The Best Combo Meal on the Worst Night of my Life” (feat. Beau Bokan of Blessthefall)
05. “It’s Not a Phase, It’s a 10pc” (feat. Derek DiScanio of State Champs)
06. “My Frosty’s Funeral” (feat. Kat Leon of Holy Wars)
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Sleeping With Sirens Release Reprise Of “I’m Coming Home (Big Gulps)”
Sleeping With Sirens have released a reprise of their 2009 track “I’m Coming Home (Big Gulps).” Vocalist Kellin Quinn commented:
“’Big Gulps’ was the very first Sleeping With Sirens song ever written, so it’s pretty amazing to see our fans digging through our old content on YouTube and watching it take off on TikTok. That said, the original recording was literally recorded on a MacBook back in 2009. So, I wanted to get back into the studio and properly rerecord a new acoustic version of the song. Thank you for being such incredible fans for so long and we hope you enjoy this new version of ‘Big Gulps.’”
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Iggy Pop To Be Honored With “Man With The Golden Ear” Award At Poland’s Soundedit Festival
Iggy Pop will be receiving the “Man With The Golden Ear” award during this year’s Soundedit International Music Producers Festival in Łódź, Poland. That event will be held on October 23-27. Maciej Werk, director of Soundedit Festival, commented:
“This is a historic moment for us. After all, we’re talking about a man who defined the raw essence of punk both in the studio and on stage. His collaboration with David Bowie has become an absolute classic of music production. By awarding him the ‘Man With The Golden Ear’, we’re paying tribute to a giant whose legacy resonates perfectly with this year’s other honorees: Bogdan Kondracki and Ziemowit Kosmowski. Each of them, in their own way, proves that what matters most in music is one’s own inimitable style.”
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Queens Of The Stone Age Premiere “Where The Goth Girls At?” Music Video
Queens Of The Stone Age have premiered a new video for their new song “Where The Goth Girls At?.” That track is from the band’s new album, “Perfecth,” which will be released on October 30. Frontman Josh Homme said the following about the single:
“Watching the goth girls working the counter at JCPenney and giving goth makeovers to the old ladies, that’s when I knew the only place I want to be is where the goth girls at. Teenage love, ain’t it grand?”
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Rose Tattoo’s Gary “Angry” Anderson Passes Away
Rose Tattoo singer Gary “Angry” Anderson has sadly passed away at the age of 79. This news comes after the band cancelled their remaining European dates after he went into cardiac arrest.
Rose Tattoo issued the following statement:
“It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Gary “Angry” Anderson on the eve of Monday 21 September 2026, surrounded by his loved ones here in Australia.
Angry was a devoted father, and much-loved member of his friends, bandmates and the wider music and entertainment community. His loss will be deeply felt by all those who knew and loved him both here in Australia and overseas.
The family and band members are asking for privacy at this difficult time and will not be giving interviews. We kindly ask that their wishes are respected as they come to terms with this devastating loss and take time they need to grieve.
We thank everyone for their prays and messages of love and continued support.
With love, The Anderson family and Rose Tattoo Band.
Stay young, grow strong.”
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Rush Members And Fans Have Raised $1 Million For Neil Peart Memorial In St. Catharines, ON
Rush and their fans have raised $1 million for a Neil Peart memorial at Lakeside Park in St. Catharines, ON. The milestone was reached after Rush donated $785,000 to the Neil Peart Commemorative Task Force Fundraising Sub-Committee and City staff following recent shows in Toronto, ON. The funds were raised from the group’s VIP experiences and packages and Geddy Lee’s “My Effin’ Life” book tour.
Eric Lamothe, the City Manager of Community Programs and Parks, said the following:
“After years of dedicated work by the Neil Peart Commemorative Task Force and the incredible community support that brought us near the finish line, this remarkable contribution from Rush secures our $1-million fundraising goal. This public art memorial will be far more than a tribute to Neil Peart; it elevates the park into a world-class cultural landmark. We are thrilled to see a space that is already a beloved destination for residents and tourists become a global beacon for enthusiastic music fans to gather, reflect, and celebrate an icon for generations to come.”
Meg Symsyk, the Chair of the Neil Peart Commemorative Task Force, also added:
“Our mission has always been to build a physical tribute that does justice to Neil’s immense legacy and his deep connection to St. Catharines. Neil was an extraordinary lyricist and Canadian poet, and ‘Lakeside Park’ was, in many ways, a love letter back to this place. There is something incredibly powerful about standing here and experiencing the place behind those lyrics. We already see Rush fans from around the world making the journey to Lakeside Park and visiting the pavilion. This memorial will deepen that connection even further, creating a lasting destination for fans, residents and visitors to celebrate Neil and the music and words that continue to mean so much to so many.”
The permanent memorial is being created by Morgan MacDonald of the Newfoundland Bronze Foundry. It is expected to be finished in late 2027.
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