All week, on each edition of Out of the Box, listen for songs from one of the best albums that’s just hitting stores and hear Paul Shugrue's review of that album.
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Tune in every week for the latest in Rock, Metal, Indie, Grunge, Alt & Classic Rock news, This week's New Releases, "This Week In Music History" Trivia, Movies, Pop Culture & More I have worked in Rock Radio for over 20 years, terrestrial on FM, AM & online. These are stories that we come across during the week that we like to share here and discuss freely, without the censorship and time constraints of national broadcast radio. We try to take a humorous but informative approach to rock news ...
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The Sex Pistols are reuniting without Johnny Rotten for a London charity gig, Taylor Momsen was bit by a bat while on stage in Spain opening for AC/DC & more! S6 E21 - Week of 6/10/24
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The Sex Pistols are reuniting without Johnny Rotten for a London charity gig, Taylor Momsen was bit by a bat while on stage in Spain opening for AC/DC, Mayhem Festival is back for the first time after a 10-year absence & more… PLUS this week in Rock & Roll History Trivia, Weekly WTF & so much more! Everything is up at www.rocknewsweekly.com Watch u…
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Geezer Butler is back on speaking terms with Ozzy and says he wants one last Black Sabbath show, John Lennon’s iconic acoustic guitar sets a new record by selling for $2.9 mil - S6 E20 Week of 6/3/24
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Geezer Butler is back on speaking terms with Ozzy and says he wants one last Black Sabbath show, John Lennon’s iconic acoustic guitar from “Help!” sets a new record by selling for $2.9 million at a recent auction, and major tour cancellations this week from Heart, Bruce Springsteen, The Black Keys & more… PLUS this week in Rock & Roll History Trivi…
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Serj Tankian reveals he told System Of A Down to 'find a new lead singer' in his new memoir, David Gilmour discusses new producers, Alex Lifeson & Geddy Lee jamming Rush & more! S6 E16 - 5/20/24
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Serj Tankian reveals in his new memoir that he told the other members of System Of A Down to ‘find a new singer’, Alex Lifeson is jamming Rush songs again with Geddy Lee but says they sound like a ‘really bad tribute band’, and David Gilmour gives a new in-depth interview about working with a younger generation on his new album and releases additio…
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The title of the new album “The Hits Keep Coming” doesn’t refer to hit singles but the body blows delivered by a lifetime of playing the blues.By 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA
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“Look to the East, Look to the West” is their first album in 11 years but they waste no time re-capturing the essence of what they are known for; effortlessly blending catchy hooks with thoughtful songwriting surrounded by lush, modern arrangements.By 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA
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Iron Maiden sues rapper for blatent plagiarism of their ‘Powerslave Eddie’ artwork, Wolfgang Van Halen ‘Behind The Music’ episode, and Slipknot tour dates & new drummer details & more! Week of 5/6/24
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A rapper is being sued by Iron Maiden for blatant plagiarism of their ‘Powerslave Eddie’ artwork,Wolfgang Van Halen ‘Behind The Music’ episode debuts on Paramount +, and Slipknot announces their North American tour & confirms their new drummer with an official post from Eloy Casagrande & more! PLUS this week in Rock & Roll History Trivia, Weekly WT…
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“All Born Screaming” is a thrill ride of psychedelic, dystopian experimentationBy 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA
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David Gilmour announces his first solo album in 9 years ‘Luck and Strange’, Outside Lands festival 2024 lineup & more! S6 E17 - Week of 4/29/24
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David Gilmour announces his first solo album in 9 years ‘Luck and Strange’ to be released later this year in September, Outside Lands festival announces their 2024 lineup, and Iron Maiden’s Bruce Dickinson surprises fans by working the ticket booth selling wristbands for a secret show at the legendary Whiskey A Go-Go… PLUS this week in Rock & Roll …
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"Dark Matter" is their twelfth studio album, a vivid testament to their enduring artistry and evolution.By 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA
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RRHOF 2024 Inductees, Live Nation being sued by justice department, Viva Las Vegas re-cap & more! S6 E16 - Week of 4/22/24
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Live Nation is facing a new lawsuit from the Department Of Justice regarding their controversial ticketing practices with venues, our recent Viva Las Vegas rockabilly car show & concert weekend re-cap, and the inductees of the 2024 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame were announced on American Idol, we’ll go over the full list & more… PLUS this week in Rock…
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Her third album “Don’t forget me” has many songs about coping with the sudden rush of fame.By 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA
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System of a Down, Deftones, Mars Volta & more in SF, how much does the average music fan spend on band t-shirts in their lifetime? S6 E15 - Week of 4/15/24
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System of a Down announces a historic final show of 2024 to take place at Golden Gate Park in San Francisco with the Deftones, Mars Volta & more, Aerosmith announces their rescheduled tour dates for 2024, and a new study shows how much the average music fan spends on band t-shirts in their lifetime… PLUS this week in Rock & Roll History Trivia, Wee…
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“Only God Was Above Us” is about history, their own, and most notably that of their former hometown, New York CityBy 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA
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KISS sells their music catalog for millions, AC/DC sells 1.5 million tickets in just one day for their European tour, and Adrian Belew, Steve Vai & friends discuss Beat Tour - S6 E14 Week of 4/8/24
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KISS sells their music catalog, logo, image & likeness for millions, AC/DC sells 1.5 million tickets in just one day for their upcoming European tour, and Adrian Belew,Tony Levin, Steve Vai & Danny Carey sit down to discuss the origins, inspirations and plans for their newly announced Beat Tour, which will focus on the 80’s era of King Crimson & mo…
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The award winning blues artist plays a nylon sting acoustic on the album whose title says it all “One Guitar Woman: A Tribute to the Female Pioneers of Guitar.”By 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA
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System of a Down bassist Shavo Odadjian announces his new Seven Hours After Violet solo project featuring members of Winds Of Plague, Left To Suffer & more… S6 E13 - Week of 4/1/24
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Steve Vai & Joe Satriani collaborate on a new single for the first time ever, The Pretty Reckless announced as AC/DC’s opener on their upcoming European tour, System of a Down bassist Shavo Odadjian announces his new Seven Hours After Violet solo project featuring members of Winds Of Plague, Left To Suffer & more… PLUS this week in Rock & Roll Hist…
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Katie Crutchfield veered away from her indie rock roots with her last album and on “Tigers Blood” she doubles down on that pure americana sound to deliver an almost perfect follow up.By 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA
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Robert Fripp endorses Adrian Belew’s new King Crimson project w/ Steve Vai, Tony Levin and Danny Carey from TOOL, A new David Bowie Boxset, Forbes 'Biggest Song Of All Time' S6 E12 - Week of 3/25/24
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Robert Fripp endorses Adrian Belew’s new King Crimson project featuring Steve Vai, Tony Levin and Danny Carey from TOOL, A new David Bowie Boxset focusing on the creation of Ziggy Stardust is set to release in June, and Forbes magazine has declared the ‘biggest’ song of all time; we’ll let you know what it is & more… PLUS this week in Rock & Roll H…
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Scorpions' Klaus Meine spinal surgery update, Brian Johnson & Mark Knopfler TV show details, RRHOF Revolutionary Women exhibit & more! Week of 3/18/24 - S6 E11
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The Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame debuts their new exhibit ‘Revolutionary Women in Music: Left of Center’ this past week, Scorpions singer Klaus Meine is recovering from spinal surgery ahead of their Las Vegas residency next month, and Brian Johnson & Mark Knopfler are launching their very own TV show next month… PLUS this weekin Rock & Roll History Tri…
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Jack Antonoff, on Bleacher’s new self-titled album, has his band cruising the interstate rather than the red carpet.By 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA
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Living Wage for Musicians Act, Wolfgang Van Halen responds to David Lee Roth’s rant, Ex-Sepultura drummer Elroy Casagrande abruptly quits & may have secretly joined Slipknot.. S6 E10 - Week of 3/11/24
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The Living Wage for Musicians Act has been introduced to the U.S. Senate to increase royalty payouts for musicians, Wolfgang Van Halen responds to David Lee Roth’s rant about him & their final tour together, Ex-Sepultura drummer Elroy Casagrande abruptly quits and may have secretly joined Slipknot a month before Sepultura’s farewell tour begins… PL…
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“Liam Gallagher John Squire” despite it’s unimaginative title, goes a long way to contributing to their enduring legacies.By 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA
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Festival announcement season continues as we have 3 more impressive lineups out from Aftershock in California, Sonic Temple in Ohio and Best Friends Forever in Las Vegas & more! Week of 3/4/24
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Festival announcement season continues as we have 3 more impressive lineups out this week from Aftershock Festival in California, Sonic Temple in Ohio and Best Friends Forever in Las Vegas… PLUS this week in Rock & Roll History Trivia, Weekly WTF & so much more! Everything is up at www.rocknewsweekly.com Watch us LIVE, chat with us & more… Every Su…
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“The Past is Still Alive” is like a modern day western, tough and tender and full of personal experiences that, while traumatic, inspire the feeling that life goes on.By 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA
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‘No Values’ festival w/ The Original Misfits, Iggy Pop & more, Louder Than Life festival lineup is out with an unexpected Slayer reunion and the Record Store Day 2024 releases! S6 E8 - Week of 2/26/24
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‘No Values’ festival announces their debut lineup with The Original Misfits, Iggy Pop & more, Louder Than Life festival lineup is out with an unexpected Slayer reunion and the Record Store Day 2024 releases have been announced, we’ll go over the full list & more… PLUS this week in Rock & Roll History Trivia, Weekly WTF & so much more! Everything is…
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The indie rock trio from Australia's third album is “Faith Crisis Part 1”By 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA
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RRHOF 2024 Nominees, Ozzy & Sharon Osbourne Vs Kanye over sample usage, Pearl Jam new album & tour details & more! Week of 2/19/24
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Ozzy & Sharon Osbourne threaten legal action against Kanye West for using an unauthorized Black Sabbath sample, Pearl Jam announce new album and massive world tour, and the Rock and Roll Hall Of Fame 2024 Nominees have been announced, we’ll go over the full list & more… PLUS this week in Rock & Roll History Trivia, Weekly WTF & so much more! Everyt…
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“What Now” is the second solo album by the Alabama Shakes lead singer. As the title suggests you never know what’s going to happen next.By 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA
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Deep Purple 50th-anniversary edition of ‘Machine Head’, Santana / Dead & Co. both add additional dates to their respective Las Vegas residencies, Rock & Metal 2024 Grammy winners... Week of 2/12/24
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Major tour announcement coming from AC/DC this week, Deep Purple to release a special 50th-anniversary edition of their legendary album ‘Machine Head’, Santana as well as Dead & Co. both add additional dates to their respective Las Vegas residencies, The full rock & metal list of 2024 Grammy winners is out and we’ll go over who we thought should ha…
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on his new solo album “What Do We Do Now” he combines two approaches, layering acoustic guitars under his trademark electric riffsBy 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA
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Rob Zombie bassist Piggy D leaves the band after 18 years, Dead & Co. confirm Las Vegas residency for later this spring, Zakk Wylde is launching his own music festival & more! S6 E5 - Week of 2/5/24
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Rob Zombie bassist Piggy D leaves the band after 18 years, Dead & Co. confirm Las Vegas residency for later this spring, Zakk Wylde is launching his very own music festival with a ‘Ride For Dime’ charity motorcycle ride in honor of the late Dimebag Darrel Abbott & more… PLUS this week in Rock & Roll History Trivia, Weekly WTF & so much more! Everyt…
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"Polaroid Lovers" is unlike anything she has done beforeBy 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA
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David Lee Roth rants about Sammy Hagar & Wolfgang Van Halen in bizarre new videos he posted online, Alice In Chains Jar Of Flies Boxset, Ozzy's goodbye performance & more! Week of 1/29/24
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David Lee Roth rants about Sammy Hagar & Wolfgang Van Halen in bizarre new videos he posted online, Alice In Chains announce a 30th-anniversary box set for their legendary 1994 EP ‘Jar Of Flies’, Ozzy reveals details about his goodbye performance at Villa Park later this year & more… PLUS this week in Rock & RollHistory Trivia, Weekly WTF & so much…
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"Little Rope" is a captivating part of the band’s second act, it’s their fourth album since coming out of retirement.By 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA
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Sleep Token member doxxed, Mick Mars VS. Motley Crue update, Songwriters Hall Of Fame class of 2024 and the Sublime reunion at Coachella & more! S6 E3 - Week of 1/22/24
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A member of Sleep Token was doxxed and had his birth certificate & other personal information posted online, Mick Mars gets a victory against Motley Crue in their current legal battle, The Songwriters Hall Of Fame announces their class for 2024, Sublime confirms an official reunion with Bradley Nowell’s son Jakob and announce their Coachella appear…
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The Smashing Pumpkins are looking for a new guitarist, Corey Taylor cancels his upcoming tour, The Black Keys will release a new album with special guest musicians this April & more! Week of 1/15/24
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The Smashing Pumpkins are looking for a newguitarist after the departure of Jeff Shroeder, Corey Taylor cancels his upcoming tour citing mental health issues, Rush’s Neil Peart will have his final book posthumously released in May, The Black Keys will release a new album with special guest musicians this April & more… PLUS this week in Rock & Roll …
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Rage Against The Machine drummer Brad Wilk says the band will not tour or play live again, Dee Snider calls out Spotify’s CEO over miniscule royalties paid to musicians & more! S6 E1 - Week of 1/8/24
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Happy New Year! Rage Against The Machine drummer Brad Wilksays the band will not tour or play live again, Dee Snider calls out Spotify’s CEO over miniscule royalties paid to musicians, Slipknot is being sued by the estate of Joey Jordison for displaying his personal items on a VIP experience being sold to fans…and over the holidays, Pearl Jam’s Edd…
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Punk Rock Bowling lineup for 2024, Dillinger Escape Plan 25th anniv shows, Willie Nelson’s star-studded 90th birthday celebration concert event, 2024 Rock & Alt Grammy noms & more! Week of 12/18/23
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Punk Rock Bowling in Las Vegas announces their lineup for 2024, Dillinger Escape Plan announces 25th anniversary shows with original singer Dimitri Minakakis, Willie Nelson’s star-studded 90th birthday celebration concert event is out now andstreaming on Paramount+, the 2024 Grammy nominations have been announced & we’ll go over all of the Rock & A…
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R.E.M.’s Michael Stipe's new solo album, KISS says they will live on as digital avatars... Ozzy, A.I. & Randy Rhodes’ guitar riffs & more! S5 E48 - Week of 12/11/23
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R.E.M.’s Michael Stipe gives some details on his new solo project in the works, Ozzy says he’s open to the idea of using A.I. to create more music with Randy Rhodes’ original guitar riffs, KISS says they will live on as digital avatars after their final show this past weekend & more… PLUS this week in Rock & Roll HistoryTrivia, Weekly WTF & so much…
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Rob Reiner announces the sequel to ‘This Is Spinal Tap’ will begin filming in 2024, Metal comes to the Middle East as Metallica will play Saudi Arabia for the 1st time & more! S5 E47- Week of 12/4/23
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Rob Reiner announces the sequel to ‘This Is Spinal Tap’ will begin filming in 2024, Metal comes to the Middle East as Metallica will play Saudi Arabia for the first time ever, plus Dave Grohl had to do a first ever profanity-free set at a recent show in Abu Dhabi, Sammy Hagar invites David Lee Roth to join him for select shows on his upcoming Van H…
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Iconic guitars from Eric Clapton and Kurt Cobain each sell for over a million at a recent auction, the Rolling Stones announce their 1st round of 2024 US tour dates & more! S5 E46 - Week of 11/27/23
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Iconic guitars from Eric Clapton and Kurt Cobain each sell for over a million at a recent auction, the Rolling Stones announce their first round of US tour dates for 2024, Foo Fighters highly anticipated recent performance from Austin City Limits Festivalis now available to stream for free & more… PLUS this week in Rock & Roll History Trivia, Weekl…
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Jay Weinberg makes his first official statement since being outed from Slipknot, Sammy Hagar & Joe Satriani Van Halen tour, When We Were Young announces their 2024 lineup & more! Week of 11/20/23
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Jay Weinberg makes his first official statement since being outed from Slipknot, Sammy Hagar recruits Joe Satriani and announces Best Of All Worlds tour to focus on his catalog with Van Halen, When We Were Young announces their 2024 lineup with a special “performing an album in its entirety” theme & more… PLUS this week in Rock & Roll History Trivi…
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"Higher" is a masterful blend of country, soul, and blues that showcases his remarkable vocal range.By 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA
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Jared Leto becomes the 1st person to legally climb the Empire State Building to promote the new 30 Seconds To Mars album, Jimmy Page performs at the RRHOF this past weekend & more! Week of 11/13/23
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Jared Leto becomes the first person to legally climb the Empire State building in a stunt to promote the new 30 Seconds To Mars album, The Scorpions announce a Las Vegas residency for 2024, KISS announces that their final show in December will belivestreamed on PPV, Jimmy Page gave his first public performance in 8 years at the RRHOF this past week…
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A Sense of Community is what they are after on their 13th studio album “Big Big Love.”By 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA
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Pink Floyd to reissue Atom Heart Mother, Dave Grohl releases an expanded version of his new book ‘The Storyteller’, Green Day 2024 tour and the 2024 Grammy nominees & more! S5 E43 - Week of 11/6/23
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Green Day announces huge stadium tour for the US & UK in 2024, Dave Grohl releases an expanded version of his new book ‘The Storyteller’, Pink Floyd to reissue Atom Heart Mother with newly restored concert footage, and the 2024 Grammy nominees will be announced this week & more… PLUS this weekin Rock & Roll History Trivia, Weekly WTF & so much more…
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“Jenny From Thebes” is a full blown rock opera about a character first introduced on a 2002 album.By 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA
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New Green Day album announced for January 2024, The Beatles final song “Now And Then”, Iron Maiden announce their 2024 world tour dates & Aftershock Festival and more! Week of 10/30/23
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The Beatles are releasing their final song “Now And Then” in November, Iron Maiden announce their 2024 world tour dates that include a stop at Aftershock Festival in California, Dream Theater welcomes original drummer Mike Portnoy back into theband & more… PLUS this week in Rock & Roll History Trivia, Weekly WTF & so much more! All of our links are…
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“Hackney Diamonds” is the return to form that no one ever expectedBy 89.5 WHRV-FM, Norfolk, VA
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Smashing Pumpkins & Weezer tour dates for 2024, Judas Priest new single Panic Attack, Mick Mars (formerly of Motley Crue) will release his first ever solo track this month & more! S5 E41 - 10/23/23
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Smashing Pumpkins & Weezer announce tour dates for 2024, Judas Priest release a new single Panic Attack & give details on their new album coming out in 2024, Pearl Jam gives a release date & details on their 30th anniversary edition of Vs., Mick Mars (formerly of Motley Crue) will release his first ever solo track later this month & more… PLUS this…
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