Charlie Benante (Anthrax), Alex Skolnick (Testament), Roberto “Ra” Diaz (Suicidal Tendencies) and Brandon Yeagley (Crobot) have shared their version of the classic RUSH song, “Red Barchetta,” recorded with each member separated in his own home while in quarantine.
The surviving members of Motörhead are celebrating the 40th anniversary of their landmark album the ‘Ace Of Spades’ with a special day celebration. The event will be taking place this Friday, May 8, and includes the worldwide premiere of a new lyric video of their famous title track at 5pm BST. The event will also feature a unique Facebook and Instagram filter to Warpig your face, and the release of limited edition road crew merchandise, of which proceeds will go to Live Nation’s Crew Nation Fund to provide financial support to touring crews affected by coronavirus.
The Rolling Stones launched their new, limited-edition weekly streaming concert series, “Extra Licks” with footage from the band’s 2016 film, “Ole Ole Ole!: A Trip Across Latin America.”
Journey have announced that they have cancelled their 2020 tour, featuring The Pretenders, due to the restrictions from the shutdown caused by the Covid-19 pandemic. The tour was set to kick off on May 15th at Sunlight Supply Amphitheater in Ridgefield, Washington, and hit more than 60 cities across the U.S. before wrapping up at Bethel, New York’s Bethel Woods Center For the Arts on Sept. 12.
Bon Jovi, Billy Joel and Sting will perform at an upcoming benefit for New Yorkers impacted by COVID-19. Hosted by Tina Fey, the virtual telethon Rise Up New York! will air at 7PM ET on May 11.
