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PRPhotos.comLate Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins was honored over the weekend when more than 1,000 musicians from 25 countries gathered at Stade de France in Paris for the Rockin’1000 concert. Hundreds of singers, guitarists, bassists, and drummers turned out to offer a special performance of “My Hero,” as well as 20 other songs including covers…

Getty ImagesJames Hetfield and Kirk Hammett performed the National Anthem during Metallica Night at the San Francisco Giants on Tuesday night (May 24th). Hetfield sang a few notes from the band’s classic “Master of Puppets” at the end of the performance. They also played “City Connect.”

PRPhotos.comGreen Day leader Billie Joe Armstrong says he owes a debt of gratitude to the Sex Pistols. The legendary ’70s punk unit is the subject of Pistol, a six-part FX on Hulu miniseries premiering on May 31st. Pistol, which is directed by Danny Boyle, is based on Sex Pistols guitarist Steve Jones’ 2017 memoir, Lonely…

Getty ImagesAlthough devastating for him personally, Pete Townshend admitted that the 1978 death of Who drummer Keith Moon was actually liberating for him musically. Townshend’s new two-hour Audible Original mini-biography, titled Somebody Saved Me, finds the Who genius talking frankly about that period in his life and career — and explain that having a more…

Getty ImagesDef Leppard guitarist Phil Collen says that band’s new album, Diamond Star Halos, which drops tomorrow (May 27th), has gotten the band excited over its new material in a totally unique way. Collen revealed to us that the band feels they’ve hit a grand slam with the new collection: “It’s the best reaction we’ve…

PRPhotos.comBruce Springsteen & The E Street Band will be making up for last time with what will amount to a massive 2023 global trek. “The Boss” appeared on Sirius XM and mapped out how the tour will play out, explaining the band will rehearse in January — tour North America from February to April, hit…

Getty ImagesOn August 6th, Peter Frampton will headline the Buddy Holly 85th Birthday Celebration in the legendary rocker’s hometown of Lubbock, Texas. Joining Frampton at the Helen Devitt Jones Theater for the birthday concert will be Duane Eddy, Elvis Presley and Ricky Nelson lead guitarist James Burton, E Street Band bassist Garry Tallent, Everly Brothers…

Getty ImagesDuran Duran is riding high in 2022 with a high profile summer tour on the books and their November 5th induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in Los Angeles. Co-founding bassist John Taylor spoke to Spin and discussed where Duran Duran fits into the rock universe, explaining, “I’ve spent 40 years…

PRPhotos.comAerosmith’s Steven Tyler has voluntarily checked himself into rehab forcing the band to scrap their June and July “Deuces Are Wild” Las Vegas shows at Dolby Live at Park MGM. Tyler, who’s now 74, has been open over the years regarding his continued battle to remain sober. The band issued an official statement, which reads:…