Red Hot Chili Peppers tease first ‘Return of the Dream Canteen’ single, “Tippa My Tongue”

Posted on August 16, 2022 by Josh Johnson

Red Hot Chili Peppers are teasing the first preview of the band’s upcoming album, Return of the Dream Canteen.

The “Californication” rockers will release a new track called “Tippa My Tongue” this Friday, August 19. You can check out a preview of the song, and its accompanying video, now via RHCP’s Twitter.

Return of the Dream Canteen, due out October 14, is the second new Chili Peppers record of 2022, following April’s Unlimited Love.

Red Hot Chili Peppers are currently on a U.S. stadium tour, which continues Wednesday in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The headlining trek will conclude in September, followed by festival sets at Louder Than Life and Austin City Limits.

New Found Glory’s Chad Gilbert diagnosed with another tumor following 2021 health scare

Posted on August 16, 2022 by Josh Johnson

New Found Glory guitarist Chad Gilbert has been diagnosed with another tumor after going through a harrowing health scare at the end of 2021.

Last December, Gilbert’s wife, Lisa, found him “unresponsive in bed” and “minutes from death.” After being rushed to the ER, doctors discovered he had a pheochromocytoma, a rare, usually benign tumor that had become malignant and required surgery.

While the surgery was successful and Gilbert has since returned to the road with New Found Glory, he shared in a new Instagram post Monday that doctors found a new pheochromocytoma tumor on his spine.

“I’ll be headed into surgery [Tuesday] to get almost all of it out then hit what’s left with some fancy radiation,” Gilbert writes. “Scary stuff but it’s all about the little wins.”

“Each day we’ve been having fun in the hospital and feel lucky with so many things and God’s timing with all of this,” he continues. “If I didn’t go on tour and inflame my tumor, I wouldn’t have known early enough it was there! Then my band’s love and support got me home to get scanned.”

Gilbert adds that he’s in a better place, physically and emotionally, now than when he was initially diagnosed last year.

“My vitals and heart are great this time,” he says. “Moving forward with today’s amazing technology, I can be on a lifelong treatment that just keeps it all at bay. Like living with an illness but its not life-threatening. I no longer have to guess if it will return and just relax.”

Machine Gun Kelly reflects on tour-ending hometown show: “It’s a fairy tale”

Posted on August 16, 2022 by Josh Johnson

For Machine Gun Kelly, this is what dreams are made of.

The “Bloody Valentine” rocker has shared a statement reflecting on his sold-out, headlining concert at the FirstEnergy Stadium in his hometown of Cleveland, Ohio. The show, which took place Saturday, marked the final date on MGK’s U.S. tour in support of his latest album, Mainstream Sellout.

“I typed out and erased how I’m feeling 20 times but I’ll never be able to put it in words so I won’t even try,” Kelly writes. “Just know I’m still smiling ear to ear and wiping tears.”

To add to the excitement of the concert, Cleveland declared August 13 to be Machine Gun Kelly Day.

“Sold out stadium show in my hometown (on MGK Day) to end a legendary tour,” Kelly muses. “It’s a fairy tale.”

Kelly also retweeted a post from Travis Barker congratulating him on his successful homecoming.

“Brother I’m so proud of you,” Barker writes. “A…sold out stadium in your hometown!!!! It doesn’t get any better.”

The Blink-182 drummer, who worked with MGK on Mainstream Sellout and 2020’s Tickets to My Downfall, adds, “I’m so proud of the albums we made and watching thousands of kids sing the songs we’ve written together.”

Machine Gun Kelly will return to the road for a European tour launching in September.

The Revivalists, Black Stone Cherry join lineup for #iVoted Festival

Posted on August 15, 2022 by Josh Johnson

The Revivalists and Black Stone Cherry have joined the lineup for the #iVoted Festival.

The virtual event takes place November 8, the same day as the U.S. midterm elections. You can RSVP to watch by sending in a selfie from outside your polling location or with a blank, mail-in ballot.

Those who aren’t yet of voting age can also take part in the #iVoted Festival by RSVPing with their first voting-eligible election year and sharing why they’re excited to vote.

Rise Against is among the previously announced #iVoted performers. Other new additions to the bill include OK Go, Los Lobos and Jukebox the Ghost.

For more info, visit iVotedFestival.org.

Michelle Branch officially files for divorce from Black Keys drummer Patrick Carney

Posted on August 15, 2022 by Andrea Dresdale

After a drama-filled week which saw her being arrested for domestic assault, Michelle Branch has now filed for divorce from her husband of three years, Patrick Carney of The Black Keys, Billboard reports.

According to the divorce complaint, which was filed August 12, Michelle cites irreconcilable differences as the reason for the split. She lists the date of separation as August 11, and requested primary residential custody of the couple’s two children and that Carney pay child support.

Last Thursday, Michelle posted and then deleted a tweet in which she accused Carney of cheating on her. She then issued an official statement saying she is “totally devastated” and that “the rug has been completely pulled from underneath me.” She was subsequently arrested after she slapped Carney; she was released on $1,000 bond.

Michelle and Carney have a 6-month-old daughter and a 4-year-old son; Michelle also has a 17-year-old daughter from her previous marriage. When she wed Carney in 2019, it was her second marriage and his third.

Reading & Leeds “saddened” following Måneskin VMA performance announcement

Posted on August 15, 2022 by Josh Johnson

Last week, Måneskin announced that they were dropping off the lineup for the U.K.’s 2022 Reading & Leeds festivals due to unspecified “unforeseen scheduling conflicts.” Now, it would appear that the mystery has been solved.

On Monday, it was announced that Måneskin will be performing at the 2022 MTV Video Music Awards on August 28, which overlaps with Reading & Leeds dates: August 26-28.

Reading & Leeds organizers have issued a statement regarding Måneskin’s cancellation, as well as that of rapper Jack Harlow, who is also performing on the VMAs after being on the original R&L lineup.

“We are saddened to hear that Jack Harlow and Måneskin have decided to perform at an award show the same weekend they were confirmed to play Reading & Leeds,” the statement reads.

Organizers add that they’re currently “working on some exciting replacements.”

Reading & Leeds already needed to replace headliner Rage Against the Machine after the reunited band canceled their U.K. and European tour dates due to frontman Zack de la Rocha suffering from what’s reportedly a torn Achilles tendon. The 1975 has since joined the bill.

Other artists on the Reading & Leeds lineup include Arctic Monkeys, Bring Me the Horizon, Wolf Alice, Glass Animals, Halsey, Bastille and All Time Low.

Måneskin to perform at 2022 MTV VMAs

Posted on August 15, 2022 by Josh Johnson

Måneskin is performing at the 2022 MTV Video Music Awards.

The Italian rockers will make their debut on the VMA stage with a rendition of their current single, “Supermodel.”

In addition to performing, Måneskin is a two-time VMA nominee this year. They’re up for Best New Artist and Best Alternative for “I Wanna Be Your Slave.”

The 2022 MTV VMAs take place August 28. As previously reported, Panic! at the Disco is also among the performers. Other artists on the lineup include Lizzo, Jack Harlow, BLACKPINK, Anitta, Marshmello, Khalid, J Balvin and Kane Brown, as well as Video Vanguard honoree Nicki Minaj.

Porno for Pyros is “writing and recording new music”

Posted on August 15, 2022 by Josh Johnson

In addition to reuniting on the stage, Porno for Pyros looks to be reuniting in the studio.

In a Facebook post, guitarist Peter DiStefano reveals that the Perry Farrell-led outfit is “writing and recording new music.” The post is accompanied by a photo of DiStefano and Farrell together.

The update follows a post DiStefano made in 2021, in which he wrote that he and Pyros drummer Stephen Perkins, who also plays in Jane’s Addiction with Farrell, were “Working on new Porno For Pyros songs.”

Porno for Pyros released their most recent album, Good God’s Urge, in 1996, two years before breaking up in 1998. The group got back together for their first full, public concert in 26 years during May’s Welcome to Rockville festival, and have played several one-off headlining and festival sets since, including at Farrell’s Lollapalooza.

Machine Gun Kelly Day declared in Cleveland to celebrate homecoming concert

Posted on August 15, 2022 by Josh Johnson

Cleveland celebrated Machine Gun Kelly over the weekend in honor of the “Bloody Valentine” rocker’s return to the Ohio city for a homecoming concert.

In a video posted to Kelly’s Instagram, you can see Mayor Justin Bibb declare that Saturday, August 13, is Machine Gun Kelly Day in Cleveland.

Addressing the gathered crowd while standing next to Kelly, Bibb said, “Four years ago, I met MGK and I didn’t know someone loved the city of Cleveland as much as I did, but he does.”

In the post’s caption, Kelly writes, “It’s officially a holiday in the city of Cleveland! These are happy tears.”

Meanwhile, the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame also celebrated MGK’s return to Cleveland by adding some of his personal items to the Right Here, Right Now exhibit, including a stage-worn outfit and his Schecter PT Model electric guitar.

Machine Gun Kelly closed out the night with a headlining set at FirstEnergy Stadium, the home of the Cleveland Browns football team. The show also marked the final date on MGK’s U.S. headlining tour supporting his new album, Mainstream Sellout.

The Struts announce new single “Fallin’ with Me,” due out Friday

Posted on August 15, 2022 by Josh Johnson

The Struts will be strutting back with new music this week.

The “Could Have Been Me” outfit is set to premiere a single called “Fallin’ with Me” Friday, August 19. The track is available to presave now, and you can check out a preview via the band’s Instagram.

“Fallin’ with Me” follows The Struts’ two 2021 singles: the Paris Jackson collaboration “Low Key in Love” and a cover of the Queen classic “We Will Rock You.” The English rockers’ most recent album is 2020’s Strange Days, which includes guest spots from Rage Against the Machine’s Tom Morello, The Strokes‘ Albert Hammond Jr., and Def Leppard‘s Joe Elliott and Phil Collen.

The Struts will be playing a run of U.S. headlining dates in September. You can also catch them at several festivals this fall, including Louder than Life and Aftershock.