Music News Archives: 04/2023

Fall Out Boy’s Pete Wentz explains how Green Day influenced their new album

The LP arrived last month.

Apr 5, 2023

Red Hot Chili Peppers' Josh Klinghoffer joins Pearl Jam as a touring guitarist

Josh Klingoffer says the Red Hot Chili Peppers were “cooler” with him in the band

“It’s tough.”

Apr 5, 2023

Lars Ulrich says Metallica could record a new album in quarantine

Lars Ulrich hopes Metallica can last at least another “decade”

Ulrich has high hopes.

Apr 5, 2023

Mike Shinoda open up about Chester Bennington’s loyalty to Linkin Park

All for one.

Apr 5, 2023

Tool's Maynard James Keenan admits accidentally playing shows with COVID

Dave Matthews on Tool: “I love them”

Matthews loves Tool.

Apr 5, 2023

Steve Mackey performing with Pulp at On The Bright Side Festival 2011

Richard Hawley pays tribute to late Pulp bassist Steve Mackey

A comical tribute.

Apr 5, 2023

Manchester music venues Deaf Institute and Gorilla to close

Arts Council England confirm additional £1.5m for grassroots music

A lifeline for music.

Apr 5, 2023

The monumental influence of Carmine Appice on the world of drumming

Carmine Appice explains why he turned down Black Sabbath

Rejecting the darkness.

Apr 5, 2023

Krist Novoselic was terrified of playing bass with Paul McCartney

Playing for your heroes.

Apr 5, 2023

Kirk Hammett - Metallica - Far Out Magazine

Metallica’s Kirk Hammett partners with Gibson for a limited edition Flying V guitar

Release the riffs.

Apr 5, 2023

Talking Heads - David Byrne - Tine Weymouth - Chris Frantz - Jerry Harrison

Talking Heads remember Sire Records’ co-founder Seymour Stein: “He was our champion”

“Seymour’s life was one of great success and also great tragedy…”

Apr 5, 2023

A fraudster is asking Patti Smith fans for locks of their hair

“warning against stupid fraud…”

Apr 5, 2023