Weekly Music News 02.10.22
Updated: 23 hours ago
A roundup of music news for the week beginning October 2, 2022
A disturbing incident at a show by "Paramore" in Salt Lake City. After the show, the band learned that a man had physically and verbally assaulted women in the crowd. Security restrained and removed him during the performance. The band wanted to make it clear that it had not known what was happening and would have stopped the show immediately if it had. Rightly so: everyone at a concert should feel safe and be able to enjoy themselves. Here is the statement the band shared with its fans:
"After last night's show in SLC, we were made aware of an incident that happened in the crowd while we were onstage. A man physically and verbally assaulted multiple women, including an engaged couple at our show. Our security team and venue staff were made aware and were able to restrain and remove him.
We did not realize this was happening, as the incident took place out of view from stage. Had we seen any of this happening, we would have stopped the show until the situation was under control..."
The Prince of Darkness, "Ozzy Osbourne", has launched a special makeup collection to bring "dark glamour" to cosmetics fans. Created with Rock & Roll Beauty, the limited-edition Ozzy Osbourne Rock and Roll Beauty Collection is available now. The range includes a bat-shaped eyeshadow palette inspired by the metal singer's infamous 1982 bat-biting incident, a coffin-shaped palette, Ozzy-inspired lipstick, brushes, eyeliner and a makeup bag.
Another launch from the metal world... Musician Jonathan Davis is introducing a premium pet brand. Guess its name... "Freak On A Leash", after one of his band "Korn"'s best-known singles from the album "Follow The Leader". The entire collection was designed by Davis as a tribute to the horror and rock genres he loves. It is due out on October 28.
Oh no, is "FEVER 333" breaking up???
Despite being one of rock's wildest live bands, things appear to have been difficult behind the scenes as well. Two of its three members, guitarist Stephen Harrison and drummer Aric Improta, have announced their departures, leaving vocalist Jason Aalon Butler as the only remaining member. Harrison cited serious internal problems and creative differences, while Improta described the decision as layered and said he would rather devote his time to projects that operate differently.
Speaking of Aric Improta, we have to mention that he took part in an event last Saturday...
On October 1, another phenomenal rock event from "Rockin'1000" took place, this time at Allianz Parque in Brazil. Unlike the famous earlier performance of Foo Fighters songs without a concert audience, this time the stadium was packed, and the thousand musicians delivered an impressive setlist that included:
"Another Brick In The Wall (Part 2)" - Pink Floyd
"Come Together" - The Beatles
"Learn To Fly" - Foo Fighters
"A Minha Menina" - Os Mutantes
"Metamorfose Ambulante" - Raul Seixas
The official video has not been released yet, but here is something we found online:
The band "Depeche Mode" has announced a new album and tour. The two remaining members, Dave Gahan and Martin Gore, following keyboardist Andy Fletcher's death this past May, revealed at a press conference that they plan to release their 15th album, "Memento Mori", in 2023. It will be accompanied by their first world tour in five years.
Ticket resale platform Viagogo appears to have annoyed "Rammstein" once again. The German band and European promoter MCT Agentur have obtained an injunction from the Hamburg Regional Court restricting Viagogo's sale of tickets for the band's 2023 European concerts. According to their lawyers, the order prevents Viagogo from facilitating ticket purchases in the same way as before, citing breaches of new consumer-protection rules. Eventim is the authorized ticket seller for the shows.
Guitarist John Petrucci and drummer Mike Portnoy have played their first full live show together in 12 years, since Portnoy left "Dream Theater" in 2010. The reunion onstage came as Petrucci launched his North American tour in support of his solo album "Terminal Velocity", with bassist Dave LaRue completing the power trio.
"Queensryche" is releasing a new album, "Digital Noise Alliance". It is the band's 16th album and its fourth with singer Todd La Torre, who took over from original vocalist Geoff Tate.
Listen on: Spotify
"The Cult" is also back with a new album, "Under the Midnight Sun". It is the band's 11th album and its first in six years.
Listen on: Spotify
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