Category Archives: Music News From ABC News Radio – Active Rock
Avenged Sevenfold's M. Shadows pens essay in support of Black Lives Matter
Ollie Millington/Getty ImagesAvenged Sevenfold frontman M. Shadows has shared his support for Black Lives Matter in an essay published by Revolver. "The reality is, this is not a '...
ABC Audio Jun 03, 2020
Run the Jewels drops new album two days early; listen to Zack de la Rocha & Josh Homme collabs now
Jewel Runners/BMG; Art by Timothy SaccentiThe new Run the Jewels album, RTJ4, which features collaborations with Zack de la Rocha and Josh Homme, was supposed to arrive t...
ABC Audio Jun 03, 2020
Iggy Pop signs petition in support of Big Cat Public Safety Act
Axelle Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagicIggy Pop is throwing his support behind the Big Cat Public Safety Act. In a statement published by the Animal Legal Defense Fund, the Godfather of Punk is askin...
ABC Audio Jun 03, 2020
"This is my microphone": Evanescence's Amy Lee finds newfound political voice surfacing in her music
Credit: P.R. BrownEarlier this year, Evanescence frontwoman Amy Lee shared a post speaking publicly about her political views for the first time. Speaking with ABC A...
ABC Audio Jun 03, 2020
Gary Clark Jr. calls out for musicians and fans to stand against racism: "I need y'all to talk to y'all's people"
Gary Miller/WireImageGary Clark Jr. has spoken out about the death of George Floyd, urging fans and fellow musicians to speak out against and condemn racism. "I feel like every tim...
ABC Audio Jun 02, 2020
Foo Fighters, Green Day, Ozzy Osbourne & more participate in "Black Out Tuesday"
mrtom-uk/iStockArtists including Foo Fighters, Green Day and Ozzy Osbourne are participating in "Black Out Tuesday" in solidarity with the black community and the protests ove...
ABC Audio Jun 02, 2020
Nirvana's Krist Novoselic deactivates Twitter account after reportedly praising Donald Trump speech
Scott Dudelson/Getty Images for Red Light Management and Live NationNirvana bassist Krist Novoselic has deactivated his public Twitter account after he reportedly praised ...
ABC Audio Jun 02, 2020
Biffy Clyro's new album 'A Celebration of Endings' takes on new meaning amid COVID-19
Credit: Ash RobertsBefore COVID-19 became a worldwide pandemic, Biffy Clyro recorded a new album and called it A Celebration of Endings. Given how many things have ended or changed...
ABC Audio Jun 02, 2020
FEVER 333 announces charity livestream benefitting Minnesota Freedom Fund & Black Lives Matter
Credit: Jimmy FontaineFEVER 333 will be hosting a charity livestream this week in support of Black Lives Matter and the Minnesota Freedom Fund. The Fund pays bail for low-income individuals...
ABC Audio Jun 01, 2020
Release dates revealed for three-day Record Store Day 2020 celebration
Courtesy of Record Store DayNew release details have been unveiled regarding Record Store Day 2020. Organizers announced recently that the event will be changing its format this year due to the COVID-...
ABC Audio Jun 01, 2020
What's the WORST part of going to a concert in Nashville now?
Parking costs more than the ticket
Waiting 45 minutes for an Uber that smells like weed
Post-show traffic that somehow still exists at 11pm on a Tuesday
The “convenience fee” being more inconvenient than convenient
Trying to leave Bridgestone with 18,000 other people at once
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Fri May 22
Nashville, TN, USA
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