In addition to reaching number one, The Eagles’ also holds the spot for third-best-selling album of all time with their 1977 release Hotel California, which sits at 26x platinum.

Drummer and vocalist, Don Henley issued a statement saying:

“We are grateful for our families, our management, our crew, the people at radio and, most of all, the loyal fans who have stuck with us through the ups and downs of 46 years. It’s been quite a ride.”

This is the first time since 2006 that the RIAA has tallied the sales for Their Greatest Hits (1971-1975). Of course, since then there have been changes to the way the company determines platinum status. Originally, it was determined that an album reached platinum when it sold 1 million copies, but in 2013 the RIAA added streaming numbers from platforms such as Spotify, YouTube, and other similar services.

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Not that I’m complaining, it’s a really good song. Lately, Trivium’s Matt Heafy, who has taken Twitch by storm recently, has put out a cover of “Africa” that he performed on his stream. Whipping out his seven-string electric to break up his trend of acoustic covers, Heafy displayed his impressive vocal range, throwing some screams in for emphasis.

Heafy hasn’t been on Twitch for too long, but has already made it a major part of his career. His streams usually consist of matches of Fortnite, vocal warm-ups, song covers, and, when he’s on tour, streams of the concert.

You can watch the clip from the stream below, and let us know what you think and which musicians you would like to catch of Twitch!

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Khemmis

Formed in 2012, this doom act from Denver, Colorado put out Hunted in 2015 which topped many end-of-the-year lists, landing a place in the rest. While it would have been easy for them to carry on with the sound they made with Hunted, they chose to continue making their own path with their follow-up album, Desolation. Khemmis continues to expand their sound, drawing influence from sounds of the New Wave of British Heavy Metal back in the early-1980s, giving them a more traditional metal sound, while still carrying their doom metal sound.

Ne Obliviscaris

I will sing praises of Australian progressive metal masters, Ne Obliviscaris until the day I die. While they’ve been around since the early 2000s, the band dropped jaws and made a name for themselves with their debut record Portal of I in 2012. With two incredible follow-ups, Ne Obliviscaris should also be praised for their impressive crowd funding efforts and enthusiastic social network. Musically, each member of NeO can be praised from violinist and clean vocalist Tim Charles and guitarist Benjamin Baret to drummer Dan Presland and harsh vocalist Xenoyr. Each one of them are talented artists in their own right and manage to bring it together to form something that is truly incredible.

Tribulation

I didn’t know about the existence of Sweden’s newest black metal act until I saw them open for Behemoth and Cannibal Corpse in 2015 when they were promoting their third album The Children of the Night. Since then, I have been following this group, and was incredibly happy with the success that was their fourth album Down Below. Continuing with the gothic-elements that set them apart from the countless other Satanic acts that dot the black metal genre, Tribulation continues to define themselves with eerie melodies and catchy hooks that invoke images of old castles, rather than another forest full of Satan worshipers.

Greta Van Fleet

Okay, so Greta Van Fleet is the possibly the least metal act in this list, but these kids deserve every amount of attention given to them. Often have I seen them described as, “Led Zeppelin for the next generation”, these kids from Michigan have grabbed the rock community’s attention and have kept it focused on them. It was impressive that they managed to sell out their entire first tour, but it’s even more impressive when they only had one EP, Black Smoke Rising, which featured only four songs. While they’ve since put out a second EP, From the Fires, and plan to release their first album soon, these kids have had their fair share of criticism from people who claim they’re nothing but Zeppelin rip-offs. Whether that’s true or not is up to you, but I’ll keep listening to these kids for a long time.

Myrkur

While she is last, she is certainly not the least on this list. Formerly Amalie Bruun, a Danish pop star, Amalie revealed herself to be the mind behind the band Myrkur and has gone by that title ever since. Though she has had her fair share of criticism for being a woman in the black metal community, she has since learned to harness that directed anger and channel it into her art, as shown in her sophomore album, Mareridt. I’ve enjoyed Myrkur’s more atmospheric take to the black metal genre, and seeing her perform live has shown me that her albums do not hold a candle to what she can do on the stage. Managing to switch between the classic harsh vocals that black metal is known for and an incredible symphonic voice, Myrkur is forging her own path, no matter what those who are against her have said.

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The paramedics were called, the man was taken away, and it was announced the rest of the show would be called off. The band also cancelled their appearance at a release party for their newest album, Prequelle.

The Journal Sentinel, a local Milwaukee news source, reported that the man, whose name and other details have not been released, passed away at Columbia St. Mary’s hospital of natural causes. His family was reportedly at the show with him.

Following the cancellation the band issued a statement on their social media outlets.

“Tonight, in Milwaukee there was a medical emergency with one of our fans. We decided not to continue out of respect to him and his family. Ghost and all who work with us ask that you please send the family your thoughts, prayers and respect their privacy during this time.”

Tonight, in Milwaukee there was a medical emergency with one of our fans. We decided not to continue out of respect to him and his family. Ghost and all who work with us ask that you please send the family your thoughts, prayers and respect their privacy during this time.

— Cardinal Copia (@thebandGHOST) June 1, 2018

Fans have taken to the Internet to discuss the event and share their perspective, most notably on Reddit and the event page on Facebook. Reports indicate that it took EMS a long time to reach the fallen man, possibly due to that venue staff didn’t call quickly enough, or because of their difficulty getting through an overcrowded general admission area (though this has not been confirmed).

On behalf of everyone at Red Roll, we wish the best for the friends and family of the deceased.

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Soundgarden frontman Chris Cornell.

To honor their fallen friend, Alice in Chains paid tribute by playing two Soundgarden songs at their show at, Rock On The Range Music Festival.

Closing out their set, Alice in Chains covered “Hunted Down” from Soundgarden’s debut EP, “Screaming Life,” and “Boot Camp,” from the final Soundgarden album, “Down on the Upside.” At the same time, the band’s lighting rig displayed “CC” and “SG” on opposite side of the stage.

Chris Cornell passed away last year after taking his own life through hanging, following a lifelong battle with depression. He has become known as one of the founding members of the 1990s grunge movement through his work with his bands, Soundgarden and Audioslave.

Rest in power, Chris!

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The PRP released the details on the reissue, called the ‘Locked N’ Loaded’ edition of Appetite for Destruction.

“A since deleted unboxing video for the set leaked early and shared some details of what to expect from it. 73 tracks are to be included in the elaborate box set, 49 of which are previously unreleased. In addition to a remastered version of the original album, 25 unreleased songs from the band’s 1986 sessions at Sound City will be included, as will two from their recording sessions with [‘Appetite’] producer Mike Clink. The group’s early EP ‘Live ?!*@ Like a Suicide EP’ will also be featured. A super deluxe version also boasts a 96-page book with photos from Axl Rose‘s personal archives and more.”

The set will also include a music video for, “It’s So Easy,” which never saw an official release from MTV in 1987 because of how racy it was. The band has also put out a music video for the first single, “Shadow of Your Love,” which is one of the potentially many songs that haven’t seen the light of day for thirty-some years.

‘Locked N’ Loaded’ will be released on, June 29 with numerous versions for you to buy, one of which being a version that runs a mere $1,000 with only 10,000 editions being made.

You can pre-order any of these versions here, and watch the music video for “Shadow of Your Love” below.

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Deep Purple and Judas Priest will launch a co-headlining tour across North America in late August. The tour will begin on, August 21st in Cincinnati, Ohio and ends in Wheatland, California, on September 30th.

Deep Purple released their 27th studio album, Infinite, last year, supporting it on a rather lengthy tour that ran from May of last year, to December. The band’s current line-up includes members from the seventies – singer, Ian Gillan, bassist, Roger Glover and drummer, Ian Paice. Along with guitarist, Steve Morse, and keyboardist, Don Airey.

Judas Priest, also put out their 18th studio album, Firepower, this past March. It reached Number Five on the Billboard 200, making it the band’s highest U.S. chart placement to date in the United States. The band is currently touring with guitarist, Andy Sneap, who replaced longtime guitarist, Glenn Tipton, who parted ways with the band due to his battle with Parkinson’s Disease. Despite the announcement, Tipton rejoined the band during a New Jersey concert, playing three encore songs to end the night.

You can find the dates for the tour below and let us know in the comments which show you’re going to!

Deep Purple – Judas Priest Tour Dates

Aug. 21 – Cincinnati, OH – Riverbend Music Center
Aug. 22 – Chicago, IL – Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre
Aug. 24 – Detroit, MI – Michigan Lottery Amphitheatre at Freedom Hill
Aug. 25 – Mt. Pleasant, MI – Soaring Eagle Casino and Resort*
Aug. 27 – Hamilton, ON – FirstOntario Centre
Aug. 29 – Montreal, QC – Bell Centre
Aug. 30 – Quebec City, QC – Centre Videotron
Sep. 01 – Wantagh, NY – Northwell Health at Jones Beach Theater
Sep. 02 – Bethel Woods, NY – Bethel Woods Center for the Arts
Sep. 05 – Darien Center, NY – Darien Lake Amphitheater
Sep. 06 – Holmdel, NJ – PNC Bank Arts Center
Sep. 08 – Virginia Beach, VA – Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater at Virginia Beach
Sep. 09 – Camden, NJ – BB&T Pavilion
Sep. 11 – Charlotte, NC – PNC Music Pavilion
Sep. 12 – Jacksonville, FL – Daily’s Place
Sep. 14 – Atlanta, GA – Verizon Amphitheatre
Sep. 16 – Biloxi, MS – Mississippi Coast Coliseum
Sep. 18 – Kansas City, MO – Starlight Theatre
Sep. 20 – Welch, MN – Treasure Island Casino*
Sep. 21 – Council Bluffs, IA – Harrah’s Council Bluffs*
Sep. 23 – Denver, CO – Pepsi Center
Sep. 26 – San Diego, CA – Mattress Firm Amphitheatre
Sep. 27 – Irvine, CA – FivePoint Amphitheatre
Sep. 29 – Mountain View, CA – Shoreline Amphitheatre
Sep. 30 – Wheatland, CA – Toyota Amphitheatre

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If you don’t know who Johnny is, you may have seen him as the subject of a recent video that went viral not too long ago. Johnny received a Dean Razorback for his sixteenth birthday, a special gift from his dad, who ordered it before passing away from a heart attack back in April. The video of Johnny receiving the guitar became a surprise viral sensation that managed to tug on the heartstrings of almost everyone who saw it.

However, the story doesn’t end there. After the video became viral, the owner of Port Huron Music Center and Grove Mall, where the guitar was bought, invited Reddit users to donate money for Johnny’s guitar lessons through PayPal. The Kickstarter brought in more than $16,000 in donations.

At this point, it seems that Johnny might be able to afford the best guitar lessons in the world, this time with a new Jackson King V guitar that was purchased for him by another Reddit user. But wait, there’s more! Upon learning of Johnny’s upcoming attendance to an Alice Cooper show, Cooper’s guitarist, Nita Strauss, arranged for the teen to come backstage and meet Alice Cooper himself.

Despite the Internet’s reputation, it is times like these that go to show that there are people out there who are willing to care for one another.

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Wacken Open Air has added its own beer pipeline to transport 400,000 liters of beer. The festival expects 75,000 festival goers to swarm the town of Wacken, Germany from August 3rd to August 5th, outnumbering the town’s population of 1,800. I’m sure they’ll be thirsty.

The addition of the pipeline is primarily for environmental and economical reasons. Not only will it allow the bartenders to pour six beers per second, but it will save time for a keg to be tapped, and get rid of the beer trucks that have ruined the festival grounds in the past. The beer pipe will be one of many additional lines for drinking water, power, fiber optics, and sewage.

What would you like to see at your local festival? Let us know in the comments below!

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The timing of this change to the website couldn’t have come sooner, only fueling the rumors of an upcoming Led Zeppelin reunion brought on by the website Feel Numb who claimed that these rumors were true:

“I have some well placed sources in the industry telling me that Robert Plant has agreed to reunite Led Zeppelin for Desert Trip 2017.  Rumor has it they turned down a reported $14 million dollar pay day to play at last years festival and that this year there are “millions & millions” of more reasons why they should do it.”

This appearance at Desert Trip would have coincided with the 50th anniversary of Led Zeppelin.

Unfortunately, this doesn’t seem to be the case. According to Billboard:

“Gary Tovar, the founder of AEG’s Goldenvoice promotion unit, told The Guardian in an interview last month that ‘we’d like to bring up the Led [Zeppelin], if you know what I mean,’ fueling the rumors even though Tovar is no longer part of the company.

“But there’s no deal in place to get Led Zeppelin’s surviving members — Jimmy Page, Robert Plant and John Paul Jones — back together, sources say, while AEG hasn’t announced another Desert Trip festival for this year.

“The promise on Mr. Plant’s website, meanwhile, is more likely a tease to a forthcoming album than to an upcoming performance, sources tell Billboard.”

Despite how this sounds, Metal Injection maintains that the rumors of a reunion still carry weight to them. Even if the story Billboard has put out is true, and there is no deal currently in place, that doesn’t mean that there won’t be one in the future. Negotiations could be currently underway, and the trajectory of the rumors are similar to how Guns N’ Roses got started on their own reunion tour. Only time will tell, so don’t put all of your eggs in one basket, but don’t uncross your fingers just yet.

The last time Led Zeppelin reunited was back in 2007, with original members Jimmy Page, Robert Plant and John Paul Jones reuniting with Jason Bonham, son of the band’s late drummer, John Bonham, playing the drums.

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