Rock

03 Aug 2024

Puddle of Mudd’s Wes Scantlin Arrested After Reported Standoff With Police

Puddle of Mudd lead singer Wes Scantlin was arrested after allegedly resisting arrest during a traffic stop.

On Wednesday (July 31), the 52-year-old rocker was pulled over for a traffic violation by police in Burbank, Calif. During the stop, officials discovered Scantlin had an outstanding warrant from a previous crime for allegedly having a weapon at an airport, according to TMZ.

The “Blurry” singer allegedly refused to step out of his Hummer H2 after several requests from law enforcement, prompting them to call in a “crisis negotiator.” After Scantlin continued to resist, he was reportedly pepper-sprayed by officers.

Explore

See latest videos, charts and news

See latest videos, charts and news

When the pepper spray still didn’t entice the musician to exit his vehicle, SWAT members were deployed at around 4 a.m. to break his car window and shoot “non-lethal” pepper balls to get him to surrender, TMZ reports.

Trending on Billboard

The “Stoned” singer was then reportedly taken to a hospital to flush out his eyes. He was ultimately arrested for his outstanding warrant and the new charge of resisting arrest. His court date is scheduled for Aug. 20.

In 2017, Scantlin was arrested for allegedly attempting to bring a BB gun on a plane at LAX Airport while boarding a flight to Texas.

Scantlin has had numerous other run-ins with the law over the years. The musician was arrested in 2012 for an altercation with a flight attendant. That time, he was charged with public intoxication. Three years later was busted for his second DUI in a month. During that arrest, he was also charged with possession of marijuana. In 2016, he was charged with felony vandalism after being arrested at a home he lost in foreclosure.

02 Aug 2024

Aerosmith Announces Retirement From Touring Amid Steven Tyler’s Ongoing Vocal Cord Injury

Three months after Aerosmith rescheduled the remaining dates of their Peace Out farewell tour, the group has officially announced their retirement from touring amid Steven Tyler‘s ongoing vocal cord injury.

Explore

Explore

See latest videos, charts and news

See latest videos, charts and news

The rock band took to social media on Friday (Aug. 2) to share a statement announcing the news. “It was 1970 when a spark of inspiration became Aerosmith. Thanks to you, our Blue Army, that spark caught flame and has been burning for over five decades. Some of you have been with us since the beginning and all of you are the reason we made rock ‘n’ roll history,” the statement began. “It has been the honor of our lives to have our music become part of yours. In every club, on every massive tour and at moments grand and private you have given us a place in the soundtrack of your lives.”

The statement continued that Tyler “has spent months tirelessly working on getting his voice to where it was before his injury,” before adding, “We’ve seen him struggling despite having the best medical team by his side. Sadly, it is clear, that a full recovery from his vocal injury is not possible. We have made a heartbreaking and difficult, but necessary, decision – as a band of brothers – to retire from the touring stage.”

Trending on Billboard

Aerosmith thanked their crew and team before concluding with a message to their fans. “A final thank you to you – the best fans on planet Earth. Play our music loud, now and always. Dream On. You’ve made our dreams come true,” they wrote, noting that all tickets purchased will be refunded.

See the post here.

Tyler first revealed that he injured his voice in September 2023. “I’m heartbroken to say I have received strict doctor’s orders not to sing for the next thirty days,” the veteran singer explained at the time. “I sustained vocal cord damage during Saturday’s show that led to subsequent bleeding. 

Aerosmith, formed in 1970 by Tyler, guitarist Joe Perry and bassist Tom Hamilton, were inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall of Fame in 2001.

02 Aug 2024

Pearl Jam Returns to No. 1 on Adult Alternative Airplay Chart With ‘Wreckage’

Pearl Jam notches its first No. 1 on Billboard’s Adult Alternative Airplay chart in over 10 years as “Wreckage” rises to the top of the Aug. 10-dated survey.

“Wreckage,” Pearl Jam’s third leader on the list, follows “Sirens,” which ruled for three weeks in November-December 2013. The band first led with “Just Breathe” for 13 weeks in 2010.

The group’s 10-year, eight-month break between No. 1s is the longest on Adult Alternative Airplay since John Mayer went 11 years and eight months between the reigns of “Who Says” in 2009 and “Last Train Home” in 2021.

In between “Sirens” and “Wreckage,” Pearl Jam charted four Adult Alternative Airplay entries, paced by the No. 2-peaking “Dance of the Clairvoyants” in 2020.

Trending on Billboard

“Wreckage” is the second single from Dark Matter, Pearl Jam’s 12th studio album. The title track hit No. 19 in March.

Concurrently, “Wreckage” ranks at No. 6, after reaching No. 2 in June, on Rock & Alternative Airplay, with 3.4 million audience impressions in the week ending Aug. 1, according to Luminate. It ruled Mainstream Rock Airplay for one week in July, having become the band’s fifth No. 1, and rose to No. 3 on Alternative Airplay.

By leading both Adult Alternative Airplay and Mainstream Rock Airplay, “Wreckage” becomes the first song to hit No. 1 on the lists, which span the sonic extremes of rock radio, since The Black Keys’ “Lo/Hi” in 2019.

On the most recently published multimetric Hot Hard Rock Songs chart (dated Aug. 3, reflecting data July 19-25), “Wreckage” placed at No. 6, following a week at No. 1 in May. In addition to its radio airplay, it drew 265,000 official U.S. streams.

Dark Matter debuted at No. 1 on the Top Rock & Alternative Albums chart dated May 4 and has earned 107,000 equivalent album units to date.

All charts dated Aug. 10 will update on Billboard.com on Tuesday, Aug. 6.

02 Aug 2024

Jimmy Carter’s 100th Birthday Celebration Concert to Feature Maren Morris, Eric Church, D-Nice & More

Beloved former President Jimmy Carter will be feted at a 100th birthday party next month in Atlanta by an all-star group of musicians and celebrities at a music gala entitled “Jimmy Carter 100: A Celebration in Song.” The Sept. 17 event at the Fox Theatre in Atlanta will come ahead of the ailing former command-in-chief’s centenary on Oct. 1.

Explore

See latest videos, charts and news

See latest videos, charts and news

Among the musical acts booked for the show are: Chuck Leavell, D-Nice, Drive-By Truckers, Eric Church, GROUPLOVE, Maren Morris, the War and Treaty and The Atlanta Symphony Orchestra Chamber Chorus, along with expected appearances from former Atlanta Braves star Dale Murphy, rapper Killer Mike and Daddio star Sean Penn; organizers said other guests will be announced at a later date.

Carter, the nation’s 39th President (1977-1981), has been in his Plains, GA home since February 2023 receiving hospice care and was last seen publicly at his late wife former First Lady Rosalynn Carter’s funeral in November. The Associated Press reported that Jason Carter said in a statement that his grandfather remains in good spirits and still enjoys watching his beloved Braves on TV and listening to music. “Whether it was on his record players, on the campaign trail, or on the White House lawn, music has been and continues to be a source of joy, comfort and inspiration for my grandfather,” Jason Carter said.

Trending on Billboard

The show at the Fox will also celebrate the Carters’ tireless work advocating for human rights, public health and democracy around the world through the Carter Center, with tickets ($100) going on sale through the Fox Theatre box office at 10 a.m. on August 5; proceeds will benefit the Carter Center.

See the show announcement below.

01 Aug 2024

Garbage Cancel Tour as Shirley Manson Sustains Injury, Requires Surgery

Garbage have cancelled all remaining tour dates through 2024 due to an injury sustained by lead singer Shirley Manson, which will require surgery and subsequent rehabilitation.

Explore

Explore

See latest videos, charts and news

See latest videos, charts and news

The band announced the news in an Instagram post on Aug. 1.

“It is with great regret that we announce the cancellation of all our remaining dates for the rest of the year due to an injury that [frontwoman] Shirley [Manson] sustained on our recent tour in Europe that will require surgery and rehabilitation to correct.”

They added, “This is not a decision that we have taken lightly, and we apologise to our amazing fans and supportive promoters,” they wrote. “We look forward to playing for you all again in 2025.”

Trending on Billboard

Manson also took to her personal social media account to share her disappointment in having to cancel shows.

“No one is more crushed about this than I am. You know I would push through if I could,” she wrote in the caption accompanying the band’s announcement.

The Scottish singer did not elaborate on the injury or how it was caused.

The band’s decision to cancel the tour was not made lightly, considering the number of major performances affected.

Among the impact dates were several high-profile festival appearances, including Ohana Fest in Dana Point, CA, and HFStival in Washington, DC. In light of the cancellation, Liz Phair will now step in for the band at HFStival, while DEVO will be added to the bill for Ohana Fest.

Garbage has enjoyed significant success on the Billboard charts throughout their decades-long career.

Their debut self-titled album, Garbage, released in 1995, achieved double-platinum status and peaked at No. 20 on the Billboard 200. The album’s hit singles “Stupid Girl” and “Only Happy When It Rains” became anthems of the ’90s alternative rock scene.

Their follow-up album, Version 2.0, released in 1998, reached No. 13 on the Billboard 200 and further cemented their reputation as one of the leading bands of the era.

They’ve remained busy with musical projects in recent years, including their seventh studio album, No Gods No Masters, released in 2021.

The album debuted at No. 95 on the Billboard 200 and included tracks like “The Men Who Rule the World.” They also collaborated with artists like Screaming Females and Brody Dalle on a special edition of the album, and toured with Alanis Morissette on her Jagged Little Pill anniversary tour in 2022.

01 Aug 2024

Trey Anastasio Wonders If It’s a ‘Coincidence’ His Daughters Were at Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour Show Where Platform Malfunctioned

Though the cross-over in the Venn Diagram of Phish Phans and Swifties is normally pretty minimal, the unlikely streams crossed for a brief (okay, three-plus hour) moment this summer when Phish singer/guitarist Trey Anastasio‘s two grown daughters zoomed over to Europe to catch one of Taylor Swift‘s Eras Tour shows.

The Phish Phigurehead dropped into SiriusXM’s Phish Radio on Thursday morning (August 1) to tell the story of how his two adult daughters, Isabella and Eliza, saved up their money to see Swift in Dublin and ended up having a flashback to one of their dad’s most iconic eras. As any Swiftie will know, seeing the Eras Tour in Europe is often cheaper than catching it stateside, which is why the two women hopped over the pond, according to their dad.

“That’s why they went. It was the only place you could get a ticket,” Anastasio said. “My 27-year-old daughter wanted to get a Taylor ticket for my 29-year-old daughter, so she went online and put in for the lottery for every show on Earth, as did another friend of hers. And they both only could only get tickets in Dublin — her and one of her best friends — independent of each other.” So, the sisters met each other in Dublin at the show where Swift famously got briefly stuck on a platform mid-show.

Trending on Billboard

“I said, ‘is that a coincidence? That my daughters watched me on a platform, their dad, and Taylor?,” he wondered. Anastasio was referring, of course, to a show in Dublin on June 29 during which a stage malfunction during “The Smallest Man Who Ever Lived” in which the elevated section Swift was standing on failed to lower when it was supposed to, leaving her momentarily stranded in air. Swift, a consummate professional, shook it off and kept rolling.

Anastasio was also thinking about the New Year’s Eve show in 2019 when each member of Phish performed from a color-coded, elevated platform above the stage to make room for their color-coordinated dancers. As his bandmates were lowered back to the main stage, Anastasio’s platform got stuck, so he just kept jamming from the air before drummer Jon Fishman’s platform was raised back up so the crew could rescue the frontman.

In a video from November 2020, Anastasio recalled that one of the chains holding up the platform broke and instead of being harnessed into his rig, he just had a rope that restricted his movement, so he couldn’t get too near the end of the platform. “Then I thought, ‘oh my God, if this tilts I’m going to be hanging by my belt!’

01 Aug 2024

John Mayer Reveals Index Finger Injury, Has Been Practicing Guitar Using His ‘Other Three Fingers’

John Mayer will be rocking guitar at the Las Vegas Sphere with Dead & Company for the group’s “Dead Forever – Live at Sphere” residency — but he recently encountered a small bump in the road.

Explore

Explore

See latest videos, charts and news

See latest videos, charts and news

The “Your Body Is a Wonderland” singer took to Instagram on Thursday (Aug. 1) — the first day of the new string of residency dates — to reveal that last week, he injured his left index finger in a truck door. “The first thing that went through my mind was ‘I really need that finger in a week,’” he wrote alongside a photo of his finger, wrapped with bandage. “I need all my fingers, but the left index is the team captain of my fretting hand. It will heal just fine, but will be out of commission for a while.”

He continued, “In the meantime, I have spent every day practicing guitar using the other three fingers and I think I have it sounding pretty good! I’ve always felt like every part of me belongs to these shows, and it’s my responsibility to return to the stage each night without screwing up the equipment, and I’m sorry for the misadventure here. The power of the music and the love for these shows will prevail! See ya tonight.”

Trending on Billboard

Dead & Company’s latest string of Las Vegas dates take place Aug. 1-3 and Aug. 7-10, an extension to what’s said to be a “must-see” immersive experience that celebrates the legacy of the Rock Hall-inducted Grateful Dead, combining their songbook with the Sphere’s technical spectacles.

See Mayer’s update below.

01 Aug 2024

Clairo Rules TikTok Billboard Top 50 Chart With ‘Juna’

Clairo’s “Juna” leaps to No. 1 on the TikTok Billboard Top 50 chart in its second week on the survey, becoming Clairo’s first ruler via the Aug. 3-dated tally.

Explore

See latest videos, charts and news

See latest videos, charts and news

The TikTok Billboard Top 50 is a weekly ranking of the most popular songs on TikTok in the United States based on creations, video views and user engagement. The latest chart reflects activity July 22-28. Activity on TikTok is not included in Billboard charts except for the TikTok Billboard Top 50.

“Juna” was released July 12 alongside the premiere of Clairo’s third album Charm, earning significant gains since then thanks to its TikTok virality.

Trending on Billboard

The dominant trends using the song feature responses to the prompts “you make me wanna” or “you know me,” both building off portions of the tune’s lyrics.

“Juna” scores a 70% jump in official U.S. streams in the week ending July 25 to 3.4 million listens, according to Luminate. As a result, it debuts at No. 27 on Billboard’s Hot Rock & Alternative Songs survey dated Aug. 3.

The song reigns on the TikTok Billboard Top 50 over Blood Orange’s “Champagne Coast,” which falls to No. 2 after ruling for a week. Another former leader, 10-week No. 1 Tommy Richman’s “Million Dollar Baby,” drops 2-3, the song’s first time below No. 2 since its debut in May.

One other song joins “Juna” in the top five for the first time: Charli XCX’s “Apple,” which vaults 10-4 in its third week on the chart. Featured on the singer’s album Brat, it has leapt up multiple charts in recent weeks via a TikTok dance trend, one that concurrently helps it to a new peak of No. 4 on Hot Dance/Electronic Songs (5.9 million streams, up 40%).

A more recent viral upload using “Apple” and its dance came from Kerry Washington, whose video featuring the caption “If Kamala is BRAT, I’m BRAT,” referencing U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris’ hopeful presidential candidacy and its adoption of the Brat motif. To date, the clip boasts 4 million views.

Further down the TikTok Billboard Top 50, the top debut of the week comes from Croquet Club, whose “Summer” starts at No. 23. “Summer” was released in 2016 and has enjoyed a boost in profile with usages in recent sports content on TikTok, including footage from the 2024 Summer Olympics.

See the full TikTok Billboard Top 50 here. You can also tune in each Friday to SiriusXM’s TikTok Radio (channel 4) to hear the premiere of the chart’s top 10 countdown at 3 p.m. ET, with reruns heard throughout the week.

31 Jul 2024

Carrie Underwood Teams With Papa Roach for New ‘Leave a Light On’ Version for Suicide Prevention

Carrie Underwood has teamed with rock band Papa Roach to help shine a light on mental health awareness and suicide prevention. The Academy of Country Music entertainer of the year winner and the Grammy-nominated band will release a new version of Papa Roach’s song “Leave a Light On (Talk Away the Dark)” on Friday, Aug. 2.

“We were humbled that Carrie was open to our mission, and hearing the power of Carrie’s voice in that recording session we were blown away,” Papa Roach frontman Jacoby Shaddix said in a statement. “Not only is her vocal ability unequaled, but the impact of her voice brings a new meaning to our cause and will help people all over the globe. It’s an honor to have a ‘Rock Star’ bring life to this track with us.”

Trending on Billboard

“I’m such a huge fan of Jacoby and Papa Roach and was honored to be invited to record ‘Leave a Light On’ with them,” Underwood added. “It’s a beautiful song and the message behind it and the band’s mission to shine a light on suicide prevention and mental health awareness has never been more important.”

The song was recorded in Nashville, and both artists’ royalties generated from the track will aid the organization American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP). The release also raises awareness for the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline in the United State and Canada.

Papa Roach first performed “Leave a Light On” in concert last year with Shinedown and Spiritbox, and in each city, the song was preceded by a video PSA delivered by Shaddix, who also pledged to donate to the AFSP on behalf of each city’s attendees, which led to a $155,000 donation at the tour’s conclusion.

To further propel support for the AFSP, the band renamed the song “Leave a Light On (Talk Away the Dark),” to correspond with the AFSP’s “Talk Away the Dark” campaign. The song spent three weeks atop Billboard‘s Rock Airplay chart in February, and reached No. 11 on the Alternative Airplay chart. To date, the band’s efforts have raised more than $250,000 for the AFSP.

“Papa Roach’s ‘Leave a Light On (Talk Away the Dark)’ has tapped into a cultural moment in which people are eager and ready for the message the song contains: that we all go through difficult times and that we can all be there for each other,” said American Foundation for Suicide Prevention CEO Bob Gebbia. “We want to thank Carrie Underwood for joining with Papa Roach to record this new, inspiring duet version, which will reach even more fans and connect them to AFSP’s Talk Away the Dark campaign. We are also incredibly grateful to Papa Roach and Carrie Underwood for their commitment to providing those struggling with their mental health information and resources that can help. These amazing artists are educating the public about the importance of taking care of our mental health, and they are generously supporting AFSP’s mission of saving lives and bringing hope to those affected by suicide.”

Throughout her career, Underwood has regularly dabbled in the rock arena, including covers of songs including Guns N’ Roses’ “Sweet Child o’ Mine” and “Paradise City,” Joan Jett’s “I Hate Myself for Loving You” and INXS’ “Never Tear Us Apart.” She also teamed with Aerosmith’s Steven Tyler during the 2011 ACM Awards to perform a mashup of her own “Undo It” and Aerosmith’s “Walk This Way.”

If you or anyone you know is in crisis, call 988 or visit the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline’s website for free, confidential emotional support and resources 24/7.

31 Jul 2024

Dave Grohl Dips Into his Brat Summer By Doing Charlie XCX Viral ‘Apple’ Dance With Daughter

What’s the best way to relax after screaming your lungs out for nearly three hours to a sold-out baseball stadium full of fans? How about doing the viral dance to Charli XCX‘s Brat song “Apple?” Joining the likes of Joe Jonas, Late Show host Stephen Colbert and Glen Powell, Foo Fighters singer/guitarist Dave Grohl hopped on the trend recently in a video posted by his daughter Harper in which the family Foo bust out their best “Apple” dance.

Sitting at the kitchen table with Harper standing behind him, Grohl looks fully focused as he tries to keep up with the hand gestures, busting into a huge smile as he makes an apple signs with his fingers as Charli sings, “I split the apple down symmetrical lines/ And what I find is kinda scary/ Make me just wanna drive.” By the end, the rocker is fully cracking up as Harper flawlessly pulls off the choreo over his shoulder. The original dance was created by TikTokker Kelley Hayer, but since then it has been replicated thousands of times by fans, as well as Charli herself.

Trending on Billboard

The video is just the latest extension of what is shaping up to be a full-on Brat Summer, which has included Vice President Kamala Harris — the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee — adopting the blurry Brat Arial font and signature lime green palette to support her campaign after Charli announced “kamala IS brat.”

After rocking Great American Ball Park and Minneapolis this week, the Foos are headed to Denver’s Empower Field at Mile High on Saturday (August 3).

Watch the Grohl family dancers do the “Apple” shuffle below.