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Stone Temple Pilots first emerged out of San Diego, California, in 1989, initially forming under the name Mighty Joe Young before adopting their iconic identity. The band, consisting of vocalist Scott Weiland, guitarist Dean DeLeo, bassist Robert DeLeo, and drummer Eric Kretz, quickly distinguished themselves with their deeply melodic yet gritty take on alternative rock. Their musical chemistry was undeniable from the outset, quickly leading to a record deal with Atlantic Records after a period of extensive club performances.

Their debut album, Core, released in 1992, catapulted them into mainstream consciousness almost overnight. Powered by singles like “Plush,” “Creep,” and “Sex Type Thing,” the record showcased their unique ability to merge intense guitar riffs with powerful vocal melodies. “Plush” notably earned the band a Grammy Award for Best Hard Rock Performance in 1994, reflecting the significant critical acclaim the band received early in their career. The album became certified 8x Platinum, firmly positioning Stone Temple Pilots as an essential band of the ’90s rock era.

The momentum continued with their second album, Purple, in 1994, which debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 and was certified 6x Platinum. Hits such as “Interstate Love Song,” “Vasoline,” and “Big Empty” became instantly recognizable classics, reinforcing the band’s reputation for delivering timeless rock tracks. Subsequent albums, including Tiny Music… Songs from the Vatican Gift Shop (1996) and No. 4 (1999), further demonstrated their willingness to experiment with diverse musical styles while maintaining their core sound, yielding additional hits like “Trippin’ on a Hole in a Paper Heart” and “Sour Girl.”

Stone Temple Pilots released eight studio albums throughout their career, with later releases including Shangri-La Dee Da (2001), a self-titled comeback album in 2010, and two additional self-titled albums featuring new vocalists Chester Bennington (2013) and Jeff Gutt (2018). Despite lineup changes and personal challenges, including Weiland’s struggles with addiction and his tragic passing in 2015, the band consistently showcased resilience and continued artistic evolution, solidifying their enduring legacy.

The band’s commercial success and critical recognition are underscored by multiple awards and accolades. Alongside their Grammy win for “Plush,” Stone Temple Pilots earned several MTV Video Music Awards nominations and American Music Awards. Their distinctive sound, blending alternative rock, grunge, psychedelic influences, and even hints of classic rock, has resonated profoundly with fans, fostering a lasting emotional connection and making them an essential act of the rock music canon.

Beyond their music, members of Stone Temple Pilots have actively participated in charitable initiatives and public advocacy. Scott Weiland and the band contributed to various benefit concerts, raising awareness and funds for substance abuse recovery programs, reflecting their personal experiences and commitment to helping others. The DeLeo brothers, Dean and Robert, have similarly supported multiple philanthropic efforts, highlighting their dedication to meaningful community involvement.

Stone Temple Pilots’ enduring impact is rooted not only in their catalog of hits but in their authentic emotional expression, adaptability, and commitment to artistic integrity. Despite navigating profound personal and professional challenges, their music continues to resonate deeply, capturing universal themes of struggle, redemption, and resilience. As a result, Stone Temple Pilots remain beloved within rock music, celebrated for their artistic courage, distinctive musical voice, and genuine connection with their audience.

Complete List Of Stone Temple Pilots Songs From A to Z

1. A Song for Sleeping – Shangri-La Dee Da – 2001
2. About a Fool – Stone Temple Pilots – 2010
3. Adhesive – Tiny Music… Songs from the Vatican Gift Shop – 1996
4. All in the Suit That You Wear – Thank You – 2003
5. Already Gone – Stone Temple Pilots – 2018
6. And So I Know – Tiny Music… Songs from the Vatican Gift Shop – 1996
7. Army Ants – Purple – 1994
8. Art School Girl – Tiny Music… Songs from the Vatican Gift Shop – 1996
9. Atlanta – No. 4 – 1999
10. Bagman – Stone Temple Pilots – 2010
11. Between the Lines – Stone Temple Pilots – 2010
12. Bi-Polar Bear – Shangri-La Dee Da – 2001
13. Big Bang Baby – Tiny Music… Songs from the Vatican Gift Shop – 1996
14. Big Empty – Purple – 1994
15. Black Again – Shangri-La Dee Da – 2001
16. Black Heart – High Rise – 2018
17. Break on Through (To the Other Side) – Stoned Immaculate: The Music of The Doors – (The Doors cover)
18. Church on Tuesday – No. 4 – 1999
19. Cinnamon – Stone Temple Pilots – 2010
20. Coma – Shangri-La Dee Da – 2001
21. Crackerman – Core – 1992
22. Creep – Core – 1992
23. Cry Cry – High Rise – 2018
24. Daisy – Tiny Music… Songs from the Vatican Gift Shop – 1996
25. Dancing Days – Encomium: A Tribute to Led Zeppelin – 1995 (Led Zeppelin cover)
26. Dare If You Dare – Stone Temple Pilots – 2010
27. Days of the Week – Shangri-La Dee Da – 2001
28. Dead & Bloated – Core – 1992
29. Down – No. 4 – 1999
30. Dumb Love – Shangri-La Dee Da – 2001
31. Fare Thee Well – Perdida – 2020
32. Fast as I Can – Stone Temple Pilots – 2010
33. Finest Hour – Stone Temple Pilots – 2018
34. First Kiss on Mars – Stone Temple Pilots – 2010
35. Forget Forever – Stone Temple Pilots – 2018
36. Glide – No. 4 – 1999
37. Good Shoes – Stone Temple Pilots – 2018
38. Guilty – Stone Temple Pilots – 2018
39. Hazy Daze – Stone Temple Pilots – 2010
40. Heaven & Hot Rods – No. 4 – 1999
41. Hello It’s Late – Shangri-La Dee Da – 2001
42. Hickory Dichotomy – Stone Temple Pilots – 2010
43. Hollywood Bitch – Shangri-La Dee Da – 2001
44. Huckleberry Crumble – Stone Temple Pilots – 2010
45. I Didn’t Know the Time – Perdida – 2020
46. I Got You – No. 4 – 1999
47. I Once Sat at Your Table – Perdida – 2020
48. Interstate Love Song – Purple – 1994
49. Just a Little Lie – Stone Temple Pilots – 2018
50. Kitchenware & Candybars – Purple – 1994
51. Lady Picture Show – Tiny Music… Songs from the Vatican Gift Shop – 1996
52. Long Way Home – Shangri-La Dee Da – 2001
53. Lounge Fly – Purple – 1994
54. Maver – Stone Temple Pilots – 2010
55. MC5 – No. 4 – 1999
56. Meadow – Stone Temple Pilots – 2018
57. Meatplow – Purple – 1994
58. Middle of Nowhere – Stone Temple Pilots – 2018
59. Miles Away – Perdida – 2020
60. Naked Sunday – Core – 1992
61. Never Enough – Stone Temple Pilots – 2018
62. No Memory – Core – 1992
63. No Way Out – No. 4 – 1999
64. Out of Time – High Rise – 2018
65. Peacoat – Stone Temple Pilots – 2010
66. Perdida – Perdida – 2020
67. Piece of Pie – Core – 1992
68. Plush – Core – 1992
69. Pop’s Love Suicide – Tiny Music… Songs from the Vatican Gift Shop – 1996
70. Press Play – Tiny Music… Songs from the Vatican Gift Shop – 1996
71. Pretty Penny – Purple – 1994
72. Pruno – No. 4 – 1999
73. Reds & Blues – Stone Temple Pilots – 2018
74. Regeneration – Shangri-La Dee Da – 2001
75. Revolution – Non-album single – 2001
76. Ride the Cliché – Tiny Music… Songs from the Vatican Gift Shop – 1996
77. Roll Me Under – Stone Temple Pilots – 2018
78. Same on the Inside – High Rise – 2018
79. Samba Nova – Stone Temple Pilots – 2010
80. Seven Caged Tigers – Tiny Music… Songs from the Vatican Gift Shop – 1996
81. Sex & Violence – No. 4 – 1999
82. Sex Type Thing – Core – 1992
83. She’s My Queen – Perdida – 2020
84. Six Eight – Stone Temple Pilots – 2018
85. Silvergun Superman – Purple – 1994
86. Sin – Core – 1992
87. Sour Girl – No. 4 – 1999
88. Still Remains – Purple – 1994
89. Sunburst – Perdida – 2020
90. Take a Load Off – Stone Temple Pilots – 2010
91. The Art of Letting Go – Stone Temple Pilots – 2018
92. Thought She’d Be Mine – Stone Temple Pilots – 2018
93. Three Wishes – Perdida – 2020
94. Tomorrow – High Rise – 2018
95. Too Cool Queenie – Shangri-La Dee Da – 2001
96. Transmissions from a Lonely Room – Shangri-La Dee Da – 2001
97. Trippin’ on a Hole in a Paper Heart – Tiny Music… Songs from the Vatican Gift Shop – 1996
98. Tumble in the Rough – Tiny Music… Songs from the Vatican Gift Shop – 1996
99. Unglued – Purple – 1994
100. Vasoline – Purple – 1994
101. Wet My Bed – Core – 1992
102. Where the River Goes – Core – 1992
103. Wicked Garden – Core – 1992
104. Wonderful – Shangri-La Dee Da – 2001
105. Years – Perdida – 2020
106. You Found Yourself While Losing Your Heart – Perdida – 2020

Albums

Core (1992): 12 songs

Purple (1994): 11 songs

Encomium: A Tribute to Led Zeppelin (1995): 1 song (Led Zeppelin cover)

Tiny Music… Songs from the Vatican Gift Shop (1996): 12 songs

No. 4 (1999): 11 songs

Stoned Immaculate: The Music of The Doors: 1 song (The Doors cover)

Shangri-La Dee Da (2001): 13 songs

Stone Temple Pilots (2010): 14 songs

High Rise (2018): 5 songs

Stone Temple Pilots (2018): 14 songs

Perdida (2020): 10 songs

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2005 was a massive year for Bullet For My Valentine. Not only did they put out their debut album The Poison, but the band toured extensively in the run-up, meeting many of their heroes and nabbing their first magazine covers. With the band revisiting that period on this year’s Poisoned Ascendancy tour, Hammer caught up with BFMV frontman Matt Tuck to reflect on what it was like going from up-and-comers to the hottest metal band in Britain virtually overnight.

“Nothing compares to that 2004 – 2007 period,” Tuck admits. “The 2005 Hammer awards [the Golden Gods] was the first time we rubbed shoulders with a lot of our heroes. I met Howard [Jones] of Killswitch Engage, Robb Flynn and Zakk Wylde, who came up to me after our set and gave me this massive pat on the back, saying ‘Fucking shredder!’ Wild! Those moments were fucking amazing, man.”

Tuck goes on to admit that the band’s confidence was a real asset at that point, as it allowed them to do things they’d struggle to think about even now.

“We had to get on-stage and play with those fuckers!” he says with a laugh. “That terrifies me now, it didn’t terrify me back then though. If Hammer had an awards ceremony next year and asked us to perform, I’d be 100% like ‘No way, we’re not doing it’. In front of all those people we admire? No fucking way! But back then, we just didn’t give a fuck. We lapped up those moments and met lots of cool people.”

Among those “cool people” were the bands that had inspired Bullet – and countless other metal bands – in the first place, including giants Metallica and Iron Maiden.

“We met Metallica backstage at Rock Am Ring in 2007. That was next level. We supported them and were in our dressing room backstage when the door flew open and Lars just came barging in. He’s like, ‘Hey, I’m Lars!’ and it’s like, fuck yeah you are! That was weird. He complimented us on our cover of Welcome Home (Sanitarium) which we’d done for Kerrang! And was super cool, offering to get us anything we needed.

“We’d toured with Iron Maiden in 2006,” he continues. “That’s when we met Steve Harris. Some of his kids had said they were big Bullet fans so Steve asked if it was okay for them to say hi. We were just like, ‘Y-yes, Sir!’ They really took us under their wing, especially [manager] Rod Smallwood. He really looked after us.”

Of course, it wasn’t all star-struck moments. Tuck admits the band had their work cut out when supporting Maiden.

“Going up in front of an Iron Maiden crowd… It’s notoriously difficult,” he acknowledges. “We just lapped it up and did our thing, but backstage we’d always know when it was almost time to go on because they would raise our backdrop and you’d hear the yawns from the arena. It was a baptism by fire, but Rod would stand side-stage every night helping us to focus and mentoring us. We did Metallica, Guns N’ Roses, Iron Maiden… all on the back of The Poison. It’s like a fairytale. Someone should do a Bullet For My Valentine movie because nobody would believe the story of what happened to us.”

But while Bullet were undoubtedly living out their dreams, that didn’t mean all tour experiences went smoothly. On tour in the US with Rob Zombie, Tuck had voiced some displeasure on the official Bullet For My Valentine message board. The band were summarily dropped from the tour.

“I had a bit of a moment,” Tuck admits sheepishly. “I let my inner thoughts get the better of me and decided to vent publicly on the Bullet For My Valentine website. It was inexperience and naivety, and stupidity. But I was being truthful. Do I regret it? Absolutely, it was dumb.

“But I wanted to vent and share what the experience was like. A decision was made to boot us off. I took it on the chin and understood, though I did make another statement on our message board which I think could’ve been worded better. But being the type of guy I was back then and feeling a real sense of injustice, I told everyone exactly what I was feeling and it bit me in the ass.”

There were some silver linings, however.

“I’m gutted it came to that, but what can you do? But because we’d been kicked off that tour, Axl Rose got in touch and offered us his tour [with Guns N’ Roses] instead. So… It worked out okay! But I was an idiot and do apologise today.”

Bullet For My Valentine’s North American tour starts on March 30. The band also play Welcome To Rockville, Mystic and Download festivals this summer. For the full list of dates, visit their official website.

Welcome to this week’s Tracks Of The Week. Seven brand-new and diverse slices of progressively inclined music for you to enjoy.

A big well done to Thumpermonkey’s Michael Woodman, whose new solo single Lychgate romped home in last week’s TOTW, ahead of Magic Pie’s brand new single Everday Hero and worriedaboutsatan’s Tangerine Dream-like La Mouche in a respectable third place.

The premise for Tracks Of The Week is simple – we’ve collated a batch of new releases by bands falling under the progressive umbrella and collated them together in one post for you – makes it so much easier than having to dip in and out of various individual posts, doesn’t it?

The idea is to watch the videos (or listen if it’s a stream), enjoy (or not) and also to vote for your favourite in the voting form at the bottom of this post. Couldn’t be easier, could it?

We’ll be bringing you Tracks Of The Week, as the title implies, each week. Next week we’ll update you with this week’s winner, and present a host of new prog music for you to enjoy.

If you’re a band and you want to be featured in Prog‘s Tracks Of The Week, send your video (as a YouTube link) or track embed, band photo and biog to us here.

SWALLOW THE SUN – MELANCHOLY (HOLY EDIT)

Understandably, some sections of the prog community still refuse steadfastly to engage with any kind of growled vocals, which is, of course, their prerogative. Doomy Finnish prog metallers Swallow The Sun have decided to counter that by releasing a growl-free version of MelancHoly (Holy Edit). The original was on the band’s Shining album, soon to be released as a digital deluxe edition album, Shining Dark Deluxe, out through Century Media on April 11.

The band are understandably, in celebratory mood. “We’re also incredibly grateful to all of you who have supported us and listened to our music along the way, this means the world to us,” they enthuse.

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TÖRZS – OTTHON

TÖRZS are Hungary’s biggest instrumental post-rock band, and new album Menedék, is their first new music in six years. It’s released through the Pelagic label on May 16, and the title loosely translates as ‘refuge’ in Hungarian. It’s the trio’s fourth studio album.

First single, the hauntingly mesmeric Otthon, which means ‘at home’, serves as a perfect introduction to the band’s sound. This is dynamic and detailed music, with a clever touch of simplicity. Music where every note matters and every space has equal importance.

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MATT BERRY – SILVER RINGS

Matt Berry’s recent album, Heard Noises, entered the UK album charts at No. 22, his highest ever chart placing. The classic 60s pop of Silver Rings is to be released as a standalone seven-inch single whih comes in a brand new sleeve designed by Matt and is limited to 500 copies.

Berry describes creating the song as wanting it to sound like it was “being recorded live on The Ed Sullivan Show, with a band that someone like Simon And Garfunkel would use, like a bloke who had been a session musician since the early 1950s being told to play Byrds style pop 12-string because The Byrds and The Beatles were doing it – Right, that’s what we’ve got to play these days, let’s do it. That was what was going through my head.”

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CONSTELLATIONS OF ATLAS – PETRICHOR

Constellations Of Atlas are a new and upcoming prog band based in the Netherlands. They have recently released their debut single, Petrichor, which combines their influences into a sound that’s been described as a mix of Sungazer, Plini, and Snarky Puppy. A full EP is to be released in the near future.

Jazz musician and music critic Sonny Floyd de Jong described the single thus: “Their first single start with symphonic keys and guitar arpeggios that suddenly transition into hard rock. This surprise is no accident; their album is bursting with timbre changes that keep the listener engaged. Hyperspeed drum fills with complex time signatures alternate with almost psychedelic passages of intertwined drum and guitar rhythms.

“It’s clear that the musicians skillfully use their mathematical background from TU Delft. Impressive, sometimes singing, sometimes raging guitar elements will make any Plini-loving shred enthusiast happy. The original samples chosen by the keyboardist play a key role in the multiple surprising shifts in ambience. The rock comes to a dreamy halt with a fairytale-like interlude, where even strings, celeste, and a choir can be heard.”

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ALEX HENRY FOSTER – I’M AFRAID

The prolific Canadian post-rocker Alex Henry Foster and his band The Long Shadows will release a new live album, A Nightfall Ritual, through Hopeful Tragedy Records later this year. The album was recorded at the band’s show in Cologne, Germany, on July 27, 2024, and features four lengthy songs, two of which have never been released before. The ten-minute I’m Afraid is the first single, released today.

“A Nightfall Ritual refers to every moment with which we define the nature of our faith and hopelessness in the colours of mornings to come,” declares Foster.

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AVAWAVES – EARTH

Earth is the new single from art rock duo AVAWAVES, who are composer, producer and artist Aisling Brouwer and former Jethro Tull and Roxy Music collaborator Anna Phoebe, who will release their third studio album, Heartbeat, through One Little Independent Records on May 9.

“Earth is about digging your hands into the dirt to pick yourself up and put one foot in front of the other and letting nothing get in your way,” the pair say. “The album is about peeling back all the layers we cloak ourselves in until there is nothing left but the source, and discovering the strength that resides there. We wanted this album to feel raw, honest, and intuitive. There are themes of resilience, determination, grit, and optimism in forever chasing the dawn after dark. It’s the bursting of bubbles and realising how much lighter everything feels without them.”

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TRANSCENDENCE – TAKE CONTROL

A quick scout around the Internet shows there’s been several bands called Transcendence, all within the prog sphere too! But the one we’re dealing with here are the Dallas quartet who released Meridian Project in 2002, toured a lot but then kind of faded away. Well, they’re back, with their first new single for 22 years.

“Take Control was the first song we recorded after joining Transcendence,” says vocalist Brian Dixon. “Already being a big fan of their previously released materials, I had a really good idea of what they wanted vocally, even though Greg (original vocalist) and I sound nothing alike. Kirk and I spent about 3 hours with Bart at Fort Worth Sound hammering out the details”.

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Neil Young has canceled his planned free concert in Ukraine, saying he “could not in good conscience” take his crew and equipment into the country as it’s embroiled in a war with Russia.

The rocker announced earlier this month that he and the Chrome Hearts would kick off their upcoming Love Earth world tour with a free concert in Ukraine, though he didn’t announce a date or location at the time. Now, Young has confirmed those plans have been scrapped.

“Our concert in Ukraine is canceled,” Young wrote in a statement on his Neil Young Archives website. “We had a good venue, close to a shelter, but the changing situation on the ground was too much. I could not in good conscience take my crew and instruments into that area. My apologies to all. Ukraine is a great country with a good leader. Slava Ukraini.”

Young’s Ukraine cancellation arrives as Ukraine and Russia have agreed “in principle” to a limited ceasefire after both countries’ leaders met with President Donald Trump, according to the Associated Press. Prior to this agreement, Russian President Vladimir Putin rejected Trump’s push for a full 30-day ceasefire. The particulars of the limited ceasefire — including when it will take effect and what targets will be off limits — have yet to be worked out.

READ MORE: Neil Young, ‘Oceanside Countryside’: Album Review

Neil Young Rejects Dynamic Pricing for Upcoming Tour

Young’s Love Earth tour is now scheduled to begin on June 18 in Rättvik, Sweden. He’ll traverse Europe for several weeks before heading to North America. The tour is scheduled to conclude on Sept. 15 at the Hollywood Bowl.

The trek will not use Ticketmaster’s dynamic pricing, a decision Young said was inspired by the Cure‘s Robert Smith, who similarly opted out of the approach on his band’s latest tour, calling it a “greedy scam.”

Young subsequently called dynamic pricing a “bad thing that has happened to concerts worldwide” and said Smith “really helped me to realize I have a choice to make and can make a difference to my music-loving friends.” He further encouraged fans to “buy aggressively when the tickets come out or tickets will cost a lot more in a secondary market.”

Neil Young Archives Albums Ranked

Unreleased LPs, concert recordings, classic bootlegs and more from one of the deepest vaults in rock history.

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Dire Straits will release a 3-CD expanded edition of their massively successful 1985 album Brothers in Arms on May 16.

Two of the three CDs are dedicated to a previously unreleased live recording from the Aug. 16, San Antonio stop of the band’s 1985 world tour.

Fueled by the No. 1 hit single “Money for Nothing,” which featured a groundbreaking animated music video and a vocal cameo by Sting, Brothers in Arms marked a major commercial breakthrough for the band.

The album has to date sold over 30 million copies, and also spawned the Top 20 hit “So Far Away” and the Top 10 single “Walk of Life.”

You can also see the complete track list below, and hear the album’s new live version of “Walk of Life.”

The 3-CD set also includes a 28-page booklet featuring new liner notes written by Paul Sexton, following new interviews with band members Mark Knopfler, John Illsley and Guy Fletcher.

Hear Dire Straits Perform ‘Walk of Life” Live

Dire Straits ‘Brothers in Arms’ 40th Anniversary Edition Track List

CD 1 – Brothers in Arms
1. “So Far Away”
2. “Money for Nothing”
3. “Walk of Life”
4. “Your Latest Trick”
5. “Why Worry”
6. “Ride Across the River”
7. “The Man’s Too Strong”
8. “One World”
9. “Brothers in Arms”

CD 2 – Live at San Antonio Municipal Auditorium
1. “Ride Across the River”
2. “Expresso Love”
3. “One World”
4. “Romeo and Juliet”
5. “Private Investigations”
6. “Sultans of Swing”
7. “Why Worry”

CD 2 – Live at San Antonio Municipal Auditorium
1. “Walk of Life”
2. “Two Young Lovers”
3. “Money for Nothing”
4. “Wild West End”
5. “Tunnel of Love”
6. “Brothers in Arms”
7. “Solid Rock”
8. “Going Home”

Dire Straits Albums Ranked

They released only a handful of LPs during their brief time together, and each offers essential songs. But which holds up best?

Gallery Credit: Michael Gallucci

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Ex-Guns N’ Roses drummer Frank Ferrer has made his first statement on his split with the band.

Earlier this week, GN’R announced Ferrer’s exit in a post on social media, calling the split “amicable.” The following day, they revealed Isaac Carpenter as their new drummer.

Ferrer took to social media last night (March 20) to express his appreciation for the “outpouring of love” he’s received since the news broke.

“I will have immense gratitude and love always for Axl [Rose] and the band while at the same time, disappointment that this chapter came to an end. It has been an incredible 19 years. Guns N’ Roses has given me life-changing memories and experiences,” the drummer wrote.

“A huge thanks to management, the crew, and fans for giving me memories that I will cherish for my lifetime. I hope I see you all again soon!”

READ MORE: Who Is Guns N’ Roses’ New Drummer Isaac Carpenter?

See a screenshot of his full statement below.

frank ferrer statement on split from guns n roses

Ferrer was one of Guns N’ Roses’ longest-serving members, having joined in 2006 after Bryan “Brain” Mantia left the group to stay home with his wife and newborn baby.

“It was initially only going to be a temporary thing. It was only going to be for two weeks. But in my heart, I felt like, if I could really do well on this, even if it’s just for two weeks, then it could open up a lot of doors,” Ferrer told the publication My Global Mind in an interview earlier this year.

“Brain had his brand new baby and he felt like he should stay home with his partner. Axl and the band were happy with what I was doing. Everybody was like, ‘Frank’s got it under control, go hang out with your baby, and do your thing.’ Brian was super gracious.”

Brain played drums on the majority of the band’s long-awaited 2008 album Chinese Democracy, but Ferrer played on several songs as well.

All 24 Musicians Who’ve Been in Guns N’ Roses

Guns N’ Roses have had over 20 musicians in the band since they formed in 1985, so we compiled a list of al of them below.

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Dead & Company launched their 2025 Las Vegas Sphere residency last night, carrying over several songs from their 2024 residency while also adding a live debut and new visual tricks to their set.

You can see videos from the performance and the full set list below.

Dead & Company did something new right off the bat, opening their set with a cover of the Spencer Davis Group’s “Gimme Some Lovin’,” which they haven’t played since forming in 2015. It was, however, a semi-regular fixture in the Grateful Dead‘s sets in the ’80s and 1990.

Dead & Company Add New Visuals to Sphere Set

Other major updates to the band’s set came in the visual department, according to Billboard. The band’s signature Dancing Bears during “Bertha” got a digital facelift, transforming into multicolor pixels that combined to show the band playing live. Another new visual during “Don’t Ease Me In” elicited a rapturous crowd response: a stack of old televisions making their way to the Sphere ceiling, only for one giant TV to come tumbling down the mountain.

Additional new visuals included a group of six masked and costumed people who “almost looked like Teletubbies in human form” striking various strange poses and holding a television that featured the band playing live. Uncle Sam returned as well, riding his motorcycle through a Dead-ified version of Las Vegas, featuring the “Terra-Pin Bowl” bowling alley and a sign for “Shakedown Street.”

Dead & Company’s current Sphere residency extends through May. You can see the full list of dates below.

Watch Dead & Company Play ‘Gimme Some Lovin” at the Sphere on 3/20/25

Watch Dead & Company Play ‘Terrapin Station’ at the Sphere on 3/20/25

Watch Dead & Company Play ‘Scarlet Begonias’ at the Sphere on 3/20/25

Watch Dead & Company Play ‘Don’t Ease Me In’ at the Sphere on 3/20/25

Watch Dead & Company Play ‘Bertha’ at the Sphere on 3/20/25

Dead & Company, 3/20/25, Las Vegas Sphere Set List
Set 1
1. “Gimme Some Lovin'”
2. “Mississippi Half-Step Uptown Toodeloo”
3. “Bertha”
4. “New Speedway Boogie”
5. “Brown-Eyed women”
6. “Good Lovin'”
7. “Don’t Ease Me In”
Set 2
8. “Feel Like a Stranger”
9. “Scarlet Begonias”
10. “Fire on the Mountain”
11. “Terrapin Station”
12. “Drums”
13. “Space”
14. “Standing on the Moon”
15. “Althea”
16. “Going Down the Road Feeling Bad”
17. “Knockin’ on Heaven’s Door”
18. “Touch of Grey”

Dead & Company Remaining 2025 Las Vegas Sphere Dates
Friday, March 21
Saturday, March 22
Thursday, March 27
Friday, March 28
Saturday, March 29
Thursday, April 17
Friday, April 18
Saturday, April 19
Thursday, April 24
Friday, April 25
Saturday, April 26
Friday, May 9
Saturday, May 10
Sunday, May 11
Thursday, May 15
Friday, May 16
Saturday, May 17

Gene Simmons has postponed 17 of the 26 dates on his upcoming solo tour.

The Kiss star’s tour, which was set to kick off on April 3 in Anaheim, is now instead slated to begin on May 2 in Peachtree City, Georgia.

As noted by Rock N Roll Experience, Christina Vitaglano, who works for Simmons on his backstage VIP fan experience packages, confirmed that band’s April dates and the Texas leg of their May dates have all been postponed “until early 2026.”

You can see a complete list of the postponed dates below, as well as the ones that still currently remain scheduled according to Simmons’ official website. Her post also notes that nothing is wrong with Simmons health-wise.

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Earlier this month Simmons told UCR that he couldn’t resist the temptation to return to the road following Kiss’ farewell tour, which concluded in December of 2023: “I tried to stay away from being on stage, but it’s too much fun.”

Gene Simmons Band 2025 Tour Dates

April 3 – Anaheim, CA @ House of Blues
April 4 – Temecula, CA @ Pechanga Resort Casino
April 5 – Rohnert Park, CA @ The Event at Graton Resort & Casino
April 8 – Auburn, WA @ Muckleshoot Casino Resort
April 10 – Magna, UT @ The Great Saltair
April 11 – Denver, CO @ Paramount Theatre
April 25 – Clearwater, FL @ Ruth Eckerd Hall
April 26 – Miami Beach, FL @ Fillmore
April 28 – Tallahassee, FL @ The Moon
April 29 – Jacksonville, FL @ Florida Theater
April 30 – Orlando, FL @ Hard Rock Live
May 2 – Peachtree City, GA – The Fred Amp
May 3 – Beaver Dam, KY @ Beaver Dam Amphitheater
May 5 – Red Bank, NJ @ Basie
May 6 – Montclair, NJ @ Wellmont
May 8 – Bethlehem, PA @ Wind Creek Casino
May 9 – Huntington, NY @ The Paramount
May 11 – Uncasville, CT @ Mohegan Sun Arena
May 14 – Northfield, OH @ MGM
May 15 – Niagara Falls, ON @ Fallsview Casino
May 17 – Hammond, IN @ The Horseshoe
May 18 – Rockford, IL @ Hard Rock
May 20 – Nashville, IN @ Brown County Music Center
May 22 – Dallas, TX @ House of Blues
May 23 – San Antonio, TX @ Tobin Center
May 24 – Houston, TX @ House of Blues
Aug. 3 – Sturgis, SD – Buffalo Chip

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Gene Simmons set about using Kiss’ success as a launchpad into Hollywood almost as soon as they achieved household-name status.

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Guns N’ Roses have selected Isaac Carpenter as their new drummer.

Carpenter’s name will be familiar to fans of bassist Duff McKagan‘s band Loaded. He played with that group between 2009 and 2011, appearing on their 2011 album The Taking.

“Carpenter has made a name for himself by uniquely blending versatility and groove with crushing force and technical skill, cementing his reputation as a multifaceted drummer in the industry,” read a band statement announcing his hiring.

For the past decade Carpenter has been a member of the group Awolnation, appearing on their last five albums. After co-founding the group Loudermilk while he was still in high school, Carpenter also went on to work live and in the studio with artists such as Adam Lambert, A Perfect Circle and the Exies.

On Wednesday Guns N’ Roses announced that they had amicably parted ways with Frank Ferrer, who had been with the group since 2006, making him their longest-tenured drummer.

“The band thanks Frank for his friendship, creativity and sturdy presence over the past 19 years,” read their statement. “They wish him success in the next chapter of his musical journey.”

Carpenter will become Guns N’ Roses’ sixth drummer, following Rob Gardener (1985), Steven Adler (1985-1990), Matt Sorum (1990-1997), Josh Freese (1997-2000), Brain (2000-2006) and Ferrer.

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