Yes, This Is Where We Are

We're at peak meme, people. Rudy Sarzo, legendary bassist for Quiet Riot and Ozzy and Whitesnake and others... is now a Ken doll. It's a popular AI meme right now. I'll admit I chuckled. And then I realized the same dude shared a tour bus with Ozzy Osbourne and must have seen some stuff... it's all very jolting, isn't it? Sometimes I miss the mystique of not knowing every detail about my music heroes.

Dirty Honey On 'Jimmy Kimmel Live'

I love this for them! Dirty Honey was on Jimmy Kimmel Live! last night. They performed their song "When I'm Gone," which is featured on the new Minecraft movie soundtrack. The song is originally from the album Rollin' 7s.

I hope this means more exposure and fame for Dirty Honey. They deserve rock stardom. They will also tour with The Struts this summer, so that is cool!

In Which A Metalcore Band Makes A True 80s Party Anthem

Just in time for warmer weather, A Day To Remember has dropped Big Ole Album Vol. 1.The new album features the track "All My Friends" and if there was a ever a party anthem, this is it!

The song is definitely in that Poison "Nothin' But A Good Time" realm. "All My Friends" hasn't been released as a single yet (does that still matter?) but it will easily be a live staple. I'm ride or die, too so this song speaks to me in a special way. Should make you feel like college again. Enjoy!

Just Another Daily Commute

It's true, though. I have to get ready for my day and they've been real spicy the past couple of months, let me tell you.

This is the song in the clip, for those curious - by Deathcore band In Gloom:

Epic Glam Live

Blabbermouth shared this clip and I just have to share it too. Anything with Michael Monroe is good in my book, but add in Slash and well, it's just awesome.

Monroe and Slash jammed at the Whisky a Go Go in Hollywood last night. Slash and Monroe covered "Magic Carpet Ride" for the Coneheads soundtrack in the early 90s. (I've never seen the movie). Here's their 2025 version:

But How Long Until A Trillion?

You do have to wonder how long it will take to get to a trillion streams?

Taylor Swift has the most on Spotify with over 100 billion streams, and that is the most on that platform. Queen has the record for the most Spotify streams among rock artists. Metallica holds it for metal acts. Looks like Van Halen ranks #65 among top streamers that are also top selling artists of all time. In straight streams, as of today, it looks like Van Halen sits at the 554th position of most streamed of all time on Spotify. Interesting stuff.

Van Halen's "Jump" Exceeds One Billion Streams on Spotifyhttps://t.co/W7VjMeB6gU

— MetalSucks (@metalsucks) April 12, 2025

Holy Crap, Tomorrow Is Record Store Day!

If it wasn't for the sponsored Motley Crue ad below that popped up in my feed, I would have completely forgotten about Record Store Day this year. I've got so much going on, it just slipped my mind - but the big event is tomorrow! I want to give my favorite local shop, Omega Music, some love!