Here's Why My Chemical Romance Took Pandemic Relief Money from the Government
A ton of bands and musicians took pandemic relief money from the government. But it wasn't for them . . . it was for their staff.
MY CHEMICAL ROMANCE took some of that cash, and they released a statement saying, quote, "Like most tours that were happening this year, My Chemical Romance's world tour was cancelled.
"[The money will] ensure their crew is funded in these times of uncertainty until we are able to be out on the road again.
"We are so grateful to these skilled, dedicated people . . . some of them are parents, others caretakers, still others who simply have rent to pay . . . and this money helps them take care of themselves and their families."
(Check out a huge list of acts that got money here.)
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The Rock Hall Induction Ceremony Will Just Be an HBO Special This Year
You can't stop rock and roll. But a global pandemic can. This year's Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony is being replaced with an HBO special on Saturday, November 7th.
The Hall says, quote, "We will still create an exciting program honoring our 2020 inductees, by telling the stories of their incredible contributions to music and impact on a generation of artists that followed them."
This year's honorees include Depeche Mode, the Doobie Brothers, Whitney Houston, Nine Inch Nails, the Notorious B.I.G., and T-Rex.
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Metallica Announces Second Round Of COVID Grants
Metallica is continuing to do their part with their All Within My Hands Foundation. The band has announced a second round of COVID-19 relief grants.
The new round of grants totals to just under $300,000. This time, Metallica will be supporting:
·Live Nation’s Crew Nation initiative
·Bartender Emergency Assistance Program (BEAP)
·MusiCares’ COVID-19 relief fund
“As days turn to weeks, and weeks to months, we know this is an incredibly stressful time pushing everyone’s physical and mental wellbeing to their limits,” the band says in a statement. “We are truly overwhelmed by the generosity of fans and friends around the world as many continue to face unimaginable challenges in the wake of the Coronavirus pandemic.”
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The Cranberries To Release Expanded Version Of “No Need TO Argue”
The Cranberries are set to release a remastered and expanded version of their 1994 album “No Need To Argue” on September 18th.
The reissue will come in expanded 2-CD and digital versions, which will include three B-sides, “Away,” “I Don’t Need” and “So Cold In Ireland.” There will also be 19 previously unreleased tracks, two of which have never been released in any format. They include “Yesterday’s Gone” from the band’s 1995 "MTV Unplugged" performance and a demo of “Serious.”
There will also be a 2LP edition, which includes the B-sides, as well as “Yesterday’s Gone” and a cover of TheCarpenters’ “(They Long To Be) Close To You.”
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Check out the details for the soundtrack to "The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge On The Run".
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