New SLEEP TOKEN, BABYMETAL & POPPY, SLEEP THEORY, VOLBEAT & TURNSTILE Hit Billboard Hot Hard Rock Songs Chart
The Billboard Hot Hard Rock Songs chart measures streaming, airplay, and sales. New entries this week from Sleep Token, BABYMETAL & Poppy, Sleep Theory, Volbeat, and Turnstile. Billboard Hot Hard Rock Songs Sleep Token “Caramel” NEW Sleep Token “Emergence” Linkin Park “Up from the Bottom” Evanescence “Afterlife” Linkin Park “The Emptiness Machine” Linkin Park “Heavy is the Crown” Disturbed “I Will Not Break” Papa Roach “Even If It Kills Me” BABYMETAL & Poppy “From Me To U” NEW Breaking Benjamin “Awaken” HARDY “Jim Bob” Ghost “Satanized” Three Days Grace “Mayday” Shinedown “Dance, Kid, Dance” Volbeat “By A Monster’s Hand”
Jed “The Fish” Gould, RIP
Edwin Jed Fish Gould III, aka "Jed The Fish," passed away early this morning. He was 69. A post on Jed's Facebook page reads: "At 6 am on April 14, 2025, the world lost one of its most unique and brilliant personalities. Jed The Fish passed away peacefully in his beloved home, and the world will never be the same. RIP Jed, go be with Alice." Jed did the afternoon drive shift on LA's KROQ from 1978 until 2012. He later worked at KCSN and KLOS before briefly returning to KROQ's Roq of the '80s HD-2 channel.
Boston’s WZLX Launches CHUCK NOWLIN Morning Show
Boston Classic Rock station 100.7 WZLX launched a brand new morning show anchored by Chuck Nowlin today, April 14, 2025. “The Chuck Nowlin Morning Show” broadcasts on 100.7 WZLX weekdays from 6 a.m. to 10 a.m. Danielle Murr and WZLX Program Director Chris Tyler join Chuck. From an iHeart press release: Chuck Nowlin is the longest-tenured on-air talent on WZLX, hosting Afternoon Drive for over 3 decades. A Massachusetts native, Nowlin’s deep market knowledge and sharp sense of humor have made him a fan favorite with WZLX listeners. “After years of working the fryolator during the afternoon rush, I'm psyched
Twin Citiies’ 92 KQRS Launches New Rock Programming
This morning, Twin Cities Rock station 92KQRS-FM unveiled its new music offerings, adding artists like Nirvana, R.E.M., Green Day, and U2, alongside staples like Tom Petty, Led Zeppelin, and The Rolling Stones. They've also updated their on-air lineup, starting with Gorman in the Morning with Fletcher and Ryder, hosted by Steve Gorman. Gorman is a nationally syndicated radio personality and founding member of The Black Crowes. Paul Fletcher will also host middays on 92KQRS. Jade will be heard on 92KQRS weekdays from 3:00pm-7:00pm. James Kurdziel, Director of Content and Programming, 92KQRS, said via press release:
RETURN TO DUST
The dual-vocal attack, heavy guitars, and ‘90s rock-worshipping hooks of RETURN TO DUST have earned them a team of influential industry players behind them. Producer Jim Kaufman (Everclear, Night Riots, Helmet) was first aboard, encouraging smalltown Texans Matt Bierlawsk (vocals/guitar) Graham Stanush (vocals/bass), and Sebastian Gonzalez (guitar) to move to Los Angeles, where they eventually recruited London Hudson (drums). Return To Dust’s self-titled debut album arrived in May 2024. They are now signed to Lava Records and about to begin a tour with Pop Evil, Devour The Day, and Oni. RYAN J. DOWNEY: HOW DID THE BAND FORM? MATTY BIERLAWSK:
SharpTone Records Makes Jackie Andersen Head Of Label
Photo: Jackie Andersen with Thorsten Freese on her right and Marcus Hammer on her left. SharpTone Records promoted Jackie Anersen to Head Of Label earlier this month. Shawn Keith founded SharpTone in 2016 as a division of Nuclear Blast, which was acquired by Believe Digital in 2018. Jackie worked alongside Shawn for the last five years, up until his recent departure. "We are thrilled to have Jackie Andersen take on this important role," said Marcus Hammer, CEO of Nuclear Blast, in a press release. "Jackie’s proven track record, strategic mindset, and passion for supporting artists will not only ensure continuity
NATHAN JAMES
Los Angeles-based NATHAN JAMES released a new single, "Alienation," last month. The self-described "nu nu metal" just signed with the newly launched Crowdkill Records and is currently on the road with Attila. I caught up with Nathan by phone earlier this week. RYAN J. DOWNEY: What was the first music that captured your heart, and at what moment did you realize that music is not just something you love, but something you need to be a part of? NATHAN JAMES: Great question. The first type of music I got into was music from my dad. He would always listen to
SPIRITBOX Top Hard Rock Albums Chart
Spiritbox scored their second No. 1 atop Billboard's Hard Rock Albums chart. The release of Tsunami Sea (Pale Chord/Rise/BMG) follows a recent sold-out performance at London's Alexandria Palace and the band's attendance at the GRAMMY Awards, where they were nominated for a second time. This week's Top Hard Rock Albums Spiritbox Tsunami Sea NEW Nickelback The Best Of Nickelback: Volume 1 Queen Greatest Hits Linkin Park Meteora Creed Greatest Hits Guns N’ Roses Greatest Hits Linkin Park Papercuts Disturbed The Sickness Aerosmith Greatest Hits System Of A Down Toxicity Metalica Metallica 3 Doors Down The Greatest Hits Bon Jovi Greatest
Week of March 17, 2025
Happy Rock Birthdays to Gia DeSantis (ex-NPR), Jeff Kilgour (The Syndicate), Squiggy (The Music Experience), Mike Monterulo (TKO) (March 21); Alex Auxier (Victory Amps), Toby Morrell (Emery), and Mike Liguori (Roadrunner Records) (March 22).
MATT PINFIELD: “Guys, I’m Alive!”
Matt Pinfield is out of his coma. In an exclusive interview with The Hollywood Reporter, radio veteran and longtime friend of team #HAPPENS talked about the stroke he suffered in January and gave an update on his health. The former MTV personality and ex-SiriusXM host told the publication he's "recovering and am going to come back swinging." "I was unresponsive for two months," he said. "Friends were thinking they were coming to see me for the last time. The doctors never expected me to speak or to walk again.” The Hollywood Reporter says he has been released from the ICU
