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Ty Segall Returns with Maximalist New Album

Ty Segall Returns with Maximalist New Album

Militarie Gun’s 20 Dollar Tour Launches

Militarie Gun just dropped their 2026 tour “20 Songs for 20 Dollars” — yes, most tickets are just $20 — making live music more accessible than ever. Spanning 27 cities starting September 6 in Oklahoma City, the band’s hitting major hubs like Austin, Miami, Nashville, and Philly, plus festivals including Rocklahoma and CBGB Fest. Opening acts include Dazy, Shady Nasty, and Softcult for a killer lineup at that price. This follows their acclaimed October release God Save the Gun, and comes after wrapping up a European run. Tickets go on sale June 12 at 10 AM local time — expect them to vanish fast. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/2b076d27c7bcd8cc

Banana Fan vs Hardcore Band

A Toronto hardcore show turned chaotic when a fan dressed as a banana was called out by End It, sparking outrage after the band suggested the crowd “kill” him and offered their setlist to anyone who’d “strip the banana.” The fan, now known as “Banana Man,” claims he was attacked and felt violated, arguing the band’s message contradicted hardcore’s spirit of rebellion. His Instagram was deleted, fueling debate over fan-band boundaries and concert etiquette. End It hasn’t commented, despite media outreach, as they prep for a European tour. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/2031c9c2ff842d70

Lemmy’s Ashes Tour Continues

Motörhead pays tribute to Lemmy Kilmister with a “Lemmy Forever” ceremony at Download Festival, scattering part of his ashes in a fruit-machine-style vessel at Lemmy’s Lounge — a nod to his wild spirit and a way to connect fans worldwide. This isn’t the first time — previous ceremonies honored him at Hellfest and the Rainbow Bar & Grill — but this one also celebrates Phil Campbell, Lemmy’s longtime guitarist who passed earlier this year. After Download, the ashes head to Manchester’s O2 Apollo for a permanent memorial, ensuring Lemmy’s legacy lives on in the very places that shaped his rock ‘n’ roll legacy. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/b1c97b26b801ee31

Remembering Hillel Slovak Through Music

When Hillel Slovak died at just 26 from a heroin overdose, the Red Hot Chili Peppers were shattered—Flea was home when he got the call, stunned into disbelief. Anthony Kiedis spiraled into drugs, his girlfriend calling it an attempt to numb the grief, while drummer Jack Irons walked away. But Flea and Kiedis chose to keep going, finding solace and direction in 18-year-old John Frusciante, a fan of Slovak who joined the band and brought them a raw, emotional tribute: “Knock Me Down.” Co-written with Kiedis, the song became a haunting, heartfelt homage to their fallen friend, hitting 6 on the Modern Rock chart and helping Mother’s Milk go platinum—its success forever shadowed by sorrow. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/71221368d75fa9ec