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Alexi Laiho, the frontman of Children of Bodom and Bodom After Midnight, passed away at his home in Helsinki, Finland last week.

Jack Sherman, a guitarist who joined the rock band Red Hot Chili Peppers for its debut album and first U.S. tour, has died at age 64, the band said.

From hair appointments to a musical career, singer/songwriter Lauren Ruth Ward gives the scoop on her young musical journey.

From NYC to SD, Ace Frehley has charted a solo course to paradise since his final departure from Kiss in 2002. The “spaceman” is kicking off the release of his new album with the single “Bronx Boy.” Listen here.

Tom Petty might be with us no longer, but that doesn’t mean his spirit can’t continue to inspire. A San Diego all-star band forms to honor him on Saturday, Jan. 6, at the Casbah.

Powerflo, a rap/rock supergroup, pair anger and a sense of urgency on new album.

The Pains of Being Pure at Heart’s star rose on Myspace 10 years ago. Today, frontman Kip Berman is committed to fatherhood and their new album’s purity of spirit. They play the Loft on Thursday, Sept. 28.

The gods must be angry — City and Colour frontman Dallas Green talks to SoundDiego about foreboding weather and the camaraderie of his band. He plays Humphreys Concerts by the Bay on Wednesday, Sept. 20.

Given James Elkington’s virtuosic yet innovative style, it’s no wonder he’s in Jeff Tweedy’s inner circle. See him open for Steve Gunn at Space Bar on Sunday, July 30.

Rocker Chris Cornell, who gained fame as the lead singer of the bands Soundgarden and Audioslave, has died at age 52, and police said Thursday that his death is being investigated as a possible suicide.

Members of Saint Diego, Grizzly Business, and friends have come together to form Spencer Yenson & the Squatters — they make their live debut Thursday at the Holding Company.

Is this real life: Watch the SoundDiego premiere of Noble War’s shadowy, debut music video for “Weird Butterflies.”

Homeshake is the moniker of ex-Mac DeMarco guitarist Peter Sagar, and on his new album, “Fresh Air,” he toes the line between public and private, distant and intimate. He plays the Hideout on Friday, April 7.

The historic Mission Basilica San Diego de Alcala turns 250 years old Thursday. Celebrations are planned throughout 2019 to mark the landmark’s milestone anniversary.

Metallica says its frontman James Hetfield has entered rehab, and the band is canceling its upcoming tour in Australia and New Zealand. Three of the heavy metal band’s members posted a statement on Twitter Friday announcing the decision and apologizing to fans. The statement by drummer Lars Ulrich, guitarist Kirk Hammett and bassist Rob Trujillo says anyone who purchased tickets...

A historic mission in San Diego – the first-ever of its kind built in California – will continue ringing in its 250th anniversary this weekend with its “Festival of the Bells.”

A historic mission in San Diego will continue ringing in its 250th anniversary this weekend with its “Festival of the Bells.” NBC 7’s Omari Fleming has more.

An energetic Mick Jagger skipped, spun, sprinted and pranced Friday night as the Rolling Stones launched their North American tour at Chicago’s Soldier Field.

Thursday’s event is one of several taking place in 2019 to commemorate the 250th anniversary of San Diego, California