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Forbes
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Forbes
Metallica's Album Is About To Make History
Metallica's self-titled album has now spent 999 weeks on the U.K.'s Official Rock & Metal Albums ... More chart, nearing a historic 1,000-week milestone. (MANDATORY CREDIT Koh Hasebe/) Metallica in photo session at a hotel, Tokyo, November 1986. (Photo by Koh Hasebe/) Metallica — the self-titled album from the legendary heavy metal band — certainly ranks among the most commercially successful hard rock projects ever released. At the time of its debut, the collection was recognized as a genre-defining masterpiece. Decades later, it has proved its staying power, and both the project as a whole and numerous singles from the effort are still celebrated today. The full-length continues to sell around the world and is now inching closer to making history on one specific list where it has already held on for years. The album, named after the band, reappears on the Official Rock & Metal Albums chart this week. It stands as Metallica's only title currently featured on the U.K.-based ranking, which tracks the bestselling full-lengths and EPs within the rock and metal genres in that country. This frame is a particularly special one for the band's blockbuster effort. Metallica has now spent 999 weeks on the list as it reappears. If it can remain for just one more frame — or even disappear and return, as is often the case for the title — it will become Metallica's first release to reach 1,000 weeks on the tally. The self-titled album is already Metallica's longest-charting success on the Official Rock & Metal Albums chart by a wide margin. Only one other Metallica release, Master of Puppets, has spent triple-digit frames on the tally. That set is now up to 144 appearances. While Metallica may soon become the group's first release to notch 1,000 weeks on the ranking, it won't be the first to hit that landmark on the Official Rock & Metal Albums chart when looking at all acts. Three other studio efforts have already achieved that feat, and are still present this frame. Nirvana's Nevermind leads with 1,450 weeks, followed by Appetite for Destruction by Guns N' Roses with 1,220. Linkin Park's debut full-length Hybrid Theory recently passed the 1,000-week threshold as well. Metallica — the band's fifth full-length — was released in August 1991. The sound featured on the set marked a shift for the group, slowing things down and embracing a more commercially-viable approach. The album features smashes like 'Enter Sandman' and 'Nothing Else Matters,' which remain two of the Grammy winners' most beloved tunes. In fact, 'Enter Sandman' is still taking up space on the rankings to this day. The single dips a few spots on the Official Rock & Metal Singles chart this frame, settling at No. 17.
FACT
09-05-2025
- Entertainment
- FACT
Guns N' Roses to rock Abu Dhabi this May – and here's how to get tickets
Partner Content: The band is making a return to the capital. Abu Dhabi is turning up the volume this summer, and leading the charge is none other than Guns N' Roses. The legendary rock band is making a triumphant return to the capital for one night only — and it's shaping up to be a show for the ages. Set to take over Etihad Arena on Monday, 27 May 2025, the performance promises an evening of electrifying energy, head-banging hits, and the band's iconic stage presence. If you missed their sold-out performance in 2023, this is your shot at redemption. Formed in 1985, Guns N' Roses shook the music scene with their debut album Appetite for Destruction in 1987. Fast forward nearly four decades, and the band still holds its crown, boasting more than 24 million monthly listeners on Spotify and a resume that includes Coachella headliners and the record-breaking Not In This Lifetime… Tour. The current lineup — Axl Rose, Slash, Duff McKagan, Dizzy Reed, Richard Fortus, Frank Ferrer and Melissa Reese — continues to carry the torch with unapologetic swagger. Expect an epic setlist stacked with fan favourites like Knockin' On Heaven's Door, November Rain, Sweet Child O' Mine and Welcome to the Jungle. Whether you've been a fan since day one or are just discovering the rock legends, this is a concert that demands your attention. If you're after cool concerts, there are big stars coming to the UAE. Upcoming concerts include Kygo at Coca-Cola Arena on 30 May, Mary J. Blige at Coca-Cola Arena on 24 June, Jennifer Lopez at Etihad Arena on 29 July, Enrique Iglesias at Etihad Arena on 1 November and Katy Perry at Etihad Park on 7 December. Tickets are now on sale, starting from AED 325 and reaching up to AED 1,095 for premium spots. Don't sleep on this — a night of pure rock nostalgia awaits. GO: Visit for tickets and more information.
What's On
02-05-2025
- Entertainment
- What's On
Guns N' Roses in Abu Dhabi: Discography, distortion, dis-chord?
The biggest rock band on the planet storms the capital this month… It's often believed that two years marks a full circle. Two-year plans, two-year transformations, two-year sentences. Whether that has anything to do with touring or not is anyone's guess – but right on cue, Axl Rose & Co. are back, bringing their bulletproof rock songbook to Abu Dhabi exactly two years since their last foot-stomping blowout in the desert. Yes, sweet child – it's happening again. On Tuesday, May 27, the Etihad Arena will trade air-conditioned civility for full-throttle chaos, as Guns N' Roses returns to unleash a no-holds-barred, riff-soaked set of their greatest hits. While Abu Dhabi's entertainment calendar has already served up its fair share of megawatt names this year, this just might be the capital's final massive gig before the city hits pause for the summer. But fret not, because GNR will be amping things up. Images: supplied, Getty What's All the Noise About? Formed in 1985 in the wild heart of Los Angeles, Guns N' Roses exploded onto the scene with a raw, turbo-charged fusion of hard rock, punk sneer and glam-metal swagger. Their debut album, Appetite for Destruction , landed in 1987 like a Molotov cocktail – spawning timeless anthems like Welcome to the Jungle , Sweet Child O' Mine , and Paradise City . It became the best-selling debut album of all time in the US. At their core, Guns N' Roses have always embodied beautiful, brutal contradiction. The volatile genius of Axl Rose, the effortless cool of Slash, the tight, driving rhythm section – all wrapped in a storm of excess, ego and electricity. They didn't just play rock. They lived it – loudly, recklessly, and unapologetically. Through meteoric rises, infamous feuds, years-long silences, and a landmark 2016 reunion tour that broke global records, Guns N' Roses have carved their place in the rock pantheon. Not quite grunge, not just glam — they're the gritty, guitar-shredding outlaws that simply refuse to fade. Still the Real Thing So why does a Guns N' Roses concert remain bucket-list-worthy in 2025? Because when it comes to live music, they deliver the full package – lock, headstock and barrel . Axl may not sprint like he used to, but the voice still cuts through the noise. Slash still rips like a man possessed. And the atmosphere? It's pure electricity. No gimmicks, no backing tracks – just a wall of sound and a crowd ready to scream along to every word. It's an experience that transcends generations. Whether you've been air-guitaring to November Rain since the '90s or just discovered Don't Cry on a vintage playlist, there's something unmistakably epic about watching these songs come to life on stage. Expect two hours of face-melting solos, cathartic singalongs, and raw, unfiltered rock – the kind that rattles your chest and reminds you why this genre will never die. Know before you go Whether you're brushing up or starting fresh, here are five must-know tracks to get you primed for May 27: Welcome to the Jungle ( Appetite for Destruction , 1987) Feral, iconic, instantly recognisable. The song that announces: 'You're not in Kansas anymore.' Sweet Child O' Mine ( Appetite for Destruction , 1987) The singalong. The solo. The moment the entire arena becomes one voice. Paradise City ( Appetite for Destruction , 1987) It starts like a sunset drive, ends like a fistfight in a dive bar. Rock perfection. Knockin' on Heaven's Door (Bob Dylan cover, 1990) Covered by many, owned by GNR. The kind of slow-burn anthem that hits different live. Don't Cry ( Use Your Illusion I , 1991) Every rock band has one heartbreaker that fans hold close – this is theirs. Guns N' Roses, Etihad Arena, Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, Tue May 27, 8pm, from Dhs380.
Forbes
03-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Forbes
Pink Floyd's Blockbuster Album Gives The Band A Very Special First
Pink Floyd's The Dark Side of the Moon reenters the top 10 on the U.K.'s rock chart and hits a ... More milestone 650 weeks — the band's longest chart run yet. UNITED KINGDOM - JANUARY 01: Photo of PINK FLOYD; L-R: Roger Waters, Nick Mason, Syd Barrett, Rick Wright - posed, group shot, standing behind mixing desk in recording studio control room (Photo by Andrew Whittuck/Redferns) Pink Floyd may have released The Dark Side of the Moon more than 50 years ago, but somehow, the iconic rock album remains a bestseller to this day. The band's masterpiece has long been viewed as one of the most significant and bestselling albums in music history, and it proves its commercial power over and over and over on the United Kingdom's charts. This week, the project manages another standout showing, fueled entirely by ongoing sales. On the Official Rock & Metal Albums chart, The Dark Side of the Moon bolts from No. 14 to No. 6. The collection has topped the genre-specific tally before, so this frame is important for another reason. The Dark Side of the Moon has now spent 650 weeks on the ranking of the bestselling rock and metal titles in the U.K. That's a major milestone, even for a group as legendary as Pink Floyd. That 650-week achievement is more than just a huge number. It makes The Dark Side of the Moon the first Pink Floyd title to reach that mark on the Official Rock & Metal Albums chart. The band has a handful of other releases that have performed extremely well on the tally, including Wish You Were Here and The Wall, which have racked up 544 and 503 appearances, respectively. Neither of those collections ranks on the chart this time around, but they do return with some regularity — just not quite as consistently as The Dark Side of the Moon. While 650 weeks on a chart is undeniably impressive, The Dark Side of the Moon isn't alone at that level. In fact, it's far from the longest-running release on the Official Rock & Metal Albums tally. A number of other iconic titles have nearly doubled or even exceeded that figure. Guns N' Roses' Appetite for Destruction currently stands at 1,213 total frames on the list. Nirvana's Nevermind has managed an even greater sum, with 1,444 appearances to its credit. Linkin Park's Hybrid Theory isn't too far behind, as it has now lived on the ranking for 1,023 weeks.
The Independent
19-03-2025
- Entertainment
- The Independent
Guns N' Roses split with drummer Frank Ferrer after 19 years
Guns N' Roses have announced that drummer Frank Ferrer is leaving the band after 19 years. The band have had a total of six drummers over their 40-year existence. Steven Adler, who played on their 1987 debut album Appetite for Destruction, was sacked in 1990 over his heroin addiction. Ferrer's almost two decades behind the Guns N' Roses drumkit made him the band's longest-serving drummer. In a statement shared on Instagram, the band announced that the 58-year-old New Yorker's departure was 'amicable.' The statement continued: 'The band thanks Frank for his friendship, creativity and sturdy presence over the past 19 years, and wish him success in the next chapter of his musical journey. 'Frank first joined GNR during a show in June 2006 helping anchor the rhythm section during subsequent tours, including their recent outings featuring the reunited trio of Axl Rose, Slash, and Duff McKagan. His last show with the band took place November 5, 2023 in Mexico.' Ferrer replaced Bryan Mantia, also known as Brain, who was with the band from 2000 to 2006. Prior to that, the role was filled by Josh Freese, who is now a member of Foo Fighters, from 1997 to 2000. Matt Sorum, who is also known for his work with Velvet Revolver, was the band's drummer from 1990 to 1997. The group's original drummer was Rob Gardner. On X/Twitter, fans reacted to news of Ferrer's departure with an outpouring of praise. 'I had the pleasure of seeing Frank Ferrer play with Guns N' Roses multiple times and he's had the impossible job of blending eras and play styles,' wrote one. 'Here's hoping his next projects are just as awesome and GNR finds a great new drummer.' Another added: '19 years with Guns N' Roses is a crazy stat and a huge accomplishment. He's been a part of some iconic shows during that time. All the best to Frank Ferrer.' The band are set to embark on a world tour in May, with shows in Korea, Japan, Thailand and India kicking off a run that will conclude in Germany in July. It has not yet been announced who will drum for those shows, although some fans online have called for Adler or Sorum to return. The band's recent tours have seen them play huge shows around the world, although not always to critical acclaim. The Independent 's Mark Beaumont felt their performance at Glastonbury in 2023 was a 'frontrunner for the worst Glastonbury headline set of all time.'
