Nirvana’s ‘Nevermind’ Spends Milestone 700th Week On Billboard 200 Albums Chart

Nirvana’s Nevermind continues to set records, 33 years after its initial release. The trailblazing 1991 album has just become only the ninth release in music history to spend 700 weeks on the Billboard 200 albums chart. Five of those nine records are Greatest Hits compilations, which makes Nevermind one of only four studio albums to reach that prestigious milestone, joining Pink Floyd’s The Dark Side of the Moon (990 weeks), Metallica’s “Black Album” (767 weeks), and Bruno MarsDoo-Wops & Hooligans (706 weeks). The Greatest Hits collections that have reached the milestone are from Bob Marley and the Wailers (865 weeks), Journey (835 weeks), Creedence Clearwater Revival (724 weeks), Eminem (714 weeks), and Guns N’ Roses (704 weeks). Nirvana’s sophomore release currently sits at No. 120 on the current Billboard 200, which marks its historic 700th non-consecutive overall week on the albums chart. In addition to this achievement, Nevermind also just received 13x-platinum certification from the RIAA, recognizing 13 million equivalent sales of the record in the US. (Consequence of Sound

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During Disturbed's hometown concert at Chicago's United Center on March 8, the band’s pyrotechnics inadvertently caused “minor damage” to six of the Chicago Bulls' championship banners from Michael Jordan's era. The banners were removed before the Bulls home game on March 10 , with an arena spokesperson saying, “United Center is currently working with the…

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During Disturbed’s hometown concert at Chicago’s United Center on March 8, the band’s pyrotechnics inadvertently caused “minor damage” to six of the Chicago Bulls’ championship banners from Michael Jordan’s era. The banners were removed before the Bulls home game on March 10 , with an arena spokesperson saying, “United Center is currently working with the…

Iron Maiden Announces Upcoming Documentary Commemorating The Band’s 50th Anniversary

On Friday (March 14), Iron Maiden announced on Instagram that Universal Pictures Content Group has begun production on a documentary chronicling the legendary heavy metal band’s 50-year career. The film is set for international release in the fall, with U.S. distribution details yet to be confirmed. The rock doc will take fans on an “emotive…

Iron Maiden Announces Upcoming Documentary Commemorating The Band’s 50th Anniversary

On Friday (March 14), Iron Maiden announced on Instagram that Universal Pictures Content Group has begun production on a documentary chronicling the legendary heavy metal band’s 50-year career. The film is set for international release in the fall, with U.S. distribution details yet to be confirmed. The rock doc will take fans on an “emotive…

Eddie Vedder Starts “Vedder Cup” Benefit Competition For Mariners-Padres Games, Joins Jack White Onstage In Tokyo

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Eddie Vedder Starts “Vedder Cup” Benefit Competition For Mariners-Padres Games, Joins Jack White Onstage In Tokyo

Pearl Jam’s Eddie Vedder announced a partnership with Major League Baseball on Friday that will have the Seattle Mariners and San Diego Padres competing annually for the Vedder Cup, while supporting Epidermolysis Bullosa research. The winning team of the six-game series – featuring clubs from Vedder’s former hometown of San Diego and his current home…

ZZ Top’s Frank Beard Leaves Band’s Tour Due To “Health Issue”

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ZZ Top’s Frank Beard Leaves Band’s Tour Due To “Health Issue”

Longtime ZZ Top drummer Frank Beard is taking a temporary leave from the band’s current tour due to health issues. While no specific details were provided about the nature of his ailment, ZZ Top’s management released a statement revealing that Beard has to undergo an unnamed health procedure that requires his immediate attention, but they…