Metallica sold more concert tickets (19,468,173) over the past four decades than any other heavy metal band, according to a report published by live music industry bible Pollstar. The list, topped by the Rolling Stones, also includes Guns N’ Roses (at number 23), AC/DC (27), Kiss (41), Def Leppard (42) and Iron Maiden (44).
Rock Goddess have announced their retirement from live performances. Formed in 1977, the pioneering all-female British trio cite “logistical and financial obstacles” for their decision, with a bout of covid that forced them to cancel a spot at the Barcelona RockFest in Spain “the straw that broke the camel’s back”.