The week’s Rock music news, Heather Taylor and Tommy Lee 1/20 Heather Taylor Seeks Vindication In Tommy Lee Case Heather Taylor refiles her once dropped sexual assault claims against Mötley Crüe drummer Tommy Lee, relying on a new California law that opens a new two-year lookback window allowing previously time-barred civil claims against individual defendants accused of sexual assault on an adult. “If anyone thought my prior dismissal was a retreat, they vastly miscalculated my stamina,” says Taylor. Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley 1/21 KISS Members To Enter Songwriters Hall Of Fame The Songwriters Hall of Fame announces the class of 2026. The list includes Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley, who shared a dedication and work ethic. With Stanley, Simmons said, “One and one is three.” The induction ceremony is June 11th. The Eagles 1/22 Eagles “Greatest Hits” Is #1 All-Time The RIAA announces the Eagles first compilation, “Their Greatest Hits (1971–1975)” is the first album in history to achieve quadruple diamond status. The certification signifies that the album officially sold more than 40 million copies (including streaming credits) making it the bestselling album of all time. Slipknot 1/22 Slipknot Drops Cybersquatting Suit Slipknot say they have voluntarily dismissed a cybersquatting lawsuit filed against the domain name slipknot.com. The band will continue to use their existing domain name slipknot1.com. In its lawsuit, the band argued that Slipknot Online Services, Ltd., apparently located in the Cayman Islands and not affiliated with the band, used the domain to profit from the band’s name- including the sale of unauthorized merchandise.   Megadeth Behind The Mask 1/22 Megadeth Go “Behind The Mask” “Megadeth: Behind The Mask” debuts on screens worldwide — a day before the release of the band’s self-titled seventeenth and final studio album. “This cinema event is a celebration of the riffs, the intensity and the uncompromising spirit that have defined Megadeth’s legacy,” explained Megadeth founder/frontman Dave Mustaine. “I can’t wait to share it with thousands of my closest friends around the world. I have so much gratitude for everyone who helped bring this film to life, especially you, the fans! Now let’s fire this up… and pass the popcorn!” Megadeth was formed in Los Angeles in 1983 by ex-Metallica guitarist/vocalist Dave Mustaine. Frampton Comes Alive! 1/22 Frampton Comes Alive!” Returns Marking the 50th anniversary of “Frampton Comes Alive!“  a Vinylphyle edition of the album is released. One of the top-selling live albums of all time, it has moved nearly 20 million copies sold worldwide. “This album was born onstage, and hearing it presented this way on vinyl feels like bringing that energy back to life for longtime fans and new listeners alike,” says Frampton. “Frampton Comes Alive!” was originally released 1/6/76. “Dimebag” Darrell Abbott 1/22 Dimebash 2026 Charlie Benante (Anthrax/Pantera), Chris Jericho (Fozzy), Roy Mayorga (Stone Sour/Hellyeah) and Carla Harvey (ex-Butcher Babies) are among the musicians who take part in the “Dimebash” concert in L.A. featuring an all-star jam tribute to “Dimebag” Darrell Abbott, the late co-founder and guitarist of Pantera and Damageplan. Megadeth 1/23 Megadeth’s Final Album Released “Megadeth,” the band’s seventeenth album, was produced by Mustaine and Chris Rakestraw. It is Megadeth’s only album with guitarist Teemu Mäntysaari and their first since 2009’s “Endgame” to feature bassist James Lomenzo.   Ghost 1/23 Ghost Cancels Concerts Due To Impending Storm Ghost cancels three shows on the recently launched North American leg of the “Skeletour” tour due to the state of emergency issued regarding a significant winter storm approaching North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee. Xavier Ware  1/23 Suicidal Tendencies Have A New Drummer Following the departure of drummer Jay Weinberg earlier in the month, Suicidal Tendencies announce they have recruited Xavier Ware who has been drumming since he was two years old. The Funeral Portrait 1/24 The Funeral Portrait Go To #1 The Funeral Portrait‘s current single, “Dark Thoughts,” is at the top of the Billboard Mainstream Rock chart.  The track, which features Danny Worsnop of Asking Alexandria, is off “Greetings From Suffocate City,” The Funeral Portrait’s second studio album. ### The post January 18th – January 24th appeared first on RockinTown.