Metallica is releasing a stunning performance, Megan Thee Stallion shares some stunning news, and much more inside!

Megan Thee Stallion Survives Shooting

Megan Thee Stallion shocked fans when she took to Instagram to share that she is "grateful to be alive" after being shot multiple times last weekend. She was taken to the hospital by police and is expected to make a full recovery. A very scary situation, but we're relieved that she's going to be OK.

Care Home Residents Remake Album Covers

In the world of awesome things, fans remaking iconic album covers is one of our favorite genres here. These elderly residents at a care home in London have spent their time in lockdown recreating covers, and the results are awesome. 

Metallica Dropping S&M 2

Metallica's S&M concert is one of the band's finest achievements, something they revisited in 2019 at San Francisco's Chase Center. Lucky for those who couldn't attend we'll be able to bring it home, with Metallica announcing they'll be releasing it on vinyl, digital, CD, DVD, Blu-ray and as a box set in August. We can't wait to get our hands on this!

Snoop Dogg is the American dream. A young Calvin Broadus made a splash after his talent was recognized by Dr. Dre, and decades later, is considered by many a Mt. Rushmore rapper. DMX had one of the hottest runs in rap history as we hit the 2000's, solidifying his place in the books with a string of huge singles and steady album releases. They'll be going head-to-head in the latest Verzuz battle on Wednesday, so we thought it'd be fun to put them in a little primer here in Music vs. The World. 

Snoop takes this one in a sweep, but we're confident X will bounce back and put up a memorable performance next week. 

Shouts to BIG JACK out in Italy for sharing this shot of him rocking his Rolling Stones Voodoo Lounge Uncut tee. In the pantheon of great Rolling Stones moments, their Voodoo Lounge performance ranks near the very top. It doesn't hurt that the artwork is so dang iconic. Thank you for sharing!

Rock on.

Gabba Gabba we accept you, we accept you one of us! The story behind the Ramones' famous catchphrase brings us to the 1932 film Freaks, featuring the line "gobble gobble we accept her, we accept her, one of us." One of the characters' conditions was microcephaly, or sometimes referred to at the time as "pinhead." And thus, the legendary "Pinhead" track was born.

Record Store Day Reschedules

Every year Record Store Day brings a highly-coveted stash of limited edition releases to vinyl enthusiasts, and this year fans will be getting a three-day rollout beginning Aug. 29, pending on it being safe for businesses to be open.  

Beyonce & Thee Stallion

Beyonce and Megan Thee Stallion jumping on a track together stirred mainstream buzz this week, with the two Houston natives linking up to drive funds for the Bread of Life organization. Check out the song (and video) here. 

Virtual Concerts Drive Streams

People may be streaming less music while they are staying at home, but virtual concerts have become a breakout opportunity for musicians. With more fans tuning in to concerts from home, data shows spikes in streams for artists who are taking their shows online. 

Every week we take to Google Trends to see what people are searching for. Are people looking for WD-40 or E-40? What about Lil Yachty vs. Boat Rentals? Are people yawning, or looking up Yanni's discography? What's more popular; NASCAR or Coachella?  

Who doesn't love the Foo Fighters? Dave Grohl is a certified national treasure, but did you know he named the band after unexplained "aerial phenomena" pilots saw during WWII? Speaking of unexplained phenomena, the Pentagon released actual footage of unidentified flying objects this week. 2020, folks. So, this week we look to the skies and ask: is the world looking for Foo Fighters or UFOs?

It's UFOs by a lightyear.

We want to share pictures from our growing community of music lovers! Let's see your favorite live concert shots, band tees you cherish, trademark hoodies, collection of instruments, posters, and everything you love about music!   

We asked for music art and the community delivered as it always does! This week we're taking a gander at T Bourne's collection of Kanye West art, which is an awesome retrospect on the old 'Ye through the years. The 808's & Heartbreaksbear is *chef's kiss* perfect.

Thank you for sharing, and keep sending us all of your music pics! 

If there's one thing you, faithful reader, should know about your favorite Merchbar Newsletter Creator it is this: If there is a cat, I am sharing it. This week's throwback shot is of Paul McCartney with his absolute unit of a cat. In doing some research (I wanted this kittie's name) I uncovered the interesting tidbit that Paul had a trio of kittens named Jesus, Joseph and Mary.