This month marks the 30th anniversary of Alice In Chains seminal masterpiece Dirt, and the band is celebrating in a notable way. An anniversary box set is scheduled for release later this month, and this summer, the band announced a collab with Funko! Pop for a series of Dirt-era figurines. Guitarist Jerry Cantrell and drummer […]
With 2020’s Ordinary Man, Ozzy Osbourne reestablished himself with help from a new producer, an all-star backing band and a no-fuss recording schedule that lasted less than a week. Andrew Watt, a guitarist who worked with Justin Bieber before transitioning into a producer’s role whose resume now includes Elton John and Eddie Vedder, assembled a crew that […]
Wednesday 13 is back with a plodding, heavy new single called “Insides Out” that feels reminiscent of the early 2000s. It’s got all the squealing effects of yesterday, all the grooves found in the heyday of nü-metal, and all the crushing riffs of… well, take your pick. Just slow all that down a touch and […]
Ozzy Osbourne explained his doubts over the possibility of making an album with former Black Sabbath bandmate Tony Iommi. The pair reunited to perform at the U.K.’s Commonwealth Games last month after Iommi recorded guitar parts for two tracks on Osbourne’s upcoming album Patient Number 9. In a recent interview, the singer hinted that a […]
Former Queens of the Stone Age bassist recently sent out a note following the saddening death of Spirit Caravan and King Valley bassist, Dave Sherman. Nick Oliveri reacts to the passing away of Dave Sherman Taking to his Facebook account, Oliveri posted a note following the death of Sherman. He recalled how they met each […]
Children Of Bodom drummer Jaska Raatikainen, bassist Henkka Seppälä, and keyboardist Janne Wirman are carrying on their legacy in the form of the Bodom Bar & Sauna. The bar and sauna is opening on November 10 in Espoo, Finland and will include a museum-type display of gear and memorabilia from throughout Children Of Bodom‘s lengthy […]
Following the death of Queen Elizabeth II at age 96, many rock musicians — including Ozzy Osbourne, Mick Jagger and Elton John — expressed their condolences on social media. The Royal Family announced Thursday that Elizabeth, Britain’s longest-reigning monarch at over 70 years, died peacefully at Balmoral Castle, her estate in Scotland. Her son will now be officially known as […]
LaFleur posted on the Ten Club board about Eddie Vedder appearing to have hurt his leg on tour with Pearl Jam, “had more fun at Ottawa, but that likley more due to pent up energy for me as first show since the pandemic. Ottawa also felt longer to me, even though few less songs. But […]
Holy Fawn (“four creatures making loud heavy pretty noises” as they categorize themselves) are experts at producing cathartic chaos. Essentially mixing alternative rock, shoegaze, and metal into fairly resourceful and haunting concoctions, they provide lusciously temperamental soundscapes within which listeners can get easily lost. Dimensional Bleed—the follow-up to 2018’s Death Spells debut LP and 2020’s […]
Roger Daltrey said the distinctive requirements of singing the Who‘s songs meant he would have no choice but to retire at some point, and he was ready for it to happen at any time, even though he still loves touring. In a new interview with Forbes, he accepted that “retirement age” was close and he’ll stop […]