Gene “Machine” Freeman, the producer behind Lamb Of God‘s 2004 album Ashes Of The Wake, recently shared an interesting tidbit about his contributions to the band’s sound during an interview with Metal Hammer. Known for their resistance to outside influences, Lamb Of God was initially hesitant to adopt Freeman‘s suggestions in the studio. However, Freeman […]
When Aerosmith walked off the stage at UBS Arena in Elmont, New York on Sept. 9, 2023, they had no idea their touring life had just come to an end. The band had only just launched their Peace Out farewell tour, a goodbye trek which started a week earlier on Sept. 2 in Philadelphia. That […]
Joe Duplantier, lead singer of the band Gojira, addressed accusations of satanism following their performance at the Olympic Games opening ceremony on July 26. Gojira’s performance featured the French Revolutionary song “Ah! Ça Ira” and used beheaded figures to represent Queen Marie Antoinette, which some Christians, including Andrew Tate, criticized as […]
The legendary Motown sound, born in Detroit in the late 1950s, revolutionized the music industry and left an indelible mark on the cultural landscape. Known for its infectious melodies, powerful vocal performances, and polished production, Motown brought rhythm and blues into the mainstream, creating timeless hits that continue to captivate audiences today. This iconic genre […]
T-Pain was forced to scold some concertgoers after various things were thrown at him on stage. T-Pain Says He Will Not Be Disrespected and Threatens to Leave the Stage at a Show T-Pain was feeling quite disrespected when he took the stage at the Mississippi Valley Fair in Davenport, Iowa on Thursday (Aug. 1). So […]
Dave Mustaine has played his share of challenging gigs with Megadeth. But it was the closing night of the historic Big 4 tour — Megadeth, Metallica, Slayer and Anthrax at Yankee Stadium in September 2011 — that found the metal frontman in a serious bind. “My neck was getting ready to stop working,” he tells UCR, remembering the […]
Red Hot Chili Peppers’ drummer Chad Smith was recently challenged to drum along to Bring Me The Horizon’s ‘Can You Feel My Heart’, having never heard the band before. Appearing in a YouTube video posted by Drumeo, a channel dedicated to pushing drummers outside of their comfort zones by playing unfamiliar tracks, the legendary drummer […]
Psychedelic rock, a genre that blossomed in the 1960s, revolutionized the music landscape with its mind-bending sounds, surreal lyrics, and experimental approaches. Rooted in the cultural upheaval of the era, this genre sought to replicate and enhance the psychedelic experiences through its innovative use of studio effects, extended instrumental solos, and eclectic influences ranging from […]
With his new album On My Way 2 Rexdale coming soon, Canadian producer-rapper Nav taps into a new sound on his latest single. On “6am Thoughts,” Nav taps in with the rising “sexy drill” style along with its creators, New Yorkers Bay Swag and Cash Cobain, as they express their horniest desires over a skittering, […]
Born Of Osiris Guitarist Lee McKinney Premieres New Single & Music Video “Taking Leave Of This World” Born Of Osiris guitarist Lee McKinney’s upcoming solo album, “To Those Who Know Pain,” is set for release on August 30th. Today he has just debuted a music video for the new song “Taking Leave Of The World,” […]