The 2025 XXL Freshman Class is officially in session. Each rap star on the rise enters the proverbial hallways of hip-hop history with their own superlative style. Rappers like Loe Shimmy, Lazer Dim 700 and Nino Paid bring a new wave of artistry to the game while MCs like Ray Vaughn, Eem Triplin and Samara Cyn show off next-level lyricism. […]
Nhlfan90 Premiere New Single & Lyric Video “Ice Pick Eye Stab” – Donovan Parchment (Carnivxrous, Divine Obliteration, etc.) Guests Montreal, Canada-based technical deathcore unit Nhlfan90 premiere a new single and lyric video by the name of “Ice Pick Eye Stab”, streaming via YouTube and Spotify for you now below. Donovan Parchment (Carnivxrous, Divine Obliteration, etc.) […]
Heart has added more dates to their upcoming Royal Flush Tour 2025. The new shows begin in mid-November and run through almost the end of the year. The band previously announced summer dates, beginning on Aug. 10 in San Francisco, with a final concert on Aug. 30 in Bethel, New York. The newly announced shows will begin […]
Former Pearl Jam drummer Dave Abbruzzese has posted: Due to the announcement of the mighty Matt Cameron choosing to step down from the throne he has had for the past 27 years, there has been much talk of my drumming, and the what if and would may never be, of late…I thought I would take […]
From the rolling hills of Appalachia to the heart of Nashville’s biggest stages, Kentucky has quietly raised some of the most iconic voices in music history. This southern state, known for its bourbon, bluegrass, and horse racing, has also given rise to a powerful lineup of singers who’ve left their mark on country, pop, rock, […]
While the event is technically called the Essence Festival of Culture, one of its biggest draws is the nightly concert featuring some of the biggest names in Black music. But at the 2025 Essence Fest in New Orleans, those names and the music they represent could be seen, heard, and felt throughout the weekend, all […]
Before his death in March 2023, Gary Rossington — the last original member of Lynyrd Skynyrd — told his bandmates that he wanted the legendary Southern rock group to live on. “He knew his health was getting bad,” Johnny Van Zant, the current lead singer of the group, tells Fox News Digital. “And he told me, ‘I’ve […]
Fall Out Boy‘s Joe Trohman will take time away from the band’s touring schedule this year in order to recover from hand surgery. In a message posted to social media today (July 07), Joe said “After years of managing ongoing issues with my right hand, it’s become clear that I need surgery to avoid permanent […]
When you think of musical legends, Arizona might not be the first place that comes to mind — but it should be. From the sun-soaked streets of Phoenix to the artsy vibes of Sedona, the Grand Canyon State has birthed and nurtured some of the most iconic voices in music history. Whether it’s the raw […]
It’s time to get more acquainted with the leaders of the new school that make up the 2025 XXL Freshman Class. After Samara Cyn, Ray Vaughn, YTB Fatt, BabyChiefDoIt, 1900Rugrat, Gelo, Loe Shimmy, Eem Triplin, Lazer Dim 700, Nino Paid and Ian all clapped back at the haters in the Mean Comments, there’s another way their personalities shine. Get ready to learn […]