Given the cultural weight of the moment, it’s no shock that the Back to the Beginning livestream this past Saturday was a massive success. Held at Villa Park in Birmingham, UK, the monumental event marked the final live appearance of Ozzy Osbourne and Black Sabbath and the global metal community showed up in force. According […]
Long before “screen time” and connecting via social media, rainy Saturdays in the 1970s revolved around the thrill of Trouble’s Pop-O-Matic bubble, the sound of plastic chips falling from the Connect Four grid or maybe, if you were lucky to survive, the nerve-shredding buzz from a misguided funny bone removal during Operation (there was nothing […]
Messages from Matt Cameron and Pearl Jam: “After 27 fantastic years, I have taken my final steps down the drum riser for the mighty Pearl Jam. Much love and respect to Jeff, Ed, Mike and Stone for inviting me into the band in 1998 and for giving me the opportunity of a lifetime, filled with […]
Music has the remarkable ability to transcend time and connect us through emotions, memories, and experiences. At the heart of this universal language are the male vocalists who have shaped the soundscape of generations. From soul-stirring ballads to electrifying rock anthems, the best male singers have left an indelible mark on the industry, captivating audiences […]
For her Short N’ Sweet tour, Sabrina Carpenter partnered with Plus1, a nonprofit that per their website has programs including “a variety of offerings for artists and brands to engage in social impact in the ways that best suit their needs and interests.” Through Plus1, The Sabrina Carpenter Fund was launched, and one dollar from […]
Ringo Starr said he was happy with the way his Beatles biopic is progressing after he spent two days with director Sam Mendes dealing with issues in the script. The drummer’s story will be released in April 2028, alongside films focusing on the lives on bandmates John Lennon, Paul McCartney and George Harrison. In a […]
Nevertel guide us through the creation of their latest album, ‘Start Again’, out September 12 via Epitaph Records. Read Nevertel, ‘Start Again’ | The Album Story below: (Click ‘View Fullscreen’ for digital feature or scroll down for text only version) TEXT ONLY: When they began making music together under the name Living Fiction just over […]
Folk music has always been a powerful medium, weaving stories and emotions into melodies that resonate across generations. From the heartfelt ballads of the past to the modern interpretations of traditional sounds, folk bands have captured the spirit of their times, reflecting cultural narratives and personal experiences. This genre, rich in history and diversity, has […]
Death, though inevitable, is always a tough pill to swallow. This year, the rap world has been rocked by news of the passing of several notable hip-hop artists. The year began with the tragic news of the death of DJ Unk. The Atlanta DJ and rapper died at the age of 43 on Jan. 24. […]
Exclusive Michael Weikath of Helloween Talks About “Giant” Things Happening During The Band’s 40th Anniversary Band Photo: Helloween (?) Michael Weikath, one of the founding members and guitarists of the German power metal legends, Helloween talks to Metalunderground.com about the upcoming 40th anniversary tours and their forthcoming album, “Giants & Monsters” among other topics such […]