Monthly Archives: December 2025

Gene Simmons Says Radio Treats Artists ‘Worse Than Slaves’

Kiss legend Gene Simmons testified before a Senate Judiciary subcommittee today, and he had some pretty harsh words for the way musicians are treated by terrestrial radio. “Let’s call it for what it is — an injustice that has been going on for decades,” the bassist remarked, referring to how artists remain uncompensated when their […]

Necropathy Premiere New Single “Autosarcophagy”

Necropathy Premiere New Single “Autosarcophagy” – Christian Muenzer (Necrophagist) & Josh Welshman (Defeated Sanity) Guest International technical death metal outfit Necropathy premiere a new single titled “Autosarcophagy”, streaming via YouTube for you now below. Christian Muenzer of Necrophagist and Josh Welshman of Defeated Sanity guest on that track. Source link

Stryper’s Michael Sweet Reveals Cancer Diagnosis

Stryper frontman Michael Sweet has revealed that he’s been diagnosed with cancer. In a post shared to Facebook, the 62 year-old singer noted that a “biopsy that was performed on 11/17 (a nodule in my right thyroid) came back positive. Malignant.” “I’m scheduled for a CT and an ultrasound next Monday 12/15,” he continued, “and […]

Loathe Takeover Electric Brixton For Biggest UK Show Yet

Photo: Connor Holloway-Biddle Electric Brixton, London, 05/12/25 Playing a sold-out show at South London’s Electric Brixton on Friday night, djent legends, Loathe, delivered a gritty performance, full to the brim with hellish fry screams and dooming gutturals. Opening up the evening with 90s-sounding alt-rock, shoegaze is Love Is Noise. A fast-rising quartet who are making […]

Erica Banks Arrested for Possession of Ecstasy With Intent

Erica Banks was arrested for possession of ecstasy with intent to distribute near Atlanta yesterday. On Monday (Dec. 8), the Dallas rapper, born Erica Breaux, was taken into custody following a traffic stop in Brookhaven, about 20 miles outside of Atlanta. Banks was charged with possession of a Schedule I or II controlled substance—Ecstasy—with intent […]

Tetsu Yamauchi, Bassist for Free and the Faces, Dead at 79

Bassist Tetsu Yamauchi, whose career included stints with Free and the Faces, died Dec. 4 at the age of 79. A statement shared by his family on social media noted that Yamauchi “passed away peacefully, surrounded by family. We sincerely thank everyone who enjoyed Tetsu’s music and offered kind words until now. Those were fun […]

Maynard James Keenan’s Wife Slams ‘Bootlegger’ Tool Fans

Despite persistent demand from fans for official vinyl reissues of Tool’s catalog, there seem to be no plans to release them any time soon. That gap in the marketplace has allowed bootleggers to step in, capitalizing on the unmet demand with unofficial vinyl pressings that often fetch high prices from collectors. In a recent interview […]

21 Savage’s 21 Best Songs, According To Elliott Wilson

The secret’s out: 21 Savage has new music dropping this Friday, What Happened To The Streets? And it’s pretty good (Larry David voice). Trust me. But at this point, why would anyone be surprised? 21 Savage isn’t just an Atlanta rapper anymore. He’s a living, breathing blueprint for survival, consistency and evolution in real time. […]