Monthly Archives: February 2026

Who Are the ‘Big 4’ of ’60s London Bands?

In April of 1966, the American magazine Time ran a story titled “London: The Swinging City,” which described the burst of creativity and youthfulness that was running through the capital of the U.K. Seemingly overnight, a seismic shift had occurred in terms of fashion — all hail the mini skirt! – art, music and general […]

Randy Blythe on ‘Into Oblivion’ and headlining Bloodstock

Lamb of God: Randy Blythe on ‘Into Oblivion’ and headlining Bloodstock Skip to the content Lamb of God’s Randy Blythe joins us to discuss the band’s blistering new era and their imminent album, ‘Into Oblivion’. Randy reflects on “pressure testing” new tracks on the road and looks ahead to a massive return to […]

Gladenfold Debuts “Ghostlike” Music Video

Gladenfold Debuts New Music Video “Ghostlike”; New Album “Soulbound” Out Today Today, February 27, Finnish power metal / melodic death metal squad Gladenfold release their highly anticipated 4th studio album “Soulbound” via Reaper Entertainment. The band’s most ambitious work to date, “Soulbound” is a concept album loaded with epic grandeur, haunting melancholy, blistering aggression, and […]

Radio Legend Uncle Joe Benson Dead at 76

Los Angeles radio legend and former Ultimate Classic Rock Nights host Uncle Joe Benson has died at the age of 76, his family shared Friday (Feb. 27) on social media. Benson hosted UCR’s nationally syndicated nighttime radio show from 2018 until 2024. “In the early hours of Tuesday, February 24th, Joe passed away peacefully from Parkinson’s […]

Martin Short Daughter’s Bonded With Nick Reiner

Report Details Martin Short Daughter’s Friendship A new report has outlined a childhood connection between comedian Martin Short’s daughter, Ms. Katherine Short, and Mr. Nick Reiner, the son of filmmaker Mr. Rob Reiner, as further details emerge about Katherine’s mental-health struggles and the two families’ longstanding ties in Los Angeles. According to New York Post, […]

Lil Jon’s Son’s Cause of Death Revealed

Lil Jon‘s son’s cause of death has been revealed. According to the Fulton County Medical Examiner’s autospy report, which was released on Wednesday (Feb. 26), the cause of death for Lil Jon’s son, Nathan “DJ Young Slade” Smith, was accidental “drowning in the setting of psilocybin use.” The document further confirmed the presence of “a […]

15 ’80s Albums That Stopped Rock’s Biggest Stars in Their Tracks

The ’80s proved to be a tricky decade for rock stars who rose to fame in the ’60s or ’70s. From drum machines and synthesizers to the rise of music television, their whole world pretty much flipped on its head overnight, and even massive superstars such as the Rolling Stones and Paul McCartney found themselves […]

Lamb Of God Share Punishing New Track ‘Blunt Force Blues’

Lamb of God have shared another piece of their upcoming album ‘Into Oblivion’, and it is further evidence that it will be a bludgeoning affair. Titled ‘Blunt Force Blues’, it is a song that batters in name as well as nature. A blend of all of the spiralling riffs and guttural howls that have defined […]

Gnarls Barkley Announce ‘Atlanta’ And Share ‘Pictures’

It’s been a long time since we heard from Gnarls Barkley. “Crazy,” from the 2006 debut album St. Elsewhere, was one of the biggest songs of its era. CeeLo Green and Danger Mouse followed that album with a second, The Odd Couple, in 2008, and then, they went their separate ways. Nearly two decades later, […]