Monthly Archives: March 2026

9 Rock Stars Who Were Fired and Then Outshined Their Former Bands

Getting fired sucks, even if you’re a rock star. Happily, these nine famous musicians were able to overcome the sting of rejection and not only bounce back, but climb higher than their former bandmates. Bet that felt pretty good, huh? One of the most famous examples of this phenomenon began on April 27, 1979, when […]

Country Singer Gets Emotional Over Kid Rock Cover

Cody Johnson Praises Kid Rock’s ‘Til You Can’t Cover Country singer Cody Johnson has described an emotional reaction to seeing Kid Rock perform and release a modified version of his hit “’Til You Can’t,” saying he fully supported the idea after Kid Rock asked for his blessing. Johnson discussed the situation on the Rodeo Time […]

DIMMU BORGIR Announces New Record Grand Serpent Rising, Streams First Single

Eight years on from Eonian, Dimmu Borgir have announced their return with a new album, Grand Serpent Rising. Set for release on May 22 via Nuclear Blast Records, the Norwegian symphonic black metal mainstays’ latest effort spans thirteen tracks, promising a mix of intensity and scope that revisits the full arc of their career. Frontman […]

J. Cole Confirms Diddy Fight, But Won’t Tell While He’s ‘Down’

J. Cole confirms an industry rumor of having a fight with Diddy but he won’t tell the story while the disgraced rap mogul is “down.” In an interview with the Talk With Flee podcast, Cole revealed to Cam’ron that an industry rumor about him fighting Diddy was actually true. While he wouldn’t elaborate on the […]

Paul McCartney Announces New Album, ‘The Boys of Dungeon Lane’

Paul McCartney has confirmed his 27th studio album, and the title recalls days of old. The Boys of Dungeon Lane references a winding road several miles from his childhood home that delivered the young bird-watching McCartney to the banks of the Mersey River. The new Andrew Watt-produced LP is due on May 29; preordering is […]

Ex-Smashing Pumpkins Bassist Defends ‘Demonized’ Courtney Love

Former Hole and Smashing Pumpkins bassist Melissa Auf der Maur recently released her new memoir, “Even the Good Girls Will Cry.” During an appearance on Pam Grossman’s podcast “The Witch Wave,” Auf der Maur explained her decision to defend former bandmate Courtney Love in the book, noting that the Hole frontwoman faced a significant amount […]