Author Archives: GoldMark

What to Expect From the ‘Queen II Collector’s Edition’ Box Set

Queen‘s second album, originally released in March 1974, is getting remixed, remastered and expanded to five CDs in March. The 5CD/2LP Queen II Collector’s Edition box set features a 2026 mix of the album and will be available on March 27. In addition to the new mix of the original album, the upcoming reissue will […]

Courtney Love Reportedly Reacts To Kurt Cobain Allegations

Courtney Love is again facing renewed attention surrounding the passing of her late husband, Nirvana frontman Kurt Cobain, after a fresh round of private-sector forensic claims challenged the original 1994 ruling of s**cide. The latest wave of discussion has prompted a reported reaction attributed to Love through an unnamed insider, underscoring how the case continues […]

North West Signs With Gamma, Same Label Ye Is Collaborating With

North West signs with independent music company Gamma, the same label that is releasing Ye‘s upcoming new album, Bully. According to a Rolling Stone report, published on Thursday (Feb. 19), North West is an artist signed under Gamma, which is run by former Apple executive Larry Jackson. The media company is the same imprint that […]

Here’s Why Hagar and Roth Won’t Be on Van Halen’s New Album

Alex Van Halen’s recent acknowledgement that an album made up of previously unreleased Van Halen material is in the works has sparked excitement among the band’s passionate fanbase. In a conversation with Brazilian YouTube channel KazaGastao, Alex revealed that the bulk of the songs were earmarked for a new Van Halen LP that ultimately wasn’t […]

Hot Mulligan Drop Damning New Track ‘I Don’t Think It’s the Right Time for Emojis’

Hot Mulligan have shared a B-side from their 2025 album ‘The Sound A Body Makes When It’s Still’ ahead of their European tour kicking off. It’s titled ‘I Don’t Think It’s the Right Time for Emojis’, but as fun as that is, it’s a song that is a brutal takedown of the institution that is […]

VICIOUS RUMORS Fires Drummer Over Political Views: “We Can No Longer Tolerate Being Punished By Association”

Veteran U.S. power metallers Vicious Rumors have announced the departure of their longtime drummer Larry Howe, citing irreconcilable differences over his personal political views. In a statement shared on social media on February 18, the band said: “After years of disagreement on the issue, Vicious Rumors will no longer be touring with longtime drummer Larry […]

Alex Van Halen Confirms Work on Album of Unheard Van Halen Songs

Alex Van Halen has confirmed work on a new album of unheard Eddie Van Halen material for the first time. He’d previously mentioned a collaboration with Steve Lukather, but didn’t define the nature of the project. “I’ve been fortunate enough to have Steve Lukather, who was a good friend of Ed’s, and we’re working on […]

Kid Rock Recalls Helping Tom Petty Get High

Kid Rock Recalls Supplying Tom Petty Marijuana Before Fame Kid Rock has sparked fresh debate online after a resurfaced clip from The Joe Rogan Experience in which he claimed he once acted as Tom Petty’s marijuana hookup when Petty visited Michigan. The story has circulated again as Kid Rock celebrates a recent chart milestone for […]

ILoveMemphis Arrested for Allegedly Burglarizing Homes

Rapper ILoveMemphis was arrested for the second time in a week, after allegedly committing burglaries and creating a disturbance in a South Florida neighborhood. According to an NBC 6 South Florida news report, published on Wednesday (Feb. 18), ILoveMemphis was taken into police custody for the second time on Tuesday (Feb. 17) for allegedly committing […]