In most instances, John McVie had no problem coming up with bass parts for Fleetwood Mac songs. The iconic riff in “The Chain,” for example, was all his doing. “I butted heads [with] Lindsey [Buckingham] a couple times, because he had very fixed ideas,” McVie said in a 1995 interview with Bass Player. “I would […]
Download Festival Add Dance Legends Scooter To 2026 Lineup Skip to the content Download Festival have just added legendary German dance act Scooter to their 2026 lineup. The techno act, known for their hits like ‘The Logical Song’ have been a fan request for years at Download and now they will finally take […]
Show & Prove: Hurricane WisdomWords: Peter A. Berry Editor’s Note: This story appears in the Fall 2025 issue of XXL Magazine, on newsstands now and available for sale on the XXL website. Hurricane Wisdom’s name sounds like the result of some deep spiritual introspection or maybe a moniker for a shady fortune teller. But, like the best rap names, […]
Megadeth has announced the first Canadian headlining dates of their upcoming farewell world tour. The thrash legends’ romp through the Great White North will begin on Feb. 15 in Victoria, British Columbia, and end on March 6 in Quebec City. Fellow thrash giants Anthrax and Exodus will provide support. Tickets go on sale to the […]
Billboard Names the 50 Best Rock Bands Ever Billboard magazine released a list of the Top 50 Rock Bands of All Time, and fans everywhere are arguing about it. The list mixes classic rock legends, punk bands, heavy metal groups, and newer alternative acts. The top spot went to The Beatles, followed by The Rolling […]
Earlier this week, Lil Uzi Vert made a triumphant comeback after a year spent out of the spotlight with a new single, “Chanel Boy.” But Lil Uzi Vert has never done anything halfway. Just hours later, they’ve already released another new single, “Relevant.” In an abstract video, Uzi debuts a new hairdo, shows off a […]
Mastodon Along With Bloodywood To Play At Mystic Festival In 2026 Mastodon, Bloodywood, Today Is The Day and Kanonenfieber all represent different continents, generations and aesthetics, but they’ll all find a place at Mystic Festival, as it celebrates all that’s heavy. Mastodon Mastodon is a beast, ruthlessly spitting out the sceptics who claim that all […]
Because everyone loves a sequel, Motley Crue is bringing the Return of the Carnival of Sins tour to the masses next summer. The 33-date outing will feature support from Tesla and Extreme. Naturally, Motley fans are always curious to know what the set list will look like. Without fully showing his hand, cofounding bassist Nikki […]
Waterparks will bring their ‘Prowler’ tour over to the UK and EU in 2026. Photo: Ben Gibson for Rock Sound The band will hit the road in March, beginning with a date in Munich before later arriving in the UK for a run of six shows. Tickets go on sale Friday, November 28 at 10am […]
Show & Prove: Bay SwagWords: Georgette Cline Editor’s Note: This story appears in the Fall 2025 issue of XXL Magazine, on newsstands now and available for sale on the XXL website. It’s a bold choice to bring Harriet Tubman into rap conversations, but Bay Swag is up for the challenge. Inside the offices of his label home, Standard Records […]