Author Archives: GoldMark

Offset Is Convinced He Can’t Be Beat in a Verzuz Battle

Offset insists he can’t be beaten in a Verzuz hits battle. Offset Doesn’t Think Anyone Can Win a Verzuz Against Him On Wednesday (Aug. 6), the former Migos rapper was a guest on the latest episode of The Joe Budden Podcast in promotion of his upcoming album Kiari. During the sit-down, the topic of Verzuz battles […]

SEPULTURA To Release Farewell Tour EP In 2026

With their farewell tour still raging across the globe, Brazilian metal icons Sepultura are preparing one final gift for fans: a brand-new four-song EP, set for release in 2026. The forthcoming effort will mark the first recorded output with drummer Greyson Nekrutman, who joined the band in 2024 following the sudden departure of longtime percussionist […]

The Rise and Fall Of Paul McCartney’s Solo Career in the ’80s

Paul McCartney began the ’80s in much the same position as he’d entered the ’70s: He released a home-recorded solo album after a blockbuster band had broken up. Wings had been the portrait of pop-rock consistency in the prior decade, as all 23 of their singles reached the U.S. Top 40. McCartney’s post-Beatles group would […]

Rich Brian’s ‘She’ Video Is A Nostalgic Homecoming Road Trip

Rich Brian heads home to Indonesia and takes a scenic road trip courtesy of a friendly truck driver in the video for his latest single, “She.” The truck’s cab is adorned with stickers bearing nostalgic Indonesian sayings. One of my favorites is “tak perlu tenar yang penting rezeki lancar,” which means, roughly, “No need for […]

RØRY Kicks Off New Era With Single ‘DEGRADATION’

RØRY has begun her next era with the firey and vengeful new single ‘DEGRADATION’. On this latest track, she says “’DEGRADATION’ is me choosing truth over silence. It’s the sound of everything I swallowed down for years finally tearing its way out. This song is rage, grief, and liberation all at once… the moment you […]

Mudvayne Premiere First New Single In 16 Years

Mudvayne Premiere First New Single In 16 Years “Hurt People Hurt People” Band Photo: Slipknot (?) Gold-certified progressive nü-metal outfit Mudvayne have returned with their first new single in 16 years, “Hurt People Hurt People.” The track features production from Nick Raskulinecz (Deftones, Foo Fighters) and mixing by Josh Wilbur (Lamb Of God, Korn), and […]

When Vinny Appice Played His First Show With Black Sabbath

When Vinny Appice played his first show with Black Sabbath on Aug. 31, 1980, at Honolulu’s Aloha Stadium, the 22-year-old drummer brought a steady hand and calming presence to the beleaguered metal veterans. They’d already endured a tumultuous, albeit successful, year to that point. After years of increasingly drug-addled dysfunction and dwindling album sales, Black […]