Author Archives: GoldMark

LL Cool J Challenges Rappers Who Think They’re Too Old to Rap

LL Cool J believes artists who obsess over whether there’s an “appropriate age” to make hip-hop are letting fear dictate what they can accomplish. Sitting down for a new episode of What Now? With Trevor Noah published on Monday (Oct. 5), the rap legend discussed why longevity remains such a major talking point in hip-hop […]

Power Trip Are Back With Two Brand New Tracks

Headline News Power Trip Are Back With Two Brand New Tracks “Precinct 3” & “Scavenger” A pair of new singles from crossover outfit Power Trip have now premiered online. The band gave “Precinct 3” and “Scavenger” their first spins on SiriusXM this week ahead of their official debut today, streaming via YouTube and Spotify for […]

Guns N’ Roses Join Aerosmith’s Hollywood Bowl Comeback

Guns N’ Roses have been added to the lineup for the “California, Dream On: Aerosmith & Friends” Aerosmith comeback concerts. The shows, which mark Aerosmith’s first concerts since September 2023, will take place on Oct. 29 and Nov. 1 at the Hollywood Bowl. Guns N’ Roses guitarist Slash and bassist Duff McKagan were previously announced as special guests at the star-packed show. […]

Trivium Announce New Album ‘Crown In The Grave’

Trivium have revealed all of the details of their brand new full-length album ‘Crown In the Grave’, and it is arriving very soon, indeed. The record will be released on November 20 via Roadrunner Records, and serves as the follow-up to 2022’s ‘In The Court Of The Dragon’. Bassist Pablo Gregoletto had this to say […]

Will Smith and DJ Jazzy Jeff’s Comeup Story Is Becoming a TV Show

The story of how Will Smith and DJ Jazzy Jeff went from Philadelphia teenagers to one of hip-hop’s first mainstream crossover acts is being developed into a TV show. On Tuesday (Oct. 6), Deadline revealed Will’s production company, Westbrook Studios, is developing a scripted series titled 215, which will be inspired by Smith’s early life […]

Brian May ‘Never Said Queen Won’t Ever Tour Again’

Brian May has clarified comments he made recently about the end of Queen‘s touring career. Speaking with The Times, the guitarist said that he came to his own conclusion within the last few years. “I made a decision 18 months ago that I didn’t want to tour again,” he said. “A close family friend died when we were […]

Yasiin Bey and Brian Jackson Have Something Special Planned for London

Brian Jackson has a rather good birthday plan: take the stage at the Royal Albert Hall with Yasiin Bey and celebrate the music he made with Gil Scott-Heron. Beats another restaurant reservation. The official event announcement lists the London performance for Sunday, October 11, 2026. Jackson is bringing the music of his longtime collaborator into […]

Drake Didn’t Submit Any Music for 2027 Grammy Consideration

Drake reportedly didn’t submit any music for 2027 Grammy consideration. The 6 God’s beef with the Grammys continues as another year passes with the Toronto rap star silently boycotting the storied award show. Sources tell Billboard that Drake has not officially submitted any music to The Recording Academy again this year, including his May albums […]

Darkest Hour Premiere New Single & Music Video

Darkest Hour Premiere New Single & Music Video “Warrior” From Upcoming New Album “Suffer Divine” Some brand new music from Darkest Hour has arrived, with the Swedish melodeath-influenced metalcore group unveiling a music video for their track “Warrior“. The song serves as the second single released in advance of the band’s forthcoming album “Suffer Divine“, […]