Author Archives: GoldMark

Alex Warren Performs At The iHeartRadio Music Awards

In February, Alex Warren performed as part of a Best New Artist medley at the Grammys, and unfortunately, his time in the spotlight was marred by performance-compromising technical issues. At the iHeartRadio Music Awards ceremony that went down last night, Warren had a shot at redemption and he delivered, owning the subway set and nailing […]

Ex-Iron Maiden Member Added to Rock Hall Nomination Ballot

A former member of Iron Maiden has been quietly added to the band’s Rock & Roll Hall of Fame nomination ballot after previously being excluded. Blaze Bayley, who fronted the band during the mid-to-late ’90s following Bruce Dickinson‘s departure, will now enter the esteemed institution if the metal legends get inducted. This year marks Iron Maiden’s […]

Michael Stipe Joins Bruce Springsteen At Political Show

Patti Smith Joined by Springsteen at NYC Event Patti Smith took the stage in New York this week for a high-profile performance that turned into a rare multi-artist moment, as the legendary singer was joined by Bruce Springsteen and R.E.M. frontman Michael Stipe during a celebratory night for the long-running news programme Democracy Now! Democracy […]

NEVERMORE Pull Out Of Festival Appearance Due To Issues With US Work Permits

Nearly two weeks ago to the day, I asked the question, “Are festivals going to see more international artists dropping out of the lineup due to troubles securing visas?” – and Nevermore appears to be the first band to answer this question with a resounding ‘yes.’ Announcing via social media yesterday that the band would be […]

Fat Joe Accuser Drops Rape, Child Trafficking and RICO Claims

The man suing Fat Joe has dropped rape, child trafficking and RICO claims from his lawsuit. On Thursday (March 26), Tyrone Blackburn, the attorney for Terrance Dixon, filed an amended complaint in United States District Court for the Southern District of New York. The updated complaint is sans the previous accusations made by Dixon of […]

Paul McCartney Plays First Concert of 2026: Set List + Video

Paul McCartney played his first of two consecutive shows at Los Angeles’ Fonda Theatre on Friday, marking his first live performances since wrapping his Got Back Tour in November. You can see the set list and video from the performance below. READ MORE: The 15 Best Paul McCartney Songs From the 21st Century What Did Paul […]

Is a New Lindsey Buckingham and Stevie Nicks Collaboration Coming?

Following the reissue of Lindsey Buckingham and Stevie Nicks‘ 1973 album last year, the singer and guitarist said the pair may be working on something new together in the future. In a recent social media post, Buckingham shared a video in which he said, “Just the energy in terms of what Buckingham Nicks did, to […]

Ozzy Osbourne Replaced Guitarist Due To Axl Rose

Zakk Wylde recently reflected on the possibility of joining Guns N’ Roses during the mid-’90s, in a recent interview. He also discussed how it resulted in missing Ozzy Osbourne’s comeback tour. The long-time Ozzy Osbourne collaborator’s unsuccessful talks about joining Guns N’ Roses remain one of the most poignant “what ifs” in recent rock history. […]