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Marty Friedman Was Rejected by Kiss for Being Too Short

Guitarist Marty Friedman is best known for his stint in Megadeth from 1990 to 2000, but the rocker was also briefly considered for another legendary band. “When they were changing guitar players a long time ago, I got a call from Kiss’ people,” Friedman revealed during an interview with Sam Ash Music. “They say, ‘Do you […]

Get Your Palaye Royale ‘Death Or Glory’ Magazine & Poster Pack

Get Your Palaye Royale ‘Death Or Glory’ Magazine & Poster Pack Skip to the content On album five, Palaye Royale have gone back to basics, reproducing the magic of their famously energetic live shows to great effect. In this ‘Death Or Glory’ magazine, Remington Leith, Sebastian Danzig and Emerson Barrett guide us through […]

Why Doesn’t Rap Have A New Superstar?

Where did all the new rap superstars go? It’s beginning to appear that the genre’s mainstream struggles are deeper than taking nine months last year to produce its first No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100. While that wasn’t a problem this year, it’s somewhat telling that the most dominant rapper chart-wise is Kendrick Lamar, […]

FIT FOR AN AUTOPSY Debut New Song “Savior Of None / Ashes Of All”

Fit For An Autopsy are set to release their latest album, The Nothing That Is, on October 25 via Nuclear Blast but they just dropped the second single, “Savior of None / Ashes of All” along with an accompanying music video. To go along with the video, they issued the following statement: “‘Savior Of None […]

System of a Down Were Heckled At Slayer Show

System of a Down bassist Shavo Odadjian reflected on the intense experience of opening for Slayer, stating in a recent interview that it is challenging but ultimately valuable. When the band joined Slayer on their “Diabolus in Musica” tour, System of a Down had just released their debut album, and their popularity was starting to […]

15 Best Female Rappers of All Time

Hip-hop has always been a genre defined by its raw energy, powerful storytelling, and boundary-pushing creativity. While it was once dominated by male voices, female rappers have carved out their own space, proving time and time again that they can hold their own—and then some. From the pioneers who blazed the trail to the modern-day […]

Diddy’s Lawyer Files Motion to Dismiss Producer Lawsuit

Diddy has filed to have Rodney Jones’ lawsuit dismissed, claiming Jones is merely trying to pressure Puff into a settlement. Diddy Files to Have Lawsuit Dismissed On Monday (Aug. 26), XXL obtained a motion filed by Diddy’s legal team in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York. The motion claims Jones’ […]

David Gilmour Backtracks on Playing Pink Floyd Songs in Concert

David Gilmour made a splash early in the promotional cycle for the upcoming Luck and Strange when he described it as the best album he’s made since Pink Floyd‘s The Dark Side of the Moon. He’s backing away from that now, though a general reticence about those years remains. “It’s a flip statement, really,” Gilmour […]

Leeds Festival Issue Statement As High Winds Shut Down Stages

UPDATE 24/08/24 Leeds Festival have now confirmed that due to weather damage, the BBC Radio 1 Tent and the Aux Stage will remain closed throughout the weekend. All other stages will run as normal. IMPORTANT UPDATE – LEEDS ⚠️ Unfortunately the health and safety team have now confirmed we will not be able use the […]