Metallica poked fun at the infamous sound of Lars Ulrich‘s snare drum on St. Anger in a new post showing that some St. Anger songs have come to the guitar instruction app Fender Play. Over 20 years after the fact, the self-awareness from the Metallica camp is both amusing and affirming. The unique drum sound on St. Anger remains a […]
Bring Me The Horizon brought out a surprise guest during their set in Liverpool last night (January 17) – Static Dress frontman Olli Appleyard. Photo: Mark Forrer & Carla Mundy He joined the band on ‘Diamonds Aren’t Forever’, taken from the 2008 album ‘Suicide Season’. Static Dress are opening up for BMTH on their current […]
Corporate America strikes again, this time resulting in a major blow to much-respected media outlet and online music magazine Pitchfork. Pitchfork was originally acquired in 2015 by global mass media company Condé Nast, and is now being merged with fellow Condé Nast property GQ. The merger means half of Pitchfork’s staff will be laid off, […]
Kelly Clarkson is an American singer, songwriter, and television personality, born on April 24, 1982, in Fort Worth, Texas. She gained widespread fame as the winner of the inaugural season of the reality television series “American Idol” in 2002. Her victory on the show propelled her into the spotlight, and she quickly became one of […]
Dame Dash thinks Kanye West has people dressing like connoisseurs of crack rock. Dame Dash Speaks on Kanye West’s Trolling Ways On Tuesday (Jan. 16), Dame Dash made a guest appearances on Get Boys member Willie D‘s podcast Willie D Live. During the chat, Willie D, who has been one of Ye’s biggest detractors in hip-hop, asked Dame […]
Gene Simmons has announced a show with his solo band, marking his first performance since Kiss played its final concert. The Gene Simmons Band will take the stage Friday, April 26 at the Summer Breeze festival in Sao Paulo, Brazil. The band’s lineup includes guitarists Brent Woods (Sebastian Bach, Vince Neil) and Zach Throne (Corey […]
Patty Walters has shared a message with fans tonight (January 17), discussing his current plans and confirming that “music is not currently at the forefront of my life”. Photo: Corinne Cumming The As It Is frontman posted on Instagram, thanking fans for their continued support. The band last released new music in early 2022 with […]
Rod Stewart, born on January 10, 1945, in Highgate, London, is a British rock and pop singer-songwriter, known for his raspy voice, charismatic stage presence, and diverse musical style. Stewart has enjoyed a long and successful career, spanning several decades. In the late 1960s and early 1970s, Stewart gained prominence as a member of the […]
Maybe Katt Williams-Ludacris rap beef was on your 2024 Bingo card after the comedian went full scorched-earth on the entertainment industry earlier this month. If it was, I congratulate you and also recommend you play the lottery immediately, because your foresight is superhuman. Of course, it’s only natural that some of the celebrities Williams name-checked […]
Sometimes bands get accused of writing the same song over and over. But what if it’s a really good song, worthy of being used again in some form? In some cases, the point of re-purposing older material is to deliberately harken back to a previous era of a band or artist. Take Robert Plant‘s “Tall Cool […]