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The Grateful Dead’s ‘American Beauty’: Retro Album Review

The Grateful Dead were not, by most people’s definition, a band fit for the studio. To condense their songwriting and penchant for free flowing jams into the sort of sterile, structured environment usually required for recording an album was, in a word, challenging. But in 1970, the Dead, who would ultimately have dozens upon dozens […]

Diddy’s New Job in Prison Is Washing Laundry for Other Inmates

Diddy has been transferred to the prison where he will serve his 50-month sentence and has reportedly started his first job behind bars: washing inmates’ clothes. On Thursday (Oct. 30), Puff’s request was granted to be transferred to Fort Dix FCI in New Jersey. According to a report published by TMZ on Friday (Oct. 31), […]

Bob Dylan ‘Bootleg Series’ Albums Ranked Worst to Best

Bob Dylan‘s many studio and live albums tell only part of his story. Scattered throughout his 50-plus years as a recording artist are hundreds, if not thousands, of discarded songs and ideas. Some became other songs, some were reworked into familiar tracks, and others were just left on the shelves, as you will see in […]

Gene Simmons Criticized After Ace Frehley Memorial

Gene Simmons draws criticism In Simmons’ caption accompanying a photo of him hugging Frehley, he expressed sentiments about their relationship. “Family is forever. Ace and I,” Simmons wrote in the caption. However, the post garnered harsh replies from so called fans who questioned the sincerity of the tribute, given the band’s history. Despite Simmons’ issues […]

GOJIRA Streams Live In-Studio Set Celebrating 20 Years Of From Mars To Sirius

Guess what! Gojira‘s From Mars To Sirius is 20 years old this year, which also means you’re old. Not Gojira though – they’re eternally youthful. Or at least that’s what I’ve been led to believe thanks to this brand new live in-studio session from Silver Cord Studios. It’s especially cool because they didn’t just rip […]

Knocked Loose, State Champs & More Added To Slam Dunk 2026

Knocked Loose lead the latest set of names added to the lineup of Slam Dunk Festival 2026. State Champs, Malevolence, Boston Manor, Deaf Havana, Vukovi, Static Dress, Dead Pony and Bayside are among the other artists joining the event which takes place May 23 and 24 in Hatfield and Leeds respectively. Beauty School, Call Me […]