Led Zeppelin left a lasting impression on the hard rock genre. In addition to the sonic footprint left by the four iconic musicians, Robert Plant’s pastoral musings would help establish the connection between heavy music and fantasy themes. Over the time, Plant seems to have grown distant from the ideas championed by his younger self, […]
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Mike Patton, photo credit: Ransom & Mitchell Mr. Bungle did not make a huge impact the way Metallica or other contemporaries did but, the type of music it displayed had earned the Mike Patton-fronted band high praise from both fans and musicians. He would influence many iconic bands that came after, including Korn, Mastodon, S.O.A.D. […]
Megadeth frontman Dave Mustaine recently expressed his anger towards the Judas Priest’s road crew began sound-checking while his band was performing at a Spanish festival last month. Barcelona Rock Fest is staged at the Parc de Can Zam in Santa Coloma de Gramenet, just 20 minutes from the center of Barcelona. The festival revolves around […]
Maynard James Keenan discussed fans having to wait a long for for a new Tool album in a new Rick Beato interview. “Again, it’s also logistics of timing. Like the guys in Tool, they just take longer to process information and get it together and then present me something that I can start building on. […]
Foo Fighters fan page has noted that ‘Closing Time’ could be a new track that is credited to all 6 members of Foo Fighters. It was added to the BMI publishing database in the past few days. There is speculation that a piece of previously unheard music will be used in some form at the […]
Former Pearl Jam drummer Dave Abbruzzese criticized Pearl Jam and other bands charging big money for concert tickets. “My mind is blown. 🤯. Bands charging $300 – $1000 + for a ticket? Up to $2,950 for a meet and greet/photo opportunity? I guess it is about giving the people what they want? I don’t know […]
Guns N’ Roses guitarist Slash is selling his lavish and loaded Beverly Hills mansion to the tune of $8 million. The 5,030-square-foot home is set behind a private gate and opens onto a driveway with a carport and a circular motor court. It was first built in 1964 but was taken down to the studs […]
The Pretty Reckless frontwoman Taylor Momsen recently sent wishes to Madonna on her birthday. Momsen dropped a video montage of photoshoots that featured Madonna. The video clip had the song ‘Material Girl’ by Madonna playing in the background. Here is what she wrote in the caption: “#happybirthday to the queen @madonna …remember that one time…#lifeissurrealsometimes” Taylor Momsen was […]
Foo Fighters frontman Dave Grohl was spotted with Wolfgang Van Halen and Josh Freese in a new Instagram post at Dave’s Studio 606. The caption read: “Just 3 drummers hangin’ out 😊” Van Halen stage dedication is set to take place soon A ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Van Halen Stage at a new park in […]
Grady Champion, who was “Dimebag” Darrell Abbott’s guitar tech throughout his career with Panter recently revealed that he has “signed on” for the band’s upcoming tour. The comments from Grady came in just hours after it was announced that the influential heavy metal group will play its first shows in over 20 years in December […]