Dave Grohl has been behind the drum kit for Nine Inch Nails, Liam Gallagher, The Prodigy, Tenacious D, Tom Petty and many more, but Grohl’s favourite tale to tell of his extra-curricular activity is the time Lenny Kravitz enlisted him to drum on an old Michael Jackson tune the pair had co-written. It’s his favorite tale to […]
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Avenged Sevenfold vocalist M. Shadows talks us through the creation of their eighth studio album in our latest digital cover feature. From lyric writing to the artwork, musical influences and collaborators, this is The Album Story of ‘Life Is But A Dream…’. Read Avenged Sevenfold, ‘Life Is But A Dream…’ | The Album Story below: […]
The music industry has always been a melting pot of influences, where artists draw inspiration from their predecessors to create something unique and innovative. Recently, Billy Corgan, frontman of the iconic band Smashing Pumpkins, made the rounds on the forums when he acknowledged that their hit song “Cherub Rock” has similarities to the music of […]
Following their main stage Slam Dunk slot at the weekend, ZAND has announced their new EP, ‘Sewerstar’ – and shared single ‘DTF’. ‘Sewerstar’ is set for release on July 20. Have a listen to ‘DTF’ below, which ZAND has described as “an unhinged, orgasmic and obnoxious proclamation of self lust. Lyrically and sonically. Obviously.” Today’s […]
For decades, the world of rock music has witnessed countless bands come and go, their legacies often fading into obscurity. However, there is one band that has defied the test of time, captivating audiences and etching their mark in music history. That band is none other than Pearl Jam. With a career spanning over three […]
Simon Neil and Mike Vennart have announced the debut Empire State Bastard album, ‘Rivers Of Heresy’, which is set for release on September 01. Image credit: Gavin Smart The news follows the release of the band’s intense debut single ‘Harvest’ in March and an instantly sold-out headline tour. The ten-track alt-metal album will of course […]
The legendary musician Sammy Hagar recently reflected on his relationship with fellow late legend Eddie Van Halen. He is quite grateful for having the opportunity to reconnect with him prior to Eddie’s death. Sammy Hagar’s final departure from Van Halen in 2005 was on a bitter note and some of the things left unsaid could […]
Bowling For Soup have announced a UK tour with their frequent tour buddies Less Than Jake, taking place throughout February next year. The tour announcement follows the Texan pop-punk quartet’s stellar appearance at Slam Dunk Festival over the weekend – where Less Than Jake also performed on the same Dickies Stage. The two bands have […]
Keanu Reeves‘ grunge band Dogstar recently played their first gig in two decades on May 27 at the BottleRocket festival. The band released two albums, 1996’s ‘Our Little Visionary’ and 2000’s ‘Happy Ending’, before calling it quits in 2002. Reeves played bass in the band and interest in them grew as his acting career began […]
Architects have announced that guitarist Josh Middleton is parting ways with the band and moving on to other projects. In a statement posted on social media today (May 28) the band announced that Josh will be leaving the group after six years as part of the lineup. They said “It is with a heavy heart […]










