There have been some long-standing debates over ‘Rock is dead.’ Previously, Pearl Jam guitarist Stone Gossard had discussed the whole topic of grunge music supposedly killing metal. He also reflected on the long standing controversial topic of ‘Rock is dead.’ Now, Kiss bassist Gene Simmons has opened up on the debate. Gene Simmons explains why […]
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Aerosmith’s Steven Tyler had once played with the idea of being on shows with Led Zeppelin. The Aerosmith lead singer had even practiced with Zeppelin guitar legend Jimmy Page for the potential gigs where he’d apparently supplant Robert Plant, Zeppelin’s iconic vocalist. However, that never materialized and fans never got a chance to witness the […]
Former Metallica bassist Ron McGovney recently shared his thoughts on Megadeth frontman Dave Mustaine, who recently claimed that Metallica used his music following his departure in 1983. In a brand new interview with podcaster Joe Rogan of “The Joe Rogan Experience”, Dave Mustaine reflected on his 1983 dismissal from Metallica and the formation of Megadeth. […]
And Neck Deep are going to be performing some VERY old songs to celebrate. A decade of Neck Deep. Where has the time gone? The band are asking the same question, but doing so via a string of special shows in the US later this year. And these shows are not just going to be […]
Black Sabbath legend Ozzy Osbourne is often called out by overly zealous Christians. However, ‘The Prince of Darkness’ recently revealed that his latest collaboration with Eric Clapton will see him into another round of trouble. Clapton himself wasn’t all that comfortable with the song’s lyrical content either. Ozzy Osbourne opens up on Eric Clapton In […]
Foreign Hands are a band that you should be utterly obsessed with. Earlier this year, Foreign Hands released their incredible debut EP ‘Bleed The Dream’, a sharp burst of vicious metalcore that perked up the ears of thousands. And some of those ears belonged to SharpTone Records it seems, as the band have just signed […]
Story Of The Year are back, and doing what they do best. Story of The Year are back with some brand new music, and it’s a big one. It’s called ‘Real Life’ and feels like a combination of everything that has made the band such a staple in the scene over the last two decades. […]
Iconic performances incoming, then. It’s that time of year again. Radio 1’s Live Lounge Month is back, and will be taking place throughout September. So that’s some big names playing an original and a special cover version, all live and all lovely. And some familiar faces are going to be involved. YUNGBLUD will be making […]
The absolute impact of Evanescence’s classic track, all these years later. We all know ‘Bring Me To Life’, don’t we? Evanescence’s smash hit, which is a brooding, beautiful and brilliant piece of classic hard rock mastery. For 19 years, it has been a part of not just rock culture, but pop culture as a whole, […]
Mathcore legends Botch are back at it again, and sound as fresh as ever. Your favourite band have a lot to thank Botch for. Creators of some of the most influential and intense sounds of the early 00’s, their back catalogue is one filled with crushing catharsis that can be heard in so much of […]










