From crushing guitar riffs and thunderous drums to soaring vocals and unforgettable live performances, heavy metal has produced some of the most passionate and influential bands in music history. Built on intensity, power, and fearless creativity, metal continues to evolve while staying true to the rebellious spirit that first defined the genre. The greatest metal […]
Sonny Rollins, the revered jazz saxophonist known to rock fans for his work with the Rolling Stones, died May 25 at the age of 95. A statement announcing Rollins’ death described him as “one of the most honored and influential figures in American music of the 20th century and beyond.” Born in Harlem, New York […]
PRESIDENT have announced a run of UK and European tour dates to celebrate their forthcoming debut full-length. Photo credit: Jonathan Weiner With ‘BLOOD OF YOUR EMPIRE’ set to arrive on September 04 via Atlantic Records, we’ve got another headline campaign to look forward to later this year. Following their fully sold-out run across the US […]
Drake makes history as the first artist to secure the top three spots on the Billboard 200 chart at the same time with Iceman, Habibti and Maid of Honour. According to a Billboard report, published on Sunday (May 24), Drizzy’s trifecta of albums — Iceman, Habibti and Maid of Honour — premiered at the No. […]
XCOMM Premiere New Single & Music Video “Pirates” Teenage hardcore punk band XCOMM and trap metal artist Ghostemane have teamed up for a new single titled “Pirates.” The track also features appearances from Pennywise guitarist/vocalist Fletcher Dragge, with both Dragge and Ghostemane appearing in the Darren Craig-directed music video. The collaboration arrives just ahead of […]
Bad news for King Crimson fans – Robert Fripp says there are no plans to revive the legendary prog rock band. It’s been nearly five years since King Crimson played the final show of their Completion Tour in Tokyo, Japan. After the gig, Fripp declared the group had “moved from sound to silence.” In a […]
Ahead of their appearances at Slam Dunk Festival this weekend, The Home Team have revealed that they will be returning to the UK for some headline shows later in the year. Set to bring the party to Hatfield and Leeds over the bank holiday weekend, the Seattle quartet will be back at it in November. […]
Cash Cobain plays no games when his hip-hop knowledge is challenged in XXL‘s Rhyme and Risk, presented by Stake. The rules are straightforward: Spin the wheel to see the points you’re playing for. Select the trivia card that corresponds to your points. Get the question right and earn those points. Get it wrong and pick a challenge […]
From heartfelt storytelling and rich vocal harmonies to acoustic melodies that capture the spirit of everyday life, folk music has produced some of the most timeless and influential bands in music history. The greatest folk groups blended tradition with originality, creating songs filled with emotion, social reflection, romance, and unforgettable melodies that continue to resonate […]
Without Gene Clark, it’s hard to say if there would have been a Byrds at all. A founding member of the ’60s folk rock band, Clark helped pen some of their most famous songs: “I’ll Feel a Whole Lot Better,” “She Don’t Care About Time,” “Set You Free This Time,” “Eight Miles High” and others. […]