Lou Gramm has offered details on his decision to leave Foreigner. It was 2003 when Gramm, the group’s founding vocalist who was then in his second go-round with the band, decided to quit for good. During a conversation with SiriusXM’s Classic Rewind, he recalled the circumstances that led to his exit. “In the late ’90s, […]
ONE OK ROCK Are Rock Sound 25 Icons Skip to the content ONE OK ROCK are the latest winners of our Rock Sound 25 Icon Award as we continue to mark our 25th anniversary. Throughout 2024, we are celebrating 25 key artists from Rock Sound’s history with a brand new magazine cover and in-depth interview. The definition […]
When you think of Motown, one name stands above the rest: The Temptations. Bursting onto the scene in the 1960s, The Temptations became the ultimate soundtrack to a generation, blending smooth harmonies, unforgettable melodies, and flawless choreography into music history. With their signature style of polished vocals and soulful flair, this legendary group not only […]
The Toronto Raptors traveled to Sacramento to take on the Kings on Wednesday night in a game that has suddenly given us a little spiciness off the court. Sacramento went to Toronto on the night of Vince Carter’s jersey retirement ceremony last week, which was the first time that DeMar DeRozan played in front of […]
Before his illustrious career in Slayer and as a solo artist, Kerry King joined Megadeth for a very brief stint in 1984. King has since claimed that his time in Megadeth wasn’t bad, but that the substance abuse rampant in the band at the time didn’t jive with what he wanted. Still, what would Megadeth […]
Rock stars including Dee Snider, Sebastian Bach and Ted Nugent are reacting to Donald Trump‘s presidential election victory Tuesday night in very different ways. Trump, running as the Republican candidate, defeated Democratic nominee Kamala Harris to become only the second person elected to nonconsecutive terms as president of the United States. You can see social […]
A picture of Dave Mustaine has emerged in which he poses with a fan at the parking lot. Kiko Loureiro recently reflected on how his time in Megadeth influenced his own songwriting, noting how it can be found “in the way I create songs” but adding that he still has “fun discovering things.” It has […]
Waylon Jennings wasn’t just a country music star—he was a renegade, a pioneer, and a voice that changed the landscape of the genre forever. With his deep, gravelly vocals and rebellious spirit, Jennings helped shape the “Outlaw Country” movement of the 1970s, challenging Nashville’s polished sound with a raw, authentic style that resonated with audiences […]
2024 has been filled with hip-hop highlights. While the culture experiences celebratory moments, the rap world has also been shaken multiple times due to the deaths of members of the hip-hop community. In memoriam, XXL reflects on the lives of those we’ve lost so far year. Rappers Who Passed Away in 2024 Chino XL and DJ Polo both passed away […]
David Gilmour arrived at his unmistakable guitar style quite simply. “I realized my fingers were just never going to go much faster,” the Pink Floyd legend told UCR in an interview this past summer.” “You’ve got to find your own path in this thing,” he explained. But later, he concluded his thought, “I do wish […]