Few artists have the ability to capture the raw essence of human emotion quite like Bill Withers. With a voice as smooth as velvet and lyrics that speak straight to the soul, Withers has left an indelible mark on the world of music. From heartwarming ballads to timeless anthems of resilience, his songs have transcended […]
Rap pioneer Buckshot, best known as a member of Black Moon and Boot Camp Clik, has been released from the hospital and is recovering after recently being attacked in his native Flatbush, Brooklyn, according to a statement released by his label, Duck Down Music, on Twitter this afternoon. In a video that went viral on […]
The history of Fear Factory is complicated, though they’ve certainly had some classic and long-running members. There’s founding guitarist Dino Cazares who played for Fear Factory between 1989 and 2002, and then again between 2009 and present day; founding vocalist Burton C. Bell who stuck around between 1989 and 2020; bassist-turned-guitarist Christian Olde Wolbers who […]
Quincy Jones, a titan in the world of music as both a producer and musician, died Nov. 3 at the age of 91. As news of his passing became public, many of rock’s biggest names took to social media to pay their respects. In a heartfelt post to Instagram, Paul McCartney remembered Jones as a […]
Lars Ulrich recently celebrated 40 years with Tama Drums and marked the occasion with an interview on Metallica’s YouTube channel. He recalled how he chose Tama as his to-go brand with the Neil Peart’s influence in the band’s early years. Lars Ulrich talks about Neil Peart The drummer shared, “In ’83, when Cliff [Burton] joined […]
Few bands from the British Invasion era left a mark quite like The Troggs. Known for their raw, primal energy and infectious melodies, The Troggs helped define the sound of 1960s rock and roll. Their gritty, no-frills approach to music captured the spirit of rebellion and youth, delivering timeless hits that still resonate today. Whether […]
2024 has been a big year in hip-hop, and thanks in part to the return of some of hip-hop’s biggest names, the sales numbers are turning up. Following a four-year hiatus, Eminem checked back in the game with his 11th album, The Death Of Slim Shady (Coup de Grâce). The latest effort from the Rap God moved 281,000 equivalent album […]
It used to be pretty rare to find photographs of rockers with presidents, but, as the gallery below shows, that’s changing. And not just because of political alignments. A number of these pairings run along straight factional lines – it’s no surprise that Gene Simmons was hanging out with George W. Bush, right? – but, […]
Incubus will continue to celebrate their iconic album ‘Morning View’ with a headline show in the UK next year. The band will perform the record in full at the O2 Arena in London on April 26. They will also play in Cologne on April 30 at Lanxess Arena. Ticket details can be found here. They […]
Maryland might be a small state, but it’s produced some of the biggest names in music! From the soulful streets of Baltimore to the suburban vibes of Gaithersburg, the Old Line State has been home to a diverse array of musical talent that has left an indelible mark on the world. Whether it’s the heart-wrenching […]