Few bands in rock history have achieved the legendary status and enduring influence of Rush. With their unmatched blend of musical virtuosity, cerebral lyrics, and fearless experimentation, the Canadian trio carved out a legacy that transcends genres and generations. Whether you’re a die-hard fan who’s memorized every intricate time signature or a curious newcomer drawn […]
Week in and week out, there are plenty of brand-new rap songs, no matter the time of year. It can be really difficult to stay aware of what’s out and also what’s hot, so XXL decided to make things much easier for you. Instead of sorting out nearly everything that released this week, we’ve narrowed […]
Ahead of this weekend’s series of benefit shows for the legendary New York hardcore promoter Rich Hall, Converge and Coalesce have announced the release of an unapologetically raw 1996 live recording of the bands’ show at CBGB. The 14-song album captures the bands in their most primal form and is available digitally now and the […]
A new Elvis Presley box set, celebrating his 90th birthday this year, is scheduled to arrive this summer. The collection will feature 89 tracks, just one shy of that birthday milestone, recorded during his final decade. Sunset Boulevard will comb through Presley’s vault of recordings from the first half of the ’70s, when he and the TCB […]
Tool has addressed speculation about being removed from Black Sabbath’s final show by sharing promotional materials on their official Instagram account. The band appears to counter rumors that emerged following Sharon Osbourne’s recent comments. It has been cleared that the band will be part of the Ozzy plus Black Sabbath Back to the Beginning concert […]
Few artists have reshaped the soundscape of music quite like Michael Jackson. Dubbed the King of Pop, Jackson didn’t just release hits — he created cultural earthquakes that rippled across generations. From electrifying dance moves to genre-defining music videos, his artistry transcended boundaries and turned pop into a global language. Whether you first heard his […]
Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco released their new album, I Said I Love You First, a few months ago. There haven’t been any live shows in support of it, and it doesn’t look like there will be any either. During a recent interview with Australia’s Hit Network, Blanco was asked if he and Selena are […]
Judas Priest kicked off their summer 2025 Shield of Pain tour with a show dominated by songs from their classic Painkiller album Thursday night at Rockfest in Turku, Finland. You can see the complete set list and fan-shot video from the show below. Seven of the 19 songs the British heavy metal legends performed at the […]
Calum Hood on ‘Order Chaos Order’, 5SOS solo projects and Good Charlotte | 7 of 30 Skip to the content Ahead of the release of his eagerly-awaited debut solo album, ‘Order Chaos Order’, Calum Hood sits down as the latest guest in our 7 of 30 series. As well as opening up on […]
Get ready to dive into the soulful world of the Robert Cray Band, where blues meets innovation and emotion. With a career spanning over four decades, Robert Cray has carved out a unique niche in the music industry, blending classic blues with elements of rock, pop, and soul. Renowned for his smooth guitar riffs and […]