While speaking about the many injuries he has suffered throughout his career in a recent interview with Laughingmonkeymusic, Exodus’ Gary Holt made the claim that Metallica’s James Hetfield “cheats” while strumming his guitar in order to make it easier on himself when playing “brutal,” fast paced, riffs. “We all cheat,” Holt said. “We’re f*cking 60 […]
Eddie Vedder, the iconic voice of Pearl Jam and a celebrated solo artist, has carved a remarkable legacy in the world of rock music. With his deep, resonant voice and unparalleled ability to convey raw emotion, Vedder has captivated audiences for decades. Whether fronting the grunge revolution of the ’90s or exploring introspective themes in […]
You know, seeing that Johnny Venus — also known as Olu of Earthgang — had a new love song out featuring Spillage Village compatriot 6lack, you might have thought you’d hear 6lack doing the crooning and Olu rapping. As it turns out, “So Beautiful” does things the other way around (a nice example of how […]
Paul Stanley has explained why no former members of Kiss appeared at or were mentioned at the group’s final concert. The Dec. 2, 2023 show featured Stanley and co-founding bassist Gene Simmons joined by the group’s most recent and longest-tenured lead guitarist and drummer: Tommy Thayer and Eric Singer. Although they were occasionally featured in […]
UPDATE: 27/02/25 A new teaser video from PRESIDENT has just been posted to Instagram. With the caption reading ‘We All Choose To Find Hope’, the short clip sees a figure stood at a church altar with their back turned to the camera, before the phrase ‘In The Name Of The Father’ appears. Watch it below: […]
Longtime music executive Kevin Liles, Def Jam Recordings and Universal Music Group are reportedly being sued by a woman for sexual assault. Former Def Jam Employee Accuses Kevin Liles of Rape On Thursday (Feb. 27), Variety broke the news that an anonymous female accuser recently filed the suit in New York Supreme Court claiming she was sexually […]
A new golden era of System of a Down may be approaching, as the iconic nü-metal band has booked more than a dozen concerts for 2025. We’ve chosen to celebrate in a fittingly weird way, by playing that “gun to your head” game of having to choose one song to erase from every SOAD album. […]
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame’s history with ‘80s new wave acts has been inconsistent and, at times, downright head-scratching. Several of the genre’s biggest artists have now been inducted, but there’s seemingly been no rhyme or reason as to how long they’ve had to wait. Talking Heads got the Hall call in the […]
Taylor Momsen has posted a tribute honoring her Gossip Girl co-star Michelle Trachtenberg, who died today, “In shock…When I met this girl 17 years ago I knew we’d be friends..she was smart and sassy, bold and sensitive, funny as fuck and filled with fire. She was simply awesome. I’ll miss our […]
Few bands in music history have left as profound and enduring a mark as The Bee Gees. With their unmistakable harmonies, genre-defining creativity, and an ability to reinvent themselves across decades, the trio of Barry, Robin, and Maurice Gibb cemented their legacy as pop music royalty. From soulful ballads to disco anthems that lit up […]