Weezer hit the Coachella stage on Saturday, slipping a Metallica cover into their set. Near the end of their performance, the band performed “Enter Sandman,” a song they’ve played live consistently over the last few years. They also covered the song for the 2021 album Blacklist, an entire LP of Metallica covers by various artists. […]
Guitar legend Yngwie Malmsteen recently shared a funny story about how KISS once reached out to him in the early 1980s to possibly join the band — but a misunderstanding about his height may have stopped it from going anywhere. Back in 1982, before he moved to the U.S., Malmsteen sent a demo to Guitar […]
Few figures in music history have left as indelible a mark as Chuck Berry, the legendary pioneer of rock ‘n’ roll. With his electrifying guitar riffs, captivating stage presence, and storytelling lyrics, Berry not only redefined popular music but also inspired generations of artists, from The Beatles to The Rolling Stones. His songs are more […]
Apparently, Drake does live what he raps about. On Travis Scott’s “Meltdown,” Drake taunted his longtime foe Pusha T. “Melting down the chains that I bought from yo’ boss,” raped Drake referencing Pharrell Williams. Well, based on his latest Instagram, Drake’s not done collecting pieces previously owned by Williams. In a post uploaded to his […]
The Go-Go’s made their return to the stage this week with a triumphant Friday performance at Coachella, featuring an assist from Green Day frontman Billie Joe Armstrong. Armstrong joined the new wave icons during “Head Over Heels,” the No. 11-peaking hit off their third album, Talk Show. The song arrived near the middle of their 13-song set, which focused […]
My Chemical Romance are re-releasing their classic 2004 album ‘Three Cheers For Sweet Revenge’. The deluxe edition is officially released on June 06 via Reprise Records with all songs newly mixed by Rich Costey. Plus, it comes with four bonus live tracks – ‘I’m Not Okay (I Promise)’, ‘Helena’, ‘The Ghost Of You’ and ‘You […]
When you think of music hotspots in America, your mind might jump to Nashville, Los Angeles, or New York—but don’t underestimate the heartland. Tucked between cornfields and quiet towns, Iowa has produced some of the most iconic, groundbreaking, and unforgettable voices in music history. From smooth pop crooners and big band legends to masked metal […]
Ye‘s most recent series of seemingly random tweets have taken an even darker turn. The apparently unhinged rapper-producer has laid out plans for his own funeral. Ye Wants to Charge a Cover Fee at Donda’s House for His Funeral While deep in the throws of yet another maniacal X rant on Thursday (April 10) that included over 200 tweets, Ye […]
For decades, Rush fans have associated the band’s identity with Alex Lifeson’s intricate guitar work. Songs like “Working Man,” “2112,” and “La Villa Strangiato,” remain milestones of rock guitar performance, with Lifeson’s six-string front and center. But by the 1980s, as synthesizers began to feature more prominently in the band’s sound, many long-time listeners felt […]
While the modern Coachella lineup is often dominated by pop, hip-hop and EDM artists, many people often forget the festival’s roots were firmly planted in rock. When Coachella debuted in 1999, its inaugural headliners were Beck, Tool and Rage Against the Machine. The festival was modeled after similar large-scale events in Europe, such as Glastonbury. […]