Gerry Conway, veteran folk and rock drummer who played with Cat Stevens, Jethro Tull, Fairport Convention and others, died on Friday at the age of 76. Fairport Convention singer, guitarist and co-founder Simon Nicol paid tribute to Conway in a Facebook post over the weekend. He revealed that Conway battled motor neurone disease — also known as […]
Twenty One Pilots have just dropped the punk-infused, garage rock track ‘Next Semester’, the second single from their upcoming new album ‘Clancy’. Photo: Ashley Osborn for Rock Sound The new track comes with a music video that sees the band performing for a packed crowd in a tiny club with the band sharing that they simply […]
Otis Redding was a highly influential American singer, songwriter, and record producer, known for his soulful voice, impassioned performances, and enduring contributions to soul music. Born in 1941 in Georgia, Redding began his musical career in the early 1960s, initially as a member of the band The Pinetoppers, before embarking on a solo career. Redding’s […]
As Drake embarked on his It’s All A Blur Tour alongside frequent collaborator 21 Savage, much of the attention he received was centered on his footwear for the tour. His unique sneakers got fans just what model he was wearing, as they didn’t appear to be any of his usual favorite Nike/Jordan models. He eventually […]
The Black Keys have announced a fall 2024 North American tour in support of their new album Ohio Players, which arrives Friday. The North American leg of the International Players Tour begins on Sept. 17 in Tulsa, Oklahoma, and concludes on Nov. 12 in Detroit. Indie folk band the Head and the Heart will support on […]
This London event draws an intriguing parallel to a previous gathering in Los Angeles at the end of January, hinting at a pattern of memorable experiences surrounding the release of “Dark Matter.” The anticipation is further amplified by the scheduled performance of Eddie Vedder, Pearl Jam’s iconic frontman, at the 2024 edition of the Teenage […]
You’ve heard the phrase before, and you’ve probably even seen it on a few t-shirts about a few different artists: “I only like their first four albums.” So we asked our readers one simple question over the weekend – of all the ’80s thrash bands, who had the best first four albums? Your answers are […]
Bandman Kevo has confirmed his son Kevian has died after reportedly being shot and killed in Michigan. Bandman Kevo Mourns the Death of His Teenage Son Bandman Kevo is mourning the death of his son. On Sunday night (March 31), the Chicago rapper shared a post on X, formerly known as Twitter, which simply reads […]
Former Skid Row singer Sebastian Bach has admitted he feels “like a piece of shit” because he’s been unable to reunite with the band. During a recent conversation with Metal Hammer, Bach opened up about his time with the glam metal group. “For me, doing three albums with Skid Row, I was just getting started,” […]
Stand Atlantic have revealed the details of their highly anticipated new album ‘WAS HERE’, set for release on August 23 via Hopeless Records. Featuring the singles ‘WARZONE’ and ‘SEX ON THE BEACH’, it also sees them collaborate with the likes of Sueco, Polaris and PVRIS with Lynn Gunn appearing on latest track ‘GIRL$’ alongside fellow […]