Lindsey Buckingham has shared a bit about an upcoming solo album on social media. “This new album is just representative of the culmination of everything that I’ve learned from making solo albums over the last 25 years,” he said. “I feel like this particular album is the culmination of holding a certain line ethically and […]
Marking three decades since the release of Smashing Pumpkins’ landmark 1995 album “Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness,” Billy Corgan reflected on the record in a new interview with the Los Angeles Times. During the discussion, Corgan was asked about the themes of Smashing Pumpkins’ hit song “Bullet with Butterfly Wings,” specifically the pressure artists […]
Kehlani teased a new album set for 2026 in a recent interview (an adorable chat conducted by her young daughter). Presumably, the recent single “Out The Window” will be included. Kehlani is definitely giving her all to the song, as today (November 26), she shared a video for it. The visual is very much inspired […]
On the latest episode of the “100 Songs That Define Heavy Metal” podcast, hosted by Brian Slagel, former Megadeth bassist David Ellefson revisited one of metal’s longest-running arguments: did grunge really kill hard rock and metal in the early ’90s, or did it just force bands to evolve? Speaking less like a bitter survivor and […]
In most instances, John McVie had no problem coming up with bass parts for Fleetwood Mac songs. The iconic riff in “The Chain,” for example, was all his doing. “I butted heads [with] Lindsey [Buckingham] a couple times, because he had very fixed ideas,” McVie said in a 1995 interview with Bass Player. “I would […]
Download Festival Add Dance Legends Scooter To 2026 Lineup Skip to the content Download Festival have just added legendary German dance act Scooter to their 2026 lineup. The techno act, known for their hits like ‘The Logical Song’ have been a fan request for years at Download and now they will finally take […]
Show & Prove: Hurricane WisdomWords: Peter A. Berry Editor’s Note: This story appears in the Fall 2025 issue of XXL Magazine, on newsstands now and available for sale on the XXL website. Hurricane Wisdom’s name sounds like the result of some deep spiritual introspection or maybe a moniker for a shady fortune teller. But, like the best rap names, […]
Megadeth has announced the first Canadian headlining dates of their upcoming farewell world tour. The thrash legends’ romp through the Great White North will begin on Feb. 15 in Victoria, British Columbia, and end on March 6 in Quebec City. Fellow thrash giants Anthrax and Exodus will provide support. Tickets go on sale to the […]
Billboard Names the 50 Best Rock Bands Ever Billboard magazine released a list of the Top 50 Rock Bands of All Time, and fans everywhere are arguing about it. The list mixes classic rock legends, punk bands, heavy metal groups, and newer alternative acts. The top spot went to The Beatles, followed by The Rolling […]
Earlier this week, Lil Uzi Vert made a triumphant comeback after a year spent out of the spotlight with a new single, “Chanel Boy.” But Lil Uzi Vert has never done anything halfway. Just hours later, they’ve already released another new single, “Relevant.” In an abstract video, Uzi debuts a new hairdo, shows off a […]