The legend behind Pantera‘s cover for their 1992 album Vulgar Display Of Power is pretty brutal. According to the late and great Vinnie Paul, Pantera paid some dude to get punched in the face – $10 per punch – while the band took photos until they got one they like. Paul said it took 31 […]
In the early ’80s, Sting was not at home in Britain. He was at GoldenEye, home of James Bond author Ian Fleming, on the northern coast of Jamaica. Other guests of GoldenEye over the years included Bono, Harrison Ford, Grace Jones, Princess Margaret and more. “Britain had gone to war with Argentina over the Falklands,” Sting […]
Boys Like Girls frontman Martin Johnson guides us through the making of ‘Sunday At Foxwoods’, the band’s first album together in over a decade. Plus, you can pick up the album on hand-signed CD alongside a 7″ vinyl of the single ‘Blood & Sugar’, exclusively through Rock Sound. Head over to SHOP.ROCKSOUND.TV or click on […]
Bon Jovi is an iconic American rock band formed in Sayreville, New Jersey, in 1983. The band’s core members include Jon Bon Jovi (lead vocals), Richie Sambora (guitar, vocals), David Bryan (keyboards, vocals), Tico Torres (drums), and Alec John Such (bass). Known for their anthemic rock sound and heartfelt lyrics, Bon Jovi achieved massive commercial […]
Lil Wayne and 2 Chainz have been best friends for well over a decade. In a recent sit-down, Weezy revealed that 2 Chainz was his weed dealer before they started rapping together. Lil Wayne Discloses That 2 Chainz Use to Be His Weed Man On Friday (Oct. 20), Lil Wayne and 2 Chainz hit up […]
Paul Stanley has thrown cold water on internet rumors that Kiss could stage a residency at Las Vegas’ new MSG Sphere. The multibillion-dollar, state-of-the-art venue has been the talk of music fans everywhere, with many speculating about which artist could follow U2’s opening residency. Despite a long history of incredible live productions, it seems Kiss […]
Jeff Beck nearly joined The Rolling Stones at one point, but Keith Richards explained that the late musician was too much of a “individualist” for the collaborative spirit needed in his band. Aside from his impressive solo career, the late blues rock pioneer Jeff Beck also played with a number of other extraordinarily skilled bands, […]
Freddie Mercury, born Farrokh Bulsara on September 5, 1946, in Zanzibar (now part of Tanzania), was a charismatic and immensely talented British musician, best known as the lead vocalist and lyricist of the legendary rock band Queen. Mercury’s extraordinary vocal range and flamboyant stage presence set him apart as one of the greatest rock performers […]
Janelle Monáe has given fans enough NSFW content to last until the end of the year. From their table-topping party clips to their videos for “Water Slide,” “Lipstick Lover,” and “Float,” they are truly living up to the title of their latest studio album. After a twerk-filled performance at the 2023 Essence Festival, Monáe took […]
Of, The Betrayer Premiere New Single & Lyric Video “Dark Sun” Los Angeles, California-based blackened deathcore band Of, The Betrayer premiere a new single and lyric video by the name of “Dark Sun”, both of which are now available for streaming via YouTube and Spotify for you below. Source link