XXL celebrates 50 years of hip-hop with this moment: July 25,1995: On this day, in 1995, Bone Thugs-N-Harmony released one of hip-hop’s most beloved albums, E. 1999 Eternal. In 1994, the Cleveland-based collective released their debut EP, Creepin On Ah Come Up, and introduced the hip-hop world to their melodic-yet-hardcore style. While their debut album […]
Born In Blood is now streaming their mosh-worthy new single “Inferno” off the coming EP Can’t Save Us All. And really, if this bit around 2:50 doesn’t get the crowd moving, then either everyone’s actually glued to the floor or they’re dead. Advertisement. Scroll to continue reading. “Welcome to my inferno” comments drummer, Stephen Bonilla, […]
The Manhattan Project, the atomic bomb and the lingering threat of nuclear holocaust offered a wellspring of inspiration for some of rock’s biggest names. In turn, one of these topical songs — Sting‘s “Russians” — planted a seed in director Christopher Nolan’s mind that would eventually germinate into his new biographical epic, Oppenheimer. “I first heard about […]
As December Falls‘ latest album ‘Join The Club’ could become their highest charting release to date. Photo Credit: Jay Sanderson According to Official Charts Company, the album by the UK band is currently at No.3 in the UK’s Official Top 40 album chart, behind only Blur at No.1 and Greta Van Fleet at No.2. The […]
Stevie Nicks, the iconic queen of rock and enchantress of music, has captivated audiences for decades with her distinctive voice, mystical persona, and remarkable songwriting skills. From her early days as the bewitching frontwoman of Fleetwood Mac to her prolific solo career, Nicks has left an indelible mark on the music industry. With a repertoire […]
As Adele sang in her beloved song “Someone Like You,” sometimes relationships last in love. But sometimes, they hurt instead. Steve Lacy’s Grammy Award-winning album, Gemini Rights, explores the latter at great length, especially on his track “Helmet.” To celebrate the LP’s one-year anniversary, Lacy belatedly dropped the official video for the track. The video, […]
Whether in business or music, re-branding is always a risky endeavor. A true re-brand means taking an already established entity and giving it an overhaul. There’s a chance the new version may be better than the original, but it’s also possible you’ll alienate and drive away the very consumers who made you successful in the […]
In a display of artistic prowess and personal resilience, the enigmatic actor Johnny Depp recently unveiled his self-portrait ‘Five,’ a poignant and evocative painting he created during one of the darkest periods of his life. With each brushstroke, Depp channels the pain and turmoil he endured during a bitter legal battle with his ex-wife, actress […]
Michael Jordan recently broke up a heated confrontation involving Wack 100 that was captured on camera. Michael Jordan Stops Wack 100 From Fighting On Sunday (July 23), social media blog DailyLoud shared video that shows Wack 100 close to getting into a kerfuffle outside while surrounded by a group of people. In the video, which you […]
Legendary alt-metal outfit Helmet has announced a US tour with Soul Blind for this September and October. The tour is in support of the coming Helmet record Left due out sometime this November via earMUSIC. As we await new music, you can get Helmet‘s tour dates below. Tickets are available here. Advertisement. Scroll to continue […]