Longtime Slipknot percussionist Chris Fehn parted ways the band in 2019 after suing them over financials. The band tried to get the case thrown out, Fehn seemed hopeful that he might rejoin the band someday, and ultimately the whole lawsuit got settled out of court. Fehn was ultimately replaced by Michael “Tortilla Man” Pfaff, who […]
It’s a brave soul indeed who announces their appreciation for St. Anger without expecting a barrage of negativity in response. Metallica’s 2003 record is without a doubt the thrash icons’ least-popular release (if we don’t include the giant question-mark that is Lulu, their collaboration with Lou Reed). And yet, when it arrived on June 5, 1993, it was welcomed with […]
System of a Down drummer John Dolmayan recently took to his Instagram account and posted a picture of Tool drummer Danny Carey with the following caption: “Even before I joined the band we would sit around and marvel at the uniquely intricate drumming of Danny Carey . Tool to me is […]
Lil Uzi Vert has an emo side. This was shown off at the Paramore concert at Madison Square Garden held on May 31, during which the rapper joined the band for the classic pop-punk hit “Misery Business.” Hayley Williams welcomed them onstage, saying, “[We’ve been] talking for a minute, but this is the first time […]
Extreme’s Nuno Bettencourt explained his complex feelings about being referred to as Eddie Van Halen’s heir in terms of lead guitar. In a recent interview with Metal Edge, he recalled the last time he’d seen the late axe icon, and how he’d have played it differently if he’d known it was their final meeting. Bettencourt […]
Tenacious D have shared an official cover of the Chris Isaak classic, ‘Wicked Game’ – and shared a video that sees them reenact the original. After releasing their first new track in five years last month, Tenacious D – the freewheeling outfit comprised of Jack Black and Kyle Gass – have now shared a cover […]
Out of nowhere, Blocboy JB claimed that he was one of the best rappers in the world next to Eminem, Drake and J. Cole. On Saturday (June 3), Blocboy JB jumped on his Instagram Story and wrote a message that left many rap fans scratching their heads. Blocboy wrote, “I’m One Of The Best Rappers […]
It all started earlier this week when Rammstein (specifically frontman Till Lindemann) was accused of misconduct after a show in Lithuania, which they denied ever happened. Advertisement. Scroll to continue reading. Then yesterday, Lindemann was dropped by his book publisher Kiepenheuer & Witsch over those allegations plus usage of his 2013 book In stillen Nächten […]
In the ’70s or ’80s if you were lucky or persistent enough to win at one of the many unabashedly rigged games at your local carnival or state fair, you probably went home carrying a mirror etched with the likeness of one of your favorite rock stars. If you’ve still got some of these vintage […]
Josh Homme discussed possible Queens of the Stone Age lineup changes in a new Visions Magazine interview. The current line-up of Queens Of The Stone Age seems very consistent, it’s the third album by this line-up. Is the Queens’ time as a collective over?— [hesitates] My first thought when you asked your question was maybe […]