Australia’s Music Industry Criticizes New Radio Code
Key Takeaways Registration Impact: The new radio code in Australia has disappointed the music community, being labeled as a “missed opportunity.” Content Quotas: Local radio stations are mandated to play at least 25% domestic content, as per the Commercial Radio…
Solo Albums Ranked for Classic-Era Guns N’ Roses Members
Before you read our list of the best solo albums from every classic-era member of Guns N’ Roses, it’s important that we specify what their classic era actually was. Obviously, the five-piece lineup that appeared on GN’R’s world-changing debut album…
Metallica Song’s Bass Solo Initially Intended for Hammett Guitar
A classic Metallica song was originally set to have a much different sound thanks to a last-minute change to one of its solos. How Cliff Burton Changed Metallica’s Plans Current Metallica bassist Robert Trujillo joined the latest episode of The…
Affordable Tickets for Chris Stapleton’s 2026 Tour Online
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Kurt Cobain Homicide Claim Sparks Seattle Police Response
Was Kurt Cobain’s death an actual homicide? An unofficial private sector team of forensic scientists recently conducted their own investigation of the autopsy and crime scene photos and have suggested that their findings were not consistent with that of an…
MLS Club San Jose Earthquakes Grateful Dead Jersey Purchase Guide
All products and services featured are independently chosen by editors. However, Billboard may receive a commission on orders placed through its retail links, and the retailer may receive certain auditable data for accounting purposes. Key Takeaways New Jersey: The San…
Carl Palmer Surprised by Deaths of Bandmates
Carl Palmer was just as surprised as everyone else when his bandmates in Emerson Lake and Palmer died within months of one another. He was stunned by Asia bandmate John Wetton‘s death, too. Greg Lake and Palmer had drifted apart,…
It’s A Boy Project Update and Future Music Plans from J. Cole
Key Takeaways Future Plans: J. Cole confirmed that his upcoming project It’s a Boy is still in the works. Legacy Song: The first recorded song for The Fall-Off is “Legacy,” which has evolved over time. Production Focus: Cole is shifting…
Solo Albums Ranked for Classic-Era Guns N’ Roses Members
Before you read our list of the best solo albums from every classic-era member of Guns N’ Roses, it’s important to clarify what their classic era actually was. Obviously, the five-piece lineup that appeared on GN’R’s world-changing debut album Appetite…
Rock Hall: Gene Simmons Claims Hip-Hop Doesn’t Belong
Key Takeaways Gene Simmons expresses strong views on the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, stating hip-hop should not be included. Simmons argues that the Hall’s inductees should reflect rock music’s essence, citing Iron Maiden’s absence as an example. He…
Top 30 Albums from 1986 You Need to Hear
The cultural melting pot stirred by music tastes in the mid-’80s brought to the surface several styles and genres that barely existed a decade earlier. By 1986, it wasn’t all that rare to find music as diverse as heavy metal…
Radical Music Festival Idea from David Draiman
David Draiman of Disturbed has a “radical” idea for a music festival. The vocalist shared a post on social media last night (Feb. 9) calling for “any organization” to set up a music festival that features artists of different genres…