Best Hair Metal Albums of 1986 Ranked
Move over, thrash — these are the six best hair metal albums of 1986. As the Bay Area headbangers were catching fire and pioneering a subgenre based on full-speed-or-nothing brutality, a different scene just a few hours south was asserting…
Merlin Adds Five New Members to Its Board
Key Takeaways New Members: The Merlin board for 2026-27 includes five new members from various countries. Leadership Changes: Charlie Lexton has been appointed as the new CEO, succeeding Jeremy Sirota. Board Observers: Dan Waite and Verónica Rojas have been appointed…
John Mellencamp Tired of Being a Clown for Fans
John Mellencamp has no interest in being a “f—ing clown” for his fans. During an appearance on the Joe Rogan Experience podcast, the singer explained why he recoiled from playing arena and amphitheater-sized shows in recent years. “I got tired…
John Forté Dies At 50: Wyclef Jean & Pras Honor Fugees Collaborator
Key Takeaways John Forté, a renowned musician, passed away at the age of 50. He was found dead at his home in Chilmark, Massachusetts, with no signs of foul play. Forté was a key figure in the Fugees and contributed…
The Academy Is … Unveils First Album in 18 Years with New Song
Key Takeaways New Album: The Academy Is… has announced their first album in 18 years titled Almost There. Nostalgic Single: The new song “2005” reflects on the band’s early emo influence. Upcoming Tour: The band will continue their “Almost Here”…
Paola Jara Draws 14,000 Fans to Memorable Event
Aún conmocionados por la repentina pérdida de Yeison Jiménez, una de las grandes estrellas de la “música popular” colombiana, miles de fanáticos (14,000, según se anunció en el escenario) se reunieron en el Movistar Arena de Bogotá el miércoles (14…
Peter Criss Slams Gene Simmons Over ‘Beth’ Claims
Peter Criss has responded to Gene Simmons regarding the “ridiculous” claim that Criss had no involvement in writing the band’s iconic song “Beth.” Earlier this month, Simmons stated that his fellow founding Kiss member did not merit a writing credit…
The Fall-Off Album Release Date and Artwork Revealed by J. Cole
Key Takeaways Album Announcement: J. Cole’s new album The Fall-Off is set to release on February 6. Trailer Release: A cinematic trailer reveals the concept behind the album and includes a song snippet. Theme Exploration: The trailer discusses the natural…
President’s Mask Creation Explained by Singer
The band President has gained recognition as one of the latest masked band phenomena, and their leader is now sharing insights on the creation of the mask that has become a significant part of their identity. In an interview with…
Sunday in the Park Revival Teased by Ariana Grande and Jonathan Bailey
Key Insights Ariana Grande and Jonathan Bailey are set to revive Saturday in the Park With George. The revival is expected to open in summer 2027 at London’s Barbican Theatre. This marks Grande’s first performance on the West End, despite…
John Mellencamp Summer 2026 Tour Promises Hit-Filled Sets
Key Takeaways Tour Announcement: John Mellencamp will embark on a summer 2026 tour featuring his most popular songs. Tour Dates: The tour begins on July 10 in Grand Rapids and ends on August 12 in Mountain View, California. Performance Style:…
Kurupt Faces Serious Health Issues, Daz Dillinger Seeks Support
Key Insights Health Issues: Kurupt is currently in the hospital dealing with serious health complications. Support from Peers: Daz Dillinger and other rappers have publicly shown their support for Kurupt during this time. Past Struggles: Kurupt has faced health challenges…