Karol G’s New Album and Drake Collab: Top Five Questions
A lo largo de su carrera, Karol G ha tomado típicamente un par de años entre sus álbumes. Por lo tanto, cuando anunció que su sexto álbum de estudio llegaría poco más de un año después de su último álbum,…
ZZ Top Continues Touring Following Frank Beard’s Passing
ZZ Top has announced that the band will continue following the news of the death of their original drummer, Frank Beard, on Monday. A press release noted that “Frank Beard’s passing necessitates the cancellation of ZZ Top tour dates that…
2026 MTV VMAs Eliminates ‘Best Rock’ Category After 35 Years
Key Takeaways Category Change: The 2026 MTV Video Music Awards will not feature a Best Rock category. Historical Context: The Best Heavy Metal Video award was introduced in 1989, marking the representation of heavy music at the VMAs. Nominee Shift:…
Rob Thomas Apologizes for Mic Stand Incident with Matchbox Twenty Bandmate
This incident can be categorized as a classic case of “seemed like a good idea at the time.” Rob Thomas, the lead singer of Matchbox Twenty, likely owes his longtime bandmate and best friend Paul Doucette a nice meal after…
Albums Recorded in Two Weeks or Less: 15 Notable Examples
You can’t rush perfection, but you can hurry it up. Creating an album can sometimes take a long time: we’re talking about months of recording, enlisting the right musicians, setting up the studio, finalizing arrangements, and narrowing down song selections….
Rock and Metal Musicians Who Thrived After Being Fired
While being dismissed from a prominent band is never ideal, it doesn’t have to signal the end of your career. In fact, many musicians have gone on to achieve great things after being let go, and that humbling experience may…
Dolly Parton Apologizes for Missing Dollywood Opening Event
Dolly Parton did not attend the opening of the new NightFlight Expedition ride at Dollywood theme park in Pigeon Forge, Tenn. on Friday (Aug. 14) due to ongoing health issues. Discover See latest videos, charts and news However, Dollywood president…
Columbia House Shutting Down After 71 Years of Service
Columbia House, the subscription-based mail-order music club, has quietly announced it is shutting down. ”After 9/15/26, The Columbia House will no longer be accepting new orders,” noted a message on the company’s website. “You can still purchase books with your…
Chad Gray Teases New Music with Solo Band Plans
Key Insights Chad Gray is exploring new music possibilities with his solo band while still committed to Mudvayne. He enjoys the DIY approach of touring during Mudvayne’s off year, focusing on fan reactions. Gray reflects on the importance of metal…
Dopamine Chamber Release Date Announced by Fontaines D.C.
Key Takeaways New Album: Fontaines D.C. will release their album Dopamine Chamber on October 16. Lead Single: The first single, “Marianne,” debuted live in Cadiz, Spain, on August 8. Production Team: The album was produced by James Ford, who also…
Total Eclipse of the Heart Sung at Bonnie Tyler Funeral
The funeral and celebration of life service for Bonnie Tyler took place on Monday (Aug. 17) in Swansea, Wales. According to The Guardian, crowds of fans gathered to bid their final farewell to the beloved singer. “As the white coffin,…
Sid Wilson Acknowledges His Slipknot Departure Publicly
Sid Wilson of Slipknot has publicly acknowledged his departure from the band through a subtle update on his social media. The band announced late on Friday (August 14) that they had parted ways with their longtime turntablist Sid Wilson, nearly…