Ace Frehley Cancels 2025 Concerts Over Medical Concerns
Ace Frehley has canceled his remaining 2025 tour dates due to medical issues. The ex-Kiss guitarist had a handful of shows booked for October and November. He shared the cancellation news on Monday in a brief statement on social media,…
Wolfgang Van Halen Reflects on 5th Anniversary of Eddie’s Death
Wolfgang Van Halen has shared a heartfelt message commemorating the fifth anniversary of Eddie Van Halen's passing. Since then, Eddie’s son has emerged as a prominent figure in rock music, establishing his band Mammoth WVH (now simply Mammoth) shortly after…
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Expanding the Band: Rush Plans to Add More Musicians
Rush has announced a reunion tour for 2026, but they have additional plans in store. Currently, the lineup for the Fifty Something tour includes Rush cofounders Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson, along with a new drummer, Anika Nilles. (Rush’s original…
Highest-Certified Rap Song Ever by Kendrick Lamar Surpasses Drake
Key Insights Kendrick Lamar achieved a significant milestone with his song “Goosebumps.” The song is now the highest-certified rap song in history, reaching 17x platinum. Drake still holds the record for multiple diamond-certified singles. Kendrick is close to adding more…
Anika Nilles Joins Rush as Their New Drummer
Key Takeaways Geddy Lee highlighted the current era as fruitful for talented drummers. Anika Nilles, known for her work with Jeff Beck, has been chosen to join Rush on tour. Neil Peart’s passing left a significant impact on the band,…
Celebrity Name That Tune: Lil Jon on Meditation and Super Bowl
As one of crunk music’s high-energy pioneers, no one could have foreseen that Lil Jon would use that rambunctious genre as a jumping-off point to teach Peloton classes, compete in weightlifting competitions, make three meditation albums, or appear on an…
Anika Nilles Joins Rush as Their New Drummer
Key Takeaways Interview Insight: Geddy Lee highlighted the abundance of talented drummers today. New Collaboration: Anika Nilles was chosen to join Rush after Neil Peart’s passing. Personal Journey: Nilles transitioned from social education to pursuing music full-time. Successful Experiment: Initial…
Best Prog Rock Bassists: Top 11 of All Time
Here are the 11 best progressive rock bassists of all time! As with every other member of a progressive rock band, a prog rock bassist needs to be especially versatile and resourceful to match the shifting styles of the music….
Lola Young Faces ‘Messy’ Songwriting Dispute with Carter Lang
Key Takeaways Legal Action: Lola Young has initiated legal proceedings against Carter Lang regarding songwriting credits. Dispute Details: The dispute involves claims on four songs, which Young strongly denies. Statement from Lawyers: Young’s legal team emphasizes her integrity and authenticity…
Who Say Goodbye at Their Last American Performance
The Who played the final concert of their North American farewell tour Wednesday night, and from the sound of their closing speeches, it might have been their last show ever. “I suppose, you know, it’s goodbye,” Pete Townshend told the…
Doja Cat Delivers ‘Gorgeous’ and ‘Aaahh Men!’ on SNL Premiere
Key Highlights Debut Performance: Doja Cat made her musical guest debut on Saturday Night Live. Album Release: Her fifth album, Vie, debuted at No. 4 on the Billboard 200. Dynamic Performances: Doja delivered energetic performances of “Aaahh Men!” and “Gorgeous”…