Best Rock and Metal Albums Released Daily Throughout the Year
There’s a good chance that you share a birthday with a significant rock or metal album. We have compiled the best rock and metal albums of all time that were released on each day of the year. It’s safe to…
Slipknot and Sid Wilson End 30-Year Partnership
Key Takeaways Band Announcement: Slipknot has officially parted ways with Sid Wilson. Career Start: Wilson joined Slipknot in 1998, contributing to their early success. Grammy Recognition: The band won a Grammy for “Before I Forget” in 2006. Recent Album: Slipknot’s…
Rikki Rockett and Lars Ulrich End Media Rivalry
Poison drummer Rikki Rockett mentioned that he had partially anticipated a confrontation when he first encountered Metallica’s Lars Ulrich. The two met at the Rainbow Bar and Grill during the 1980s, a time when both bands were gaining popularity. In…
Slipknot Confirms Split with Sid Wilson in Official Statement
Key Takeaways Announcement: Slipknot confirmed their split with Sid Wilson on August 14. Rumors: TMZ reported the split on July 31, but the band did not acknowledge it until now. Statement: The deleted post wished Sid Wilson the best in…
Latin Music Stars Contribute to the Cause
Mientras Colombia enfrenta las secuelas de su terremoto de mayor magnitud registrado en el siglo XXI, la industria musical se moviliza para apoyar los esfuerzos de ayuda. Artistas de Estados Unidos y Colombia están uniendo fuerzas, utilizando su influencia y…
New Seven-Track Album ‘Pick You Up’ by Sheryl Crow
Sheryl Crow will release a new album on Oct. 9, titled Pick You Up. It’s her 12th studio album, showcasing seven tracks made with one of her longtime collaborators Jeff Trott. But first, Crow has shared the album’s closing track,…
Legal Restrictions Prevent Collaborations, Jay Weinberg Reveals
Key Insights Legal Restrictions: Jay Weinberg faced legal limitations that hindered his collaboration with other artists. Creative Freedom: His creativity suffered due to these restrictions, impacting his ability to release music. New Collaborations: Since leaving Slipknot, he has engaged in…
BMG-Concord Deal Lawyer Moves to Nixon Peabody and Other Music Roles
The global law firm Nixon Peabody has welcomed Matt Finkelstein as a partner and head of its music practice. Previously with ArentFox Schiff, Finkelstein specializes in transactions and copyright issues for record labels, music publishers, artists, songwriters, catalog investors, and…
Live and Loud Across the U.S.A. Album by Foghat Unveiled
Foghat has announced the upcoming release of Live & Loud Across the U.S.A., which will arrive on October 30. You can hear “My Babe,” the first single, below. The blues-based rock legends, still led by stalwart founding drummer Roger Earl,…
Metal Songs for 11 Iconic Disney Villains
Key Takeaways Disney’s villains inspire a unique blend of metal music. Each villain has a corresponding metal song that enhances their character. The selection considers themes and aesthetics from the films. Iconic bands like Slayer and Metallica are featured in…
Bluegrass Music’s Women Songwriters Honored in Lindsay Lou’s Album
Vocalist and guitarist Lindsay Lou had played songs such as Ricky Skaggs’ “All I Ever Loved Was You” and Ralph Stanley’s “I Only Exist” in bluegrass jam sessions for years, before realizing that some of the songs so closely associated…
John Mellencamp Summer Tour Finale in Bay Area: Highlights
John Mellencamp concluded his Dancing Words: The Greatest Hits tour with a performance on Wednesday night (Aug. 12) at Shoreline Amphitheatre in Mountain View, California. Videos and the complete set list from the show are available below. The tour began…