Traffic Co-Founder Dave Mason Passes Away at 76
Dave Mason, the co-founder of Traffic who later became a member of Fleetwood Mac, has passed away at the age of 79 due to unspecified causes. “After preparing a wonderful dinner with his beloved wife Winifred, [Mason] sat down to…
Anthony Kiedis’ Girlfriend Clarifies Their Relationship Dynamics
Over the years, 63-year-old Red Hot Chili Peppers frontman Anthony Kiedis has drawn criticism for dating significantly younger women. His latest relationship (with 30-year-old writer/podcaster/social media personality Eileen Kelly) is no exception, yet in her newest column for Vogue, Kelly…
Slam Dunk Festival Director Resigns Following Assault Allegations
Recently, one of the directors of the long-running U.K. festival Slam Dunk was accused of sexual assault, prompting the festival to officially acknowledge the situation while revealing that said director will be stepping down. What Are the Accusations? CONTENT WARNING:…
Rock and Metal Songs Surpassing 1 Billion Spotify Streams
La lista de reproducción Billions Club de Spotify rastrea cada canción que ha superado mil millones de reproducciones en la plataforma, y hemos recopilado todas las canciones de rock y metal que alcanzaron ese hito en 2026. En general, las…
New Rock and Metal Tours Announced This Week
Here are 20 new rock and metal tours that were announced this past week. One of the major announcements of the week came from Slayer, who revealed two special headlining/non-festival shows where they’ll be performing the Reign in Blood album…
Marilyn Manson Launches New Backing Band for 2026 Tour
Marilyn Manson has returned with a fresh backing band as he kicked off his 2026 U.S. tour earlier this week, marking his first performances since last fall’s Aftershock Festival. The shock rocker took the stage on Wednesday night (April 22)…
Yungblud Breaks Down During Emotional Ozzy Tribute in Birmingham
An emotional Yungblud paid tribute to Ozzy Osbourne in the late rocker’s hometown on Thursday, calling him a “dear friend in the sky.” Moments later, he would find himself crying behind his mic. What Happened When Yungblud Performed in Birmingham…
Best Pop-Punk Albums from Every Year of the 2000s
After previously exploring pop-punk albums from the 1980s and 1990s, we’re now examining the best album from each year of the 2000s. This era witnessed pop-punk emerge as a dominant musical force, with its cultural impact prominently displayed. Every MTV…
Tool’s Biggest Album Slammed by Comedian in Bold Statement
The chart-topping, multi-platinum third album Lateralus by Tool is widely regarded as one of the greatest metal albums of the 21st century — however, that did not prevent a Pitchfork celebrity guest interviewer from harshly criticizing it in a recent…
Sharon Osbourne and Ex-Black Sabbath Manager Resolve Dispute
After some public squabbling in 2025, Sharon Osbourne reveals that the Earth demos from Black Sabbath’s early days are now back in possession of the band after reaching a settlement with Sabbath’s first manager, Jim Simpson. Osbourne revealed the news…
Metal Bands Cover Disney Songs: 10 Unforgettable Versions
Who knew so many Disney tunes actually make really great metal songs? These 10 metal acts have redefined what a children’s song can be… okay, so maybe not all of these are ideal to stream into your kids’ headphones, but…
Marilyn Manson Stops Concert for Sobriety Confession
Marilyn Manson needed to pause during the first show of his current tour to address his sobriety with the audience, in a moment he referred to as a “confession.” Manson kicked off the 2026 edition of his One Assassination Under…