Favorite Prog Albums Chosen by Each Voivod Member
Key Takeaways Voivod’s members share their favorite progressive albums, showcasing their diverse influences. The upcoming album Symphonique features a collaboration with the Quebec Symphony Orchestra. Each member highlights how their chosen albums shaped their musical journey. Voivod continues to push…
Metallica Achieves Sixth Major Milestone on ‘M72’ Tour
Records are meant to be broken, and Metallica is achieving their fair share of new attendance records during the European leg of their “M72” world tour. On Wednesday (June 3) in Bologna, Italy, the band set their sixth attendance record…
Black Crowes Frontman Responds to Viral On-Stage Remarks
The Black Crowes vocalist Chris Robinson is addressing the viral reaction after his reported stage comments stirred up audible audience backlash during a Sunday (May 31) concert in Tampa, Florida. “One of the [things] this country [was] founded on is…
Guitarist Nita Strauss Welcomes Son Maxwell James
Nita Strauss is now a mother after she and her husband, Josh Villalta, welcomed a baby boy on May 28. How Did Nita Strauss Introduce Her New Baby? The guitarist for Alice Cooper and solo artist shared photos on Instagram,…
Sharon Osbourne Addresses Mötley Crüe’s Partying Lifestyle
Tommy Lee states that Sharon Osbourne became frustrated with Mötley Crüe’s hard-partying lifestyle when the band joined Ozzy on the Bark at the Moon Tour in 1984. The Crue drummer shared insights about backstage events during a recent appearance on…
Soundgarden’s Kim Thayil’s Favorite Metal Bands from the ‘80s
During a recent interview, Soundgarden’s Kim Thayil discussed the metal bands he listened to in the ’80s when his band was first starting out. The guitarist appeared as a guest on the Turned Out a Punk podcast to talk about…
Weezer Announces 20th Album and New Collaboration Release
Weezer has announced the 20th album of their career with a very familiar title (yes, it’s self-titled with a new gold color scheme) and they’ve just issued a brand new collaborative single “We Might as Well Be Strangers” featuring special…
Parkway Drive Bassist Addresses Controversial Past Rap Lyrics
Parkway Drive continues to face public scrutiny, with the band’s bassist Jia O’Connor being the latest to come under fire after Australia’s ABC News conducted a deeper investigation into the predatory behavior that existed in the early 2000s Byron Bay…
Smashing Pumpkins Tour and New Music Release
Key Insights Tour Announcement: Jimmy Chamberlin discussed the upcoming tour celebrating Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness. New Music: The band recently recorded a new song with producer Butch Vig, marking a reunion after decades. Musical Growth: Chamberlin expressed excitement…
Castle Rat Fall 2026 North American Headlining Tour Announced
Key Takeaways Tour Announcement: Castle Rat is embarking on their largest North American tour this fall. Tour Dates: The Summon the Beasts Tour starts on September 23 in Baltimore and ends on October 21 in New York. Supporting Acts: The…
Mastodon 2026 Tour Announcement Featuring Deafheaven and Alcest
Key Takeaways Tour Announcement: Mastodon has announced the Poisonous Weapons Tour featuring Deafheaven and Alcest. Tour Dates: The tour kicks off on September 16 in Orlando, FL, and concludes on October 24 in Dallas, TX. Ticket Sales: Tickets will be…
Balmora Pulls Out of Summer Tour Amid Scandal Developments
Balmora will be withdrawing from their summer touring plans after a tumultuous week that saw guitarist Jay Torblaa step down from the band following recent allegations of grooming an underage girl that became public. Balmora issued an initial statement regarding…