D’Arcy Wretzky’s Impact on Smashing Pumpkins Praised by Billy Corgan
Things have not always been cordial between Smashing Pumpkins frontman Billy Corgan and ex-bassist D’Arcy Wretzky, but Corgan was in a complimentary mood when it came to speaking about Wretzky’s time in the band for a recent Substack video reflecting…
$2,500 Designer Black Metal Sweatsuit Worn by Anthony Kiedis
Would you spend more than $2,000 to wear a designer black metal sweatsuit? It seems that Anthony Kiedis did. The frontman of Red Hot Chili Peppers turned heads last month at the Silverlake Conservatory of Music’s annual benefit, where he…
Peter Criss New Album Announcement Expected on Halloween
Original Kiss drummer Peter Criss posted a short video Monday morning, teasing a Halloween announcement. The short clip pans across a rainy nighttime cityscape before arriving at a cobweb-filled warehouse as spooky music plays. As lightning strikes, the building’s name…
Guitar Used by Metallica to Honor Ozzy Available at Auction
Kirk Hammett of Metallica, Cheap Trick, and Pat Benatar are among the artists contributing stage-played and hand-signed instruments to a massive new charity auction. Julien’s Auctions’ “Played, Worn & Torn” auction features over 800 instruments and pieces of memorabilia, including…
Creed Music Timeline Revealed by Mark Tremonti
We now know when Creed will start working on new music, more than 16 years after the band’s last studio album. Why Hasn’t Creed Recorded New Music? Creed guitarist Mark Tremonti recently appeared on Cutter’s Rockcast where he discussed what…
Joe Jackson Launches New Tour and First Rock Album in 7 Years
Joe Jackson will kick off a massive 80-show international tour with a string of North American concerts. But first, he’ll release his first rock album since 2019. Hope and Fury is set to arrive on April 10, 2026, across three…
Concerts Are Preferred Over Sex, Our Study Reveals
The concert promoter and owner of a significant portion of the live entertainment industry, Live Nation, has made a bold statement regarding preferences between sex and concerts. People reportedly prefer live music over sexual satisfaction. Before delving into the details…
Axl Rose Addresses Fan Request for Deep Cut at Concert
Axl Rose responded to a fan who requested a deep cut during one of Guns N’ Roses’ recent shows. The Latin American leg of Guns N’ Roses’ tour kicked off on October 1. At their show in Florianopolis, Brazil on…
Blondie Tour Uncertain Without Clem Burke, Says Debbie Harry
Currently, Debbie Harry is uncertain about the future of Blondie regarding touring. Following the passing of drummer Clem Burke last April and the ongoing absence of guitarist Chris Stein, who has not toured since 2019 due to cardiac issues, Harry…
Judas Priest: Richie Faulkner’s Near Miss for the Band
Gitarzysta Richie Faulkner stał się integralną częścią składu Judas Priest przez ostatnią dekadę, ale według Roba Halforda, gitarzysta prawie przegapił swoją szansę na dołączenie do zespołu, wierząc, że ich zainteresowanie nie jest prawdziwe. Przed dołączeniem do Judas Priest, Faulkner grał…
Stray Cats Cancel US Tour’s Initial Two Shows Due to Illness
The Stray Cats were forced to cancel the first two shows of their fall U.S. tour over the weekend due to singer and guitarist Brian Setzer’s “serious illness.” The rockabilly trio scrapped its Oct. 25 show in Mount Pleasant, Michigan,…
All Washed Up by Cheap Trick: A Review
One thing you can say about Cheap Trick: After five decades of making music, the Rockford, Illinois, quartet has been pretty consistent. There have been a few slight detours along the way, such as in 1988, when the band reluctantly…