Metallica Play Small N.Y. Show with Celebrity Attendance
Key Takeaways Event Overview: Metallica performed at The Stephen Talkhouse in Amagansett, New York, on August 28, 2025. Setlist Highlights: The band played a 13-song set featuring a tribute to Ozzy Osbourne. Attendance Details: The venue’s capacity was doubled to…
Cher and Joni Mitchell Perform at Cyndi Lauper’s Farewell Show
Cher and Joni Mitchell were among the stars who joined Cyndi Lauper Saturday night at the Hollywood Bowl for the final concert of her farewell tour. You can see the complete set list for the show below, as well as…
Cradle of Filth Drama: Dani Filth’s Detailed Statement
Wiele się wydarzyło w obozie Cradle of Filth w ciągu ostatniego tygodnia, gdy klawiszowiec/wokalistka Zoe Federoff zrezygnowała w trakcie trasy, a jej mąż – gitarzysta Marek “Ashok” Smerda – został zwolniony tuż potem. Teraz lider zespołu, Dani Filth, podzielił się…
Vinny Appice’s Debut Performance with Black Sabbath
When Vinny Appice played his first show with Black Sabbath on Aug. 31, 1980, at Honolulu’s Aloha Stadium, the 22-year-old drummer brought a steady hand and calming presence to the beleaguered metal veterans. They had already endured a tumultuous, albeit…
Brent Hinds’ Obituary Announces Upcoming ‘Celebration of Life’ Event
The obituary for former Mastodon guitarist/vocalist Brent Hinds – who died tragically in a motorcycle accident on Aug. 20, 2025 – has been posted, offering a heartfelt remembrance of the revered musician before concluding: “A celebration of life will be…
Josh Freese Discusses His Departure from Foo Fighters
Veteran rock drummer Josh Freese has opened up about his firing from Foo Fighters earlier this year. “I’m coming in as Dave Grohl‘s drummer, and the guy that’s supposed to save the day after the beloved Taylor Hawkins died,” Freese…
Bob Dylan Nerd Steve Howe Shares His Passion
Key Takeaways: Influence on Musicians: Bob Dylan significantly shaped the music of future generations, including guitarist Steve Howe. Solo Projects: Steve Howe released an album of Dylan covers titled Portraits of Bob Dylan in 1999. Upcoming Music: Yes is currently…
’90s Rock Big 4 Bands You Need to Know
We have previously shared our selections for the “Big 4” bands of ’90s metal, and now it is time to identify the Big 4 bands of ’90s rock. The 1990s experienced several musical phases. Hair metal began to decline as…
Bruce Springsteen Movie Gets Initial Reviews
Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere, the upcoming Bruce Springsteen biopic starring Jeremy Allen White, is set to be released later this year. However, on Friday, the film premiered at the Telluride Film Festival in Colorado, resulting in the first critic…
New Rock and Metal Tours Announced This Week
Key Takeaways New Tours: Six new tours were announced this week, including major acts like Trans-Siberian Orchestra. Special Shows: The Acacia Strain will host a holiday show in December featuring multiple support acts. Bowl for Ronnie: The annual Bowl for…
John Lennon Performs ‘Instant Karma!’ in New Live Video
Key Takeaways New Video: A previously unseen live video of John Lennon, Yoko Ono, and the Plastic Ono Band performing “Instant Karma!” has been released. Anniversary Premiere: The clip premiered on the 53rd anniversary of the One to One Concerts…
Cradle of Filth Guitarist Shares First Message After Firing
Now former Cradle of Filth guitarist Marek “Ashok” Smerda has made his first comments after he was let go from the band following a dramatic week that saw he and his wife Zoe Marie Federoff question the band’s management and…