Layne Staley’s Legacy Explored by Rockers in New Book
Key Insights Corey Taylor’s Tribute: He describes Alice In Chains as his favorite band, highlighting how their music influenced his songwriting. Dave Mustaine’s Anecdote: Mustaine recalls a memorable skydiving experience with Layne Staley during a tour. Robert Trujillo’s Perspective: Trujillo…
Farewell Tour for 2026 Announced by Journey
Journey will hit the road hard in 2026, for the very last time. They will embark on an extensive farewell trek, billed as the Final Frontier Tour, starting on Feb. 28 in Hershey, Pennsylvania. From there, the band will travel…
Megadeth Unveils Titles of 10 Tracks on Final Album
After teasing it back in August, Megadeth has confirmed their plans to release their final album, now set for release on Jan. 23, 2026, and we have the titles for the 10 songs that will make up their self-titled set….
Final Frontier 2026 Tour Announced by Journey
Journey will embark on an extensive tour, billed as the Final Frontier Tour, in 2026. Starting on Feb. 28 in Hershey, Pennsylvania, the band will then travel all over North America, wrapping things up on July 2 in Laredo, Texas….
Gilson Lavis, Squeeze’s Classic-Era Drummer, Passes Away at 74
Former Squeeze drummer Gilson Lavis, who played with the band during its most successful period, died on Tuesday at the age of 74. Keyboardist Jools Holland, who played with Lavis in Squeeze and later in his own Rhythm & Blues…
Metallica Stops Using Amps Live: Here’s Why
Here’s why Metallica stopped using guitar amps live, according to James Hetfield’s guitar tech. Metallica fans may or may not have even noticed that the rockers don’t have a bunch of amps lined up behind them onstage, but the change…
Alive! Box Set by Kiss Features 88 Unreleased Live Tracks
Key Takeaways Kiss anniversary: The band celebrates the 50th anniversary of their iconic album Alive!. Box set details: The collection features 88 unreleased live tracks and is available for pre-order. Concert recordings: It includes two full concerts from 1975, showcasing…
Stevie Nicks and Lindsey Buckingham Reconnect Through Talks
Key Takeaways Communication: Stevie Nicks and Lindsey Buckingham have resumed talking after years of conflict. Collaboration: They recently promoted their album “Buckingham Nicks” together on social media. Reflection: Nicks shared insights on their complex relationship during a podcast interview. Apology:…
Chilean Beauty Pageant Contestant Shines With Death Metal Vocals
Una concursante de un certamen de belleza chileno llamó la atención el fin de semana pasado cuando cantó — no, gritó — una contundente canción de su banda de death metal. La concursante en cuestión era Ignacia Fernández, de 27…
Power Station Debuts Album Reissue for 40th Anniversary
The Power Station, the mid-’80s supergroup featuring Duran Duran’s John Taylor and Andy Taylor, along with singer Robert Palmer, will celebrate the 40th anniversary of their self-titled debut album in early 2026. The new set will expand the original 1985…
Best Cover Songs from 11 Iconic Nu-Metal Bands
Key Takeaways: Nu-metal culture: Cover songs became integral to nu-metal, especially pop song adaptations. Limp Bizkit’s impact: Their cover of “Faith” in 1997 significantly influenced the genre. Vocal collaborations: Notable covers often feature unique vocal pairings, enhancing the original songs….
Soundgarden Rehearsal Photos Shared by Matt Cameron
Matt Cameron recently shared a series of photos on social media that appeared to be from Soundgarden’s Rock and Roll Hall of Fame rehearsal. The Seattle band will be inducted into the Hall on Saturday, Nov. 8 in Los Angeles…