Flea, known for his electrifying slap bass technique and funky rhythms, has long been celebrated as one of the world’s top bass players. However, the Red Hot Chili Peppers’ bassist recently revealed the musician who, in turn, captivates him the most: Paul McCartney. Following his performance at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games closing ceremony, Flea […]
Category: Active Rock
The Killers Light Up Las Vegas with New Song Ahead of 20th Anniversary Residency
The Killers are gearing up for a big celebration as they kick off a 10-show residency in their hometown of Las Vegas on August 14, marking the 20th anniversary of their iconic debut album, Hot Fuss. But the excitement doesn’t stop there. The band, fronted by Brandon Flowers, has just dropped a new track titled […]
Billy Corgan Reflects on Recapturing Smashing Pumpkins’ Early Sound on New Album
Billy Corgan recently opened up about the creative process behind Smashing Pumpkins’ latest album, Aghori Mhori Mei, revealing his intention to recapture the essence of the band’s early sound. “I was just focused on writing riffs—no vocals, just riffs,” Corgan shared during an interview on Loudwire Nights with Chuck Armstrong. He explained how he and […]
Slipknot Ignites 25th Anniversary Tour with Nostalgic Setlist
On Tuesday, August 6, masked metal legends Slipknot kicked off their 25th-anniversary tour with a powerful performance at the Ruoff Music Center in Noblesville, Indianapolis. The band delivered a brutal fourteen-song set, focusing exclusively on tracks from their early years, celebrating a quarter-century since their groundbreaking debut album. “Nothing you will hear tonight was written […]
Nickelback Defends “Deadpool & Wolverine” with Hilarious Video
Canadians stick together! Nickelback shared a video on Tuesday (July 23) defending the upcoming Deadpool & Wolverine film from any potential criticism. In the clip, all four band members don Deadpool and Wolverine masks before deciding they are too itchy and unmasking themselves. “We’re Nickelback, experts in navigating irrational hate in the face of tremendous […]
Shinedown’s “A Symptom Of Being Human” Makes Chart History
Shinedown, the multi-platinum rock band renowned for their powerful performances and chart-topping hits, has achieved an unprecedented milestone. Their single “A Symptom Of Being Human” has become the first song by any band or solo artist to reach the top 10 on three major Mediabase charts: Active Rock, Alternative, and Adult Contemporary (AC). This unique […]
Foo Fighters Electrify Cincinnati with Rocking Summer Stadium Show
On a perfect Thursday night (July 25) in Cincinnati, the Foo Fighters delivered an unforgettable performance as part of their Everything or Nothing At All summer stadium tour. With warm-up acts from Wolfgang Van Halen’s WVH and Akron native Chrissie Hynde’s Pretenders, the veteran rockers took the stage at Great American Ball Park and kicked […]
Queens of the Stone Age Cancel More Summer Tour Dates Amid Josh Homme’s Medical Treatment
Queens of the Stone Age have had to cancel additional summer tour dates due to frontman Josh Homme’s ongoing medical treatment. On Friday (July 26), the band announced the latest cancellations, following the earlier postponement of eight European dates in June when Homme returned to the U.S. for emergency surgery. “Due to continued medical care, […]
Gojira’s Olympic Opener Sparks Controversy and Awe
French metal band Gojira’s explosive performance at the 2024 Summer Olympics opening ceremony has sparked a mix of awe and controversy. Critics have labeled the eye-popping set “satanic,” but lead singer Joe Duplantier finds such claims baffling. Speaking to Rolling Stone, Duplantier laughed off the accusations, saying, “It’s none of that. It’s French history. It’s […]
Weezer Faces Setbacks with SZNZ EPs Box Set and Broadway Residency
Weezer will always be able to tour on their early albums, especially with their iconic Blue Album, which they’re celebrating with a 30th-anniversary tour featuring the Flaming Lips and Dinosaur Jr. However, the band’s more recent projects haven’t seen the same success. The ambitious SZNZ EPs from 2022, which were planned to be released as […]