After nearly three decades of thunderous rhythm and iconic performances, drummer Matt Cameron has announced his departure from Pearl Jam. The 62-year-old musician revealed the news on social media, saying, “After 27 fantastic years, I have taken my final steps down the drum riser for the mighty Pearl Jam.” Cameron joined the band in 1998 […]
Ozzy Osbourne officially closed the chapter on his storied live performance career with a thunderous farewell in his hometown of Birmingham, England, on Saturday. The 76-year-old rock icon reunited with Black Sabbath bandmates Geezer Butler, Tony Iommi, and Bill Ward for one final show, aptly titled Back To The Beginning. The epic 10-hour spectacle, hosted […]
Brann Dailor, best known as the powerhouse drummer for Mastodon, is trading pounding riffs for cosmic grooves with his synth-prog side project, Arcadea. The trio just released their latest single, “Fuzzy Planet,” alongside a hypnotic, Bryan Bankovich-directed video that takes viewers on an interstellar journey. The track comes from Arcadea’s forthcoming album, The Exodus of […]
Tool has officially joined the star-studded lineup for Back To The Beginning, the farewell tribute to Black Sabbath and Ozzy Osbourne happening July 5th at Villa Park in Birmingham, UK. But according to guitarist Adam Jones, the band’s involvement almost didn’t happen—until a friendly push from Rage Against The Machine’s Tom Morello. In a recent […]
Foo Fighters have surprised fans with a decades-spanning musical time capsule—a newly completed cover of Minor Threat’s iconic punk anthem “I Don’t Wanna Hear It.” Originally recorded instrumentally by the Foo Fighters in 1995, the track sat untouched for nearly 30 years until frontman Dave Grohl laid down vocals earlier this year. The cover, now […]
Deftones fans may not have to wait much longer for new music. During their headlining set at London’s Crystal Palace Park on June 29, the band displayed a cryptic graphic that has set the rumor mill spinning. The screen showcased the phrase “private music” alongside the Roman numerals “X.VII.MMXXV,” sparking speculation that new material could […]
Nearly three decades after Kyuss disbanded, frontman Josh Homme is signaling that a long-awaited reunion might finally be on the table. Speaking to Kyuss World host Nathan Lawver in Madison, Wisconsin, Homme admitted he’s been thinking about the iconic desert rock group’s unfinished business. “I’ve thought about it many times,” Homme revealed. “It always left […]
After months of relative silence, Brent Hinds is finally speaking out following his departure from Mastodon — and he’s not pulling any punches. Hinds, one of the founding members of the Grammy-winning metal giants, left the band earlier this year after 25 years. Though the official statement at the time described the split as mutual, […]
Metal legends GWAR are marking their 40th anniversary with a monstrous new project — and yes, it includes the return of one of their most fearsome creatures. In a video posted to GWAR’s social media, actor and longtime fan Ethan Embry — famously devoured by The World Maggot in Empire Records — issued an ominous […]
After nearly five decades of music, friendship, and the occasional screaming match, Simple Minds frontman Jim Kerr and guitarist Charlie Burchill are still standing — and still playing. Speaking to Billboard, Kerr reflected on their remarkable 48-year partnership and the passion that keeps the band alive today. “We still have our rows,” Kerr admitted, laughing. […]