Category: Alternative Rock

Queens of the Stone Age Cancel European Tour Dates Due to Josh Homme’s Emergency Surgery

Queens of the Stone Age have announced the cancellation of eight European tour dates due to lead singer Josh Homme needing to return to the United States for emergency surgery. The band shared the news on social media, expressing their regret over the cancellations and explaining the urgency of the situation. “QOTSA regret to announce […]

Ariana Grande Calls Out Double Standards in Criticism of Her Voice Changes

Ariana Grande is addressing recent commentary about her voice and highlighting the differences in how such criticism is directed at men versus women. In an interview for the Shut Up Evan podcast with Evan Ross Katz on July 9, Grande, 31, discussed the changes in her voice and the criticism that has followed. She emphasized […]

Suicidal Tendencies Drop New Single with Star-Studded Lineup

Suicidal Tendencies have hinted at releasing new music with their current lineup, and the wait is over. The band’s frontman, Mike Muir, along with guitarist Dean Pleasants, Dillinger Escape Plan’s Ben Weinman on second guitar, Robert Trujillo’s son Tye Trujillo, and Slipknot’s recent outcast Jay Weinberg, have delivered their latest single, “Nós Somos Família.” During […]

Dan Reynolds on Leaving Mormonism and Finding His Own Path

Dan Reynolds, lead singer of the rock band Imagine Dragons, recently opened up about his decision to leave Mormonism. In a candid interview, Reynolds, 36, discussed his upbringing in a “really conservative” Mormon family and his complex relationship with religion. “There are parts of the Mormon religion that I feel pretty strongly are harmful, especially […]

Celebrating 40 Years of “Born in the USA”: Iconic Covers of Bruce Springsteen’s Classic Album

Bruce Springsteen’s iconic album “Born in the USA” turned 40 this year, and what better way to celebrate than by exploring some of the best covers of its tracks? From the widely covered title track to the lesser-known gems, here are some standout renditions that have given new life to Springsteen’s classics. Starting with the […]

Avril Lavigne Kicks Off Bedford Park’s Summer Concert Series with Electrifying Performance

Canadian pop-rock sensation Avril Lavigne launched the summer concert series at Bedford Park on Saturday with an electrifying performance. The singer made a dramatic entrance, appearing atop a pink speaker stack clad in a custom bedazzled leather jacket, and kicked off her highly-anticipated set with the hit song “Girlfriend.” Lavigne continued to captivate the audience […]

Turnstile Earns Metal Royalty’s Approval at Norwegian Festival

Turnstile, the dynamic rock band known for their high-energy performances, recently received a significant nod of approval from none other than Metallica’s James Hetfield and Judas Priest’s Rob Halford. At a recent show during Oslo’s Tons of Rock Festival, Hetfield and Halford were spotted side-stage, enthusiastically enjoying Turnstile’s set. The video, shared by Turnstile and […]

Mark Morton Reflects on Writing Memoir and Teases New Lamb of God Projects

“It really was like my first solo record — I just kind of did it to see if I could do it,” said Lamb of God founding member and guitarist Mark Morton, as he recently hung out with Chuck Armstrong on Loudwire Nights to discuss his new book, Desolation: A Heavy Metal Memoir. Morton admitted […]

Metallica Rocks Oslo with Diamond Head’s Brian Tatler for Epic “Am I Evil?” Performance

Metallica thrilled fans at the Tons Of Rock festival in Oslo, Norway, on June 26 by performing a special cover of Diamond Head’s “Am I Evil?” alongside the New Wave Of British Heavy Metal band’s founding guitarist, Brian Tatler. Longtime Diamond Head enthusiasts James Hetfield and Lars Ulrich of Metallica have frequently expressed their admiration […]

Shawn “Clown” Crahan Talks About Slipknot’s Shelved Album ‘Look Outside Your Window’ and Its Emotional Depth

In a recent interview, Slipknot percussionist Shawn “Clown” Crahan delved into the band’s long-shelved album Look Outside Your Window and the deep personal connections embedded in its tracks. The album, recorded by a subset of Slipknot members during the tense All Hope Is Gone sessions, has been a subject of much speculation regarding its release. […]