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. […]
The heated debate over backing tracks in live rock shows continues, and Shinedown guitarist Zach Myers isn’t shy about where he stands. In a recent interview at the Welcome to Rockville festival, Myers brushed off criticism aimed at bands like his that use backing tracks for select elements in their performances. “People love to brag […]
If you can’t make it to Birmingham on July 5 to witness the final chapter of heavy metal history, Ozzy Osbourne has you covered. The legendary frontman of Black Sabbath announced that their final show — dubbed “Back to the Beginning” — will be livestreamed globally, offering fans a front-row seat to one of the […]
Ronnie Winter, lead singer of alternative rock band Red Jumpsuit Apparatus, has drawn a firm line in the sand—Trump supporters are no longer welcome at their shows. In a passionate video posted to Instagram, Winter declared that his concerts are not a space for MAGA ideology, emphasizing themes of acceptance, equality, and the teachings of […]
In a weekend bracketed by legacy acts and festival giants, Sleep Token claimed their own sacred slice of Download Festival—and made it unforgettable. From the early hours, cryptic installations and arcane clues hinted at something more than a standard headlining show. T-shirts outnumbered raindrops, and small symbolic touches—like Arcadian flowers on sound towers—transformed Donington into […]
Sixteen years after their last explosive gig—and even more explosive feud—Oasis is storming back into the spotlight, and even Bono is counting down the days. In a new interview with Zane Lowe, the U2 frontman gushed over the Gallagher brothers’ long-awaited reunion, describing their sound as “swaggering” and “filthy” in all the right ways. “They […]
Linkin Park reignited their live presence with a dynamic performance at the UEFA Champions League final in Munich on June 1, showcasing both nostalgia and evolution before a global audience. Taking the stage just ahead of the Paris Saint-Germain vs. Inter Milan kickoff, the band delivered a four-song set including “The Emptiness Machine,” “In the […]
Bullet For My Valentine unleashed a thunderous performance at Germany’s iconic Rock Am Ring festival on June 7, delivering a career-spanning set that lit up Nürburg with raw, relentless energy. From the brutal opener “Her Voice Resides” to the fan-favorite “Tears Don’t Fall,” the Welsh metalcore titans reminded fans why The Poison remains a defining […]
Shane Hawkins, the 17-year-old son of late Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins, recently set the record straight on a long-standing fan theory. During a drum clinic at the Dead Famous bar in Newquay, England, Shane shared that while many believe “Aurora” was his dad’s favorite song to play live, the truth is more complex. “People […]