Three decades after its groundbreaking debut, Eric Clapton’s iconic MTV Unplugged performance is making a grand return. A 90-minute extended special, Eric Clapton Unplugged…Over 30 Years Later, will premiere in select theaters across the U.S. and UK on January 27 and 28. The special will be available for streaming on Paramount+ starting February 12, 2025. […]
The 67th Annual Grammy Awards will go on as scheduled on February 2, 2025, despite the devastating Los Angeles wildfires that have claimed at least 24 lives and displaced thousands. The ceremony, airing live on CBS, will now serve a dual purpose: celebrating the year’s top musical achievements and raising funds for wildfire relief efforts. […]
Mark O’Connell, drummer for the iconic emo band Taking Back Sunday, has announced his departure after nearly 25 years with the group. The 43-year-old musician shared the news on Instagram on Jan. 7, reflecting on his time with the band and his plans for the future. A Heartfelt Goodbye “After nearly 25 years as the […]
Music lovers, mark your calendars! The 2025 BeachLife Festival is set to make waves from May 2-4 in Redondo Beach, California, with a star-studded lineup featuring Lenny Kravitz, Pretenders, and Jackson Browne as headline acts. A Weekend of Musical Legends The festival kicks off on Friday, May 2, with Lenny Kravitz taking the stage as […]
Country and rock music fans, mark your calendars! The Rock the Country Festival is set to light up the Arkansas State Fairgrounds on June 20-21, 2025, with a star-studded lineup featuring some of the biggest names in music. Described by organizers as “a festival for we the people,” the two-day event promises a mix of […]
Former Motörhead drummer and current Scorpions band member Mikkey Dee revealed he narrowly escaped death after battling a severe sepsis infection during the holidays. In a heartfelt Facebook post on Thursday, the 61-year-old rocker detailed his frightening health scare and his determination to return to the stage. A Fight for Survival Dee’s ordeal began after […]
Prepare for blood, mayhem, and extraterrestrial chaos—GWAR is celebrating 40 years of interplanetary destruction with a massive 2025 tour. The shock-metal legends will join forces with Static-X, Dope, and A Killer’s Confession for the “Machines Vs. Monsters” tour, promising bone-crushing riffs, grotesque spectacles, and enough fake blood to drown a small city. The Machines Vs. […]
The 2025 hard rock and metal scene is already shaping up to be one of the most explosive years for music fans. With a lineup packed with thrash, death metal, progressive rock, and more, this year promises to deliver everything from anticipated returns to bold debuts and special re-releases. Whether you’re craving heavy riffs, melodic […]
The year 2008 was a confusing chapter for indie rock. Post-punk revival had overstayed its welcome, and the garage-rock renaissance had fizzled out somewhere between Jack White’s matador outfits and experiments with marimbas. Record labels were scrambling for the next big guitar band, clutching at half-baked acts like Joe Lean & The Jing Jang Jong, […]
It’s less than an hour before showtime at Los Angeles’ Intuit Dome, and chaos reigns backstage for Vended. Lead singer Griffin Taylor—overalls slung low and face streaked with black and blue makeup—adds finishing touches to his theatrical look. Around him, remnants of their pre-show rituals cover walls, sinks, and couches in what Griffin jokingly calls […]