Taylor Swift could soon rewrite Songwriters Hall of Fame history. With her nomination for full membership, Swift is poised to become the first artist to graduate from the organization’s Hal David Starlight Award—a recognition she received in 2010—to full induction status. It’s a rare distinction that would mark another milestone in her storied career. Eligibility […]
When Black Sabbath reunited for their farewell performance in July 2025, it wasn’t just a momentous musical event. For bassist Geezer Butler, it was a deeply personal reunion with a lifelong friend, Ozzy Osbourne, whom he hadn’t seen or spoken to in six years. The rift, rooted in personal tensions involving their wives, kept the […]
Sid Wilson, the dynamic turntablist of Slipknot, has made good on a vow he made to the late Bushwick Bill of Geto Boys fame by helping Bushwick’s son launch his own music career. Wilson’s newly founded imprint, Vomit Face Records, just signed the younger artist — fulfilling a “promise to the spirit” of Bushwick Bill. Wilson explained that […]
After a brief hiatus in 2025, the heavy music mecca known as Sick New World is making its thunderous return—bigger and bolder than ever. The festival will return in 2026 as not one but two single-day events: first on April 25th in Las Vegas, and then on October 24th in Fort Worth, Texas. News of […]
Sam Rivers, Limp Bizkit Bassist, Dies at 48: Band Mourns “The Soul in the Sound” Sam Rivers, the foundational bassist for the nu metal band Limp Bizkit, has died at the age of 48. The band shared the heartbreaking news on social media over the weekend, though details about the circumstances of his death remain […]
After a five-year silence, Tame Impala — the creative force of Kevin Parker — has officially announced a new album titled Deadbeat, set to drop on October 17, 2025 via Columbia Records. The first singles, “End of Summer” and “Loser”, hint at a sonic evolution: “End of Summer” leans into acid house and ambient textures, […]
Four decades after it first set the heavy metal world ablaze, Iron Maiden’s Live After Death is rising from the grave once more. Parlophone Records has announced a deluxe limited-edition 2LP color vinyl reissue of the iconic 1985 live album—an absolute staple for any metalhead’s collection. Available now for pre-order, this collector’s gem features the […]
Sleep Token’s genre-defying rise continues as their latest album Even in Arcadia not only smashed expectations on streaming platforms, but also claimed the No. 1 spot on the Billboard 200 — a rare feat for a modern metal act. The album’s success isn’t just about numbers. Singles like “Emergence” broke into the Billboard Hot 100, […]
Tom Morello is set to chart a new chapter in his storied career: he’s working on his first “pure” solo rock album, one that returns to the heavy guitar roots of his Rage Against the Machine era, and he’s bringing his teenage son Roman into the mix. Unlike his recent Atlas Underground projects, which leaned […]
Get ready to “Just a Girl” your heart out — No Doubt is back and ready to take Vegas by storm! Following their electric surprise reunion at Coachella 2024, the iconic ska-punk group has officially announced a six-show residency at the groundbreaking Sphere venue in Las Vegas. Mark your calendars: May 6, 8, 9, 13, […]