As System of a Down gears up for a late‑summer stadium tour, frontman Serj Tankian shared a refreshingly candid update on the band’s renewed dynamics. Appearing on SiriusXM’s Trunk Nation, he explained that his previous hesitancy to tour stemmed from serious health concerns, including a back surgery—a journey that also induced creative fatigue from the […]
On August 22, at Vancouver’s Rogers Arena, Deftones delivered an emotionally charged performance that both honored the late Brent Hinds and celebrated the launch of their newest album, Private Music. Frontman Chino Moreno paused mid-set to dedicate their haunting track “Entombed” to his “very dear friend,” Brent Hinds, whose sudden passing earlier in the week […]
Heavy metal fans are in mourning following the sudden death of Brent Hinds, co-founder and former guitarist of Mastodon. The 51‑year‑old musician was fatally injured in a motorcycle collision on August 20 in Atlanta, when a BMW SUV failed to yield at an intersection, striking his Harley‑Davidson. The Fulton County Medical Examiner confirmed he died […]
Iconic musician David Byrne, famed for fronting Talking Heads, has quietly announced his engagement to Mala Gaonkar, a prominent businesswoman and philanthropist. Byrne, 73, casually referred to Gaonkar as his fiancée during a recent interview with The Times, offering fans a gentle surprise tied to his music release. The new relationship milestone was revealed as […]
The BBC has abruptly postponed the airing of Ozzy Osbourne: Coming Home, a deeply intimate documentary chronicling the final years of the rock legend’s life. Originally scheduled for primetime on BBC One, the one-hour film was replaced with Fake or Fortune—and the decision to delay was quietly confirmed by a BBC spokesperson, who promised to […]
Tom Morello recently offered a candid look back at Rage Against the Machine’s final performances, acknowledging the band’s long-standing intensity—and what comes next. “Rage Against the Machine was always sort of a volatile situation,” he told Ultimate Guitar, underscoring how their passionate internal dynamics powered their music and performances. Despite the turbulence, Morello highlighted the band […]
Legendary Talks Heads frontman David Byrne is back with a flourish—announcing his first solo album in seven years, Who Is the Sky?, set to drop on September 5 via Matador Records. Alongside the release comes a sweeping world tour and an electrifying new single. Teasing the album’s creative edge, Byrne shared the third single, “The Avant Garde,” offering […]
Country superstar Morgan Wallen has taken a bold creative detour with his latest release: a heartfelt country reinterpretation of Nothing But Thieves’ 2014 track, Graveyard Whistling, issued as an Amazon Music Original. The rendition ditches the original’s edgy alt-rock vibe in favor of raw acoustics and emotional depth—showcasing Wallen’s ability to faithfully reinterpret and reinvent […]
Brent Hinds, the iconic guitarist of Mastodon for nearly 25 years, has just shattered the illusion of an amicable split—confirming he was kicked out of the band, not a consensual departure. He aired his grievances in a scathing Instagram comment under a fan-posted clip of the 2012 “Crack the Skye” performance. In explosive remarks, Hinds […]
Chicago punk stalwarts Rise Against are gearing up for a powerful return with their tenth studio album, Ricochet, arriving August 15, 2025. Produced by the acclaimed Catherine Marks, the album marks a creative evolution for the band, blending their signature fervor with a reinvigorated sound palette. Frontman Tim McIlrath frames Ricochet as a commentary on modern connectivity—the […]