Metallica thrilled fans in Munich, Germany, last night (May 26) with the live debut of their epic track “Inamorata” from their 2023 album, 72 Seasons. The performance, part of their M72 World Tour, marked the first time the band has played the 11-minute song live, and it was a highlight in a 16-track set that […]
Bruce Springsteen received the top honor at the 2024 Ivor Novello Awards, becoming the first international artist to be awarded an Academy fellowship. Paul McCartney presented the award in a playful and heartfelt speech, saying, “I couldn’t think of a more fitting recipient,” and humorously adding, “Except maybe Bob Dylan, Paul Simon, Billy Joel, Beyoncé, […]
In the latest episode of the weekly Metallica Report podcast, James Hetfield revealed that he’s been hard at work on new music during the band’s downtime. Since Metallica’s last concert in December, the frontman has kept himself busy preparing for the band’s upcoming spring and summer tour dates. “The time off has been pretty fantastic […]
Brian May, the legendary guitarist of Queen, recently took to Instagram to express his deep admiration for Pete Townshend, co-founder of The Who. In a heartfelt post on May 20, May, 76, praised Townshend, 79, for his monumental contributions to rock music and guitar playing. Upon seeing a past comment where he described Townshend as […]
Musician Kid Rock candidly acknowledged his role in the growing political divide in the United States during a wild, booze-filled interview with Rolling Stone. Known for embracing conservative politics and his friendship with former President Trump, Kid Rock has become a polarizing figure over the past decade. “I’m one of the polarizing people, no question,” […]
Miley Cyrus has once again demonstrated her musical versatility with a fresh take on Talking Heads’ 1977 classic, “Psycho Killer.” Released at midnight on Friday, May 17, the cover is part of the compilation album Everyone’s Getting Involved: A Tribute to Talking Heads’ Stop Making Sense, a formal tribute to the iconic new wave band, […]
In a revealing new interview with The Guardian, rock icon Billy Idol recounted a dramatic episode from his past involving the master tapes for his legendary Rebel Yell album. Faced with a dispute over the cover artwork, Idol resorted to drastic measures to get his way. Idol, now 68, described how he stole the master […]
Former Megadeth guitarist Marty Friedman has reminisced about his one-night-only reunion with the iconic thrash metal band at Japan’s legendary Budokan venue. The guitarist, who played with Megadeth from 1989 to 2000 and now resides in Japan, shared his thoughts in a recent interview with The Guardian. “[Singer/guitarist Dave Mustaine and I] love each other, […]
Jimmy Page has paid a heartfelt tribute to the late Steve Albini, honoring the renowned musician and studio engineer for his significant contribution to the Page and Plant album “Walking into Clarksdale.” Albini, who passed away at his Chicago recording studio, Electrical Audio, on May 7 at the age of 61, left an indelible mark […]
Twisted Sister’s Dee Snider is calling on the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame to induct deserving artists while they are still alive to appreciate the honor. Snider’s plea follows the recent death of Dennis Thompson, the last surviving member of MC5, who is set to be inducted this year. Expressing his frustration on social […]