Following the unexpected death of Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins, Rolling Stone conducted an investigative conversation by interviewing 20 of the musician’s friends. Hawkins’ family members and bandmates decline to be involved. The Foo Fighters’ management noted that “they dispute Hawkins’ friends’ characterizations of how he was feeling.” However, Matt Cameron, Pearl Jam drummer and […]
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Gorillaz Announce North American Tour
For the first time in over four years, Gorillaz will be embarking on a North American tour, set to kick off this September. Damon Albarn, the artist behind Gorillaz, will be joined on stage by a 14-piece live band and a “varying cast of guest performers,” according to the announcement. The tour will begin on […]
Pearl Jam Invites Fan to Fill in on Drums After Matt Cameron Tests Positive for COVID-19
At the end of last week, Pearl Jam’s Matt Cameron tested positive for COVID-19 and, consequently, missed a live performance with the band for the first time in his 24 years with the band. “Matt Cameron is a true artist and he’s a force of nature,” Eddie Vedder told the crowd. “However, even his superhero […]
My Chemical Romance Releases First New Song Since 2014
Emo fans, rejoice! My Chemical Romance has released new music for the first time since 2014. Their newest single, “The Foundations of Decay,” follows nearly two years after the band announced their official reunion in 2019. MCR will be embarking on a highly anticipated fall tour around the United States that will feature support from […]
My Chemical Romance, Nine Inch Nails, The Misfits to Headline Riot Fest 2022
The exciting lineup for this year’s Riot Fest was just released, including headliners My Chemical Romance, The Misfits, and Nine Inch Nails. The Chicago-based musical festival is a haven for punk-rockers, emo-rockers, and so many other subgenres to gather together for bands like Alkaline Trio, Descendents, Jeff Rosenstock, Portugal. The Man, Bad Religion, and so […]
Red Hot Chili Peppers, SZA, Lil Nas X, More to Headline ACL Festival 2022
The 2022 Austin City Limits Music Festival lineup has just been revealed. The popular southern music celebration will be taking place from October 7-9 and 14-16 with over 100 performances across eight stages. This year, Red Hot Chili Peppers, P!nk, The Chicks, Kacey Musgraves, SZA, Flume, Paramore, and Lil Nas X will be headlining. Other performers […]
Scorpions, Whitesnake Announce 2022 North American Tour
Scorpions has just announced their return to the road alongside Whitesnake for the “Rock Believer” World Tour, which will be David Coverdale’s farewell tour. Swedish band Thundermother will also provide support throughout the tour. The two-month-long tour’s North American leg will begin on August 14 in Toronto and will wrap up on October 21 in […]
Watch: Arcade Fire Gives Fifth SNL Performance
Arcade Fire appeared on Saturday Night Live over the weekend, performing both “Unconditional (Lookout Kid)” and “The Lightning I, II.” The band went “live from New York” the night after the release of their newest album, WE. Saturday’s show, hosted by Benedict Cumberbatch, was also Arcade Fire’s fifth time appearing as the musical guest on the show. They […]
Pearl Jam Paid Tribute to Taylor Hawkins During San Diego Stop on Tour
Pearl Jam, while in-between songs at the Viejas Arena in San Diego, California this week, paid tribute to Foo Fighters’ late drummer, Taylor Hawkins. “[Hawkins] emitted something very incredible and very special,” frontman Eddie Vedder told the audience, honoring Hawkin’s close friendship with Pearl Jam drummer Matt Cameron. “We’re all missing him, and so, Matt, […]
Pat Benatar, Duran Duran Among Rock & Roll Hall of Fame 2022 Inductees, Judas Priest Recognized in “Musical Excellence”
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame has just announced a big welcome to the Class of 2022. This year’s list of inductees includes first-time nominees Duran Duran, Eminem, Lionel Richie, Carly Simon, and Dolly Parton, as well as previously nominated performers Pat Benatar and the Eurythmics. Judas Priest was among the nominated artists but […]