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Smash Mouth’s Steve Harwell Retires

Yesterday, Smash Mouth’s singer Steve Harwell announced his retirement from the group.  Due to his struggle with cardiomyopathy spanning over the past eight years, Harwell has suffered from a number of health issues from heart failure to an acute condition that impacts his speech and impaired memory. Information regarding his diagnosis was released following an […]

Judas Priest’s Richie Faulkner Says He Doesn’t Know How He’s “Still Around Today”

On September 26, Richie Faulkner, Judas Priest’s guitarist, suffered an acute cardiac aortic dissection during a festival performance.  Now, Faulkner is recuperating in Nashville and is able to reflect on the shocking experience. “I had no idea whatsoever what it was,” the 41-year-old rocker explained of the pain he felt halfway through the band’s final […]

Nirvana Shares Unreleased ‘92 Performance of “Lithium”

As a preface to the upcoming reissue of Nevermind, Nirvana dropped a previously unreleased performance of “Lithium” from a Triple J radio appearance in Melbourne 1992.  The performance is part of the 30th anniversary commemoration of the iconic 1991 album that features, among other exclusive Nirvana material, four live shows across the world from Amsterdam […]

The Red Hot Chili Peppers Announce 2022 Tour Dates

With a return to their goofy newsmen alter egos, the Red Hot Chili Peppers announce both European and North American tour dates for 2022.  The Global Stadium Tour begins in Spain at the beginning of summer and ends in Texas at the tail end of the season, all shows featuring the return of guitarist John […]

Just 5 Months After New Album, AFI Releases Another New Song

Despite having just released the new album Bodies back in June, AFI has already gifted fans with another new song, “Caught,” earlier this week.  The track was originally trimmed off Bodies’ tracklist but, ultimately, was just too beloved to let go. “Caught” also inspired the short film Where We Used to Meet, by director Kes […]

Black Flag’s Henry Rollins Announces 2022 Tour

Former Black Flag and Rollins Band musician, Henry Rollins, announces that he will be touring a one-man show throughout the spring of 2022. According to a statement about the show, the performance will “faithfully recount the events of his life in the brief pre-COVID period…when things got even stranger over the last several months.” As […]

Tony Iommi, Eric Clapton, Other Rock Greats Join Ozzy Osbourne on New Album

Joining Ozzy Osbourne on his upcoming album are a round table of rock n’ roll greats: Jeff Beck, Eric Clapton, Tony Iommi, and Zakk Wylde. According to the Black Sabbath singer himself, he’s already “done 15 tracks” for the project.  “It’s kept me alive, you know,” Osbourne said of making music over the past two […]

Studies Show High-Tech Auto Safety Systems Aren’t Working

For years now, automakers have been stuffing their cars with loads of advanced technology on the promise that all these sensors and software will make for a less deadly driving experience. But new research suggests that new technology isn’t doing enough to keep pedestrians safe. The American Automobile Association (AAA) conducted a series of tests […]

Home Improvement Tasks To Do in May – Safety and Security

 You’ve been holed up all winter, feeling a little like a bear in hibernation.  Time to emerge, stretch, and explore the outdoors.  But before you do, make sure your home is safe and secure before you roam.   Check safety devices.  According to the U.S. Fire Administration, smoke alarms should be tested at least once […]