Gene Simmons of Kiss comments on Prince: "How pathetic that he killed himself"
Kiss frontman Gene Simmons commented on the passing of music icon Prince in a new interview with Newsweek, saying, “[Prince's] drugs killed him. What do you think, he died from a cold?” He continued, “I think Prince was heads, hands and feet above all the rest of them. I thought he left [Michael] Jackson in...
Taste Of Tuesday: Major meltdowns and creating a three-disc concept album with the Early November
Editor's note: In its origins, the TASTE OF CHAOS tour was frequently deemed “Winter Warped” by both fans and organizers. The 2006 road show took place in the late winter and early spring, featuring lineups populated by some of the most diverse voices in the scene, including bands like My Chemical Romance, the Used, Underoath,...
Ryan Reynolds is in Deadpool’s ‘Honest Trailer’ and it is everything
ScreenJunkies cranks out hours of content smartly satirizing the hyperbole of movie marketing with their Honest Trailers series. No trope is unscathed, no familiar beat unpunished, in Honest Trailers for everything from Star Wars, Terminator and Die Hard to The Walking Dead, Game Of Thrones and the Avengers. The people at ScreenJunkies are fans, so...
What’s next for Marvel after ‘Civil War’
The $179 million opening weekend and overwhelmingly positive critical reception to Captain America: Civil War demonstrates that demand for the Marvel Cinematic Universe remains high. It’s good news for the Walt Disney Company, whose multibillion purchase of the Marvel brand in 2009 seems smarter by the day. But with all of the characters in the...
7 classical covers of your favorite songs
Most classical music comes from the great classical composers—but it doesn't have to be that way. Many classical performers take inspiration from plenty of sources, including plenty of modern punk, rock and alternative bands. We found seven great classical tributes to modern rock songs. Whether you're studying, relaxing or just want calmer, lyric-less background music,...
Sum 41 sign to Hopeless Records
Sum 41 have signed to Los Angeles’ Hopeless Records for the release of their impending comeback album. They join fellow pop-punk acts New Found Glory, All Time Low and others. “It’s crazy to think that we started this band 20 years ago and so much has happened, and it all happened really fast,” shared frontman...
We Came As Romans, Memphis May Fire, State Champs, more psyched for Rock'n Derby music festival
Music festival season is in full swing, and May 20-22, concertgoers will have a chance to see some awesome live bands (and so much more!) at the inaugural Rock'n Derby. This year is the first year of Rock'n Derby, a new music fest for East Coast audiences. Though Rock'n Derby is just beginning, they're starting...
18 times Pete Wentz went peak dad
Back in the early days of 2006, when our own Pete Wentz was guzzling red drink in music videos and was just about to have his Sidekick stolen, we really never expected him to ever attend barbecues or PTA meetings. Yet, since the birth of his sons Bronx (age seven) and Saint (turning two this summer!),...
Starter Pokémon revealed for new games
Pokémon Sun and Pokémon Moon have been slated for release later this year on November, 18. The fire, grass and water type characters that players will be able to choose from are as follows: Rowlet, Litten and Popplio. Read more: New Pokémon GO game allows you to catch ‘em all in the real world Additionally, each of...