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Music snobs will love this new Spotify feature

If you're the type of music fan who says things to your friends like “I've been listening to [insert band here] for years,” “since before their first album even came out,” or “since before they even knew they were a band,” then Spotify's new 'Found Them First' feature is something you'll likely find handy and […]

Rammstein share 'In Amerika' documentary trailer from upcoming DVD/Blu-ray set

On September 25, German tanz-metal band Rammstein will release Rammstein In Amerika on both 2-DVD and 2-Blu-ray sets. The set, which you can see an image of below, will include the band's full, legendary, 101-minute concert at Madison Square Garden from 2010 (which sold out in 20 minutes) along with a making-of video for the band's […]

TesseracT stream new album, 'Polaris'

If you've been anticipating the new album from U.K. prog-metal band TesseracT, then you're in luck. The band is streaming Polaris, their third full-length studio album, ahead of its official release this Friday, September 18. The album will hit physical and digital retailers via Kscope in the U.K. and eOne Music in the U.S. You can listen to all 46 […]

Watch the heart-pounding trailer for Disney's live-action 'Jungle Book'

The first trailer for Disney’s live-action reboot of The Jungle Book has been released. The surprisingly sinister clip features Mowgli deep within the throes of a seemingly uncharted forest. If you have a fear of tigers, Shere Khan is quite possibly your worst nightmare. Check it out below and be sure to leave us a […]

Have Mercy stream new single, "Collider"

Baltimore rockers Have Mercy are now sharing the (as of now) stand-alone single they promised last month that was given as a bonus seven-inch flexi disc to those who purchased pre-sale tickets for their upcoming headliner. You can listen to “Collider” below. Of the single, vocalist Brian Swindle tells Noisey, where it premiered, “This song came out of […]

Riot Fest Chicago (Day 3) gallery: Knuckle Puck, Andrew McMahon, New Politics, more

Photographer: Ryan Bakerink, Ashley Osborn AP photographers Ryan Bakerink and  Ashley Osborn bring you exclusive shots from day 3 of Riot Fest Chicago. If you missed them, check out our galleries from Day 1 and Day 2.

Taste Of Chaos, Warped, Mayhem: Past, Present, And Future (Exclusive)

The idea of a “Winter Warped” was such a no-brainer that Kevin Lyman and John Reese were able to sell Taste Of Chaos to giant venues as early as 2005. Combining Reese’s experience working with Guns N’ Roses, The Used, and Story Of The Year and Lyman’s expertise as Warped Tour’s founder, TOC did big […]

Radio stations were urged not to play this list of songs after 9/11

Following the 9/11 terrorist attacks, radio stations were encouraged to not play certain songs for various reasons. Clear Channel sent out the following list to over 1,100 stations as a guideline of sorts. As The New York Times reported, however, “Compliance with the list varied from station to station.” Read more: Machine Gun Kelly kicked off […]

Riot Fest Chicago (Day 2) gallery: Mayday Parade, the Academy Is..., Taking Back Sunday, more

Photographer: Ryan Bakerink, Ashley Osborn AP photographers Ryan Bakerink and  Ashley Osborn bring you exclusive shots from day 2 of Riot Fest Chicago.