Lindy Smith

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Metallica to perform at the 2017 Grammy Awards

[Photo Credit: Jeff Yeager] Aside from being nominated at the 59th Annual Grammy Awards, Metallica have announced that they will be performing at the show—and promise to have something special planned. Read more: Metallica surprise supermarket with performance of “Enter Sandman”—watch The band said: “First, it was a total honor to be nominated, but now this?!!? […]

Trent Reznor points blame at social media for uninspiring music

In an interview with Yahoo about his score for the movie Patriot's Day, Nine Inch Nails' Trent Reznor had some harsh words for artists trying to create music in today's world.  He claims that social media is the result of many artists playing it safe with their music, a turn from the likes of Prince […]

The internet thinks the new Starbucks latte looks like metalcore band's logo

Starbucks recently rolled out their new Cascara Latte, and the topping on the latte looks eerily similar to the logo of Silent Planet—a metalcore band. Fans of the band took to Twitter to joke about the resemblance and the band's singer, Garrett Russell, took notice. I've probably had 30 people text or tweet me with […]

American Apparel to close all 110 stores and headquarters

[Photo credit: American Apparel Instagram] It's official: American Apparel is no more. The company, known for its basic staple items like plain T-shirts, will be closing all of its 110 stores nationwide as well as the headquarters in Los Angeles. Canadian-based company Gildan has acquired AA's intellectual property and manufacturing equipment for $88 million. The […]

Ray Toro reflects on Frank Iero's accident, says MCR are still a "close family"

Although it's been almost four years since My Chemical Romance disbanded, fans will be happy to know that all of the guys are still super close. Former guitarist, Ray Toro opens up about how Frank Iero's accident last year was a reality check for himself and the rest of the band (via NME). “That was […]

As It Is release new single and other news you may have missed today

A lot happens in our scene each day. In an attempt to capture what you might've missed, we gather up noteworthy moments and package them in one convenient post. Check out today's recap below! Read more: Listen to All Time Low’s Alex Gaskarth feature on new ONE OK ROCK song 1. As It Is release new […]

Nekokat (Summer Set, Ready Set) premiere new song, "MELT"—listen

Nekokat—the supergroup made of the Summer Set's Jess Bowen, the Ready Set's Jordan Witzigreuter and Cameron Walker—recently put out a new single titled “MELT.” Read more: The Ready Set, Summer Set members unveil new Nekokat music video (exclusive) The group's first single, “Gimme a Break,” came out June 2015 and they have already released two EPs—Communication and Communication […]

New David Bowie video and EP released to mark his 70th birthday

To commemorate what would have been David Bowie's 70th birthday, a four-track No Plan EP was released along with a music video for the EP's title track, “No Plan.” The video gives a nod to Bowie's character in The Man Who Fell to Earth and Lazarus, as well as space travel—a theme prevalent in his music.  Read more: Looking back: AP’s ‘lost’ […]

Paramore post update on new album

Paramore fans rejoice! Hayley WIlliams has posted a touching update about the follow-up to 2013's self-titled album. Read more: Paramore seem well on their way to putting out new music The band has been working hard on their fifth album and even reunited with orignal drummer Zac Farro. In an Instagram caption Hayley said: “about a year […]
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