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These are the albums Metallica’s Lars Ulrich was obsessed with this year
2020 has been a hard year for everyone but one thing that has kept a lot of people going is music, and Metallica drummer Lars Ulrich is spilling the records he's had on repeat all year long.
In an interview with Rolling Stone, Ulrich shares some of the albums he's been revisiting throughout the pandemic.
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Here’s why people think another new album from the Killers is on the way
Although they just released a new album this year, the Killers could have yet another in store based on some recent social media activity.
They shared an "A List" of speculated song titles on their social media accounts leading fans to believe another new record could be on its way.
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This site will tell you how bad your Spotify music selections really are
If you've ever felt some of your Spotify music choices weren't on point with what is considered "good," there's now a way to find out.
A new A.I. service project called "How Bad Is Your Spotify" is available via The Pudding and created by Mike Lacher & Matt Daniels to rank just how good or bad your listening habits really are.
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Love And Death are doing everything they can’t do in Korn and Breaking Benjamin
It’s been nearly eight years since Love And Death’s last album, Between Here And Lost, but the project’s return couldn’t have come at a better time. With scheduling difficulties being cleared due to the pandemic, Korn guitarist Brian “Head” Welch, longtime collaborator and Breaking Benjamin guitarist Jasen Rauch, J.R. Bareis and Isaiah Perez have fin...
Here’s how Dance Gavin Dance became their own hometown heroes
While Dance Gavin Dance have had to put touring in support of their phenomenal new record Afterburner on hold this year, they’ve managed to find new and creative ways to connect with fans. In lieu of a cross-country headlining tour and their annual Swanfest celebration, the band are giving fans something they’ve been requesting for years with Tree City Sessions Volume 2.
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Here’s why Carrie Underwood is a huge fan of MGK’s new album
In a recent interview with Apple Music's Zane Lowe, country superstar Carrie Underwood revealed she's been jamming out to Machine Gun Kelly's pop-punk record Tickets To My Downfall a lot this year.
The reason why though is that she says she was a huge blink-182 fan in high school and thinks Travis Barker captured their energy perfectly on the collaborative effort.
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Google’s most-searched artist this year reminds us of pre-pandemic times
2020 has been a rollercoaster of a year and despite live music taking a back seat since March, the industry hasn't stopped moving and fans have been actively keeping up with their favorite artists.
Google put out their Year in Search List showing all of the various trending topics throughout the year so now you can remember all of the big news events you may have forgotten by this point in the yea
See Clarice return in a clip for ‘The Silence Of The Lambs’ sequel show
Horror fans are in for a treat with The Silence Of The Lambs sequel series Clarice and now we're getting our first look at the upcoming series.
The CBS TV series debuted the first trailer before it arrives in February and it looks as haunting and scary as you would expect.
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Rivers Cuomo is giving Weezer fans the chance to hear thousands of demos
Weezer fans are in for a special treat this holiday season. as frontman Rivers Cuomo is opening his vault of demos up to the public.
Cuomo is offering the opportunity to dig extremely deep into his personal history as a musician with demos dating all the way back to 1976 through 2015 being offered for sale on his Mister Rivers Neighborhood website.
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See Hayley Williams play solo songs with a full band for the first time
Hayley Williams has had quite a year with the release of her debut solo album Petals For Armor and while regular concerts aren't something she can do, she's made the best of her available options.
She's linked up with NPR Music's "Tiny Desk Concerts" for a quick and short set with Julien Baker, Becca Mancari and more joining her.
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Here’s how Hatebreed rediscovered their purpose on ‘Weight Of The False Self’
Four years on from releasing their seventh album, The Concrete Confessional, Hatebreed were supposed to be returning this year with their follow-up. That all changed when the coronavirus pandemic turned the world upside down.
They postponed their touring plans with Parkway Drive. They del...
Hear Metallica’s stripped down take of this classic Alice In Chains song
Metallica is paying homage to fellow legends in heavy metal and rock Alice In Chains with a stripped-down acoustic cover of "Would?"
The cover track comes as part of a livestream all-star tribute to Alice In Chains' legacy and late singer Layne Staley.
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You could hear new music at Every Time I Die’s Christmas telethon event
Fans have been patiently waiting since last year for any signs of new material from Every Time I Die's highly-anticipated new album and it looks like they're finally teasing something.
The band are revealing a clip today and while it may not be a new song, fans are going to have something to look forward to...
See Laura Jane Grace’s twist on horror and fear in her new music video
Against Me! leader Laura Jane Grace is unveiling a brand new music video for the track "The Swimming Pool Song" released earlier this year.
The track is from her latest solo album Stay Alive which was surprise-released in October after being recorded amid the ongoing pandemic.
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Spotify Wrapped is showcasing the one song that got you through the year
It's finally time for Spotify users to see their year-end numbers as the streaming service unveils their yearly personalized Spotify Wrapped lists.
It's been a strange time with the coronavirus pandemic keeping everyone at home but now you'll be able to reflect on what's kept you busy throughout the year.
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Hear YUNGBLUD, MGK and Travis Barker rejoin on their long-awaited collab
YUNGBLUD has dropped a new track titled "acting like that" featuring Machine Gun Kelly with blink-182 drummer Travis Barker today.
The latest from YUNGBLUD marks the second song from the trio and is appearing on his forthcoming new album WEIRD!.
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20 Nine Inch Nails samples that are as diverse as their discography
Music history simply wouldn’t be the same without the vast effect Nine Inch Nails have had throughout their career. Their significance has netted them countless accolades, too—from dozens of award wins and nominations to their tens of millions of record sales to their induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame this year.
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These cannabis strains would go great with these 10 music genres
Cannabis and music have had a long, fruitful history on both sides of the aisle, with the plant inspiring musicians and listeners using it to enhance appreciation. From the early days of jazz to the ’60s hippie movement and beyond, nearly every type of music has felt its hazy influence.
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The live-action ‘Clifford The Big Red Dog’ is already bewildering fans
If you felt a visceral reaction to the strange Sonic The Hedgehog live-action design, you're likely going to have some flashbacks to those thoughts when you see the first look at the Clifford The Big Red Dog movie.
The design for the upcoming live-action Clifford film is a bit unsettling to look at and people online are feeling perplexed with the strange choices.
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Hear Senses Fail cover the Christmas songs no one else wants to play
As the holiday's inch closer and closer, artists are helping get us in a festive mood and Senses Fail are doing their part with two brand new Christmas covers.
The band are revealing two fresh cover tracks helping spread some holiday cheer and brighten your mood today.
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