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Halsey becomes first platinum-certified artist of 2020 with 'Manic'

Halsey dropped her third full-length album Manic at the beginning of the year and now it’s become the first record of 2020 receiving platinum certification. According to the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), the album is the first earning the status in 2020 as of today (February 26). Read More: Korn guitarist opens recovery suites to aid […]

Korn guitarist opens recovery suites to aid musicians with effects of touring

Korn guitarist Brian “Head” Welch is committing to starting recovery suites for touring musicians inspired by the constant fatigue they experience on the road. The new centres, called Zivel, include Saltwater floating, cryotherapy, infrared saunas, oxygen therapy and compression therapy. Read More: Ash Costello on inappropriate M&G conduct: “People forget we are human” The guitarist is […]

Ash Costello on inappropriate M&G conduct: “People forget we are human"

New Years Day singer Ash Costello took to Twitter today to discuss issues the band have been facing in regards to meet and greets at their shows. Costello started off a series of posts by highlighting how some fans make the experience difficult due to inappropriate behaviour including requesting to kiss her or complaining members can’t make it […]

Lorna Shore guitarist opens up on impact of ex-vocalist's abuse allegations

Back in December, allegations of abuse against former Lorna Shore vocalist CJ McCreery led to the deathcore band dropping him and now guitarist and founding member Adam De Micco is speaking on how it’s affected him. In an interview with BREWtally Speaking Podcast, he explains the worries he had regarding if someone else’s actions were going to […]

FINNEAS defends claim his and Billie Eilish’s success came from parents

Some claims are being shot down about FINNEAS and Billie Eilish saying they only became successful through connections their parents have. FINNEAS responded to a Twitter user, who has since deleted their post, after they claimed the brother and sister’s parents, who are involved in the film industry, gave them their careers through their personal network. Read More: […]

Destroy Rebuild Until God Shows single release date surfaces

Destroy Rebuild Until God Shows (D.R.U.G.S.) dissolved back in 2012 after releasing just one album and a live EP but it looks like they could be making a return. According to a leaked release date for a single, the band could be making their return in March with a new song. Read More: ‘The Umbrella […]

10 instrumental bands who are killing it without vocalists

Vocalists are often the main focus of a band no matter how good the other members are at their instruments. On the flip side, there wouldn’t be any music to back the singer without instruments, and some bands are doing an incredible job of creating complex and captivating material without any words necessary. From prog […]

Palaye Royale get second gig canceled over "being a risk to the audience"

After having a recent tour date of their The Bastards European tour at the Garage in Glasgow, U.K. canceled, Palaye Royale are being forced to find an alternative venue once again. Earlier today (February 22), the band announced that their show in Birmingham had been canceled due to “Palaye Royale being a risk to the audience” but […]

Armor For Sleep spark 15-year anniversary tour theory with cryptic video

It’s been five years since the last Armor For Sleep show but it looks like the band could be up to something again. The band posted a cryptic static-filled video clip with a silhouette of the suit-wearing man on their 2005 record What to Do When You Are Dead along with the number 15 creeping over the top […]
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