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Travis Barker shares blink-182 Christmas song clip with festive claymation

Last month, blink-182 drummer Travis Barker teased that the band would be revealing a Christmas track this year and it finally has a release date. Barker posted a snapshot of a claymation clip including some festive sounding instrumentals with a nod towards a December 6 release date. Read More: Killswitch Engage bring ex-vocalist Howard Jones’ Light The Torch on […]

Killswitch Engage bring ex-vocalist Howard Jones' Light The Torch on tour

Killswitch Engage are set to tour with August Burns Red this coming spring, and they’ve landed a very special guest in Light The Torch. The band, featuring former Killswitch Engage vocalist Howard Jones, will be opening all shows on the tour bringing two eras of the veteran metalcore band together. Read More: Jeffree Star called out by Aaron […]

Which ‘Stranger Things’ character are you based on your ’80s tastes?

Stranger Things has stolen our hearts over the last few years through amazing storytelling, little filler material and incredibly likable characters. Its imagery being steeped in ‘80s aesthetic so deeply has sparked a fascination in everything from the decade. It’s helped a lot of people appreciate an era previously regarded by some as extra cheesy […]

10 musicians you probably didn’t know are also teachers

You can learn so much from musicians through their lyrics, playing style, personalities and more, but some are teaching people in more literal ways. Music isn’t a particularly well-paying career, so most artists end up picking another job to support themselves. While education isn’t a lucrative career choice either, it lets teachers gush about their […]

Bret Michaels stirs Mötley Crüe tour rumor ahead of Poison countdown end

When rumors of Motley Crue‘s reunion began circulating, they came along with a rumour that they’ll be touring with Poison and Def Leppard in 2020 and Poison frontman Bret Michaels has a cheeky response about the situation. The musician was asked about the tour rumor last week on Fox11 and although he didn’t confirm the tour, he gave […]

‘Stranger Things’ confirms season 3 favorite returning for season 4

When Stranger Things dropped their latest season earlier in the year, actress Maya Hawke captured everyone’s attention with her role as Robin and it looks like she’ll be returning to the series. Over the Thanksgiving holiday, the official Stranger Things writer’s Twitter account let it slip and quickly deleted a reply that seems to confirm Robin’s return. Read More: Panic! At […]

Panic! At The Disco make 'Frozen 2' song "sound easy," Idina Menzel says

Panic! At The Disco‘s cover of “Into the Unkown” for Frozen 2 has received a ton of praise and now Idina Menzel – the actress who voices Elsa in the film – has given her seal of approval. Speaking to Zach Sang, Menzel says PATD mastermind Brendon Urie makes singing the track look easy. Read More: Van Halen bassist […]

Van Halen bassist defends Billie Eilish after saying she doesn’t know band

If the massive surge in interest for Motley Crue from a young audience proved anything, it’s that the bands of yesteryear are forgotten amongst Gen Z and Billie Eilish is solidifying that point by not knowing who Van Halen is. The 17-year-old artist made an appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live! on November 22 where she was questioned about music history and […]

Top 10 hip-hop and metal collaborations you need to hear

Metal and hip-hop share many similarities in values, ethics and, increasingly now, overall aesthetic of the artists, but it’s rare when the two genres meet up with each other. From early collaborations between Aerosmith and Run-D.M.C. or Anthrax and Public Enemy, it’s evident that guitars and rap can collide in meaningful ways, and the mix […]
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