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35 years later, The Lost Boys’ “Cry Little Sister” is still a gothic epic

The Lost Boys boasts an impressive soundtrack, particularly its epic theme “Cry Little Sister.” 35 years later, Gerard McMahon reflects on the song’s legacy.

15 music videos that contributed to the uniqueness of the ‘80s

The 1980s were the big bang of music videos—a cosmic explosion of creativity, technology and straight-up weirdness.  With the launch of MTV in 1981, some artists used the visual art form to sell sex, youth and anything eye-catching, while others used it to visually define themselves within the music business.  Read more: 10 artists who […]

These 10 bands made Boston one of America’s greatest punk-rock towns

A greasy R&B riff rips from the speakers, coated in more fuzz than a peach orchard wearing a 50-year-old wool sweater. A singer with a sneer that could wilt Elvis’ upper lip indicates he’s gonna tell you a story about his town. He snarls about hanging out by the notoriously polluted Charles River, “along with […]

These 15 classic albums made 1996 a crucial year in punk history

1996: President Bill Clinton was squaring off against Kansas Sen. Bob Dole in a successful bid for a second term in the White House. On April 3, former math professor Ted Kaczynski was arrested in his remote Montana cabin, suspected (correctly, it turns out) to be American domestic terrorist the Unabomber. Conservative public policy bulwark […]

This classic Fall Out Boy song was influenced by 'Josie And The Pussycats'

Fall Out Boy bassist Pete Wentz is officially taking over the radio waves at Apple Music. On April 12, he launched his weekly show Loud And Sad Radio. During every episode, Wentz will be talking about an array of topics in music, social media, TV and film. During the inaugural episode, Wentz played a slew […]

18 alternative songs that were actually nominated for Oscars

There are three types when it comes to songs in feature films: The first is the song that you just know isn’t only going to be nominated for an Academy Award but in all likelihood will win it; the second is the song that’s snubbed by the Academy in a year jam-packed with standard Oscar […]

Paul Stanley weighs in on Gene Simmons’ claim that rock music is dead

All of the way back in 2014, Gene Simmons sparked a massive debate when he said that rock music is dead. Over the past few weeks, the KISS co-vocalist and bassist has brought back up his controversial claims and caught the attention of many including Alice Cooper. Now, Simmons‘ KISS bandmate Paul Stanley is weighing […]

Alice Cooper disagrees with Gene Simmons’ rock is dead claim—here’s why

Last month, KISS bassist Gene Simmons stirred up quite a debate again when he said that rock music is dead and fans are to blame for it. Now, Alice Cooper is disputing these comments and revealing why he thinks rock music is, in fact, still very much alive. Read more: BMTH confirm a ‘Sempiternal’ era […]

10 'Simpsons' band cameos that'll make you wish you lived in Springfield

As the longest-running animated television show in history, The Simpsons has been around for the rise and fall of grunge, the emergence of pop punk and countless other shifts in the music world. Throughout the past 31 years, The Simpsons has landed some of music’s most successful artists as guest stars. While the fan-proclaimed “golden […]

10 hits from the ’90s you probably didn’t know are from movies

There are some songs that you hear that immediately make you think of the movie they were featured prominently in, such as Celine Dion’s smash “My Heart Will Go On.” You just can’t help but think of Rose on that block of wood, pledging her love to an exhausted, descending Jack, even while she won’t […]

10 rock auditions from ‘American Idol’ you need to see

American Idol has had some wild auditions over the years, and we’re taking you on a tour of the very best and the very worst of rock and metal. Brace yourself for the weird, wacky and wonderful. Here are 10 of our favorite American Idol auditions every alternative fan should see for both laughs and […]

15 bands you probably didn’t realize are supergroups

There was a time when the “supergroup” was super obvious. When the world saw legendary axman Ted Nugent making his guitar squeal with the guy from Night Ranger to his right and a guy from Styx to his left, we all knew there was something special afoot. (Classic-rock lovers will recognize this ’80s band to […]

10 covers we need to hear Brendon Urie take on next

The amazingly talented Panic! At The Disco frontman Brendon Urie has an impeccable vocal range and immense charm, making him capable of pulling off a wide array of hits, from the classic-rock era to modern pop tracks topping the charts.  While he’s already covered the likes of Frank Sinatra all the way to Halsey, many […]

Aerosmith, Run-DMC honor Kobe Bryant during 2020 Grammys set

Aerosmith held up a Kobe Bryant jersey in honor of the late basketball icon during their performance at the Grammy Awards.  The band collaborated with RUN-D.M.C. to sing “Walk This Way” and also performed “Living On The Edge”. Aerosmith were being honored as Musicares Person of the Year at the show. Read more: Grammy Awards […]

Ozzy Osbourne and Sharon to present at 2020 Grammy Awards

Ozzy Osbourne and his wife Sharon are among the list of people presenting awards at this year’s Grammys happening this weekend. Sharon revealed the news on her talk show, The Talk, today (January 22) that they’ll be participating in the 62nd annual event. Read More: Juice WRLD autopsy report reveals cause of death Sharon is also set to […]

Grammys announce Billie Eilish, Gwen Stefani, more as 2020 performers

The 62nd Grammy Awards are taking place in a couple of weeks on Jan. 26. Now, the first wave of Grammy performers has been announced. Billie Eilish, Gwen Stefani with Blake Shelton, Aerosmith and Lizzo will all take the stage. With their 2020 tagline being #UnexpectEverything we hoped there would be a couple of shakeups […]

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 […]

‘SpongeBob’ musical gets Nickelodeon debut for series' 20th anniversary

SpongeBob SquarePants is one of the most iconic and recognizable characters in history. The musical adaptation of the same name will be debuting on Nickelodeon for a live-TV special, coinciding with the 20th anniversary of the show. The SpongeBob SquarePants musical was previously on Broadway and was nominated for 12 Tony Awards, including Best Musical […]

Hollywood Vampires cover David Bowie’s “Heroes” in new video

It’s been a very long wait for supergroup the Hollywood Vampires‘ sophomore record, but we’re getting an early glimpse at what’s in store through a new cover song. The band released their take on David Bowie‘s classic track “Heroes” through a new black and white video. Read More: StubHub is offering up to $100 off ticket purchases this […]

Marilyn Manson, Steven Tyler join Hollywood Vampires onstage

Hollywood Vampires, the supergroup consisting of Alice Cooper, Johnny Depp and Aerosmith’s Joe Perry, were joined during last night’s L.A. performance by Marilyn Manson and Steven Tyler. Talk about a star-studded performance. Read more: Waterparks tweet sparks theories of new song at Slam Dunk The supergroup released a self-titled record in 2015, the same year they announced their formation. Back in March, the […]
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