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Former Roadrunner Records A&R exec remembers Joey Jordison of Slipknot
Monte Conner, the music industry veteran who signed Slipknot to Roadrunner Records in 1998, has written a tribute to Joey Jordison on Variety. Jordison was an iconic drummer and one of the founding members of Slipknot. Conner starts off his piece by discussing the depth of Jordison’s multifaceted creativity. At the time, Conner was the […]
20 artists who defined the sound of nü metal from past to present
Whether or not you lived through the golden age of MTV and JNCO jeans, the discovery of the nü-metal phenomenon was an awakening for any generation. Slamming orchestrated metal intensity in the same track as raw, off-the-cuff hip-hop energy sounds like a contradiction. In many ways, the genre seemed like a musical oxymoron that would […]
15 tracks produced by Billy Martin from Good Charlotte
What does the name Billy Martin mean to you? Does it call to mind an artist who’s spent decades performing as a multi-instrumentalist under Good Charlotte? Don’t worry, that’s totally spot on. As we’ve previously established, though, Martin is a prominent force in shaping the modern alternative music scene. Between numerous production credits, collaborations and […]
Miley Cyrus leads supergroup to cover Metallica’s “Nothing Else Matters”
Miley Cyrus has blessed the world with an all-star cover of Metallica’s 1992 single “Nothing Else Matters.” The stripped-down, enchanting cover comes as a dual-part re-release of Metallica’s 1991 self-titled album (aka “The Black Album”) and an upcoming covers album called The Metallica Blacklist. Read more: Get Better Records is a label as well as […]
Corey Taylor teases that Slipknot may be making a concept album
Slipknot are continuing their work on their seventh studio album. However, it looks like they may be veering into new territory for the We Are Not Your Kind follow-up. This week, Corey Taylor revealed that Slipknot have a lot of new ideas for their upcoming music. In fact, he teased that there’s a chance they […]
This zombie movie is just one of the new scripts Corey Taylor has written
Over the years, Corey Taylor has shown off his versatility in music with Slipknot, Stone Sour and his own solo music. As well, he’s ventured into the world of literature and cinema with his numerous books and on-screen roles. Now, it looks like Taylor wants to focus more on what goes on behind the screen. […]
10 musicians who had their own real-life ghost adventures
There are few things we love more than musicians and ghost stories, so when they come together, we can’t get enough. Luckily, many musicians in the scene are self-proclaimed horror buffs, sometimes incorporating the aesthetic into music videos, album art and more. Read more: 10 songs that are as captivating as the horror movies that […]
10 bands you won’t believe never played Warped Tour
There’s no denying that for 25 years, Warped Tour was a significant rite of passage for alternative bands. Especially during the 2000s, the festival brought us performances by just about every group we knew and loved. “Just about” is a rather significant caveat, though. While the vast majority of active scene artists made a Warped appearance […]
10 times artists shared hilarious memes about themselves
Memes about your favorite band are fantastic, but it’s even better when they’re the ones who share or make them. In December, Nickelback fed into the memes the internet has made about one of their hit songs for years and created their own. Read more: Nickelback released the iconic “Photograph” nearly two decades ago, but […]
Corey Taylor, Taylor Momsen and more join David Bowie tribute event lineup
This weekend, an A-list lineup of musicians are coming together to celebrate what would’ve been David Bowie‘s 74th birthday. Now, it looks like even more musicians have joined the already stacked lineup for the A Bowie Celebration: Just For One Day! event. Slipknot‘s Corey Taylor, the Pretty Reckless‘ Taylor Momsen and Foo Fighters‘ Taylor Hawkins are […]
50 most anticipated albums of 2021 in alternative, metal and beyond
This year’s biggest lesson for most of us has been to expect the unexpected. While that mainly went for life itself, it certainly also applied to music. But still, there’s a lot to look forward to in the most anticipated albums of 2021. 2020 saw plenty of surprise drops and album release-date pushbacks. So, really, […]
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. Read more: Spotify Wrapped is showcasing the one song that got you through the year […]
Here's when Slipknot are thinking about releasing their next album
Although it’s been just over a year since Slipknot released their last full-length album, it looks like they already have new music on their minds. Corey Taylor recently revealed when Slipknot are thinking about releasing a follow-up to 2019’s We Are Not Your Kind. Spoiler alert – it may be sooner than you think. Read […]
Record Store Day's Black Friday clearly saved the best releases for last
We hope you saved some money because Black Friday is Record Store Day’s final shopping event of 2020. If your toes don’t curl at the breadth of this month’s selections, well, do you even like music? There are plenty of great titles being reissued on the vinyl format for all of your post-Thanksgiving wonderment. Here […]
It looks like Chris Fehn’s lawsuit against Slipknot is finally over
It appears that former Slipknot percussionist Chris Fehn has dropped his lawsuit against the band. Fehn was suing Slipknot over claims that he was not properly compensated for his years of touring and recording with the group. Read more: The Network are back, but some fans still don’t think it’s really Green Day Fehn had […]
See Neck Deep return as Slipknot cover band SlipNeck for Halloween
It’s the spooky season which only means one thing to Neck Deep fans – SlipNeck are back. That’s right, Neck Deep officially brought back their Slipknot cover band for a special performance on Halloween. Read more: See Tim Curry return as Dr. Frank-N-Furter for ‘Rocky Horror’ virtual event For years now, Neck Deep have been […]
QUIZ: Which 2005 album are you?
It’s hard to believe when we hear music that dropped in 2005, it’s already been out for 15 years. Back in those days, we were at the height of our scene phases. Spending time on Myspace and rocking all of those regrettable clothing trends were basically second nature. Read more: Filter are willing to call […]
Corey Taylor to play Slipknot, Stone Sour and ‘CMFT’ songs for virtual gig
Corey Taylor‘s highly-awaited debut solo album CMFT arrives on Oct. 2. In celebration of the album’s release, Taylor has announced a massive new arena gig that he is livestreaming exclusively for fans. For Forum Or Against ‘Em, the historic pay-per-view streaming event, Taylor has a lot in store. Not only is he playing new material […]
Find out what kind of rock star you would be based on your zodiac sign
Who among us hasn’t fantasized about living the rock star life? (Well, besides rappers.) Seriously though, who wouldn’t want a gig like that? The tears of the bright-eyed are the lubrication that keeps the rock ‘n’ roll machine pumping along. But what if a life of stardom could be gleaned from the stars themselves? In […]
Must-See Music: New songs from Corey Taylor, the Pretty Reckless, more
This week’s Must-See Music selections were made by established artists, hungry upstarts and creators ready to be heard. There’s a lot of heart and soul in this week’s selections, and that is always welcome around these parts. There’s a hard-rock lifer who’s both respected and fearless. A 22-year-old rapper/singer who’s not shackled by genres but […]
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