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KISS and Iron Maiden to headline Download 2022 after 2021 cancellation
Ticketholders for Download Festival have been hit with some bad news. Due to England’s new plans to ease out of COVID-19 restrictions, the 2021 festival is no longer able to take place. However, Download organizers have confirmed the festival will be back next year and have already announced the 2022 headliners. Read more: Avenged Sevenfold […]
Live Nation CEO says large-scale US concerts could return by summer
Obviously, things haven’t been going so well for the live music industry amid the coronavirus pandemic. However, it looks like Live Nation‘s CEO is confident large-scale events and concerts could return as early as this summer in the United States. This week, Michael Rapino detailed the timeline he believes the United States is currently on […]
Scarypoolparty's nothing,nowhere. collab to appear on 'LOS ANGELES' EP
Scarypoolparty and nothing,nowhere. are teaming up for an epic tracked filled with distorted lyrics and sick keys in “Universe.” Alongside the release, he’s also announcing the release of his upcoming project, LOS ANGELES. Also known as Alejandro Aranda, Scarypoolparty dropped his first single in 2018 with “Out Loud.” He went on to share various tracks […]
Reading & Leeds Festival is nearly sold out after confirming 2021 plans
If you are planning to attend Reading & Leeds Festival this August, you may want to get your tickets before it’s too late. Just days after confirming the U.K. event is going ahead as planned, Reading Festival has completely sold out with Leeds Festival not far behind. Read more: Waterparks spotlight their next era with […]
Reading & Leeds confirm the 2021 festivals are happening
Reading & Leeds ticket holders woke up to some exciting news on Wednesday morning. Due to England’s latest plans to ease out of COVID-19 restrictions, Reading & Leeds is officially able to hold their festivals this August. Read more: Former I Killed The Prom Queen bassist Sean Kennedy dies at 35 So far, 2021 hasn’t […]
Fat Mike knew NOFX's new record couldn't be a double album– here's why
It’s hard to believe that SoCal punk-rock legends NOFX have been around for nearly 40 years, but the band are still proving naysayers wrong song after song with their enduring and tenacious success. To showcase such, the band are releasing their 14th full-length Feb. 26 via Fat Wreck Chords. The aforementioned record is called Single […]
Slam Dunk 2021 has been postponed with possible lineup changes
This week, Prime Minister Boris Johnson unveiled the plans to end England’s COVID-19 restrictions this June. However, with the plans now set in motion, Slam Dunk 2021 is no longer able to happen in May. Now, Slam Dunk organizers have announced that the entire festival has been pushed back to this September. Read more: You […]
Along Came A Spider share inspiring track after guitarist's cancer diagnosis
Cleveland punk-metal rockers Along Came A Spider have had their fair share of ups and downs during the pandemic, but the past few years have proved harder than others, even before the coronavirus set in. The introduction to their brand-new video shared: “In 2020, the music world paused because of COVID-19. But in 2019, our […]
12 musicals that prove rock musicians have the best stories
The good old days of the closest Broadway ever coming to a rock ’n’ roll experience being Jesus Christ Superstar or Hair are long gone and have been for a long time. While those shows did, and still do, rock and can even be viewed as a harbinger of things to come, the headbanging on […]
Rapid COVID-19 tests could help re-open more UK venues—here's why
2021 isn’t starting off as many music fans hoped. Due to the COVID-19 crisis, major festivals have already been canceled and various tours are being postponed yet again. Now, the Music Venue Trust is supporting the idea that rapid coronavirus testing may be the key to re-opening more music venues in the U.K. The MVT […]
Dance Gavin Dance postpone their 'Afterburner' tour and Swanfest again
Due to the ongoing COVID-19 crisis, Dance Gavin Dance have been forced to postpone their headlining Afterburner tour with Animals As Leaders, Veil Of Maya, Eidola and Wolf & Bear again. As well, Dance Gavin Dance’s Swanfest is not happening in 2021. Read more: Machine Gun Kelly is acting alongside his daughter in this new thriller So far, things […]
Tyler Posey and phem channel blink-182 for 'Valentine's Day In Hell' song
Audio Up gave us a special treat in October with their Machine Gun Kelly-fronted musical comedy podcast, HALLOWEEN IN HELL. Now, the show has returned to set the mood for the season of love… Well, OK, it’s a mood but probably not the one you’d expect. Just go ahead and forget the cliche of heart-shaped […]
Ozzy Osbourne offers update after receiving first COVID-19 vaccine dose
Ozzy Osbourne has officially received his first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. On Friday, the Prince of Darkness appeared alongside Sharon Osbourne on ITV’s Loose Women to offer an update on his health. Read more: Lil Uzi Vert just revealed the real story behind that diamond face implant Since the start of the coronavirus crisis […]
Alice Cooper receives COVID-19 vaccine, but says he already had the virus
This week, Alice Cooper and his wife Sheryl revealed that they have both received the COVID-19 vaccine. However, it turns out that the couple already battled coronavirus before being vaccinated in their home base of Phoenix. Read more: Avril Lavigne’s new album is finished and it may arrive sooner than you think As various parts […]
blackbear joins Maggie Andrew on heartbreak anthem "Sleep 4Ever"–listen
Los Angeles-based Maggie Andrew is a pop singer on the rise who had one of her dreams come true by collaborating with blackbear, best known for his work on “hot girl bummer” and his feature on “Monsters” with All Time Low. Andrew is exclusively premiering her collaboration “Sleep 4Ever” ahead of her Feb. 12 video […]
10 new bands founded by scene icons that you might not have heard of
We may be a good decade out from the height of the scene heyday, but that doesn’t mean our favorite artists are anywhere past their prime. In fact, a good number of them have been extending their talents by forming new bands and side projects. Unless they’re getting broad recognition like Simple Creatures, however, these […]
An actor is suing Netflix over that 'Stranger Things' drive-in experience
Due to the COVID-19 crisis, people are getting pretty crafty with their outdoor events. For Netflix, they decided to put on the Stranger Things: The Drive Into Experience especially for diehard fans of the series. Now, it looks like Netflix is being sued by one of the actors who worked the drive-in event. Read more: […]
10 times a ‘Simpsons’ joke actually came true in real life
It seems like every week some social media post goes viral for claiming an old episode of The Simpsons predicted the future. The trend started a couple of years ago when fans discovered the show nodded at a Trump presidency all the way back in 2000. Since then, it feels like every episode of The […]
Organizers are still trying to make Slam Dunk happen in 2021
We are only one month into 2021, but festival and concert cancelations are already starting to pour in. However, Slam Dunk Festival is holding onto hope that its 2021 event will still happen at some point this year. This week, the U.K.-based festival offered an update on the status of its 2021 plans and when […]
Maynard James Keenan is recovering after contracting COVID-19 again
Tool, Puscifer and A Perfect Circle‘s Maynard James Keenan contracted coronavirus last February which left him with long-term side effects. Now, he has revealed he is recovering after contracting COVID-19 for the second time this past fall. Read more: Miley Cyrus teases a new cover of this Nine Inch Nails classic—watch Back in October, Maynard […]
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