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10 underrated '90s lead singers who stepped in when another vocalist left

Replacing an original band member is never a fun experience, and there’s surely no role more difficult to fill than that of the lead singer. There have been exceptions to the rule, in the sense that the band went on to continue being successful (think Sammy Hagar in Van Halen), but there have also been […]

9 musicians who left music to pursue a different career

Rock ‘n’ roll is a wild and crazy career to pursue. Some handle it well, throw up devil horns and spray their hair, even in the afterlife. Others enjoy the experience but discover that they want to pursue other things outside of touring and playing music. There’s certainly nothing wrong with this, as passion ebbs […]

Members of Weezer, Fall Out Boy and more pay tribute to Eddie Van Halen

On Tuesday, it was confirmed that Eddie Van Halen, legendary guitarist and co-founder of Van Halen, has passed away at the age of 65. Now, the music world is coming together to honor the late musician. Ozzy Osbourne, Fall Out Boy, Weezer, the Who and Billy Joel are just a few of the acts that […]

Legendary Van Halen co-founder and guitarist Eddie Van Halen dies at 65

Legendary Van Halen guitarist and co-founder Eddie Van Halen has passed away at the 65 after a long battle with throat cancer. According to reports, he died at St. Johns Hospital in Santa Monica on Tuesday, Oct 6. Read more: Watch FINNEAS make a “very metal” James Bond remix for Jimmy Fallon Eddie reportedly saw […]

Epicenter 2020 lineup has Papa Roach, I Prevail, more joining Metallica

Epicenter is back and louder than ever with the release of its 2020 festival lineup. The three-day music festival features an enormous array of top rock groups performing on four different stages.  As previously announced, Metallica will exclusively headline all five of Danny Wimmer Presents’ hard rock festivals in 2020, with Epicenter being the first. They […]

Armin Van Buuren remixes Van Halen's "Jump," and we can't sit still

Respected EDM DJ/remixer/producer Armin Van Buuren grabbed “Jump,” the biggest single from classic American metal band Van Halen, and chrome-plated it with so many synthesizers and sequencers that at the right volume, you could be raving in your car like you would in your favorite airplane hangar. Read more: A Day To Remember give fans a […]