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Machine Head and Jesse Leach honor police brutality victims in new collab
A few weeks ago, protests broke out worldwide over the wrongful killing of George Floyd at the hands of Minneapolis police. Since then, musicians have been using their platforms to spread awareness, encourage donations to Black Lives Matter and fight for change. Now, Machine Head and Killswitch Engage‘s Jesse Leach are honoring Floyd and other […]
Hear Black Veil Brides cover Bruce Springsteen in support of BLM
Black Veil Brides are taking a break from working on their new album to show their support for Black Lives Matter and the George Floyd protests. On June 13, the band released a cover of Bruce Springsteen‘s “American Skin (41 Shots).” The song was written by Springsteen following a New York police shooting in 1999. […]
Hear the original version of the ‘Manic’ track Halsey just leaked
Over the weekend, Halsey took a brief break from posting about the ongoing Black Lives Matter and George Floyd protests to leak some unreleased music in celebration of Pride Month. Halsey took to Twitter on June 14 to share the original version of her Manic bonus track “Wipe Your Tears.” Read more: Green Day reveal […]
Halsey is supporting black creators’ art through a new fund
Over the past few weeks, Halsey has been seen at various protests advocating for Black Lives Matter and demanding change in America. Along with this, she has been using her social media platforms to spread awareness and information regarding the movement. Now, Halsey is launching The Black Creators Funding Initiative, a fund that is amplifying […]
Hear a Paramore fan give “Hard Times” a cathartic reimagining
Amidst the ongoing Black Lives Matter protests, various Paramore fans have been showing their support in a number of creative ways. Last week, a fan paid tribute to police brutality victims by reimagining the Riot! album artwork and tracklisting. Now, another fan is using Paramore’s single “Hard Times” as a way to express herself as […]
Hear DE’WAYNE call for unity and change in America in “National Anthem”
Alternative singer and rapper DE’WAYNE is the latest artist to sign to Hopeless Records. Now, DE’WAYNE is using his voice to address the America he has witnessed in his new single “National Anthem.” “National Anthem” is not only calling for change in America, but is also encouraging others to fight for their lives amidst the […]
Watch the Killers reimagine “Land Of The Free” in support of BLM
Over the past few weeks, musicians have been showing their support for the ongoing protests over the wrongful death of George Floyd. Now, the Killers are one of the latest bands to get involved with the Black Lives Matter movement. The Las Vegas band have reimagined their 2019 single “Land Of The Free” to show their support […]
System Of A Down’s drummer calls defunding police “the stupidest thing”
Amidst all of the ongoing Black Lives Matter protests following the wrongful death of George Floyd, many are demanding that police forces nationwide be defunded. Now, System Of A Down drummer John Dolmayan is voicing his opinion on the matter. In a new 14-minute video, Dolmayan says that the defund the police movement is “the stupidest […]
The Ghost Inside’s ex-bassist has “changed” the way he thinks about race
Last week, The Ghost Inside announced that they are parting ways with bassist Jim Riley. The decision was made after a situation with him calling their bus driver a racial slur was brought back to light by Bracewar drummer Rashod Jackson. Now, Riley is speaking out further about the incident and where he stands following his exit from The Ghost […]
Tom Morello reminds the internet he’s more than qualified to talk politics
Back in 2017, Tom Morello absolutely crushed a fan with a comeback about his political knowledge. Now, the Rage Against The Machine guitarist has again shared the image of his comment to remind people of his qualifications. Morello has been incredibly vocal regarding politics and social justice throughout his career. Tom Morello especially has the […]
John Oliver explains why defunding police won’t cause a real ‘The Purge’
On June 7, John Oliver dedicated his entire Last Week Tonight episode to talking about America’s police brutality history. Amidst all of the ongoing protests for Black Lives Matter and George Floyd, Oliver used his platform to talk about the history of police reform and America’s current state of policing. In Sunday’s episode, Oliver also […]
Bring Me The Horizon delay their new song to support the BLM movement
Bring Me The Horizon have decided to delay the release of their new single “Parasite Eve.” The news comes from frontman Oli Sykes Instagram page today (June 8). The upcoming song was set to release on June 10 and will be their first new music since the Music To Listen To… EP back in December. Read More: Protesters […]
16 band shirts you can buy to support the Black Lives Matter movement
When musicians started seeing the protests and tragedies happening in these past weeks following the murder of George Floyd, they answered the call to help fundraise for Black Lives Matter organizations. Over the weekend, bands such as Every Time I Die, the Devil Wears Prada and Stick To Your Guns opened their merch store and […]
Here are 10 times Rage Against The Machine brought truth to power
Thirty years ago, Nirvana rose to historical status as the torchbearers of alternative rock. Their music conveyed the angst, cynicism and nihilism that defined Generation X. In sharp contrast, Los Angeles’ Rage Against The Machine flung a psychic 50-quart Molotov cocktail straight at the heart of that generation’s apathy. The multi-cultural quartet drew from hardcore, […]
Reddit’s co-founder wants a black candidate to replace him on the board
Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian has stepped down from his board role and requested that it be filled by a black candidate. Ohanian co-founded the social networking site alongside Steve Huffman in 2005. The news comes amid Black Lives Matter protests taking place around the world. The protests were sparked by the killing of George Floyd […]
People are boycotting Lush after the UK CEO gifted police care packages
People are wanting to boycott Lush over actions made by its U.K. CEO Mark Constantine. Constantine recently took to social media to showcase that he was giving presents to police. This move has drawn a ton of criticism due to its insensitive nature regarding ongoing, worldwide protests for Black Lives Matter and against police brutality. […]
The Ghost Inside bassist addresses backlash over use of racial slur
On June 4, Bracewar drummer Rashod Jackson took to Twitter to call out the Ghost Inside‘s bass player Jim Riley. Jackson shared a tweet from the Ghost Inside about a new shirt with profits going to the NAACP. The Bracewar drummer alleged that TGI’s “bitch ass bass player” used a racial slur about a tour […]
Protesters are blaring Judas Priest’s “Breaking The Law” over police radios
Protesters in New York City have reportedly been hijacking police radios and blaring Judas Priest‘s “Breaking The Law.” NYC has been a hub for both peaceful Black Lives Matter protests and riots over the killing of George Floyd at the hands of Minneapolis police. According to US Protests: News & Updates Twitter account, protesters have […]
This is how you can honor Breonna Taylor’s birthday and help her family
Breonna Taylor would have been 27 years old today (June 5). Taylor was an EMT in Louisville, KY and worked at two different hospitals during the coronavirus pandemic. “Breonna Taylor was full of life and loved social gathering with her friends and especially her family,” her obituary reads. “She loved life and all it had […]
Republic Records will stop using the term “urban” to describe genres
Republic Records is currently one of the most powerful labels in North America. This week, Universal Music Group, which owns Republic, announced its pledge to donate $25 million to social justice organizations in support of Black Lives Matter. Now, Republic is taking a progressive step towards eliminating terms that show marginalization in music. The label […]
