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In the 1990s, a pro-choice benefit album Choice: The Freedom Remix was set to feature an all-star cast. Years later, the album still hasn't been fully released, but is as relevant as ever.

This year, Every Time I Die’s ‘Tid The Season made its return in the band’s hometown of Buffalo, New York. The annual holiday shows featured a number of bands, including Spiritbox and Knocked Loose. In a surprise appearance, Spiritbox’s Courtney LaPlante joined Knocked Loose on stage for a powerful performance of the band’s “A Serpent’s Touch.” The result was electrifying. Read more...

After touring for the better part of 20 years, Matt Caughthran is a seasoned road warrior who is best known as the vocalist for Los Angeles-based punk group the Bronx. He has traveled the world and delivered high-intensity performances,  inspiring legions of fans and bands along the way. For...

A new wave of punk has taken the world and internet by storm. Recently, there has been a spike in movies about the feminist punk movement, and TikTok users have repopularized bands such as Bikini Kill and X-Ray Spex. In 2021, the history and legacy of riot grrrl appears across all social media platforms as veterans and new members of the movement educate and reeducate...

After weeks of wondering, the true identity of Orca was finally revealed on The Masked Singer. Following a series of cryptic clues and extravagant performances, season 5’s wildcard contestant truly stumped the judges. The panel, which includes Nicole Scherzinger, Ken Jeong, Jenny McCarthy Wahlberg and Robin Thicke, had varying guesses on who was behind the mask.  ...

Back in August, Power Trip frontman Riley Gale tragically passed away at the age of 34. Now, members of Power Trip and Obituary have come together to honor Gale with a powerful performance of “Executioner’s Tax (Swing Of The Axe).” This m...

New songs this week cover topics from love and heartbreak to social and environmental issues. Royal & The Serpent sings about toxic relationships, Vic Mensa comments on society and more. Whatever mood you're in or genre you want to listen to, all the music shared this week will certainly not disappoint. Ch...

Duets are all the rage these days, and largely without the intention of releasing said duet as a single. Case in point: YUNGBLUD’s recent sitdown with Avril Lavigne to blaze through her hit “I’m With You.” That’s just all about making it go viral. But there was a time whe...

On Monday, a new organization called Black Lives In Music (BLIM) officially launched in the U.K. This latest initiative aims to bring meaningful change to the music industry while supporting Black artists and professionals. Along with advocating for equality in the industry, BLIM also provides opportunities for musicians at a grassroots level...

Body Count has officially won Best Metal Performance at the 2021 Grammy Awards for "Bum-Rush," off of Carnivore. The award was presented during the Grammy Awards Premiere Ceremony. This year, Body Count was up against a stacked list of nominees that included Poppy’s "BLOODMONEY," In This Moment’s "The In-Between," Power Trip’s "Executioner’s Tax (Swing of the Ax

The 63rd Annual Grammy Awards is airing live from Los Angeles Sunday with host Trevor Noah. The Grammys ceremony was postponed from its original date in January over COVID-19 concerns and is now broadcasting with a mix of in-person and virtual participation on CBS...

What was supposed to be a peaceful transition of power this morning in Washington D.C. was anything but. Ahead of the Electoral College certification process, lame-duck President Donald Trump held a "Stop The Steal" rally where he fanned the flames of allegations of a fraudulent election...

This week, Fox officially kicked off the Masked Singer spin-off series the Masked Dancer. Rather than singing, contestants perform choreographed routines while protecting their true identities under elaborate costumes. Now, it looks like the first contestant has finally been unmasked and viewers know now who was hiding underneath the Disco Ball costume. Re...

Last month, the 2021 Grammy nominations were finally revealed. For some of the artists in the metal genre, this year was a big one. Poppy, Code Orange, In This Moment, Power Trip and Body Count are among those nominated at the prestigious awards show...

Everyone loves to see their favorite band get mentioned or played in a movie, but it’s far more exciting when you see the musicians you love come to life as a character on the big screen. Sure, plenty of actors such as Johnny Depp, Taylor Momsen or Jared Leto have transitioned into performing music after solidifying themselves as high-profile actors. But ...

Power Trip vocalist Riley Gale has passed away. The band shared the news on social media Tuesday. Gale died Monday evening according to the statement signed by the vocalist’s family. The cause of death has not been disclosed. While funeral arrangements are pending, they ask that all donations be sent to Dallas Hope Charities in lieu of flowers. “...

Trapt recently dropped their latest album Shadow Work. Now, according to SoundScan, it appears that no amount of tweeting could help with the album's overall sales. SoundScan estimates that only 600 copies of Trapt's new album were sold in its first week...

Today (June 3), Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison is updating the charges laid against Derek Chauvin from third-degree murder to second-degree murder as well as charging the other three officers involved in George Floyd's death. More than a week after George Floyd was killed, charges have been laid against all four officers involved as protests across all 50 states continue over police brut

Throughout history, people have used their right to protest social issues to create meaningful changes or bring awareness to problems after calling for a better world. Music has long attached itself to this by capturing the voices of the oppressed...

On May 25, Minneapolis resident George Floyd was tragically killed by police after one of the four police officers involved in his arrest knelt on his neck in an incident caught on video (warning: the video is very graphic). 46-year-old Floyd died during his arrest leading to his sister Bridget Floyd calling for the four officers involved to be charged with murder as protests are breaking out and