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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 […]

Growing up, your parents probably taught you that it’s rude to play with food. Some artists chose to ignore that lesson and take their fan art to the next level by exclusively using food to make portraits and fan art of their favorite actors, singers and characters. From cakes to sandwiches, these food artists made […]

Back in 1994, Kiss My Ass: Classic Kiss Regrooved, a KISS tribute album, was released. The LP features numerous artists such as Anthrax, Lenny Kravitz and Garth Brooks among others. It turns out that Gene Simmons asked Nirvana to be part of the tribute album. However, all he ended up getting was a prank phone call. […]

Although rumours have stirred around original KISS guitarist Ace Frehley rejoining the group for a reunion show leading into their farewell plans, excited fans are going to have to hold their applause for now. In a statement posted to the guitarist’s official Facebook page, Frehley shoots down rumours he was asked to join for a New Year’s Eve […]

Each year comes with loss and change. 2020, in particular, has been one with an overwhelming amount of grief. It’s hard to know what to say when you lose people you admire, whether you know them personally or were inspired by the art they created. Hold the people you care about close and thank them. […]

American Idol has had some wild auditions over the years, and we’re taking you on a tour of the very best and the very worst of rock and metal. Brace yourself for the weird, wacky and wonderful. Here are 10 of our favorite American Idol auditions every alternative fan should see for both laughs and […]

Vocalist, actor, writer and Cincinnati native Andy Biersack goes by many names. He appeared as Andy Six when first fronting Black Veil Brides and releases solo music as Andy Black.  No matter where or who he’s performing with, he puts on a phenomenal show with deep messages and smooth vocals. Undoubtedly, we are stoked to […]

When he was a tweener, Black Veil Brides’ Andy Biersack would frequently accompany his father for trips to their favorite record store in the Cincinnati vicinity. On one particular visit, the elder Biersack asked his son to make a choice as to which records he wanted. He held up the debut album by the Sex […]

Is imitation a form of flattery? Or is it simply annoying? That’s what some bands and a lot of fans have to consider when faced with album artwork that looked a little too close for comfort. Call it homage, a tribute or straight-up theft, here are nine times when bands were accused of copying album […]

Black Veil Brides fans are getting a closer look into the life of Andy Biersack. On Friday, the frontman announced his forthcoming memoir They Don’t Need To Understand. Written alongside Ryan J. Downey, Biersack opens up about his family, life and career in the new memoir. Read more: Fyre Festival and blink-182’s ongoing lawsuit is […]

When the first episode of MTV Unplugged was broadcast, nobody knew how it was going to be received. Let’s face it, Americans like their rock ‘n’ roll served with all the decibels possible. But with a run that started in 1989 and continued in different installments for 30 years, “unplugged” became part of the music […]

With the coronavirus pandemic still raging, it’s uncertain when Supernatural, everyone’s favorite monster-hunting show, will wrap its 15th and final season. Currently, the crew has only two episodes to finish filming. While the initial hope was to resume filming in Vancouver in the fall, there’s been no update on whether that can safely happen or […]

We always knew that for the most part, vinyl records had a built-in collectibility to them. That’s a no-brainer. But why weren’t we thinking about concert tees? The market for vintage rock shirts transcends generations. This APTV video gives an overview of exactly how desirable tour/band merchandise has gotten over the decades. When you think […]

It’s safe to say that at any given moment, we’re most likely wearing one of our favorite band shirts, a pair of black skinny jeans and some Vans—it’s essentially the official uniform of scene kids everywhere. While we love our collection that we’ve compiled from thrift stores and concert merch tables, some of the coolest […]

As the coronavirus pandemic continues, U.S. government officials are urging citizens to wear masks to slow the spread of the virus. This hot button topic of requiring citizens to wear face-coverings has sparked controversy. Now, KISS‘ Paul Stanley is addressing those coronavirus mask conspiracy theories. Stanley took to social media to share his thoughts on […]

Rapper Trippie Redd is known for his unique sound and past collaborations with artists such as JUICE WRLD and Travis Scott. Now, fans are hearing a new side to the rapper with the release of his new song “Dreamer.” Filled with moody and distorted guitars, “Dreamer” is Trippie Redd’s first rock song to be released through […]

Veteran session guitarist Bob Kulick has passed away at the age of 70 as confirmed in a Facebook post from his brother and former Kiss guitarist Bruce Kulick. The guitarist was responsible for guitar work on countless projects including music with Kiss, Meat Loaf, Lou Reed, Diana Ross, WASP, and SpongeBob Squarepants among many other things. Read More: Watch Slaves face […]