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Nandi Bushell receives signature guitar from Muse’s Matt Bellamy— watch

Over the past few years, musical prodigy Nandi Bushell has truly captivated music fans with her viral rock covers of artists such as Foo Fighters, My Chemical Romance and Nirvana among others. Now, Muse frontman Matt Bellamy has praised Bushell and her hard work with the ultimate surprise. This week, Bushell posted a video revealing that […]

10 most unexpected musical moments from 'Saturday Night Live'

Performing on Saturday Night Live is a milestone for musicians in any genre, as it’s a moment in history that will be looked back on for years to come.  For decades, some of the biggest artists of the time have taken the SNL stage, and most take the opportunity to give a memorable performance.  Read […]

12 artists who got their names from other alternative songs

For as long as music has existed, artists have been inspiring other artists. Right here within our own beloved scene, we’ve witnessed many examples of newer-era bands drawing inspiration from the OGs. What’s especially endearing is that not only have bands influenced each other in terms of musical style; they’ve also taken from the lyrics […]

10 women drummers who are inspiring the next generation of musicians

At this point, many of us are aware that the music industry is male-dominated when it comes to band leaders. However, when you look at musicians drumming at the back of the stage, there are even fewer women in that position. By showcasing some of our favorite women in the drumming world today, we’re proving […]

Musicians show support for Asian community after Atlanta-area shootings

On Tuesday evening, three shootings at Atlanta-area massage parlors left eight people dead. According to NBC News, six of the eight people killed were identified as Asian women. After a brief manhunt, suspect Robert Aaron Long was arrested and later confessed to the attack. This random act of violence has sparked widespread concern and anger […]

7 artists who were banned from ‘SNL’ for their badass performances

Getting booked as the musical guest on Saturday Night Live is the perfect way for any artist to become a household name. But with the national spotlight comes the show’s strict standards for guests, leaving some outspoken artists to feel restrained. As punk and alternative became more mainstream in the ’80s, the show began to […]

Rock Hall plans to hold in-person 2021 induction ceremony at a new venue

Due to the COVID-19 crisis, the 2020 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony made a lot of changes. After postponing the initial ceremony, the event went virtual. As well, Rock Hall eliminated all scheduled performances. Now, it looks like the Rock Hall will host an induction ceremony later this year. However, the Rock […]

Netflix film ‘Metal Lords’ recruits Tom Morello as executive music producer

It looks like Tom Morello has a new project on his hands. This week, it was confirmed that the Rage Against The Machine guitarist is the executive music producer for the new film Metal Lords. The upcoming coming-of-age comedy will make its global debut on Netflix later this year. Read more: Post Malone previews his […]

Dave Grohl knows who he wants to induct Foo Fighters into the Rock Hall

Dave Grohl didn’t take long to comment about who he’d like to induct Foo Fighters into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. His band joined an impressive list of nominees Feb. 10, and the former Nirvana drummer had a lot to say about the prospect of entering the Hall. Read more: The 2021 Rock […]

The 2021 Rock Hall nominations have sparked that genre debate again

On Wednesday, the 16 artists nominated to be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame this year were finally announced. Foo Fighters, Iron Maiden, JAY-Z, Tina Turner and Rage Against The Machine are among the acts nominated this year. Now, it looks like the nominations have sparked that debate about what is considered […]

Foo Fighters and RATM among 2021 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame nominees

The list of talented artists nominated to be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame this year has finally been announced. Among the 2021 nominees are Foo Fighters, Rage Against The Machine, Iron Maiden, Kate Bush, Tina Turner and Mary J. Blige among others. Read more: Halsey channels ‘Mean Girls’ for her new […]

Taylor Momsen had to fall in love with music all over again just to survive

In May 2017, the Pretty Reckless were riding the crest of a wave. In celebration of their third album, Who You Selling For, the New York rockers landed an opening slot for their musical inspirations and friends Soundgarden on their U.S. leg. Just hours after their show at the Fox Theatre in Detroit, the band […]

Coachella Festival has canceled its April 2021 dates

Some were expecting it, but others were hoping it wouldn’t happen. On Friday, it was confirmed that both Coachella and Stagecoach‘s April 2021 festival dates are canceled. The news arrives shortly after Glastonbury Festival also canceled its 2021 event. Read more: The internet is comparing Reddit’s stocks ploy to Bella Thorne—here’s why Due to the […]

20 albums from 1996 that mark some of the best of the decade

The year 2021 stands out for, at the very least, two distinct reasons. One, we all simply could not wait for it to get here and to promptly put the horrific year that was 2020 in our collective rearview mirror. And, two, it’s the year that some of the best albums of the ’90s will […]

See how this Rage Against The Machine classic inspired a new doc on racism

Rage Against The Machine have unveiled a new mini-documentary that details how racism in America inspired one of their most classic songs. Released in collaboration with international artists collective The Ummah Chroma, the short film follows a teacher as he educates his students on the history of oppression in the United States. Read more: Josh […]

Hear the Pretty Reckless and Tom Morello join forces on “And So It Went”

Rock fans are being treated to the ultimate rock collab this week. On Friday, the Pretty Reckless and Tom Morello debuted their explosive new song “And So It Went.” The new track appears on the Pretty Reckless’ upcoming album Death By Rock And Roll. Read more: Hear Avril Lavigne and MOD SUN’s powerful punk rock […]

Hear Tom Morello and Serj Tankian cover this Gang Of Four classic

Tom Morello and Serj Tankian are treating Rage Against The Machine and System Of A Down fans to another collaboration. Both Morello and Tankian are among the artists featured on The Problem of Leisure: A Celebration of Andy Gill and Gang of Four. Together, the rock musicians are taking on the Gang Of Four classic “Natural’s […]

Rock musicians react to pro-Trump supporters taking over Capitol Hill

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. These Trump supporters, white supremacist groups and militia groups, […]

10 bands who still have their original lineup over 20 years later

Many bands take maintaining the same lineup quite seriously, even if it’s one of the most difficult things to pull off. Especially if longevity is also high up on their list of priorities.  Those who have accomplished it wear it as a badge of honor, such as U2. Frontman Bono often says they are who […]

These are the albums Metallica's Lars Ulrich was obsessed with this year

2020 has been a hard year for everyone but one thing that has kept a lot of people going is music, and Metallica drummer Lars Ulrich is spilling the records he’s had on repeat all year long. In an interview with Rolling Stone, Ulrich shares some of the albums he’s been revisiting throughout the pandemic. Read more: Here’s why Courtney […]
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