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The Lost Boys boasts an impressive soundtrack, particularly its epic theme “Cry Little Sister.” 35 years later, Gerard McMahon reflects on the song’s legacy.

The 1980s were the big bang of music videos—a cosmic explosion of creativity, technology and straight-up weirdness.  With the launch of MTV in 1981, some artists used the visual art form to sell sex, youth and anything eye-catching, while others used it to visually define themselves within the music business.  Read more: 10 artists who […]

There are three types when it comes to songs in feature films: The first is the song that you just know isn’t only going to be nominated for an Academy Award but in all likelihood will win it; the second is the song that’s snubbed by the Academy in a year jam-packed with standard Oscar […]

What’s better than a new track by one of your favorite artists? That’s easy: a collaboration between multiple favorites. Despite all odds, 2020 has proven to be the year of collabs. From MGK and Halsey‘s shared pop-punk debut to FEVER 333 and Run-DMC‘s “ANIMAL“ remix and merch line, we’ve been consistently surprised by some great team-ups. […]

This week, members of Run-DMC, Anthrax, Suicidal Tendencies and Volbeat have teamed up to give back to Music Unites. In a new video posted on June 15, Anthrax’s Charlie Benante has crafted a Run-DMC medley with Darryl “DMC” McDaniels on vocals. Alongside them, former Anthrax member Rob Caggiano (now of Volbeat) and Suicidal Tendencies bassist […]

FEVER 333 are linking up with Run-DMC co-founder Darryl McDaniels (aka DMC) for a remix of “ANIMAL.” It also features producers J Randy and Nellz breaking down the track with frontman Jason Aalon Butler as he and McDaniels trade bars. Read More: It’s halfway to Halloween and Disney is celebrating with spooky new merch Butler offers a statement […]

Aerosmith held up a Kobe Bryant jersey in honor of the late basketball icon during their performance at the Grammy Awards.  The band collaborated with RUN-D.M.C. to sing “Walk This Way” and also performed “Living On The Edge”. Aerosmith were being honored as Musicares Person of the Year at the show. Read more: Grammy Awards […]

Metal and hip-hop share many similarities in values, ethics and, increasingly now, overall aesthetic of the artists, but it’s rare when the two genres meet up with each other. From early collaborations between Aerosmith and Run-D.M.C. or Anthrax and Public Enemy, it’s evident that guitars and rap can collide in meaningful ways, and the mix […]