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Kid Bookie inspires "methodical madness" through his music

Controlled chaos is a mentality that Kid Bookie brings to his day-to-day life just as much as his metal-laced hip-hop. At the beginning of the interview, Kid Bookie politely asks if he can light up a spliff after breaking a tooth onstage a few days prior. He was performing a cover of “Creep” by Radiohead, […]

Corey Taylor teases that Slipknot may be making a concept album

Slipknot are continuing their work on their seventh studio album. However, it looks like they may be veering into new territory for the We Are Not Your Kind follow-up. This week, Corey Taylor revealed that Slipknot have a lot of new ideas for their upcoming music. In fact, he teased that there’s a chance they […]

Corey Taylor to play Slipknot, Stone Sour and ‘CMFT’ songs for virtual gig

Corey Taylor‘s highly-awaited debut solo album CMFT arrives on Oct. 2. In celebration of the album’s release, Taylor has announced a massive new arena gig that he is livestreaming exclusively for fans. For Forum Or Against ‘Em, the historic pay-per-view streaming event, Taylor has a lot in store. Not only is he playing new material […]

Corey Taylor says Stone Sour are going on an “indefinite hiatus”

Corey Taylor has announced that Stone Sour are going on an “indefinite hiatus.” During a recent interview on The Green Room with Neil Griffiths podcast, Taylor says that the members of Stone Sour are focusing on “their own thing” for now. Read more: Carole Baskin criticizes Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion’s “WAP” video Earlier […]

Hear Tech N9ne and Kid Bookie join Corey Taylor for his debut solo single

Back in 2019, Corey Taylor unveiled his plans to release a solo album and eventually tour. Although coronavirus has potentially put a halt to his tour plans, Taylor is still following through with his music plans. Now, after much anticipation, Taylor has released his debut single “CMFT Must Be Stopped,” off of his forthcoming debut […]

Top 10 artists proving genres are a thing of the past

It’s easy for artists to be pigeonholed into genres by music elitists in the modern era of collaboration and blurred lines. At the end of the day, though, if the songs sound good, they should be listened to without the threat of some snarky critic explaining the difference between metal and hardcore. Here are 10 […]

MGK breaks personal rock chart record with YUNGBLUD, Travis Barker song

Machine Gun Kelly has been building quite a buzz around his upcoming fourth full-length Hotel Diablo. Most recent single, “I Think I’m Okay,” finally unleashed the much-teased YUNGBLUD and Travis Barker collab on the world. With a few weeks under its belt, the collab has snagged a new personal record for the rapper on the […]

Tech N9ne shouts out Slipknot, fellow maggots in new song

Rapper Tech N9ne recently shouted out Slipknot in his new song, “Like I Ain’t.” According to Loudwire, the song talks about wanting to succeed in rap. Additionally, the bar that features the Slipknot reference details others’ success in different genres. In addition to Slipknot, Tech N9ne shouts out other popular artists such as 2Pac, Mr. […]

APTV chats with Tech N9ne about the Doors, collaborations, barbecue and more

AP's Josh Bernstein caught up with Tech N9ne at Rock On The Range to talk drink mixes, proving himself at the festival and working with Serj Tankian, Chino Moreno, Corey Taylor of Slipknot and members of the Doors, whom he credits as a major influence on his music and life.  Hear how he came to […]