In the latest episode of the Beardo and Weirdo podcast with comedian Craig Gass and Five Finger Death Punch bassist Chris Kael, the co-hosts were joined by legendary heavy metal figures — Slayer‘s Kerry King and Metal Blade Records founder Brian Slagel. Naturally, the talking points are endless with such prominent icons in the metal world and, in the clip below,
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Elton John, Coldplay and Dua Lipa are among 400 artists to have called on the UK government to change copyright laws amid the threat from AI. Paul McCartney, Florence Welch, Kate Bush and Robbie Williams have also signed a letter asking for Keir Starmer to back proposals that would protect copyrighted artistic works from AI
After bowing out of last night’s tour kickoff performance citing a “non-life-threatening medical emergency” concerning drummer Sean Kinney, Alice in Chains have now called off the remainder of their scheduled tour. The band had scheduled about a week of performances that surrounded their scheduled appearance at the Sonic Temple festival this Sunday in Columbus, Ohio, and
Clairo has announced that she will be unable to play at this year’s Primavera Sound in Barcelona due to “logistical issues”. The artist had been due to play the festival on Saturday June 6, sharing the bill that day with Sabrina Carpenter, HAIM, Beach House, TV On The Radio, Wet Leg and others. The Parc
Who would be the “Big 4” bands of the post-grunge subgenre? First, we should define what post-grunge is. Some sources take the label literally and consider any rock bands that came “after” grunge to be post-grunge, but we think it’s a little more complex than that. Plenty of nu-metal and alternative rock bands were popular in
Hurts’ Adam Anderson will sit out the duo’s upcoming ‘Happiness’ anniversary shows to focus on his mental health and wellbeing. The Manchester synth-poppers are due to celebrate 15 years of their debut album with a run of shows this summer, including a major date at the O2 Academy Brixton in London on May 22. Shows
Alice in Chains canceled their Thursday tour kickoff shortly before showtime as drummer Sean Kinney dealt with a “non-life-threatening medical emergency.” The band was set to perform at the Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut, before Kinney’s emergency happened. They announced the cancellation in a statement on social media, which you can see below. “After our soundcheck this evening
Moses Sumney and Hayley Williams have teamed up on the steamy and seductive new single, ‘I Like It I Like It’ – check it out below. READ MORE: Hayley Williams: “Women’s rage has been such a catalyst for beautiful things” Earlier this month, Sumney and Paramore‘s Hayley Williams teased the single, which released last night (May
Did you know Red Hot Chili Peppers had one of their relatives sing backup on one of their biggest songs? Mother knows best, and sometimes sings best, too. The Red Hot Chili Peppers needed to call Mom for help while recording their biggest hit. Which Chili Peppers Member Called His Mom? The Red Hot Chili
Lorde has announced details of her ‘Ultrasound’ world tour for 2025 – with dates across the UK, Europe and North America. Check out full dates and ticket details below. Off the back of her huge comeback single ‘What Was That?‘ ahead of her highly-anticipated fourth album ‘Virgin‘, the New Zealand alt-pop giant has now announced
An online ad looking for musicians to form a “conservative” version of Rage Against the Machine has the internet wondering if someone missed the point of the source material. The Proposed Plan for a ‘Conservative Rage Against The Machine’ A recent post on Craigslist put out a call for any bassists and drummers who would
Turnstile have announced a companion film (or visual album) for their upcoming album, ‘Never Enough’. READ MORE: The NME Big Read – Turnstile: “When the stars align for things to happen, we follow them” The band’s fourth studio album, and the follow-up to 2021’s ‘Glow On’, is due for release on June 6. It is available for pre-order/pre-save here, with
Brooks Wackerman has been holding down the kit for Avenged Sevenfold for a decade now, but the drummer recently revealed what ultimately factored into his decision to leave another well-known band, Bad Religion, to take on the new drumming challenge. Wackerman was a guest on former Sum 41 drummer Steveo 32’s new interview podcast and
The National’s Matt Berninger has shared the contemplative ‘Inland Ocean’, from his upcoming solo album ‘Get Sunk’ – listen below. The album is due to be released on May 30 via Book/Concord and is the second solo record from the singer, following on from his 2020 debut ‘Serpentine Prison’. Visit here to pre-order it. So
A WWE wrestler is now coming to the ring accompanied by the sound of Tool‘s Adam Jones on guitar. Who Is Penta? One of the hottest superstars to debut on WWE programming in recent weeks has been Mexican wrestler Penta. The masked luchador joined the company following a run in WWE’s promotional competitor, All Elite Wrestling. WrestleMania 41Getty
Rihanna has addressed the progress on her long-awaited ninth album following the recent reveal of her pregnancy – see what she had to say below. READ MORE: Rihanna: every album ranked and rated The singer revealed that she expecting her third child with partner A$AP Rocky earlier this week at the 2025 Met Gala, with Rocky
Aerosmith‘s Joe Perry is taking the Joe Perry Project back on the road this summer for a brief North American tour featuring an all-star lineup of members of three big rock bands. The eight-show trek begins on Aug. 13 in Tampa, Florida, and concludes on Aug. 23 in Port Chester, New York. The band will make additional stops in Florida, Ontario,
Yungblud has announced ‘Idols’ – the first part of his new double album. Check out the details below. Set for release on June 20, the record will mark the fourth studio album from the Doncaster punk star – real name is Dominic Harrison. Visit here to pre-order. It comes after months of him teasing a