In partnership with the City of Paris and under the patronage of UNESCO, electronic music pioneer Jean-Michel Jarre is teaming with French VR startup VRrOOm to take us into the New Year with a live stream trailblazing concert-spectacular set in the virtual environment of the planetary landmark Notre-Dame de Paris. The unique visual world created
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According to a report from MetalSucks, Bad Wolves vocalist Tommy Vext has been accused of assault by his ex-girlfriend, fitness model and personal trainer Whitney Johns. The metal site obtained court documents in which Johns alleges that Vext (real name Cummings) assaulted her numerous times “both during and after the relationship.” The documents also detail an
Future riddim might be the “hot new thing,” but bass house will never go out of style. Just check out “Got It,” the new track from SWAGE, and you’ll see what I mean. Bringing his everlasting love of breakbeat into the mix, SWAGE gets intense with textured bass and a relentless, pounding rhythm. This is
YouTuber Nik Nocturnal steps in for a little history lesson on this edition of Gear Factor. Nocturnal, who has his own band Termina, spoke with us about how his love of guitar evolved over the years, sharing some of the riffs that shaped his development. Nocturnal credits part of his start to Guitar Hero, revealing
Skrillex jumps on the opening track of DJ Scheme‘s new album, FAMILY, out now! The leading production, “Homesick,” thrives in a soothing atmosphere with clean bass, light guitar melodics and the vocal stylings of Zacari. His lyrical delivery drives the track to an emotional space and melds into a bittersweet musical backdrop. I just wanna go back
In the late ’80s and into the early ’90s, Motley Crue were among the hottest bands in the world. Decades later, they’re still keeping things hot having just unveiled a line of signature hot sauce brands, packaged and sold in a six-pack, a format that is no stranger to a band with such a distinguished history of
via press release Rockstar Games continue to champion new underground music and culture with the latest Grand Theft Auto Online update, The Cayo Perico Heist. Featuring an exotic, all-new location, The Cayo Perico Heist tasks 1-4 players with planning and executing an action-packed Heist on the heavily fortified Caribbean island of Cayo Perico, home to
Deftones‘ Chino Moreno was the latest guest on Full Metal Jackie’s weekend radio program. The singer touched on the musical direction the band took on their latest record and also noted that the lyrical themes of isolation were written prior to the onset of the coronavirus pandemic. After moving from Los Angeles to a mountainous
Everything’s better with friends, right? Bear Grillz proves this on his sophomore album released this week via Dim Mak, Friends: The Album. Spanning 12 collaborations with the likes of Adventure Club & JT Roach, SIPPY, Spag Heddy, Figure, Dion Timmer, and more, Bear shows off his all-star friends list with equally amazing collaborations. The album is
While 2020 has been a rough year, there have been some musical highlights for Yungblud this year, including having a chance to collaborate with Bring Me the Horizon‘s Oli Sykes on the song “Obey.” For Yungblud, it was a chance to work with an artist who meant so much to him growing up. The vocalist,
GRiZ just announced his 7th annual 12 Days of GRiZMAS event! The staple Detroit holiday series will run quite differently this year, with the festivities streaming live on Twitch and Zoom over December 12 – 23. Fans around the world will soon be treated to live-streamed performances, activities, and community service initiatives to make a
While Welcome to Galvania has helped put Puddle of Mudd back on the map after a decade of mostly inactivity for new music, singer Wes Scantlin does have some interest in giving credit to the album that started it all for him in 2021. Speaking with KCAL 96-7’s RadioActive Mike Z., the singer expressed his
Longevity in any career field is hard to come by, especially in the music industry. Bands, genres, trends…all of these things can have a short shelf life. The definition of longevity in the dance music sphere is UK producer/DJ Paul Oakenfold. His career has spanned nearly four decades. He helped pave the way for acid
Aerosmith‘s Steven Tyler and Joe Perry are set to take part in a virtual Wayne’s World reunion with actors Mike Myers (Wayne) and Dana Carvey (Garth) as part of actor Josh Gad’s “Reunited Apart” YouTube series on Monday (Dec. 7) at 9AM ET / 12PM PT. Gad, perhaps most recognized as the voice of the snowman
If you’re looking for some good, old-fashioned quarantine fun, The DJ Game: Underground Edition has you covered. The biggest underground DJ lineup now fits in your pocket, featuring Carl Cox, Peggy Gou, Richie Hawtin, Annie Mac, Charlotte De Witte, and many more. The “light-hearted” card game features 42 of the world’s leading house and techno
The annual Monsters of Rock Cruise is going to look a bit different in 2021 as the fest celebrates its 10th anniversary — on land. Promoter On the Blue has just unveiled Operation Monster Beach, the land variant of the iconic cruise, which will take place in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic. Alice Cooper will serve
We finally have a release date for Flux Pavilion’s forthcoming sophomore album, .wav, after delaying it. Originally set for release in 2020, the 16-track album is due out January 21 next year, and Flux just dropped the next single in the beautiful saga. “I Believe,” with Asha, is an assortment of glistening synths and pretty
Need some gift ideas for a rock or metal fan but want something that’s a little more unique or even handmade? Well, you’re in luck, because I’ve spent a lot of time throughout my years frequenting oddities shops, flea markets, arts and craft shows, witchy stores and Etsy, so I am full of ideas for the perfect present