The Carpenters songwriter Roger Nichols who wrote band’s hit ‘We’ve Only Just Begun’ dies aged 84 – The US Sun

LEGENDARY songwriter Roger Nichols who composed the biggest hits for The Carpenters has tragically died aged 84. Nichols, who made songs like We’ve Only Just Begun, died peacefully four days ago on May 17. 3 […]

FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH Announces ‘Best Of – Volume 1’ Collection Of Re-Recorded Versions Of Band’s Biggest Songs

FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH Announces 'Best Of - Volume 1' Collection Of Re-Recorded Versions Of Band's Biggest Songs

Multi-platinum hard rock powerhouse FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH is celebrating its 20th anniversary with the release of “Best Of – Volume 1”, a collection of re-recorded versions of their most iconic chart-topping songs. This move […]

Blink-182’s Mark Hoppus on surviving cancer, band’s battles, new book

'Fahrenheit-182' by Mark Hoppus

On the Shelf Fahrenheit-182 By Mark Hoppus with Dan OzziDey Street Books: 400 pages, $33If you buy books linked on our site, The Times may earn a commission from Bookshop.org, whose fees support independent bookstores. […]

As The Beatles movie cast is revealed, three shocking episodes in band’s history that new films MUST cover

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THEY are the biggest band of all time — and now the actors who will play them on the big screen have been unveiled.  The Beatles — A Four-Film Cinematic Event will explore the lives […]

Chet Hanks stars as Forrest Gump in band’s new music video and dad Tom also makes a cameo

CHET Hanks delighted fans after starring as Forrest Gump in his band’s new music video, with his famous dad Tom even making a surprise cameo. Actor and musician Chet, 33, stepped into his father’s legendary […]

Meet the unrelenting female managers of OPM bands Lola Amour, The Ridleys, and Over October

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In the cutthroat music industry, it really takes a village for artists to find their footing.  When you hear the success stories of bands that finally had their breakthrough after years of making music, more […]

Legendary 70s rock star drops out of band’s tour suddenly for ‘health procedure’ – leaving fans gutted

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A LEGENDARY 70s rock star has dropped out of his band’s tour suddenly for a ‘health procedure’. Having formed in 1969, the group have been active for almost six decades. 4 ZZ Top’s history dates […]

10 Pop Rock and Alternative Rock Bands That Used to Be Heavy

10 Pop Rock and Alternative Rock Bands That Used to Be Heavy

Before they ruled adult contemporary airwaves and department store playlists, some of the most popular pop-rock and bands were busy headbanging. Many artists kick off their careers with scrappy projects, DIY recordings, and short-lived label […]

The 9 Best Non-Hair Metal Albums by Hair Metal Bands

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Here are the 9 best non-hair metal albums released by hair metal bands. The 1980s were synonymous with larger-than-life personas, infectious, anthemic choruses, long, flowing locks, skin-tight leather, and guitars drenched in reverb and distortion. […]