STRATOVARIUS And SONATA ARCTICA Announce ‘Nordic Power Metal Titans’ Fall 2023 European Tour

STRATOVARIUS And SONATA ARCTICA Announce 'Nordic Power Metal Titans' Fall 2023 European Tour

Since putting their mark on the map of heavy music in the mid/late-’90s, Finnish melodic metal whirlwinds SONATA ARCTICA have consistently expanded their following, not only by releasing a colorful range of works (ten studio […]

25 summer concerts in L.A. we can’t wait to see

Members of Grupo Firme

It’s like the Super Bowl for online fan armies: Megastars Taylor Swift and Beyoncé will be performing at SoFi Stadium this summer, a mere month apart. Swifties will be sure to note that Taylor has […]

Robert Fripp and Toyah Return with Joan Jett’s “Bad Reputation”

Robert Fripp and Toyah Return with Joan Jett's "Bad Reputation"

After taking a month off from their “Sunday Lunch” performances, Robert Fripp and Toyah Willcox are back with a rendition of the Joan Jett classic “Bad Reputation.” The King Crimson guitarist and his vocalist wife […]

New Order and Frightened Rabbit dominate biggest vinyl singles of 2023 to date – Music News

New Order and Frightened Rabbit dominate biggest vinyl singles of 2023 to date - Music News

New Order have claimed the best-selling vinyl single of 2023 so far, the Official Charts Company can reveal. The influential New Wave band reach the summit with The Perfect Kiss, a single originally released in […]

Metallica: 72 Seasons review – a poignant if protracted nostalgia kick | Metallica

The artwork for 72 Seasons.

Metallica frontman James Hetfield has said their 11th studio album is rooted in the past, its title a reference to “the first 18 years of our lives, that form our true or false selves … […]

10 Things You Didn’t Know About Apollo 13’s Bill Paxton

Bill Paxton & Dad

Known for his roles in iconic films like Aliens, Twister, and Titanic, Bill Paxton was a beloved actor who brought energy, humor, and humanity to every role he played. He was known for his versatility […]

Up all night to get jeté! Thomas Bangalter on hanging up his Daft Punk helmet – and leaping into ballet | Music

‘I multitasked for 20 years’ … Bangalter, in the silver helmet, in Daft Punk.

On 1 January 2000, childhood friends Thomas Bangalter and Guy-Manuel de Homem-Christo decided to become robots. For the release of their second album, Discovery, the Daft Punk duo enlisted Hollywood effects designer Tony Gardner to […]

Sire Records Co-Founder Seymour Stein Passes Away — Aged 80

Seymour Stein

Photo Credit: Vivien Killilea Seymour Stein, Co-Founder of Sire Records, has passed away after a battle with cancer. He was 80. Stein had a unique passion for music, developing a vast knowledge of songs after […]

Skepta to launch house music label at KOKO’s first birthday weekender – Music News

Skepta to launch house music label at KOKO's first birthday weekender - Music News

KOKO will celebrate the first anniversary of its relaunch by hosting a big weekend of events: Fri April 28th: Having previously hosted epic shows from Jon Hopkins, Basement Jaxx and The Blessed Madonna against the […]

RAVEN Announces ‘All Hell’s Breaking Loose’ Album, Shares ‘Go For The Gold’ Single

RAVEN Announces 'All Hell's Breaking Loose' Album, Shares 'Go For The Gold' Single

New Wave Of British Heavy Metal stalwarts RAVEN will release their 15th studio album, “All Hell’s Breaking Loose”, on June 30 via Silver Lining Music. The Newcastle pioneers, formed by the Gallagher brothers (bassist/vocalist John […]

METALLICA: ‘Messengers: The Guitars Of James Hetfield’ Book Coming In October

METALLICA: 'Messengers: The Guitars Of James Hetfield' Book Coming In October

Permuted Press has set an October 17, 2023 released date for “Messengers: The Guitars Of James Hetfield”. In the 400-page book, Hetfield shares his personal collection of treasured guitars and reveals the story and significance […]