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Somehow, left field MCs Jpegmafia and Danny Brown had collaborated only sparingly before “Lean Beef Patty,” the lead single from their first joint album, Scaring the Hoes. The rappers have been teasing the project for over a year, with fans anticipating a collaboration for even longer. The album includes the recently …
Inspired by the famous “Big 4” of thrash metal — Metallica, Slayer, Megadeth, and Anthrax – we published our ultimate ranking of the top four acts in 17 other metal subgenres. It was a polarizing piece, for sure, but one that simply had to be made (and was a blast to put …
Moments before Morbid Angel were scheduled to take the stage at the Apollo Theatre in Belvidere, Ill., on Friday night (March 31), the venue’s roof collapsed during a powerful storm. One user on Twitter shared a video showing the aftermath of the damage and also noted that “there are reports of …
UPDATE: Five Finger Death Punch, Halestorm, Alter Bridge, Mammoth WVH, Bad Wolves, The Hu and more are among 40 new acts to join the 20th anniversary edition of the U.K.’s Download Festival for 2023. Along with the aforementioned acts, fans will also get the newly added Coheed and Cambria, Avatar, …
Can’t keep up with every new rock and metal song that comes out each week? Leave it to Loudwire and our Weekly Wire playlist, which is refreshed each Friday afternoon with 50 newly released tracks. Whether it’s punk, metalcore, hard rock, symphonic metal, hardcore or anything else outside and in …
Skip to main content The Big Machine Label Group CEO suffered injuries while racing in the Trans Am Series in Atlanta on Sunday. Scott Borchetta at the Billboard Power 100 Event held at Goya Studios on Feb. 1, 2023 in Los Angeles. Mike Tran/PMC Scott Borchetta, founder/president/CEO of Big Machine …
It’s become so commonplace for musicians to release covers, that we’re almost immune to it. However, when an artist totally steps out of their genre to cover something entirely unexpected, that’s cause for excitement. Rapper T-Pain has released a new covers album, titled On Top of the Covers, via Nappy …
Falling in Reverse‘s latest single “Watch the World Burn” has cracked several charts since its release a few weeks ago, and most people seem to either love it or hate it. Frontman Ronnie Radke, however, pointed out that all music icons have been polarizing at certain points in their careers. …
Pussy Riot will receive the Woody Guthrie Prize in Tulsa, Oklahoma, on May 6, and perform at the city’s Cain’s Ballroom that evening. The prize is given annually to an artist who “best exemplifies Guthrie’s spirit and work by speaking for the less fortunate through music, film, literature, dance, or …
When does fandom become too much? That’s the question at the center of Swarm, the new Prime Video series about a young fan whose love for a global superstar leads to a murder spree. Created by Janine Nabers and Donald Glover, Swarm begins with the broke Dre (Dominique Fishback) getting …
All products and services featured are independently chosen by editors. However, Billboard may receive a commission on orders placed through its retail links, and the retailer may receive certain auditable data for accounting purposes. Countdown to WrestleMania! Later this week, wrestling enthusiasts will converge at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, Calif., …
Prophets Over Profits, a Brooklyn-based art collective that raises funds and awareness for marginalized voices, will hold its sixth annual charity event on Saturday (April 1) at immersive Brooklyn venue ArtsDistrict Brooklyn. Inspired by the 2017 Women’s March in Washington, D.C., the collective’s mission is to empower more femme-led experiences, …
It’s on! The 2023 Upheaval Festival lineup is set with two of the buzziest bands in hard rock heading up this year’s music weekend. Bring Me the Horizon and Falling in Reverse will lead the two-day festival taking place in Grand Rapids, Michigan the weekend of July 14 and 15. …
Sam Neill is being treated for stage-three blood cancer, but is currently in remission. The 75-year-actor, best known for his role as Dr. Alan Grant in Jurassic Park, announced his battle with cancer in a new memoir set to be published on Tuesday, March 21st. According to The Guardian, Neill …
Metallica‘s St. Anger appears on Rolling Stone‘s new list of “50 Genuinely Horrible Albums by Brilliant Artists” with a scathing summary of the 2003 LP. It mentions Metallica singer James Hetfield‘s addiction issues, the exit of bassist Jason Newsted and the sound of Lars Ulrich‘s St. Anger snare drum. The album sits at No. 43 on the …
Oklahoma City’s Chat Pile have announced a new split EP with Kansas City’s Nerver. The four-song release is called Brothers in Christ, and it comes out April 14 (via Reptilian/The Ghost Is Clear). The first offering from the EP is Chat Pile’s “Cut,” which vocalist Raygun Busch said was inspired …
Navy Blue just dropped his first Def Jam album, Ways of Knowing, and, to mark the occasion, he’s shared a music video for the songs “The Medium” and “Pillars.” It’s directed by Devlin Claro. Watch the video below. Navy Blue previewed Ways of Knowing with the single “Chosen.” The album …
After wrapping up 34 shows at the Colosseum at Caesar’s Palace, Adele has extended her Las Vegas residency. The singer announced the news on Saturday night (March 25), during what would have been her final concert in the series. “Playing to 4,000 people for 34 nights is not enough, and …
Skip to main content “Some of those songs I really love, and knew they would never see the light of day, so I’ve decided to put a few of them out,” he tweeted. Tyler, the Creator Luis ‘Panch’ Perez* Tyler, the Creator is hosting an estate sale! Kind of. Nearly …
All products and services featured are independently chosen by editors. However, Billboard may receive a commission on orders placed through its retail links, and the retailer may receive certain auditable data for accounting purposes. Calling all collectors! Walmart Collector Con kicks off on Thursday (March 16) and continues until Friday …
Just a couple of months before the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame unveils its Class of 2023, Courtney Love has accused the foundation of misogyny in an op-ed for The Guardian published Friday titled Why are women so marginalised by the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame?. In the essay, …
A copyright infringement lawsuit filed against Donald Glover in 2021 over the Childish Gambino song “This Is America” was dismissed in a New York federal court on Friday, documents viewed by Pitchfork confirm. The rapper Kidd Wes, real name Emelike Wesley Nwosuocha, claimed that Glover’s song infringed on his own …
Pour yourself a White Russian, because The Big Lebowski is bowling its way back into theaters for its 25th anniversary. The cult classic film from Joel and Ethan Coen will return to the big screen for a limited time only on April 16th and April 20th (naturally). The showtimes are 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 …
The relevance and recent growth of regional Mexican music has become undeniable, and today, the genre holds a preponderant place within the industry. However, few women have been able to stand out and survive in a mostly male-dominated world. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts …
Skip to main content The film will premiere on the streamer in April. Lewis Capaldi Courtesy of Netflix Netflix unveiled the trailer for its new Lewis Capaldi documentary, Lewis Capaldi: How I’m Feeling Now, on Thursday (March 16). The film promises a behind-the-scenes look at the Divinely Inspired to a …
Skip to main content “This is the English song that I most know the lyrics,” Bad Bunny said of Grande’s 2014 hit during his Carpool Karaoke episode. Ariana Grande Weiss Eubanks/NBCUniversal/NBCU Photo Bank via GI Español As if Bad Bunny wasn’t charming enough, he had fans swooning with his adorable …
Two Shell have shared a surprise new EP, a five-song collection titled Lil Spirits. Check it out below. Lil Spirits follows last year’s Icons EP, another five-track set that followed the digital release of the London duo’s 2021 single “Home.” Two Shell—who have maintained a tight seal of secrecy about …
Beck has shared a new song, a single titled “Thinking About You.” Listen to it below Last year, covered Neil Young’s “Old Man” for a Sunday Night Football promotion, earning an indirect rebuke from the Canadian singer-songwriter. In August, Beck will embark on a co-headlining tour with Phoenix, winding through …
Taylor Swift launched her highly-anticipated “The Eras Tour” (get tickets here) with an instantly-iconic 44-song, three-hour concert at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona on Friday night. In living up to the tour’s name, Swift’s setlist touched on all eras of her carer, as performed at least one track from …
With so much good music being released all the time, it can be hard to determine what to listen to first. Every week, Pitchfork offers a run-down of significant new releases available on streaming services. This week’s batch includes new albums and EPs from Yo La Tengo, Paramore, Liv.e, Kelela, …