Category: Music
When four Los Angeles punks formed a new band in 1991 called Rage Against the Machine, they likely weren’t expecting to become one of the most influential acts of the decade and beyond. But Tom Morello, Brad Wilk, Tim Commerford, and Zack de la Rocha stumbled upon a sound that …
Iron Maiden drummer Nicko McBrain was diagnosed with laryngeal cancer in 2020, but thankfully is now cancer-free. The metal veteran actually revealed his cancer battle last year in an inconspicuous interview with the University of Miami’s School of Medicine that has just been picked up by Blabbermouth. McBrain started noticing …
Hulu’s Welcome to Chippendales is without a doubt one of the biggest surprises that TV has to offer this year. Following Chippendales founder Steve Banerjee (Kumail Nanjiani), the show starts out as an exciting underdog tale about an Indian emigrant who goes on to create one of the world’s most …
Bob Dylan likes modern music so much that he literally wrote the book on it — or, at least, a book on it: the contentious The Philosophy of Modern Song. The legendary musician went into further detail about his own personal listening habits, however, in a new Q&A with The Wall Street Journal, revealing that …
Skip to main content Being just two days before Eilish’s Dec. 18 birthday, Donald Glover wished her a happy birthday with the crowd. Billie Eilish performs onstage during the “Happier Than Ever Tour” at The Forum on April 08, 2022 in Inglewood, California. Getty Images for Live Nation Billie Eilish …
Red Hot Chili Peppers had an outstanding 2022 releasing a pair of studio albums and they’ll carry over that momentum to 2023, announcing a new batch of shows in both North America and the U.K. and Europe. The group just added 23 more shows to their touring schedule, starting this …
A bevy of musicians will honor Joe Strummer on the 20th anniversary of his passing this Thursday (December 22nd) by busking in front of a famous New York City mural of the legendary Clash singer-guitarist. Featured artists include members of D Generation and Gogol Bordello. The annual “Gates of the …
If it feels like we’ve been waiting for Avatar: The Way of Water for over a decade to you, it’s because we literally have been. Delays on the long-awaited Avatar sequel from James Cameron have even thrown off new cast member Edie Falco, who shot her scenes so long ago that she …
Foo Fighters fans must have been extra good this year, because Santa Foo Dave Grohl has dropped an extra special gift down the musical chimney in the form of a live performance of the rarity “Marigold,” his first such performance since 2010. “Marigold” was first recorded for Grohl’s solo project …
Cecily Strong is the latest castmember to depart NBC’s Saturday Night Live. Strong’s final show was Saturday night’s edition on Dec. 17. She appeared as Kimberly Guilfoyle in the cold open and other segments, including one about “Jewish Elvis” as well as “Weekend Update.” In the latter, she played recurring …
The staff of Pitchfork listens to a lot of new music. A lot of it. On any given day our writers, editors, and contributors go through an imposing number of new releases, giving recommendations to each other and discovering new favorites along the way. Each Monday, with our Pitchfork Selects …
Heavy metal and Jeopardy! just go together, as the long-running TV game show has proven time and time again in its many clues about heavy metal bands. Now, an ambitious fan account on Instagram — @metaljeopardy — is compiling the various metal clues that have appeared on the program, and noting the dates …
Billie Eilish, who turns 21 on Sunday (Dec. 18), achieved more before reaching legal age than, well, just about anybody. She set records at awards shows and on the Billboard charts that are likely to stand for many years. Eilish was just 15 in November 2017 when she entered the …
Grab the shamash and crank up the volume, night has fallen on the third day of Hanukkah and Dave Grohl and Greg Kurstin are back with another entry in their annual Hanukkah Sessions cover series.This time around, the duo teamed up with Kurstin’s The Bird and the Bee bandmate Inara George …
Everyone has at least one job on their resume that they weren’t thrilled to be working at one point. But, a job is a job, and we all need to find ways to make ends meet. Even our favorite musicians had to start somewhere. Equipment and gear is expensive. Vans …
Skip to main content Artist Lali Esposito sang Argentina’s national anthem at the World Cup final on Sunday (Dec. 18) The 2022 FIFA World Cup Finals between Argentina and France has arrived but one hour before the last match, a wave of artists took over the soccer field for an …
Lizzo brought some holiday cheer to Saturday Night Live on Dec. 17. Stepping in for previously announced performers Yeah Yeah Yeahs — who canceled because the band’s guitarist Nick Zinner is still recovering from pneumonia — the pop-rap star served as the NBC sketch comedy series’ final musical guest of …
Top Performances is a recurring feature in which we definitively handpick the very best performances from an iconic actor or actress. This article was originally published in 2015. We meet again, Miss Moore. Congratulations are in order for Julianne Moore. On Sunday night, she won a well-deserved, and long-hoped-for Oscar …
Crowbar‘s Kirk Windstein was the latest guest on Full Metal Jackie’s weekend radio program. With their latest album Zero and Below released earlier this year, the band has spent a lot of time on the road in support and the frontman now finds himself enjoying the more difficult elements of touring …
Atlanta-based rapper CEO Trayle has shared a new music video for the song “Craxk Flow” from HH5, his latest mixtape. Directed by Never Panic Films, the visual follows CEO Trayle as he raps along to the track from the comfort of a luxurious home. Meanwhile, a saxophonist struts outside. Watch …
Skip to main content EMS workers responded to a call at the Glen Tavern Inn in Ventura County, California, on Dec. 16. Sharon Osbourne attends the 71st Emmy Awards at Microsoft Theater on Sept. 22, 2019 in Los Angeles. Frazer Harrison/Getty Images Sharon Osbourne has returned home after being hospitalized …
Choosing a replacement singer for your band isn’t easy, and for every Brian Johnson in AC/DC, there’s a Blaze Bayley in Iron Maiden. When Iron Maiden replaced a departing Bruce Dickinson with Blaze Bayley, it wasn’t that Maiden chose a terrible singer — they just chose a singer with the …
Skip to main content The ‘Elvis’ star gave Strong a ‘Blue Christmas’ sendoff on Dec. 17. Austin Butler sings Elvis Presley’s “Blue Christmas” to Cecily Strong during “Saturday Night Live” on Dec. 17, 2022. Courtesy Photo Cecily Strong received a heartfelt sendoff by Elvis star Austin Butler during her final …
Early response to Metallica‘s latest single, “Lux Æterna,” had already included some comparison to “Hit the Lights,” the signature Metallica song that opens 1983’s Kill ‘Em All. Now, one inventive fan has combined the two tracks — they mixed Metallica singer James Hetfield‘s lead vocals from “Hit the Lights” with the …
Skip to main content The release comes just days before Katz takes the stage at New York City’s The Mercury Lounge on Dec. 13 in celebration of her 18th birthday. Sky Katz attends Variety’s 2022 Power of Young Hollywood Celebration presented by Facebook Gaming on August 11, 2022 in Hollywood, …
It’s the most wonderful time of the year. No, we’re not talking about the holidays — it’s officially List Season! It’s time to honor the best music, movies, and television that 2022 had to offer. For Consequence, that means our 2022 Annual Report where named our Artist of the Year, …
For more than 50 years, Judas Priest have helped carry the torch for heavy metal music. Now, the band is celebrating not only a half century in music but also 50 million album sales worldwide. Frontman Rob Halford and company were recently presented with a special plaque commemorating 50 years …
Primavera Sound has announced its 2023 lineups for festivals that will take place across two weekends, the first in Barcelona (May 31-June 3) and the second in Madrid (June 7-10). Blur, Kendrick Lamar, Depeche Mode, Rosalía, Halsey, and Calvin Harris are the main headliners across both festivals, and Pet Shop …
Madonna superfans rejoice! The Queen of Pop’s 1985 hit song “Gambler” has finally made its global streaming and digital retail debut — more than 37 years after its initial release. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news Three versions of the high-energy tune — …
If U2 were to return to the road in 2023, it doesn’t sound as though drummer Larry Mullen Jr. would be taking part. During a profile focusing on the band’s longevity with the Washington Post, Mullen alluded to taking some time off from the group. During the chat with journalist …
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