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The Ballad of Jakob Nowell: Sublime’s New Frontman Is a Proud SoCal Culture Evangelist and a Fervent Feathered Dinos Truther

It has been 30 years since Sublime released their iconic self-titled album. And that was the last thing they ever put out. Until now. Today, June 12,...

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New Music Friday: 5 Songs You Need To Hear This Week (6/12)

New Music Friday returns with a vengeance this week, making it clear that summer is upon us. I’m very excited about the eclectic mix of song...

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Noah Kahan’s Anti-Bandwagon Knicks Rant Quickly Becomes a Crisis of Identity

Noah Kahan has a problem with 'bandwagon' New York Knicks fans, such as himself, who have only been supporting the team 'since May.'

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Kanye West Accused of Forced ‘Simulated Oral Sex’ on ‘America’s Next Top Model’ Finalist During Music Video Shoot

Kanye “Ye” West is currently facing allegations of assault on an America’s Next Top Model finalist. The model has issued new comments on the...

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The ‘Punk Coffin’ Is Going Viral After Loved Ones Covered a Late Rock Fan’s Casket in Band Stickers

Being punk doesn’t have to stop when you die. A rock fan has proven this after images of his casket went viral, showing that his loved ones covered...

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Chris Cornell’s Soundgarden Bandmates Having an ‘Emotionally Difficult’ Time Finishing Their Final Album

It’s been nine years since Soundgarden frontman Chris Cornell died. Since then, the band has held onto an album’s worth of material that they plan...

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Watch: Machine Gun Kelly Somersaults Into a Crowd but Gets ‘Really F***ing Hurt’ After a Hard Landing

Machine Gun Kelly recently took a stage dive into a concert crowd, somersaulting off a roof, but it didn’t end well. The singer ended up getting...

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Jay-Z and Eminem Are Collaborating on a Track for the First Time in 25 Years

Jay-Z and Eminem are collaborating for the first time in 25 years. The hip-hop powerhouses will appear together in a new track from rap legend...

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Elvis Costello Reacts to Criticism Over Removing a Controversial Word From This Classic Song: ‘Go F*** Yourself’

Elvis Costello’s classic track “Oliver’s Army” has long been a controversial song. The tune features a use of the N-word that Costello has...

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Bill Ward Says He Never Played This Iconic Black Sabbath Song ‘The Same Way Twice’

You know, sometimes even the most seasoned of heavy metal musicians are just, kind of, winging it. Black Sabbath drummer Bill Ward has even admitted...

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Marilyn Manson Assault Case Denied Dismissal by Judge After Previously Being Thrown Out

Marilyn Manson has been facing an ongoing civil sexual assault lawsuit from his former personal assistant, Ashley Walters. The shock-rock musician has...

09.06.2026 3

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Father’s Day Vinyl: 5 Albums Dad Probably Doesn’t Have (But Definitely Wants)

Father’s Day is just around the corner, and you still have no idea what to get dear old dad. Well, with June 21st less than two weeks away, I have a...

08.06.2026 3

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Disney World Just Traded in Aerosmith for the Muppets Covering an Iconic 90s Rock Song, and I’m Buying My Tickets Now

Well, the Aerosmith rollercoaster is officially out at Disney World in Orlando. Fascinatingly, it has been replaced with a new Muppets ride. Even more...

08.06.2026 3

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5 More Songs You Should Never Play on The Bar TouchTunes

Last year, I shared with the world a list of 5 Songs You Should Never Play on The Bar TouchTunes. I was motivated to do this service for the human...

08.06.2026 1

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On This Day in 1996, The Fugees Soared to #1 With a Song That ‘Exposed’ a New Generation to a Classic (And Almost Featured Competely Different Lyrics)

It has been 30 years to the day since The Fugees released “Killing Me Softly”. The track was a reimagining of a timeless classic, made popular in...

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Legendary Grunge Guitarist Name Drops Some of the Heaviest Metal Bands Who Inspired Him, and You Can Definitely Hear It in His Songs

Soundgarden was always one of the heavier grunge bands of the 90s scene. It turns out there’s a very good reason for that. The band’s guitarist,...

05.06.2026 6

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90s Rock Singer Says Putting Out Albums Is a ‘Waste of Time’ These Days

Dropping a full-length album was the music industry standard for decades. That was until the internet age came along and changed the game. Now, single...

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New Music Friday: 5 Songs You Need to Hear This Week (6/5)

As summer begins its descent, we celebrate yet another gorgeous New Music Friday. From coast to coast, schools are letting out, and folx are starting...

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4 Mexican Heavy Metal Bands Keeping the Genre Dark and Brutal

I think it’s important to expand your horizons and not just limit yourself to music you find in your own backyard. For that reason, I did a deep...

04.06.2026 6

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Bobby Shmurda Leads Massive New York Crowd in a Celebratory Sing-Along Outside MSG After Knicks Win Over San Antonio

On Wednesday night, the New York Knicks beat the San Antonio Spurs in Game 1 of the 2026 NBA Championship. No one was happier about the big win than...

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Bret Michaels Had an Unexpected Reaction to His Daughter Selling Feet Pics Online

Never let it be said that Bret Michaels isn’t an infinitely supportive father. The iconic hair metal frontman’s daughter, Raine, posed the idea of...

04.06.2026 4

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Is Drake Getting His Own Radio Station in Grand Theft Auto 6?

There’s a rumor going around that Drake will be getting his own radio station in Grand Theft Auto 6. But how much truth is there to speculation?...

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Boosie Gets Riled up Over Caleb Williams Having Painted Nails on ‘Madden 27’ Cover: ‘I Feel Sorry for These Kids’

If you had “Boosie Badazz gets publicly mad about a video game” on your 2026 bingo card, you win. In early June, the rapper took to social media...

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Mastodon Pays Tribute to Brent Hinds With First New Song Since the Guitarist’s Tragic Death

Mastodon has released a brand new single, “Your Ghost Again”. It is the band’s first new song since the tragic death of former member Brent...

03.06.2026 5

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On This Day in 1988, Guns N’ Roses Released This No. 1 Hit, and Thank God They Didn’t Use Their Original Music Video Idea

It’s been 38 years to the day since Guns N’ Roses released their number one hit song, “Sweet Child O’ Mine”. And thank god they didn’t use...

03.06.2026 4

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Warped Tour Founder Kevin Lyman Told Us His ‘Golden Goose’ Bands, and the Answer Might Surprise You (Exclusive)

Summer is almost here, and that means festivals are starting to ramp up. Just around the corner is the Washington, D.C. Vans Warped Tour, the first of...

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Sharon Osbourne Once Bet ICP $50k That Their Album Would Fail: ‘Your Career Is in the Toilet’

Insane Clown Posse has had quite a few beefs in their day, but the one between them and Sharon Osbourne is legendary. In fact, the British music...

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On This Day in 2005, an Alt-Rock Frontman Was Detained in Russia After Being Accused of Being a Spy

Hey, remember when Franz Ferdinand singer Alex Kapranos was detained by Russian police after being suspected of being a spy? No? Well, let me tell you...

02.06.2026 6

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Beloved Rock Guitarist Suffers Heart Attack, Forced to Undergo Emergency Triple Bypass Surgery

Longtime nu-metal guitarist Sonny Mayo has suffered a heart attack and been forced to undergo emergency triple bypass surgery. In a Meal Train...

02.06.2026 3

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Metallica Sets Major Tour Record With ‘Biggest Show Ever’ at This International Arena

After more than four decades together, Metallica is still setting records. This week, while on tour, the legendary thrash band revealed that they...

01.06.2026 4

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Pitbull Is Seeking Help to Achieve This Guinness World Record, but Volunteers Have a Strict Dress Code to Follow

Attendees of London’s BST Hyde Park festival have the opportunity to help set the funniest Guinness World Record ever. All they have to do is show...

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Dame Dash and Bobby Shmurda Clown ‘Goofy’ Jay-Z After His Diss Freestyle at the Roots Picnic

Jay-Z’s diss-heavy freestyle at the Roots Picnic has been getting big reactions from his hip-hop peers. Now, both Bobby Shmurda and Dame Dash—who...

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That Time a Legendary Rock Band’s Concert Ended With Dozens of Fans Being Treated for Hallucinations After Drinking Spiked Cider

The 70s were a wild, drug-fueled time for music. Maybe no band was more well-known for this than the legendary rock band The Grateful Dead. In fact,...

29.05.2026 3

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On This Day in 1991, Nirvana Played a Last-Minute Gig Where They Debuted One of Their Biggest Songs to a Star-Studded Crowd

Shortly after completing the recording of their second album, Nevermind, in 1991, Nirvana pulled up to a last-minute concert. The gig ended up being...

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New Music Friday: 5 Songs You Need to Hear This Week (5/29)

Another week is at its end, and New Music Friday is here to carry us all gently into the weekend. This week, I feel confident that you will find a...

29.05.2026 4

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D4vd Alleged Murder Case: Police Arrest Google Employee Accused of Winning $1M Bet Related To Imprisoned Singer

A Google employee has been arrested in connection with a bet on the alleged murder case against singer D4vd. According to TMZ, Google software...

28.05.2026 2

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Legendary Metal Band Announces Their Final Concert After More Than 40 Years Together

Brazilian heavy metal legends Sepultura have announced their final concert. Three years after revealing their plans to break up, the band will make...

28.05.2026 2

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5 Songs That Instantly Transport Me Back to Pizza Hut in the 90s

It was recently announced that Pizza Hut is mounting a revival of its sit-down restaurant-style stores. Much like how we 90s kids remembered them. The...

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Sex Pistols Bassist Has a Cool-Headed Response After Comments from Ex-Frontman Johnny Rotten Sparked ‘Tribute Act’ Criticism

The messy split between John “Johnny Rotten” Lydon and the Sex Pistols is the stuff of punk legend. The heat from the band’s camp has lessened...

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Free Throw Just Proved that Emo Bands Should Be Inviting Dale Earnhardt Jr. to Their Shows

We’ve known for some time that Dale Earnhardt Jr. has great taste in music. Specifically, he’s a big fan of emo and pop-punk stuff. Well, this...

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Lil Wayne Reportedly Got Engaged in Secret Earlier This Year

Sorry, ladies, Lil Wayne is off the market. The Louisiana-born hip-hop legend reportedly got engaged earlier this year, according to a new report from...

26.05.2026 9

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Watch Sublime Perform Their New Single in a Taco Bell Parking Lot

Some bands debut new songs on the radio or during concerts. Others choose to go straight to the internet for a social or streaming debut. Then...

25.05.2026 6

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This Puerto Rican Pop Star’s Concert Came To Screeching Halt After Someone Set off Tear Gas Near the Stage

Maybe the last thing you’d expect at a Ricky Martin concert is *checks notes* tear gas. That’s exactly what happened, however, at one of his...

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This Grunge Band Scrapped a Morbid Soundtrack Song After the Film’s Lead Actor Tragically Died During Filming

The 90s were undoubtedly the peak of grunge, which means it was everywhere. Especially movie soundtracks. In one wild story, a band actually had to...

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New Music Friday: 5 Songs You Need to Hear This Week (5/22)

A very happy New Music Friday holiday weekend to you all! We love a long weekend, don’t we folks? And what better to complement that long weekend...

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Heavy Metal Lost a Thrash Legend After He Suffered a Fatal Heart Attack While Performing on This Day in 2016

It was on this day in 2016 that heavy metal lost a thrash legend. On May 21, 2016, former Megadeth drummer Nick Menza suffered a fatal heart attack...

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90s Britpop Band Reunited and Returning to North America for the First Time in Almost 25 Years

Britpop band Gene have reunited and are returning to North America for the first time in almost 25 years. The acclaimed 90s rock band formed in London...

21.05.2026 6

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The ‘Last Great Rock Star’ Of Our Time, According to Rock ‘n’ Roll Legend Roger Taylor of Queen

Over the years, there’s been the belief that “rock is dead.” This notion has prevailed through the last few eras of music. One person who...

21.05.2026 8

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This 2000s Metal Band Canceled Their Tour Over ‘Logistics’, but Organizers Claim It Was Actually ‘Low Ticket Sales’

Hard rock/metal band Drowning Pool should be starting a new South American tour today, May 20, but they aren’t. The “Bodies” band called the...

20.05.2026 10

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MGK Is Not Letting His Beef With Yungblud Die Just Yet: ‘Shut the F*** Up You Silver Spooned Preachy W***er’

Machine Gun Kelly has problems with Yungblud, and he’s making sure we all hear about it. The rapper-turned-pop-punk singer previously dissed his...

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