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The recent release of an AI-generated cover of “Bother” by Stone Sour, performed by the late Chester Bennington, has left many fans feeling somber and emotional. While the technology used to create the cover is impressive, the fact that it was made after Bennington’s death makes it a harsh reminder of his absence and the talent and voice that we …

White Lion guitarist, founding member, and main songwriter Vito Bratta is one of the unsung heroes of the 1980s glam metal movement. He has been accused of being the clone of legendary musician Eddie Van Halen. Vito Bratta reacts to accusation of stealing Eddie Van Halen’s style The trouble with Bratta was that he was often accused of stealing Eddie …

Bands have a special chemistry that is hard to replicate. Each band runs just like a family with each member contributing their unique sound and personality to create a cohesive whole. So, when a band replaces one of its original members, it can be a jarring experience for both the band and its fans. There are many reasons why a …

Former Metallica bassist Jason Newsted recently backed Lars Ulrich. He defended the veteran and argued that it’s not just Lars’s drumming that made Metallica great, but also his dedication, management & decision-making skills. Jason Newsted backs Lars Ulrich Metallica’s Lars Ulrich has proven to be a particular target for some. The trend of Lars-dumping has been sporadically going on for …

With Sum 41 recently calling it quits, it was only a matter of time before we saw AI covers come out of the band. Today, we are delighted with a cover from the one and only, AI Chester Bennington of the song ‘Pieces’. The song actually goes together extremely well. Chester’s voice fits perfectly, which goes to show the level …

Ah, yes, It’s a story that has become all too familiar in the music industry: a band or artist announces that they will be retiring from touring or recording, only to announce a new tour or album a few years later. From Kiss to Jay-Z, and even the iconic rock band, The Who, it seems that “retirement” is a term …

Auto-tune is something that has been used for years and many artists use it live. When you think of punk rock, though, does auto-tune come to mind? Well, in the world of Blink-182 it does. At Coachella, during Blink’s set, fans noticed that Tom DeLonge was using heavy auto-tune. Now, all artists do this, but some didn’t feel it made …

Metallica’s Lars Ulrich recently revealed that Metallica members were told not to make eye contact with Mick Jagger when they supported The Rolling Stones. Ulrich has texted Jason Newsted recently. Lars Ulrich opens up on the matter Metallica had performed at a couple of shows with the Stones at SBC Park (now Oracle Park) in their San Francisco hometown on November 13 …

Paul Stanley has landed himself into some hot water recently as he had some rather harsh words about gender choices and gender reassignment. Quickly, and swiftly, the singer and guitarist for KISS was called out for his views on the topic. Paul first put out a statement that read: “My Thoughts On What I’m Seeing.” He would then follow with …

After Nirvana ended Dave Grohl founded the Foo Fighters, initially as a solo project, in 1994. The band’s self-titled debut album was released in 1995, and it quickly became a commercial and critical success. The Foo Fighters are known for their high-energy, guitar-driven rock sound, with hits such as “Everlong”, and ‘I’ll Stick Around’ via their first effort. Grohl has …