Rock

In a recent interview with Daily Beast, Amy Lee, the lead singer of Evanescence, looked back on the band’s unexpected win for “Best New Artist” at the 2004 Grammy Awards. The victory came as a surprise, as they beat out the heavily favored 50 Cent, who had released the massively successful “Get Rich Or Die Tryin'” the previous year. Lee …

Black Sabbath legend Ozzy Osbourne recently stated that he’s “very sad” that his old friend and long-time bandmate Geezer Butler doesn’t seem to want to know him anymore. The former friendship between the pair is unlikely to be mended by the singer calling the bassist a “F***ing a**ehole” in a new interview. In his autobiography Into The Void, Butler admitted …

In a shocking revelation that has sent ripples through the music community, allegations of sexual assault against Axl Rose from 1989 have resurfaced, shedding light on a dark chapter in the Guns N’ Roses frontman’s past. The claims, detailed in a lawsuit and accompanied by snippets from a new book, have ignited discussions about accountability, the #MeToo movement, and the …

In 2022, Perry Farrell and the original members of Porno For Pyros reunited after 25 years for a series of concerts that garnered immense enthusiasm. The band, known for their iconic self-titled debut album in 1993 and ‘Good God’s Urge’ in 1996, embarked on a journey that seemed destined for greatness. However, their much-anticipated main stage set at Lollapalooza this …

Philip Anselmo has shared his initial thoughts on Pantera’s return to the live stage, marking the first public comments about the reformed band. The lineup features Pantera’s surviving members Anselmo (vocals) and Rex Brown (bass), joined by guitarist Zakk Wylde (Ozzy Osbourne, Black Label Society) and drummer Charlie Benante (Anthrax). This reformed Pantera is headlining major festivals globally, staging headline …

Smashing Pumpkins have posted on MadameZuzus.com: A never-before-released live show from The Smashing Pumpkins’ Siamese Dream tour in Nashville on April 12, 1994: avaialble here only and exclusively on cassette. Within this exclusive box set are two uniquely crafted candles, each a sensory tribute to the dichotomy inherent in The Smashing Pumpkins’ iconic 2nd album. “Mais Street” encapsulates the reality, …

Festival Republic boss Melvin Benn recently spoke to NME about the success of Reading & Leeds 2023. During the interview, he also teased the the line-up and site changes for next year’s edition of the event. This year’s festival was packed with massive headline performances from Foals, Sam Fender, The 1975, The Killers, Imagine Dragons and Billie Eilish, alongside sets from the likes …

Motley Crue guitarist John 5 recently stated that he is hopeful that his decision to join the band doesn’t cause his longstanding friendship with Rob Zombie to fizzle out. John 5 was announced as Crue’s new guitarist late last year, replacing Mick Mars who has since been embroiled in a war of words and a legal wrangle with his former …

In a recent interview, Nuno Bettencourt shared his perspective on Joe Satriani’s recent attempt to play Van Halen’s “Mean Street” on “The Howard Stern Show.” Bettencourt defended Satriani, emphasizing that attempting to play any Eddie Van Halen material, especially in a high-profile setting like Howard Stern’s show, is entering “hallowed ground.” Bettencourt acknowledged the inherent difficulty and risk involved in …

Justin Chancellor, Tool’s bassist since 1995, recently discussed his past and current endeavors with Matt Pinfield on New & Approved. Tool has been performing since 1990 and, according to Justin, they have no plans of stopping anytime soon. Currently on tour, the band has even extended their show dates and will be performing at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles …