A rising star: Iggy Azalea unveils video for ‘Slo’

It’s only so often you get to hear a female singing hip hop, but we’ve definitely not heart the last of Iggy Azalea. The Australian artist is expected to release her debut album The New Classic later this year and is quickly becoming the most popular female rap artist on the scene. With crafty lyrics, [...]

The Rolling Stones to headline Hyde Park gig in July

When the Rolling Stones announce they’re getting back to business, they mean they’re getting back to business. After holding a surprise gig in Paris not long ago, the rock legends announced they will headline a huge show at Hyde Park in London on July 6. They’ll perform there as part of the British Summer Time [...]

Eddie van Halen enjoys working with LL Cool J

When I first wrote about van Halen working with LL Cool J, I had to check the date for April Fools first. Even though combining rock and hip-hop is hardly revolutionary these days, this certain collaboration seems at leaast a little odd. The duo joined forces on LL’s upcoming new release “Authentic,” set for a [...]

Judas Priest reveal new live album cover and release date

Metal legends and pioneers Judas Priest have recently released a cover and a date for the release of their latest album. “Epitaph” will mark 40 years of “heavy metal dominance” with a total of 23 live tracks recorded on the closing night of the group’s latest and final world tour. Yes, that’s probably the last [...]

Fall out Boy new video single – ‘The Phoenix’

A few days ago we were talking about the very interesting, but controversial album art released by Fall Out Boy, and now they come back. Fall Out Boy plays a pretty fun tribute to Quentin Tarantino’s classic movie “Pulp Fiction,” gathering around a mysterious metal briefcase and getting kidnapped by beautiful women – the life. [...]

My Chemical Romance fans sign petition for goodbye tour

Just when we were growing fond of My Chemical Romance, and when they showed they have the potential to make some really good music, they write this on their website: “like all great things, it has come time for it to end.” No preparation, no announce, no goodbye – nothing. But the fans don’t want [...]

QOTSA prepare epic world tour

The guys over at Queens of the Stone Age are usually pretty mysterious about their future plans, but they’ve promised an extensive world tour in support of their long-awaited new record “…Like Clockwork” which is out in June. No official dates or places have been released, but the band promised to hit the road in [...]

My Chemical Romance announce split in blog post

After 12 years and 4 studio albums, My Chemical Romance announce the end of the band, in a blog post. It all started with some rumors, which were then denied, MCR claiming to be working on a new album, but now, this gets posted on their blog: Being in this band for the past 12 [...]

Pink Floyd came close to releasing rap songs in the 80s

The legendary prog rock Pink Floyd, arguably the best band ever, are best known for their distinguished use of philosophical lyrics, sonic experimentation, and elaborate live shows; they revolutionized a big part of music as we know it today, but if producer Bob Ezrin had his way, the band might have switched luscious soundscapes for [...]

Manowar: ‘Our Music Makes People Want to Drink and Make Love and have fun’

If you ask me, Manowar music makes me want to drink and defend my country from demonic legions, but according to bassist Joey de Maio, it’s all about drinking and love. In a recent interview on Russian Ekburg TV, he discussed the band’s sound in general: “[..] heavy metal is about power and sound. And [...]

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