During a recent appearance on the Lipps Service With Scott Lipps podcast, Slayer guitarist Kerry King opened up about his long standing love/hate relationship with Megadeth frontman Dave Mustaine. King’s friendship with Mustaine dates back to his brief time playing shows with Megadeth back in 1985 when Slayer’s future was briefly in doubt. “Mustaine’s cool,…… MORE
Rhino has announced plans to release a new David Lee Roth box set, The Warner Recordings 1985-1994, on February 21st. The 5-LP and 5-CD sets capture Roth’s solo recordings immediately following his unceremonious exit from Van Halen in 1985. The collection begins with Diamond Dave’s platinum-selling Crazy from the Heat EP, which featured the Billboard…… MORE
On Wednesday (January 8), organizers for the Field & Stream Music Fest announced their 2025 lineup. The three-day music festival in Winnsboro, South Carolina will feature headliners Eric Church, Miranda Lambert, Riley Green, and Bailey Zimmerman, along with classic southern rock legends Lynyrd Skynyrd and ZZ Top. The fest will include performances from more than…… MORE
The Lumineers have announced that their fifth studio album, Automatic, will be released on February 14 via Dualtone. The record will be the follow-up to the Denver group’s 2022 Billboard Top 10 release, Brightside. The Lumineers gave fans a taste of what the new album will sound like by sharing the lead single, “Same Old…… MORE
Taking Back Sunday’s drummer Mark O’Connel announced on Instagram on Tuesday (January 7) that he is leaving the New York alt rock band. “After nearly 25 years as the drummer of Taking Back Sunday, I want to confirm that I am no longer with the band,” the 43-year-old musician wrote. “”My departure wasn’t an easy…… MORE
Former Yes Frontman Jon Anderson is set to hit the road in 2025 alongside his new group, the Band Geeks. Anderson just announced 2025 tour dates that are in support of the group’s upcoming live album and concert film, Jon Anderson and the Band Geeks Live: Perpetual Change, which is set to be released on…… MORE
Oasis frontman Liam Gallagher is as outspoken on social media as he has been in the highly quotable interviews he gave throughout his celebrated music career. Ahead of Oasis’ highly-anticipated reunion tour, Gallagher provided some clues as to what the setlist for their shows will look like. A fan posted a rumored 21-song setlist for…… MORE
On Sunday (January 5), embattled shock rocker Marilyn Manson hosted his 56th birthday party in Hollywood that was attended by members of Smashing Pumpkins, Filter, Mötley Crüe, and Falling In Reverse. The Pumpkins’ Billy Corgan and James Iha (who is Manson’s brother-in-law as they are married to sisters Ashley Usich and Lindsay Usich) were both…… MORE
My Chemical Romance singer Gerard Way is set to take part in an upcoming pinball game called ‘Dungeons & Dragons: The Tyrant’s Eye,’ which will honor the 50th anniversary of the classic role-playing game. Way will provide a voice for one of the arcade game’s many characters, along with celebrated film directors Kevin Smith and…… MORE
Lenny Kravitz took to Instagram on Tuesday (January 7) to announce a second Las Vegas residency in support of his latest album, Blue Electric Light. Kravitz’s 2025 Blue Electric Light Vegas Residency will feature a five-night run of shows once again taking place at Dolby Live at Park MGM. “Las Vegas…let’s do it again,” Kravitz…… MORE