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This star-studded pro-choice album remains unreleased, but is more relevant than ever

In the 1990s, a pro-choice benefit album Choice: The Freedom Remix was set to feature an all-star cast. Years later, the album still hasn’t been fully released, but is as relevant as ever.

Spiritbox's Courtney LaPlante joins Knocked Loose for live performance

[Photo by Jacki Vitetta] This year, Every Time I Die’s ‘Tid The Season made its return in the band’s hometown of Buffalo, New York. The annual holiday shows featured a number of bands, including Spiritbox and Knocked Loose. In a surprise appearance, Spiritbox’s Courtney LaPlante joined Knocked Loose on stage for a powerful performance of […]

The Bronx's Matt Caughthran on his new venture 'The Sailor Jerry Podcast'

After touring for the better part of 20 years, Matt Caughthran is a seasoned road warrior who is best known as the vocalist for Los Angeles-based punk group the Bronx. He has traveled the world and delivered high-intensity performances,  inspiring legions of fans and bands along the way. For the last two decades, Caughthran has […]

25 films that capture the history of punk, riot grrrl and beyond

A new wave of punk has taken the world and internet by storm. Recently, there has been a spike in movies about the feminist punk movement, and TikTok users have repopularized bands such as Bikini Kill and X-Ray Spex. In 2021, the history and legacy of riot grrrl appears across all social media platforms as […]

‘Masked Singer’ panel guessed Dave Grohl or Billie Joe Armstrong for Orca

After weeks of wondering, the true identity of Orca was finally revealed on The Masked Singer. Following a series of cryptic clues and extravagant performances, season 5’s wildcard contestant truly stumped the judges. The panel, which includes Nicole Scherzinger, Ken Jeong, Jenny McCarthy Wahlberg and Robin Thicke, had varying guesses on who was behind the […]

Power Trip and Obituary pay tribute to Riley Gale in powerful performance

Back in August, Power Trip frontman Riley Gale tragically passed away at the age of 34. Now, members of Power Trip and Obituary have come together to honor Gale with a powerful performance of “Executioner’s Tax (Swing Of The Axe).” This marks the first time Power Trip guitarists Nick Stewart and Blake Ibanez, drummer Chris […]

10 new songs you need to hear from Gojira, K.Flay, Body Count and more

New songs this week cover topics from love and heartbreak to social and environmental issues. Royal & The Serpent sings about toxic relationships, Vic Mensa comments on society and more. Whatever mood you’re in or genre you want to listen to, all the music shared this week will certainly not disappoint. Check them out below. […]

10 alternative duets from the '90s that deserved more recognition

Duets are all the rage these days, and largely without the intention of releasing said duet as a single. Case in point: YUNGBLUD’s recent sitdown with Avril Lavigne to blaze through her hit “I’m With You.” That’s just all about making it go viral. But there was a time when duets were truly something special—two […]

New Black Lives In Music initiative launches to amplify Black artists

On Monday, a new organization called Black Lives In Music (BLIM) officially launched in the U.K. This latest initiative aims to bring meaningful change to the music industry while supporting Black artists and professionals. Along with advocating for equality in the industry, BLIM also provides opportunities for musicians at a grassroots level. Orphy Robinson, Shabaka […]

Body Count win Best Metal Performance at the 2021 Grammy Awards

Body Count has officially won Best Metal Performance at the 2021 Grammy Awards for “Bum-Rush,” off of Carnivore. The award was presented during the Grammy Awards Premiere Ceremony. This year, Body Count was up against a stacked list of nominees that included Poppy’s “BLOODMONEY,” In This Moment’s “The In-Between,” Power Trip’s “Executioner’s Tax (Swing of the […]

Grammy Awards announces 2021 winners—see the full list

The 63rd Annual Grammy Awards is airing live from Los Angeles Sunday with host Trevor Noah. The Grammys ceremony was postponed from its original date in January over COVID-19 concerns and is now broadcasting with a mix of in-person and virtual participation on CBS. See the full list of 2021 Grammys winners and nominees from […]

Rock musicians react to pro-Trump supporters taking over Capitol Hill

What was supposed to be a peaceful transition of power this morning in Washington D.C. was anything but. Ahead of the Electoral College certification process, lame-duck President Donald Trump held a “Stop The Steal” rally where he fanned the flames of allegations of a fraudulent election. These Trump supporters, white supremacist groups and militia groups, […]

We finally know if Ice-T was really Disco Ball on 'The Masked Dancer'

This week, Fox officially kicked off the Masked Singer spin-off series the Masked Dancer. Rather than singing, contestants perform choreographed routines while protecting their true identities under elaborate costumes. Now, it looks like the first contestant has finally been unmasked and viewers know now who was hiding underneath the Disco Ball costume. Read more: Here’s the […]

Here’s why Ice-T is just as supportive of Power Trip winning that Grammy

Last month, the 2021 Grammy nominations were finally revealed. For some of the artists in the metal genre, this year was a big one. Poppy, Code Orange, In This Moment, Power Trip and Body Count are among those nominated at the prestigious awards show. Now, Ice-T has revealed just how he feels about Body Count […]

11 times musicians turned to acting with epic results

Everyone loves to see their favorite band get mentioned or played in a movie, but it’s far more exciting when you see the musicians you love come to life as a character on the big screen. Sure, plenty of actors such as Johnny Depp, Taylor Momsen or Jared Leto have transitioned into performing music after […]

Power Trip vocalist Riley Gale dies

Power Trip vocalist Riley Gale has passed away. The band shared the news on social media Tuesday. Gale died Monday evening according to the statement signed by the vocalist’s family. The cause of death has not been disclosed. While funeral arrangements are pending, they ask that all donations be sent to Dallas Hope Charities in […]

Apparently Trapt’s new album only sold 600 copies but they say it’s wrong

Trapt recently dropped their latest album Shadow Work. Now, according to SoundScan, it appears that no amount of tweeting could help with the album’s overall sales. SoundScan estimates that only 600 copies of Trapt’s new album were sold in its first week. Despite the report, however, the band are claiming that far more copies of […]

Artists react to updated charges for police in George Floyd killing

Today (June 3), Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison is updating the charges laid against Derek Chauvin from third-degree murder to second-degree murder as well as charging the other three officers involved in George Floyd‘s death. More than a week after George Floyd was killed, charges have been laid against all four officers involved as protests […]

10 protest songs meant to bring unity among people fighting for their rights

Throughout history, people have used their right to protest social issues to create meaningful changes or bring awareness to problems after calling for a better world. Music has long attached itself to this by capturing the voices of the oppressed. Whether it’s fighting for human rights, ending systemic racism, accepting refugees who escaped war-torn countries […]

Musicians react following the death of George Floyd in police custody

On May 25, Minneapolis resident George Floyd was tragically killed by police after one of the four police officers involved in his arrest knelt on his neck in an incident caught on video (warning: the video is very graphic). 46-year-old Floyd died during his arrest leading to his sister Bridget Floyd calling for the four […]
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