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15 '80s songs that need to be in Stranger Things season 5

Since its inception in 2016, Stranger Things has become a treasure trove for classic ‘80s songs. From bringing back the evocative sound of Kate Bush’s “Running Up That Hill” to turning people into Metallica fans because of “Master of Puppets,” the showrunners have become adept at creating the perfect soundtrack for the show’s sci-fi horror […]

Meet Koyo, the Long Island quintet at the forefront of the melodic hardcore and emo revival

Long Island natives Koyo are at the forefront of the recent emo resurgence. Now, the melodic hardcore group are gearing up for their debut album.

Mikey Way, Shaun Simon & other Z2 Comics artists to appear at Comic Con

This year’s New York Comic Con will feature Z2 Comics and some of the biggest names in its publishing lineup. My Chemical Romance’s Mikey Way and writer/musician Shaun Simon are among the featured artists. Well known for their music-based graphic novels, Z2 Comics will also facilitate meet and greets with artists such as Anthrax, Chuck D, CZARFACE […]

Musicians react to the passing of legendary New York rapper Biz Markie

Iconic hip hop artist Biz Markie passed away July 16 from complications due to Type 2 diabetes. He was 57. The Juice Crew legend was known for his unpretentious, at-times playful approach to music, along with his exceptional skills as a beatboxer. Markie helped popularize hip-hop during the genre’s ascent, transforming the whole music world […]

5 Dr. Martens collabs that have embraced every alternative subculture

At this point, Dr. Martens—Docs, DMs, whatever you want to call them—have been around for 74 years. And, for almost all of that time, in one way or another, they’ve been inextricably entwined with alternative music—and, of course, the subcultures which that music has spawned. Transcending their origins as factory-safe work boots, over the course […]

15 times bands took over your favorite '90s and '00s TV shows

Remember the time Hootie And The Blowfish performed on NBC’s Friends and Monica even wound up getting a hickey from one of the band members at a meet and greet after the concert? Of course you do. You probably also remember that the band actually didn’t play on the show and, even worse, weren’t seen […]

Here are 10 bands that punks and metalheads can totally bond over

A long, long time ago, before there was “the scene” and the sonic buffet of Warped Tour there was… division. The punks deemed metal as boring and slow. Metal’s return fire was that the bands couldn’t play and the whole genre was “not music.” Fortunately we live in 2020 and that schism isn’t as entrenched […]

Why Friday Pilots Club don’t need a genre to make good music

In a society that’s constantly obsessed with image and keeping up appearances, it’s easy to forget to be who you are. Decked in black and surrounded by gold, Friday Pilots Club tackle that notion in their latest music video, “Look Better In Gold.” From their debut with 2017’s “End Of It” to their latest track […]

10 musicians with hobbies you probably didn’t know about

Musicians are just like us—they also do strange things when boredom takes over. While many artists talk about their love of making TikTok dances or binge-watching Netflix, a few rock stars prefer hobbies that are a little more unusual.  We thought it’d be fun to find 10 musicians who have interesting hobbies, from beekeeping to collecting […]

Nick Cannon will still host ‘The Masked Singer’ after anti-Semitic comments

Earlier this week, Nick Cannon was fired by ViacomCBS over the recent anti-Semitic comments he made on his podcast Cannon’s Class. Despite this, Fox says that Cannon will remain the host of the hit show The Masked Singer. The network released a statement regarding the decision this week. Read more: YUNGBLUD’s explosive new single “Strawberry […]

This Slipknot song is still Corey Taylor’s favorite after all these years

Slipknot‘s iconic debut self-titled album turns 21-years-old this week. In celebration of the anniversary, Corey Taylor is reflecting back on the band’s career. In a new piece for Knotfest, Taylor opens up about the band’s self-titled era. He also reveals which Slipknot song is his favorite. Read more: Tom Morello, Dan Reynolds and friends demand […]

N.W.A.’s “Fuck Tha Police” streams surge amid Black Lives Matter protests

N.W.A.’s “Fuck Tha Police” has seen a resurgence amidst the ongoing protests over the death of George Floyd at the hands of Minneapolis police. As the Black Lives Matter movement continues, N.W.A.’s iconic track has become one of the top protest songs. So much so that “Fuck Tha Police” is seeing a massive jump on […]

Here's what Slayer would sound like mixed into an emo rap song

Slayer are widely known as one of the most iconic thrash metal bands of all time but their music has also made its way into the world of hip-hop before. While rappers like Lil Jon and Public Enemy have previously used the band’s shredding metal for beat samples, Youtuber Red Sky is taking “Raining Blood” and transforming it into an […]

Prophets Of Rage disband after RATM announce 2020 reunion shows

After the massive news that Rage Against The Machine are reuniting for shows in 2020, offshoot Prophets Of Rage have officially announced their end. The band, featuring members of RATM as well as Public Enemy’s Chuck D and DJ Lord and Cypress Hill’s B-Real, are calling it a day in the midst of the new shows. Read More: Punk […]

Can you identify these musicians by their Funko Pop! figures?

The Funko Pop! craze has officially reached epic proportions. It’s come to the point that loyal fans are even creating their own custom figures of their favorite artists not included in the knick-knack catalog. But how accurate are these square-headed likenesses to the original characters? The only way to find out is to test your […]

10 podcasts and radio shows hosted by punk musicians you should hear

There are thousands of podcasts out there, and more are uploaded each day. While there’s plenty of podcasts about music, we wanted to switch perspectives and introduce you to some created by the musicians themselves. Go ahead and take a break from streaming music to try out one of these podcasts or radio shows hosted […]

Wait, are Rage Against The Machine counting down to a reunion?

Last night a mysterious countdown site went live at prophetsofrage.com (which is now currently down), with the hashtag #TakeThePowerBack. The countdown is set to end on June 1, and many believe it is leading up to a Rage Against The Machine reunion. A fan-operated Rage Against The Machine account has tweeted about this countdown, but the […]

Anthrax discuss being asked to write a song for 'Game Of Thrones'

Following Rock on the Range, AP’s Josh Bernstein sat down with Anthrax bassist Frank Bello. The two talked family, touring with Volbeat, the changing music scene in Manhattan and writing a song for Game of Thrones. Bello talked about the family atmosphere on that tour and exposing their music to new fans thanks to Volbeat. Anthrax […]

Rush, Public Enemy, Heart among inductees for Rock Hall's Class Of 2013

The inductees for the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame's Class of 2013 have been announced. It includes Rush, Public Enemy, Heart, Randy Newman, Albert King and Donna Summer. To see the full list of inductees, click here. Their induction ceremony will take place April 18, 2013, at Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles and will […]