System of a Down frontman Serj Tankian recently scored a new Netflix documentary series about the rise of a white-supremacist, fascist regime with the subtitle Evil on Trial. No, it’s not about Donald Trump’s recent hush money trial, but rather about the rise of Hitler’s Nazi party. According to Metal Injection, the documentary series, which
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Steve Miller has praised Eminem for his sampling of the Steve Miller Band‘s 1982 hit “Abracadabra” in the rapper’s new single, “Houdini.” “Hey EM,” Miller wrote in an Instagram post, “there is a long chain of stories, poetry, lyrics and musical roots that have crossed cultures and generations inspiring the whole world for hundreds of years
Jay-Z was spotted at Wembley Stadium last night (June 1), where he was in the stands for the UEFA Champions League final. The artist was in attendance to watch Real Madrid triumph over Dortmund in a 2-0 victory. The winning club’s Brazilian forward Vinicius Junior is signed to the sports division of Jay-Z’s management company
Jessies Reyez links with Big Sean on her brand new single, “Shut Up”, which arrives alongside its music video. Directed by Priya Minhas, the multi-talented Toronto-native pulls up in a yellow Ferrari before judging a male fashion show and flexing on her ex. “Phone full of options, bank full of bills / I don’t do
News Meshell Ndegeocello Announces James Baldwin Tribute Album, Shares New Songs: Listen No More Water: The Gospel of James Baldwin will be released on the 100th anniversary of the iconic author’s birth By Matthew Strauss May 31, 2024 Facebook X Meshell Ndegeocello, photo by Andre D. Wagner Facebook X Meshell Ndegeocello has announced her second
Ticketmaster confirmed in a federal filing with the SEC that it was investigating a potential data breach after a hacker group claimed to have stolen the personal data of 560 million Ticketmaster customers In the filing, as reported by the New York Times, Ticketmaster’s parent company, Live Nation, said it had “identified unauthorized activity within
Ohio-based metalcore act, Miss May I, hold the distinction of being one of those rare metal bands that have kept all their original members, other than having briefly lost bassist Ryan Neff from 2007 through 2009 when he returned to the band. Well, their streak ends now, because both of the band’s guitarists, B.J. Stead
Slash paid a visit to Los Angeles’ famed Amoeba Music on Wednesday to play a stripped-down acoustic set in support of his new blues covers album, Orgy of the Damned. You can see UCR’s exclusive photos from the event, watch footage of the performance and see the set list below. Accompanied by singer/guitarist Tash Neal and singer/keyboardist
Maya Hawke has admitted that she is “comfortable with not deserving” the life she has because of her parents’ background. The Stranger Things actor and musician is the daughter of Ethan Hawke and Uma Thurman and emphasised that her relationship with them is “positive” which “supersedes anything anyone can say about it”. She has also worked with
Kehlani is feeling head over heels on her new single, “Next 2 U”. On the sultry ballad produced by Dixson, the Oakland songstress sings the joys of her significant lover’s presence. The powerful music video finds Kehlani showcasing her elegant choreography moves while paying homage to Palestine. “You’re more than the sun, you are the
News Beastie Boys Announce 30th Anniversary Ill Communication Vinyl Reissue The remastered deluxe edition includes bonus tracks and rarities By Nina Corcoran May 31, 2024 Facebook X Beastie Boys’ Adam “MCA” Yauch, Adam “Ad-Rock” Horovitz, and Michael “Mike D” Diamond, May 1994 (Catherine McGann/Getty Images) Facebook X Beastie Boys’ classic 1994 album, Ill Communication, is
After former presidential candidate Nikki Haley signed an Israeli shell with the contextually-horrific phrase “finish them” last week, the act of “bomb-signing” has come under scrutiny online, and now, Captain America actor Chris Evans is at the center of the conversation. Specifically, a photo of Evans signing what appears to be a bomb has gone
In the 2000s, nü-metal darlings Papa Roach were living the dream, proving that stardom is in fact possible and that maybe someday you, too, could become famous for slapping an Iron Maiden riff over a Green Day song and being like “I made that.” But, early in their career, some bands were apparently more supportive
Las Vegas’ music history is as colorful and bright as the city itself. In an interview discussing U2’s groundbreaking residency at the Sphere, Bono noted that Vegas was “a little microcosm of America.” “The sins of Las Vegas are just more obvious,” the Irish rocker explained to Fair Observer. “What’s going on in Las Vegas
Beastie Boys have announced a 30th anniversary reissue of their 1994 album ‘Ill Communication’. In a social media announcement yesterday (May 31), on the day the album turned 30, Beastie Boys issued a video clip showcasing the forthcoming boxset. It will comprise three vinyl LPs – two of the original album remastered, and a third
Rome Streetz and producer Wavy Da Ghawd circle back to their Buck 50 EP with the video for “Saliva”. Courtesy of ProlificKid Films, the Griselda rapper makes moves out in the Far East while performing his killer verse. “Did what I had to do sold cracks on the cash pursuit / Bombs on the Japanese
News LCD Soundsystem Announce Los Angeles Concert Residencies James Murphy and his bandmates will hold court at Shrine Auditorium & Expo Hall and Hollywood Palladium in the autumn By Matthew Strauss May 31, 2024 Facebook X LCD Soundsytem, March 2024 (Ismael Rosas/Eyepix Group/LightRocket via Getty Images) Facebook X LCD Soundsystem just wrapped up a tour
We’re trying something slightly different in Songs of the Week, still spotlighting the greatest new tunes while also analyzing notable tracks that we don’t quite love. Find our new favorites and more on our Spotify Top Songs playlist, and for other great songs from emerging artists, check out our Spotify New Sounds playlist. This week, we survey
Former Nile member Dallas Toler-Wade is turning 50 years old next Thursday and when you combine that with the fact that his current band Narcotic Wasteland‘s debut album turned 10 years old this year, you’ve got the makings of a bombastic summer tour. To celebrate both occasions, Narcotic Wasteland dropped a caustic, pissed off new
A previously unreleased version of the Who‘s classic “I Can’t Explain” by David Bowie has been unveiled ahead of the June 14 release of the upcoming Bowie box Rock ‘n’ Roll Star! The song, recorded in 1972 during the sessions for Bowie’s star-making The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders From Mars album, is