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Alice Cooper Explains Why He Became ‘Villain’ of Rock ‘n’

There are plenty of rock heroes out there, but Alice Cooper has always enjoyed being the villain. In a particularly revealing moment on the Halloween special of Rock Classics Radio with Jenn podcast on Apple Music, Alice goes into how he cultivated his onstage persona.  Sounds like he took a page from the role of Pro Wrestling …
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Caetano Veloso Tells the Story of How His New ‘Meu

To the rhythm of Márcio Vitor’s percussion and the arrangements by Thiago Amud, names like Luana and Janaína inspired the album’s title track. “It starts with Simone Raimunda from Bahia, a very young and beautiful model I met in the ’60s who now lives in Paris and whose artistic name …
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Teenage Rapper Einar Fatally Shot in Sweden

Police are looking for at least two suspects who allegedly shot the rapper. The motive of the shooting remains unclear but the Swedish newspaper Aftonbladet reported that the rapper had received several threats recently. It said without providing details that Einar was shot from point-blank range, “execution style.” According to …
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Delta 5’s Julz Sale Has Died

Julz Sale, the lead singer and guitarist of Leeds post-punk act Delta 5, has died. Her one-time label Kill Rock Stars confirmed the news on Wednesday (September 22). No cause of death was given. Sale co-founded Delta 5 in the late 1970s with Bethan Peters and Ros Allen. Forming in …
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Hold Up, Wait A Minute

Waiting sucks. It makes kids go ballistic, it frenzies animals, plants probably aren’t into it, and without the rare ability to experience satisfaction just by anticipating it, you too probably think waiting blows. One of the worst waits is a call center telephone hold: a customer service line, a federal …
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36 Years Ago: Anthrax Start ‘Spreading the Disease’

It looked like Anthrax were at the top of their game when they finished touring for their debut album Fistful of Metal and prepared to write their second record, which was scheduled to be released through a joint deal with Island Records. But while they were soon to hit a …
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Tyler Childers covers John Prine’s “Yes I Guess They Oughta

Since his devastating death in April 2020, John Prine’s legacy has been carried out by way of countless tributes. This week, Tyler Childers is adding another contribution to the plethora of Prine covers with his rendition of “Yes I Guess They Oughta Name a Drink After You,” a preview single …
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R Kelly Found Guilty of Racketeering Charges in Sex Trafficking

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Difficult Fun: September 2021’s Best Punk

Welcome to the latest edition of Difficult Fun! Each month, SPIN will spotlight the best punk on the planet and discuss it here, with the ambition of challenging preconceived notions of what the four-letter word actually means and, ideally, entertaining readers in the process. Purists, piss off! Everyone else, enjoy. …
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14 Years Ago: Avenged Sevenfold Release Self-Titled Album

Avenged Sevenfold may be modern day titans of heavy music, but in 2007 they were still trying to make a name for themselves. With their self-titled release, issued Oct. 30, 2007, they took a major stride forward in showing exactly what they could do and who they were musically. During …
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There’s No More Country Radio in NYC — Will It

Cumulus Media launched WNSH in New York in 2013, ending a decade-long gap in country radio programming there after WYNY-FM flipped to Spanish contemporary in 2002. Audacy (formerly Entercom) took over WNSH in 2019. In September, WNSH ranked 21st in the New York marketing, pulling in a 1.9% share of …
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Superjoint Is ‘Done’ According to Guitarist Jimmy Bower

Superjoint guitarist Jimmy Bower recently sat down with Rock Talk’s Pierre Gutiérrez to give an update on the state of the band. He revealed that the band is “done” for good and that the members have moved on to other projects. You can watch the full interview below. “Superjoint’s done, man.” Bower …
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Wiki and Navy Blue Share Video for New Song “Can’t

Wiki has shared another new single from his next record Half God, a track titled “Can’t Do This Alone.” It features a guest verse from Navy Blue, who also produced the album. Check out the music video, directed by Ryosuke Tanzawa, below. Half God is out October 1 and it …
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Musician-in-Residence Nandi Bushell Stars in Cartoon Network Ad

YouTube superstar Nandi Bushell is now adding Cartoon Network musician-in-residence to her resume. Bushell is starring in a new animation-meets-live-action commercial for the network’s “Redraw Your World” campaign that can be seen below. The 11-year-old Bushell has seen her star rise in recent years thanks to her drum covers of …
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J. Cole Reveals His ‘Vision’ During The Off-Season LA Tour

The audience was ecstatic when J. Cole finally hit the stage around 10 p.m. local time. The Grammy-winner made an NBA-starting-lineup-style grand entrance, with cameras following him from the locker room backstage as he made his way through the arena sporting a Los Angeles Lakers-inspired “Dreamer” jersey. On the stage, …
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Watch SEVENTEEN Talk ‘Growth’ on ‘Attacca’ EP & Getting CARATs

SEVENTEEN returned Friday (Oct. 22) with their ninth EP Attacca, and in a new interview with Billboard News‘ Tetris Kelly, the group is opening up about their quick comeback after Your Choice, the album’s message of love, and getting CARATs involved in the music-making process. The 13-member K-pop group is …
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Serj Tankian Contracts COVID-19, System of a Down Postpone Stadium

System of a Down have been forced to postpone two of their stadium shows in Los Angeles to early next year after confirming that singer Serj Tankian has tested positive for COVID-19. The shows, which also feature Korn, Helmet and Russian Circles, were originally set to include Faith No More …
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Kacey Musgraves channels her inner Jenny Gump during SNL season

Kacey Musgraves helped kick off Saturday Night Live’s 47th season with a performance referencing the infamous Forrest Gump scene in which Jenny takes the stage in the nude. The Nashville singer-songwriter performed “justified” with only a large acoustic guitar and boots visible to the camera. Many fans were quick to …
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Toyah sings Velvet Underground’s “Venus in Furs” as Robert Fripp

With Robert Fripp back at home in the UK following King Crimson’s US tour, he and wife Toyah Willcox are together again for “Sunday Lunch” performances in their kitchen. This time around, Toyah sings the Velvet Underground classic “Venus in Furs” as Fripp stares up at her with a devilish …
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James LaBrie Recalls Turning Down Iron Maiden Audition

When Bruce Dickinson left Iron Maiden in 1993, the metal legends were tasked with finding his ideal successor. The job ultimately went to Wolfsbane singer Blaze Bayley after the group auditioned other potential candidates. Although manager Rod Smallwood had Dream Theater‘s James LaBrie in his sights, the frontman flat out declined …
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Where R. Kelly’s Sex Crimes Trial Stands Ahead of New

Several witnesses were Kelly’s former employees, who reportedly seemed loyal to Kelly but appeared to corroborate accusations of abuse and of the strict rules Kelly imposed on women in his orbit. Diana Copeland, who was Kelly’s executive assistant for 15 years, testified that while she did not witness any of …
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Here’s Where Genre-Bending Albums From Lil Nas X, Halsey, Miley

Grammy voters have until Nov. 5 to make their choices. Even before first-round voting for the 64th annual Grammy Awards opened on Friday (Oct. 22), we knew that some albums wouldn’t be in the expected genre categories. Kacey Musgraves’ star-crossed was moved from best country album to best pop vocal …
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Grimes trolls paparazzi with Karl Marx photoshoot

Grimes sought to troll paparazzi by staging photographs “that would yield the most onion-ish possible headline.” The result is an absolutely epic headline from the New York Post: “Grimes seen reading Karl Marx following split from world’s richest man Elon Musk.” In an Instagram post, Grimes offered further context: “I …
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Radiohead Share Uncanny New “If You Say the Word” Video

Radiohead have shared the music video for their archival song “If You Say the Word.” The visual is directed by Kasper Häggström, and it follows two men who go to the forest to capture people, put them in a truck, and bring them to London where they appear destined to …
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Spiritbox Lands at No

Though none of Eternal Blue’s songs concurrently reach a Billboard chart dated Oct. 2, multiple songs from the LP have reached various tallies. “Circle With Me” leads the group with a No. 5 debut and peak in May, while “Holy Roller” (No. 12, Jan. 2), “Constance” (No. 19, Aug. 7) …
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Watch Young Nudy and 21 Savage’s New “Child’s Play” Video

Young Nudy has shared a music video for his Dr. Ev4l song “Child’s Play,” featuring his cousin and fellow Atlanta rapper 21 Savage. The horror-indebted clip, directed by JMP, takes place in a junkyard at night. Watch below. Dr. Ev4l was the first of two full-lengths that Young Nudy shared …
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19 Years Ago: Foo Fighters Release ‘One By One’

As the line in Foo Fighters‘ “All My Life” goes, “Done I’m done, and I’m onto the next one.” But as it turns out, Foo Fighters were almost done before moving onto the next one that would be their One By One album. While on the surface, the band seemed …
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Alice in Chains’ Jerry Cantrell Shares New Track ‘Siren Song’

Just a week prior to the release of his third studio album Brighten, Alice in Chains‘ Jerry Cantrell has shared another new track titled “Siren Song.” The song has a creeping tempo and is laced with airy sound effects, ultimately giving it a trancelike feel. Cantrell really displays his vocal strength in …
Selling the O.C.s Tyler Stanaland and Wife Hannah Morrisseys Relationship Timeline
Selling the O.C.s Tyler Stanaland and Wife Hannah Morrisseys Relationship Timeline
Who Is Leaving Greys Anatomy? What We Know Ahead of Season 23
Who Is Leaving Greys Anatomy? What We Know Ahead of Season 23
Joy-Ann Reid Warns That Your DMs Are No Longer Private
Joy-Ann Reid Warns That Your DMs Are No Longer Private
Avohee Avoher Releases “Noema” — A Deeply Immersive Entry in the 12V Piano Series
Avohee Avoher Releases “Noema” — A Deeply Immersive Entry in the 12V Piano Series
Kokuho review – a kabuki star is born
Kokuho review – a kabuki star is born
Blake Lively Breaks Silence & Calls Justin Baldoni Settlement a Victory
Blake Lively Breaks Silence & Calls Justin Baldoni Settlement a Victory
Mortal Kombat Recap: Everything to Know Before MK II
Mortal Kombat Recap: Everything to Know Before MK II
Our Land review – superb doc on the right to roam
Our Land review – superb doc on the right to roam
Outlanders David Berry On Lord Johns Foolish Hope, How He And Sam Heughan Really Worked On That Reconciliation Scene – TVLine
Outlanders David Berry On Lord Johns Foolish Hope, How He And Sam Heughan Really Worked On That Reconciliation Scene – TVLine
Ex-MSNBC Host Joy Reid Reveals How Tamron Hall Helped Her After She Wept Over Her Looks
Ex-MSNBC Host Joy Reid Reveals How Tamron Hall Helped Her After She Wept Over Her Looks
9-1-1: Nashville Boss Unpacks That Finale Showdown, Shares Early Intel About Ryan Phillippes Season 2 Role – TVLine
9-1-1: Nashville Boss Unpacks That Finale Showdown, Shares Early Intel About Ryan Phillippes Season 2 Role – TVLine
Guy Fieri Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives Couple Found Dead in Texas
Guy Fieri Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives Couple Found Dead in Texas
New Details Emerge in Murder Trial of Ex-Lostprophets Singer
New Details Emerge in Murder Trial of Ex-Lostprophets Singer
Olivia Rodrigos The Unraveled Tour Is Completely Sold Out
Olivia Rodrigos The Unraveled Tour Is Completely Sold Out
Rolling Loud 2026 Livestream Schedule & Details Announced
Rolling Loud 2026 Livestream Schedule & Details Announced
Avohee Avoher Releases “Noema” — A Deeply Immersive Entry in the 12V Piano Series
Avohee Avoher Releases “Noema” — A Deeply Immersive Entry in the 12V Piano Series
Mystery & Thriller Books That Make the Truth Dangerous – NewInBooks
Mystery & Thriller Books That Make the Truth Dangerous – NewInBooks
New Business and Finance Books to Read | May 5 – NewInBooks
New Business and Finance Books to Read | May 5 – NewInBooks
New Young Adult Books to Read | May 5 – NewInBooks
New Young Adult Books to Read | May 5 – NewInBooks
New Biography and Memoir Books to Read | May 5 – NewInBooks
New Biography and Memoir Books to Read | May 5 – NewInBooks
How to Wear the Met Gala Theme IRL, According to These Street-Style Stars
How to Wear the Met Gala Theme IRL, According to These Street-Style Stars
Stars Used the Met Gala 2026 Red Carpet to Celebrate Black Art
Stars Used the Met Gala 2026 Red Carpet to Celebrate Black Art
Kendall Jenner's  Dog Accessory Was the Highlight of Her Coachella Outfit
Kendall Jenner's $58 Dog Accessory Was the Highlight of Her Coachella Outfit
We Channeled the '90s in Guess For Coachella Weekend – Starting at
We Channeled the '90s in Guess For Coachella Weekend – Starting at $29
Why Simpler Rules Create Better User Experiences | HNN
Why Simpler Rules Create Better User Experiences | HNN
Ways to Prolong the Life of Latex Attire | HNN
Ways to Prolong the Life of Latex Attire | HNN
Movie Review: Souls Chapel | HNN
Movie Review: Souls Chapel | HNN
Movie Review: The Vord | HNN
Movie Review: The Vord | HNN