Category: Music
Here are the five heaviest progressive rock bands of all time! Back in September, we took a look at the five heaviest progressive metal bands of all time. Given that prog rock paved the way for prog metal, though, it’s only right to now give the godfather of all progressive …
In what surely comes as a heartbreaking disappointment to Donald Trump, Insane Clown Posse’s Violent J has endorsed Kamala Harris for president. Speaking with comedian Troy Iwata for a recent segment on The Daily Show, Violent J confirmed that Harris is his preferred pick for the White House, saying “I …
Shakira is rescheduling her North American tour that was originally slated for this autumn. Now set to take place in 2025, the Colombian pop star’s revamped concerts include upgrades to bigger venues, like stadiums, in addition to some of the original arena locations. See her updated tour details below. Named …
Love & Hip-Hop: Atlanta airs its season finale Tuesday (Oct. 22) on MTV. Season 12 of the MTV docuseries premiered over the summer with returning cast members and a few new faces, including rappers Lil’ Zane and Ralo. Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts …
Stryper at the Santa Monica Civic Auditorium on January 3, 1987 was my first concert. After living under the fundamentalist rule of the Islamic Republic in Iran for eight years with maximum resistance to its tenets, entering the live music space through a Christian heavy metal band seems absurd. Despite …
For decades, a gatekeeper determined what songs and albums were too obscene for the American public: Walmart. The company’s roots stem from the southern Christian heartland of Arkansas, and since its establishment, Walmart has continually projected itself as a “family” store. Under that guise, they established firm rules regarding what …
Ozzy Osbourne was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame on Saturday night (October 19th) in Cleveland with a rousing and highly entertaining speech by Jack Black. The Prince of Darkness was also honored with a three-song performance fronted by Maynard James Keenan, Jelly Roll, and Billy Idol. …
Ken Carson released A Great Chaos a little over a year ago, and he’s celebrating the album’s anniversary with the new music video for “Overseas.” Find the highly distorted visual, directed by Gunner Stahl, below. A Great Chaos, Carson’s third solo studio album, arrived on October 13, 2023. The Atlanta …
Shawn Mendes paid tribute to Liam Payne at his show Friday night (Oct. 18) at the Brooklyn Paramount Theater. Speaking from the stage, an emotional Mendes told the crowd he had met Payne “a couple of times” and described his impressions of the late One Direction member, who died at …
“Good spot to piss?” asks a lanky guy rearing up between freight cars as I vault through. “A fine location,” I tell him. He hoists himself across the gap to land between long stationery trains of the Burlington Northern rail company and anoint the ground beneath Seattle’s 1st Ave bridge. …
“I’m trying to make it so that people know that I’m a human, I go through all the same things.” Lee Jennings, frontman of the Funeral Portrait, recently joined Loudwire Nights (Oct. 17) to dive into the band’s latest record, Greetings From Suffocate City, and opened up about what it’s …
FKA twigs has unveiled a sultry new song titled “Perfect Stranger” as the latest preview of her upcoming album, Eusexua. Twigs co-produced the dance pop track with a cadre of hitmakers including Stargate, Ojivolta, and Stuart Price, offering another hint at the project’s techno in “spirit” sound. As teased in …
Former One Direction singer Liam Payne has died after falling from a third-floor hotel balcony in Buenos Aires, The Associated Press reports. Payne was in Argentina after attending his former bandmate Niall Horan’s concert at the capital’s Movistar Arena. Liam Payne was 31 years old. Liam James Payne was born …
Alessia Cara has taken to social media to slam TMZ‘s unethical decision to share portions of graphic photos of Liam Payne‘s body following his death on Wednesday (Oct. 16). First reported by TMZ and confirmed by CNN, the 31-year-old One Direction singer died after suffering a fatal fall from the third floor of …
Hard rock lovers will once again rejoice next year at Las Vegas’ Sick New World festival, which has secured Metallica and the reunited Linkin Park to headline its third edition on April 12 at Las Vegas Festival Grounds. The massive, single-day event will feature more than 50 acts, including Queens …
Legendary guitarist Jake E. Lee was shot multiple times this morning (Oct. 15) in Las Vegas. Lee, the former Ozzy Osbourne guitarist who also played with Badlands and Red Dragon Cartel, was apparently struck by gunfire multiple times in what appears to be a random shooting. What Management Has Said …
Get into the spooky spirit with “First Names in Horror,” the new mini edition of the Consequence Crossword. A little knowledge goes a long way in the Consequence Crossword. New puzzles appear every Tuesday and in every weekend edition of the free Consequence Newsletter. Subscribe here to never miss an issue. Related Video View …
Megan Thee Stallion is getting a new documentary about her rise as a rapper over the past few years. Directed by Emmy-winner Nneka Onuorah, Megan Thee Stallion: In Her Words arrives on Prime Video on October 31. Check out a poster for the movie below. “Follow the Houston native’s journey …
Neil Young has made it clear he’s no fan of Donald Trump. The “Keep on Rockin’ in the Free World” guitar hero has threatened to sue twice impeached convicted felon Trump before for playing his songs at campaign rallies, and over the weekend Young made it clear that he does …
Stevie Nicks debuted her new single “The Lighthouse” last night (Oct. 12) on the Ariana Grande-hosted episode of Saturday Night Live, marking her first appearance on the show in 41 years. Released late last month, the track was inspired by the Supreme Court striking down the constitutional right to abortion …
Like so much rock ‘n’ roll from the earliest and most formative years, Southern rock took a little bit from here and a little bit from there. Not to be confused with its lighter-touched country rock cousin, Southern rock mixes blues, soul and country and spins it through heavy rock’s affinity …
Neil Young has endorsed Kamala Harris for president. In a new blog post on the Neil Young Archives, the legendary rockstar highlighted the reasons why he “loves” the vice president, writing, “She is an honest, forthright truth teller who is experienced in the White House, free from ambiguity or evasiveness, …
Danish Chilean artist Molina’s debut album, When You Wake Up, moves fluidly between overlayed samples, Broadcast-adjacent arpeggiated synths, and woolly guitar riffs. The producer took up new instruments, such as the guitar and bass, to further expand her horizons. “I hoped that would create some immediate and unintended material that …
Nora Fatehi, a multicultural artist fluent in English, Hindi, French, and Moroccan Arabic, discusses her unique blend of music styles and dancing. She recounts her journey from Toronto to Bollywood, her collaboration with Jason Derulo and CK, plans for a 2025 tour and more! Nora Fatehi: Hi, I’m Nora Fatehi, …
In 2024, the Offspring could be forgiven if they want to take it easy and rest on their career achievements. After all, the Orange County natives have been playing together for 40 years, broke into the mainstream with Smash 30 years ago, and have effectively remained one of the biggest …
Though several of the sexual abuse lawsuits filed against Marilyn Manson have been settled, it appears that the investigation into accusations against the singer are continuing per a statement issued by Los Angeles District Attorney George Gascón. In the statement shared by TMZ, Gascón said that prosecutors were assessing “new …
Taylor Swift has made a major donation to non-profit organization Feeding America to aid in recovery efforts from Hurricanes Helene and Milton. According to Feeding America CEO Claire Babineaux-Fontenot, the $5 million donation will go assist in essential food and water distribution. “Together, we can make a real impact in …
The Cure have shared a new song, “A Fragile Thing”—the second from Songs of a Lost World. Listen to it below ahead of the album’s release on November 1. Also below, see the album’s newly revealed tracklist. Songs of a Lost World, the Cure’s first album in 16 years, was …
Warning: This story contains mentions of suicide. Lisa Marie Presley was so overcome with grief following the death of her son Benjamin Keough that she kept his body packed in dry ice in her home for two months. According to NBC, the shocking revelation is included in the new memoir, …
It would have been easy for Matt Johnson to build a legacy career based on his group The The’s six albums released through the ‘80s, ‘90s, and the year 2000. Instead, Johnson put an unintentional pin in the group’s output and stopped touring for 16 years, which, in the process, …
