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Choking on your own vomit isn’t a way that anyone wants to die. Rumor has it that this was the fate of Jim Morrison of the Doors one night in Paris back in 1970. Nor is dying from acute liver failure in a New York hospital as Billie Holiday did …
There’s never been a time when rock and metal music wasn’t influenced by horror. From early – and relatively tame – progenitors such as Black Sabbath, Iron Maiden and KISS to newer and more extreme acts (White Zombie, King Diamond, Autopsy, Cannibal Corpse, Ice Nine Kills, Mortician, etc.), these styles …
Bad Religion are hitting the road for a spring US tour. The punk veterans will be supported by Slaughterhouse for the short outing, hitting 10 cities along the West Coast. Dates kick off March 26th in Tucson, Arizona, and wrap up on April 9th in San Diego. Tickets go on …
Justin and Hailey Bieber have been married for three years, and a lot of fans wonder when the young couple might start a family of their own. In a new interview with The Wall Street Journal, the 25-year-old model reveals where she stands on becoming a mother. Explore See latest videos, …
It’s on! Obituary are ready load up the gear, put some mileage on the wheels and hit the road again for a spring run of the eastern U.S. The band has just announced a new leg of dates under the “RedNeckRun III” bill. “It’s time to put away the leather …
Just weeks after the Jimi Hendrix estate filed suit against the estates of The Jimi Hendrix Experience‘s other two members – Noel Redding and Mitch Mitchell – the estates of Redding and Mitchell have in turned filed a lawsuit against Sony Music Entertainment over streaming royalties. The Hendrix estate initially …
LCD Soundsystem’s new special, the LCD Soundsystem Holiday Special, just premiered on Amazon Music’s Twitch channel and Prime Video. It’s directed by Eric Wareheim (who also stars in the role of James Murphy) and features Macaulay Culkin, Aparna Nancherla, Jon Daly, Christine Ko, a puppet, and others. The special opens …
The 44th Kennedy Center Honors took place earlier this month and aired last night on CBS. Among the honorees was Joni Mitchell, and several artists paid tribute to her during the show. At the Washington, D.C. event, Brittany Howard and Herbie Hancock covered “Both Sides Now,” Ellie Goulding sang “Big …
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Iconic American author Joan Didion has died at 87 from Parkinson’s disease, The New York Times reports. Didion became most well known and regarded for her nonfiction which often blurred the lines between journalistic feature and personal essay. For her 1968 collection Slouching Towards Bethlehem, she covered musicians like Joan …
Though the vocalist is often the star of a band, plenty of groups have gone on to replace their original singers — one of which is Queensryche. Geoff Tate told Eddie Trunk that the classic lineup was offered “obscene amounts of money” to reunite and do a tour together, but he doesn’t …
After providing one of 2021’s standout albums, Architects are ready to provide fans with a fresh take on the songs from their For Those That Wish to Exist album. The band has employed the Parallax Orchestra and set up shop at London’s legendary Abbey Road studios to record and release …
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Lead singers are perhaps the most essential and synonymous parts of bands, as they’re often responsible for establishing the act’s overarching persona (voice, look, lyrics, stage presence, etc.) Of course, they could fit in perfectly and – for whatever reason – still end up resigning or being asked to leave …
All products and services featured are independently chosen by editors. However, Billboard may receive a commission on orders placed through its retail links, and the retailer may receive certain auditable data for accounting purposes. Happy birthday, Harry Styles! If you’re a fan of the One Directioner-turned-solo pop star then you’ll …
Kat Von D is saying goodbye to Los Angeles and has listed her historic Victorian home. The house was built in 1896 and is located in the historic Windsor Square neighborhood. Kat Von D has closed her tattoo shop, High Voltage Tattoo, in West Hollywood after 14 years and is …
Kelly Osbourne brandishing a custom oversized pillow made to look like the costumed head of musician Sid Wilson is the latest confirmation that she is indeed dating the Slipknot member. On Tuesday (Jan. 25), the 37-year-old daughter of Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne shared a photo on her Instagram Story that showed her …
When the 2022 Oscar nominations are announced next week (on Feb. 8), there could be some A-list musicians in the mix, from Jay-Z and Beyoncé (separately!) to Billie Eilish and Finneas (together!). But who from the 15 shortlisted finalists for best original song and best original score will get the …
Billie Eilish is back to black. The “Bad Guy” singer has sported every hair color in the rainbow (and beyond), from blonde to blue and black again. With a new tour just around the corner, the California singer showed off her new all-black look with a social media post. “I’m …
Tori Amos has plotted out a spring tour in support of her latest album, Ocean to Ocean, which marked her first release in four years. The 2022 trek will span North America and take place from late April through June. Kicking off on April 27th in Dallas, the “Ocean to …
Happy birthday to Harold Edward Styles — the beloved pop star, actor, and all-around modern renaissance man turns 28 today, February 1st. It’s the start of a new month and the start of a new year for Styles, and we’re feeling ready to celebrate. There are so many reasons to …
A lawyer for Nirvana has formally responded to a lawsuit regarding the band’s Nevermind artwork, as Billboard notes. The motion to dismiss was filed yesterday (December 22) in a California federal court. In the filing, the lawyer argues that plaintiff Spencer Elden’s claims are “barred by the applicable statute of …
Jon Zazula, co-founder of the influential metal label Megaforce Records, has died. He was 69. Alongside his wife and Megaforce co-founder Marsha Zazula, who died last January, Zazula was instrumental in launching the burgeoning thrash-metal subgenre that exploded into the culture in the mid-to-early 1980s. Through Megaforce, the couple put …
Welcome back, Austin John Winkler. The former Hinder vocalist was last heard on his 2016 EP Love Sick Radio, but he’s experienced a rather harrowing experience over the last few years, now approaching three years of sobriety after being hospitalized and treated for liver and kidney failure. Winkler has just …
Indie-folk darlings Big Thief just released their newest single “Simulation Swarm” amid anticipation for their next record. “Simulation Swarm” stands out as an unreleased fan favorite performed at the band’s live shows. Adrianne Lenker continues to delve into her poetic folk roots with emotionally resonant lyricism layered over catchy guitar …
Hinterland Music Festival is returning to St. Charles, Iowa this summer. The 2022 lineup is led by Phoebe Bridgers, Glass Animals, and Nathaniel Rateliff, while also bringing together other big names in indie rock. The festival goes down August 4th through 7th at the Avenue of the Saints Amphitheater outside …
The joke is that if three examples of one thing happen, you’ve got a trend piece fit for the New York Times. So, what can we take away from the fact that over the next three months, there will be nine new original dramas inspired by, based on, or documenting …
The 2022 rock and metal festival season is starting to take shape and the organizers for Furnace Fest are starting to whet the collective appetites of their fans by introducing the first wave of acts participating in this year’s music weekend. The initial lineup of bands includes such top-billed talent …
“I describe us as a rock band above all else,” Shaun Morgan tells me. Last October, his band Seether celebrated their decades-long career with a 20-song compilation album, Vicennial: 2 Decades of Seether. And there’s a lot to celebrate: 16 of the songs achieved #1 chart positions; all 20 were …
Albums by Genesis Owusu, Nick Cave and Warren Ellis, King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard, and Hiatus Kaiyote are among the nine finalists for the coveted Australian Music Prize, details for which were announced Wednesday morning (Feb. 2). The AMP, now in its 17th year, is inspired by Britain’s Mercury …