Brad Delson has opened up about his decision to step back from performing live with Linkin Park. In a candid interview with Guitar World on Tuesday, Jan. 14, the 47-year-old guitarist explained his reasons for not joining the band on their upcoming 2025 tour. “For me, and, I guess, all the guys, the last however … Read more
Exodus has officially announced the departure of their longtime vocalist Steve “Zetro” Souza. In a social media post shared on January 15, the band confirmed the split and also revealed the return of former frontman Rob Dukes to the lineup. “Exodus has parted ways with Steve ‘Zetro’ Souza. We thank Steve for his years fronting … Read more
Reports from Chinese media suggest that Taylor Swift may perform in Shanghai in 2025, sparking excitement among her fans in China. According to these reports, preliminary discussions have occurred between Swift’s team and local authorities about a potential concert. While no official confirmation has been made, this news has fueled anticipation for what could be … Read more
One of the world’s most renowned electronic dance acts, Groove Armada, is set to return to New Zealand for an exciting four-date tour in 2025. The tour will begin with Groove Armada & Friends on the second day of the Gardens Music Festival 2025, held at Auckland Domain on Saturday, March 1, 2025. Following this, … Read more
Shaina Shepherd, the vocalist who recently performed with the surviving members of Soundgarden at a benefit show, has addressed speculation about whether her collaboration with the band could become a more permanent arrangement. In December, Shepherd joined Soundgarden’s Matt Cameron, Kim Thayil, and Ben Shepherd for an encore performance during the 13th Annual SMooCH benefit … Read more
Chuck D has made it clear that he will not tolerate the inappropriate use of Public Enemy’s song “Burn Hollywood Burn” in relation to the wildfires currently ravaging Los Angeles. Following the outbreak of the wildfires earlier this week, social media users began using the protest song to mark the city’s destruction. In response, Chuck … Read more
Pamela Anderson and Tommy Lee do not seem to be on the best of terms at the moment. During a recent appearance to promote her new movie, The Last Showgirl, Anderson, 57, revealed that her communication with Lee, 62, has lessened in recent years. The topic arose when host Andy Cohen, 56, inquired about the … Read more
Big changes are on the horizon for deathcore band Psycho-Frame, including a significant shift in their lineup. Earlier today, the band announced that vocalist Jonathan Whittle will no longer be part of the group going forward. In a post shared on their Instagram page, the band revealed that the decision was mutual, citing Whittle’s inability … Read more
The German progressive and technical death metal band Obscura is under scrutiny following allegations that their recent single “Evenfall,” from their forthcoming album A Sonication, contains plagiarized material. Just days after the track’s release, Max Phelps of the band Exist claimed in an Instagram post that nearly half of “Evenfall” was directly lifted from an … Read more
You know what? Let’s give props to Breaking Benjamin, a band that’s managed to stay relevant in the music scene for over two decades. They’ve finally returned with new music—their first since 2018’s Ember—in the form of a new single titled “Awaken.” You can check it out below. “Awaken” also marks a significant milestone for … Read more