Kusun On April 27, 2004, something quietly extraordinary happened in country music. A 72-year-old legend—already carved into the foundation of the genre—released an album that didn’t just honor her past, but somehow made it feel alive, urgent, and brand new again. That album was Van Lear Rose. And at its heart was a collaboration no one … Read more
Bruce Springsteen — forever known as “The Boss” — is set to be honored with the 2026 Harry Belafonte Voices for Social Justice Award at a special event on June 13th at the OKX Theater at BMCC TPAC. The recognition places him among a rare group of artists whose influence extends far beyond music and … Read more
There are few chapters in heavy music as divisive—or as misunderstood—as ReLoad. Now, nearly three decades after its release, Metallica are returning to that era with intent, announcing a fully remastered deluxe box set arriving June 26, 2026. This isn’t just another reissue. It’s a full excavation of a period when the band took one … Read more
When people talk about the greatest live performances of all time, one name almost always rises to the top: Prince. His appearance at the Super Bowl XLI halftime show wasn’t just another big-stage spectacle—it became a defining cultural moment shaped by something no one could control: the weather. A Storm No One Planned For That … Read more
For a perfectionist, “good” is rarely good enough. And for Neil Peart, even one of Rush’s most iconic songs carried a lingering sense of unfinished business. Released in April 1984, “Distant Early Warning” opened Grace Under Pressure—an album shaped by tension, experimentation, and a band navigating a pivotal shift in its identity. The track itself … Read more
There are performances you remember for the music, and then there are moments that transcend it entirely—moments that feel bigger than the stage, bigger than the festival, and even bigger than the artist leading them. That’s exactly what happened when Cody Johnson stood under the desert sky at Stagecoach and led an entire crowd in … Read more
An unsettling incident on April 25 cast a shadow over what should have been a celebratory evening, as an alleged attempted attack forced the cancellation of the White House Correspondents’ Dinner. Authorities later identified the suspect as Cole Tomas Allen, a 31-year-old who was scheduled to appear in court on April 27. Fortunately, no attendees … Read more
Jack Black is best known for his explosive comedic energy and unapologetic love of rock music, but beneath the surface of his larger-than-life persona lies a deep and surprisingly nuanced musical soul. For most fans, Black’s musical identity is inseparable from his work with Tenacious D and his iconic role as Dewey Finn in School … Read more
For decades, America was a second home for Queen. From sold-out arenas in the 1970s to their enduring cultural footprint today, the band’s relationship with U.S. fans has always been electric. So when Brian May recently suggested that the band may not return to tour the United States “in the foreseeable future,” it didn’t just … Read more
There are few stories in heavy metal as complicated—or as enduring—as the one connecting Dave Mustaine and Metallica. It’s a story built on ambition, betrayal, rivalry, and, eventually, something that looks a lot like reflection. At the center of that story sits Ride the Lightning—a track that helped define thrash metal in its early years, … Read more