Kusun In a move that has rock fans buzzing, Chad Smith is reportedly stepping behind the drum kit tonight (May 15) to perform with Paul McCartney on Saturday Night Live. According to SPIN, Smith will fill in for longtime McCartney drummer Abe Laboriel Jr., whose absence has not yet been explained. The news is especially surprising … Read more
After a decade-long wait for a full-length studio record, Anthrax have officially launched the rollout for their upcoming album Cursum Perficio, due out September 18, 2026 in North America via Megaforce and in Europe through Nuclear Blast. The campaign begins with the release of the lead single, “It’s for the Kids,” marking the band’s first … Read more
Brann Dailor has long existed in two creative worlds inside Mastodon: the relentless force behind the drum kit and one of the band’s most distinctive voices. Since stepping more fully into the vocal spotlight on Crack The Skye (2009), his cleaner, more melodic delivery has helped stretch Mastodon’s sound far beyond its early sludge-metal roots—adding … Read more
Rock legend Ritchie Blackmore has offered one of his most candid updates in years, revealing that ongoing health issues are forcing him to seriously reconsider life on the road. In a recent interview with Ultimate Classic Rock, the former Deep Purple and Rainbow guitarist admitted that touring has become increasingly difficult and may no longer … Read more
More than six decades after they first plugged in together, The Rolling Stones remain one of the most enduring acts in music history. That longevity alone would be astonishing. But when you consider the chaos, heartbreak, and internal warfare they’ve survived over the years, it feels almost impossible. Few periods tested the band more than … Read more
Nearly six months after the estate of legendary country icon Johnny Cash sued The Coca-Cola Company over claims that the company illegally imitated Cash’s voice in a college football commercial, Coca-Cola is now fighting back in court. Coca-Cola Wants the Case Dismissed In a legal response filed May 8 in federal court in Nashville, Coca-Cola … Read more
The season finale of Saturday Night Live delivered a heavy dose of nostalgia, chaos, and classic rock energy last night as Paul McCartney returned as musical guest for the fifth time in his legendary career. Backed by a stacked lineup of musicians and surrounded by a night full of memorable cameos, the former Beatle reminded … Read more
The long-awaited biopic about rock legend Ozzy Osbourne is still very much in development, according to his son Jack Osbourne. While fans have been hoping for news of production progress or a release date, the latest update suggests the film is moving forward—but at a slower, more realistic pace than many expected. “The script is … Read more
Country music star Eric Church delivered what many are calling one of the most powerful commencement speeches in recent memory at the University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill. Speaking to graduates at Kenan Memorial Stadium, Church blended music, metaphor, and life wisdom into a message that resonated far beyond the ceremony—one he spent nearly … Read more
After a decade without a new studio album, Anthrax are finally back — and according to guitarist Scott Ian, Cursum Perficio is far more than a routine comeback record. In a new interview with Allison Hagendorf, Ian described the album as the product of years filled with uncertainty, frustration, and emotional exhaustion. At the same … Read more