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Like most towering figures in music, Bob Dylan has always worn his influences openly. In the early days of his meteoric rise through the 1960s, he spoke with reverence about the artists who shaped him—drawing inspiration from blues, folk, poetry, and the restless spirit of American songwriting. His admiration for those who came before him … Read more
There was always going to be curiosity surrounding a project involving the sons of two KISS legends. But what Stanley Simmons are doing isn’t nostalgia—it’s something far more personal. The duo—made up of Evan Stanley and Nick Simmons—have officially announced their debut studio album, Dancing While the World is Ending, set for release on August … Read more
For decades, Gene Simmons has been known for his larger-than-life persona — bold, unapologetic, and rarely sentimental. But in a recent conversation, the KISS co-founder revealed a different side of himself, one shaped not by ego, but by reflection and regret. Looking back on one of the most difficult chapters in the band’s history, Simmons … Read more
At 67, Bruce Dickinson isn’t slowing down—he’s accelerating. The iconic Iron Maiden frontman has revealed that he recorded an astonishing 16 tracks for his upcoming solo album in just 21 days earlier this year. The sessions took place at Dave Grohl’s Studio 606 in Northridge, California, capturing a raw, live energy that Dickinson proudly calls … Read more
Joining a band like Foo Fighters is the kind of dream most guitarists spend their whole lives chasing. For Chris Shiflett, that dream became a reality—but not without a nerve-wracking moment early on that could have gone very differently. Now a longtime member of the band, Shiflett has been holding down guitar duties for nearly … Read more
Ask any diehard fan of Black Sabbath, and you’ll likely hear the same take: The Devil You Know (2009) is a Black Sabbath record—no matter what name is printed on the cover. Officially released under Heaven & Hell, the album features the unmistakable lineup of Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler, Ronnie James Dio, and Vinny Appice. … Read more
Although countless folk artists have passed through the revolving door of popular music, Bob Dylan has always stood apart. His writing carried a sense of mystery—listeners felt deeply connected to songs like ‘Blowin’ in the Wind’, yet the man behind them remained elusive, almost unknowable. Dylan didn’t just expand what music could say—he expanded what … Read more
For fans of Joy Division and New Order, the announcement of their induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2026 should feel like a long-overdue victory lap. Few bands have left such a lasting imprint on music—bridging the raw emotion of post-punk with the pulse of electronic dance. But as the news … Read more
In moments when the world feels sharply divided, it often takes a voice from outside politics to remind us of something simple but essential: humanity comes first. That’s exactly what happened on April 26, 2026, when Bruce Springsteen took the stage in Austin, just one night after a shocking shooting incident disrupted the White House … Read more
KISS’s 1996 reunion is often remembered as a nostalgic, larger-than-life comeback. But according to Peter Criss, the reality behind it was more complicated — and a lot more human. Before the reunion, things weren’t going well. Criss and Ace Frehley were touring small venues on their own, playing to crowds of just a few hundred … Read more