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
More than a decade after their final tour and five years after the loss of their legendary drummer, Rush are finding their way back to the stage — not to rewrite their past, but to celebrate it. When Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson first began talking about playing together again, the conversation inevitably circled around … Read more
April 24, 1976, marked a defining moment for Wings as they soared to No. 1 on the US Billboard 200 with their fifth studio album, At The Speed Of Sound. Released just a month earlier on March 25, the album landed at the peak of the band’s global momentum, right in the middle of their … Read more
Country-rap star Jelly Roll has never been one to hide behind a polished image—and that honesty continues as he shares a more vulnerable side of his ongoing weight loss journey. In a candid moment, the artist admitted he’s been feeling “lost” lately, revealing that the mental and emotional challenges of transformation can be just as … Read more
Rock and metal fans have something truly special on the horizon. A massive new tribute album, Ride the Rainbow: The Ultimate Tribute to Ritchie Blackmore’s Rainbow, is set to arrive on June 19, 2026 — and it’s shaping up to be one of the most ambitious homage projects in recent memory. This isn’t just another … Read more