There’s something uniquely fragile about meeting your heroes. The closer you get to them, the more the mythology fades—and what’s left is something human, complicated, and sometimes disappointing. For Jeff Buckley, that collision between myth and reality came to a head one cold night in New York City in 1993, after seeing Bob Dylan perform … Read more
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
When thirty grown men in leather vests lay down in Riverside City Park at noon, people thought we were protesting. It was a bright Saturday in late September. Families were having picnics under the trees. A musician played by the fountain. Kids ran and laughed. Then we arrived. Our bikes weren’t loud or aggressive—but people … 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
In 2008, a massive crowd of around 350,000 people gathered in Kharkiv for what would become one of the most unforgettable live performances of the decade. At the center of it all was Paul Rodgers, stepping into the spotlight alongside Queen—a band forever linked to the legendary Freddie Mercury. Taking on that role was no … Read more
In 1995, something unexpected happened. At a time when The Rolling Stones had already spent over three decades dominating rock music, they chose to do something that could have easily backfired—they covered one of the most iconic songs ever written, Like a Rolling Stone by Bob Dylan. For most bands, a cover is just a … Read more