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Lzzy Hale Opens Up About Anxiety And Impostor Syndrome

Halestorm's Lzzy Hale has opened up about her experience with anxiety and impostor syndrome. During an appearance on Sound Mind's latest episode of Unmasked, she said, "Even though we've come a long way in the past few generations to break…

The Darkness Frontman Slams John Frusciante's Ability

The Darkness frontman Justin Hawkins took time out on his Justin Hawkins Rides Again podcast to slam returning Red Hot Chili Peppers guitarist John Frusciante. Guitar World reported that Hawkins pulled no punches during the new episode titled, "How NOT…

Foo Fighters Reveals Their New Live Drummer

Foo Fighters have revealed that John Freese is their new live drummer. Freese has replaced longtime drummer Taylor Hawkins, who passed away in March 2022 at the age 50. Prior to revealing Freese as their new drummer, the band teased…

Smashed Kurt Cobain Guitar Sells For $595,000

A smashed and re-assembled guitar of Kurt Cobain's sold at auction on May 20th for $595,000 -- nearly ten times its original estimate of $60,000. The lefty black Stratocaster, which remains unplayable, was sold as part of Julien's Auctions' "Music…

Van Halen's 'OU812' Turns 35!!!

It was 35 years ago this Saturday (May 20th, 1988) that Van Halen released its eighth album -- and second with Sammy Hagar -- the four-week chart-topper, OU812. The set featured four Top 40 singles on the Billboard Hot 100,…

Def Leppard News Roundup

'DRASTIC SYMPHONIES' OUT TODAY Def Leppard is back today (May 19th) with its first sojourn into the classical field with Drastic Symphonies. The new collection features, "tracks dramatically reimagined by London's iconic Royal Philharmonic Orchestra" -- along with new vocals…

Elle King And Tyler Childers To Release 'Jersey Giant'

Elle King is releasing "Jersey Giant." She re-recorded it with the song's writer, Tyler Childers. Through a press release, she commented, "I was so humbled when Tyler asked me to record the song. And then earlier this year he surprised…

Billie Eilish Splits With Boyfriend Jesse Rutherford

Billie Eilish and her boyfriend, Jesse Rutherford have split up. Page Six confirmed the news and according to her rep, the breakup was amicable and any speculation about cheating is "false." They were last photographed together in public at Coachella…

Hozier To Release Their First Album In Four Years

Hozier is set to release their first album in four years in August. The album, entitled Unreal Unearth is due out on August 18th. A new single "Francesca" will be released Friday (May 19th). Hozier said in a statement, "I'm…

Weezer Provided Entertainment To Writers On Strike

Weezer provided entertainment to writers on strike picketing outside of Paramount Pictures. According to TMZ, the band played some of their biggest hits, including "Beverly Hills" and "Buddy Holly." Last week, Imagine played for striking writers outside of Netflix's headquarters.

Billy Corgan Rates Himself Top Songwriter Of His Era

During a new chat with Apple Music's Zane Lowe, Smashing Pumpkins frontman Billy Corgan touched upon the cultural void left by the 1994 suicide of his friend and Nirvana leader, Kurt Cobain. Corgan went on to explain that with Cobain's…

Corey Taylor Blasts The Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame

In a new interview with Jason Bailey, Corey Taylor blasts the rock and roll hall of fame. When asked which of his three projects -- SlipKnot, Stone Sour or his solo band, he would want to be inducted into the…