Former Van Halen bassist and current Mammoth frontman Wolfgang Van Halen has never minced words when it comes to artificial intelligence in music, and in a new conversation with Springfield, Missouri radio station Q102, he doubled down on his skepticism. “I think generative A.I. is really stupid. I just think it’s dumb. I think it’s […]
During a recent podcast appearance, John 5 named three guitarists that “changed music.” The guitarist, who’s been known for his work with Rob Zombie, Marilyn Manson and is now a member of Motley Crue, was asked about his guitar heroes during a podcast episode with New Noise Magazine‘s We Wreck Records podcast. We listed his three picks […]
Kash Patel condemned public tributes to Assata Shakur following her death in Cuba last week, accusing mourners of dishonoring law enforcement by celebrating a convicted killer. “Joanne Chesimard didn’t ‘fight for justice.’ She murdered New Jersey State Trooper Werner Foerster in cold blood then fled to Cuba to escape accountability. The FBI never stopped calling […]
Genuinely, it feels like every other week, we’re reporting on the loss of a life that was impactful in our scene. Whether it be a former drummer or bassist, a founding member, or an active member, no band has been safe from loss this year. Both a mix of younger and older lives lost, it’s […]
Avenged Sevenfold were set to launch their late 2025 South American tour this past Thursday (Sept. 25) in Buenos Aires, Argentina. However, they recently issued a statement revealing that the tour is being postponed to “early next year” due to a major health concern: frontman M. Shadows’ diagnosis of “a specific condition called a vocal […]
Young Thug used an Instagram livestream to deliver a passionate message about transformation and healing, marking what he called the end of his YSL chapter and the beginning of a new path forward. The Atlanta rapper spoke directly to his audience with uncooked emotion and clarity, urging people not to let their past define them. […]
