Dave Mustaine has reflected on his early days with Metallica, revealing how his distinctive riffing style landed him the gig — and why he bristles at being labeled simply a “rhythm guitar player.” In a January 5 interview with Premier Guitar, the Megadeth mastermind revisited his short but hugely influential tenure in Metallica between 1981 […]
Jinjer‘s Tatiana Shmayluk named the metal vocalist she originally wanted to sound like when she first started out — and it’s not a woman. Speaking with Metal Hammer, Shmayluk expressed her dismay when she was asked about Jinjer being referred to as a “female-fronted band,” especially when they have little in common with some of the groups they […]
Offset found himself trending on social media Monday (January 12) after a video surfaced showing the rapper at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Florida with rapper Bobby Shmurda. The footage shows the former Migos member wearing a Hard Rock Casino hoodie while playing slot machines for an extended period, sparking fresh debate […]
After a period of relative radio silence throughout 2025, Zee Machine makes a powerful return. Thus signalling a bold new chapter for the Los Angeles–based pop/rock/electronic artist. The pause now feels purposeful, a moment of recalibration before launching headfirst into what is clearly shaping up to be Zee Machine’s most exciting era yet. Kicking off […]
Jay Weinberg has officially announced his departure from Suicidal Tendencies, bringing an end to his nearly two-year stint behind the kit with the California crossover thrash and hardcore punk icons. Earlier today, Weinberg shared the news via Instagram, posting nearly two dozen photos documenting his time on the road with Suicidal Tendencies. In an emotional […]
What were the big albums that shaped rock and metal back in 2006? It’s hard to believe that 20 years have flown by, but here we are ready to enter 2026 and some of our favorite albums are now 20 years old. What was happening back in 2006? Facebook moved from college campuses to open […]
R. Kelly is back. It seems like Teddy Riley is about to usher in new music from the disgraced singer. This dude is currently sitting behind bars serving decades for some of the most disturbing crimes Hip-Hop and R&B have ever had to confront. And yet he’s back. Teddy posted a snippet of Kelly singing […]
