Dream Theater drummer Mike Portnoy has shared his thoughts on Rush’s surprise return to the stage, offering a fan’s perspective on the Canadian legends’ upcoming Fifty Something reunion tour — and the decision to enlist acclaimed fusion drummer Anika Nilles to step into the unenviable role once held by the late Neil Peart. Speaking in […]
Yesterday (Jan. 24), 37-year-old Minneapolis resident Alex Pretti was fatally shot by United States Border Patrol amid ongoing anti-ICE protests in the area. It was the third ICE-related shooting in the city this month, and since then, numerous rockers have reacted to the incident in relation to the overarching political climate regarding ICE. What Happened […]
A man visiting Austin thinks he has found the coolest Embassy Suites, not just in Texas but perhaps in the entire world. Is he being appropriately appreciative, or is this a run-of-the-mill architectural offering? You decide. TikTok creator KFD (@kellyfreakindoke) posted a video from his trip last week. To the tune of Phil Collins’ “In […]
Another new year, another round of promises about change — but Weedeater aren’t interested in resolutions. They’re interested in riffs, road grime, and keeping the low end filthy. After spending last year flattening stages alongside Melvins, Napalm Death and Baroness, the Cape Fear legends are rolling straight into 2026 with a new run of U.S. […]
Geddy Lee hasn’t ruled out the possibility of making new Rush music, provided he, guitarist Alex Lifeson and new drummer Anika Nilles “manage to survive” their massive Fifty Something reunion tour. “My intent, before we got into this celebration of Rush’s history, was to put some music together,” Lee told MusicRadar (via Blabbermouth). “Now, I assumed I […]
Miami Beach Mayor Steven Meiner launched an official investigation into Vendome nightclub after the venue played Kanye West’s antisemitic song “Heil Hitler” for a group of far-right influencers last weekend. Meiner told NewsNation he wants answers beyond the club’s initial response. “It’s a start. Certainly, it’s good to have that they’re recognizing there’s an issue […]
