Clem Burke, the renowned drummer for Blondie and influential figure in the New Wave movement, has passed away at the age of 70 after a private battle with cancer. Burke joined Blondie in 1975 and contributed to their iconic early albums such as their self-titled debut, Parallel Lines, and Eat to the Beat. Recognized by…… MORE
Taschen Books has just published 75 Years of Atlantic Records, a massive new coffee-table book honoring the record label’s illustrious history. The book, weighing a hefty 11 pounds and measuring 14″ x 14″, features stunning photos by celebrated photographers like Annie Leibovitz, Anton Corbijn, and David LaChapelle, who captured striking images of legendary musicians in…… MORE
Disturbed’s “I Will Not Break” moves up one spot this week to claim No. 1 on Billboard’s Mainstream Rock Airplay chart. This marks the band’s 13th career chart-topper, while putting them in a three-way tie with Godsmack and Van Halen for the sixth-most leaders on the chart since its inception in 1981. “I Will Not…… MORE
In a new video interview with Premier Guitar, Judas Priest guitarist Richie Faulkner opened up about the challenging health setbacks he continues to face while performing with the legendary heavy metal band. Faulkner revealed that a month after undergoing emergency heart surgery in 2021 following an aorta rupture he suffered on stage, he experienced a…… MORE
Mötley Crüe has been forced to cancel a scheduled appearance at Boardwalk Rock Festival in Ocean City, Maryland, on May 17, as singer Vince Neil continues to deal with his ongoing health concerns. Last month, the hard rock legends had to postpone their Las Vegas residency from its originally scheduled run from March 28 to…… MORE
The first official trailer for TRON: Ares, a sequel to the 1982 TRON and 2012’s TRON: Legacy, was released on Saturday. The film features an original score by Nine Inch Nails, with the Grammy and Oscar-winning duo of Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross officially composing the movie’s soundtrack. A brief clip of NIN’s music is…… MORE
Weezer and Ed Sheeran have joined the lineup for the 2025 Coachella festival in Indio, California. Weezer is scheduled to perform during Weekend One of the festival, while Ed Sheeran is set to appear during Weekend Two. The festival will feature headlining sets by Lady Gaga, Post Malone, Travis Scott, and Green Day, but there…… MORE
Patti Smith performed at a rally in New York City on Tuesday (April 1) in an effort to preserve the Elizabeth Street Garden from being converted into an “urban oasis.” The garden serves as a cherished sanctuary for the community but faces potential transformation by the city, despite opposition from prominent figures like Smith, Robert…… MORE
In a new interview with The Independent, John Lydon continues to criticize his former Sex Pistols bandmates in light of the group’s reunion tour with former Gallows singer Frank Carter. The legendary punk frontman – formerly known as Johnny Rotten – refuses to support the reunion, calling it, “a clown’s circus at work.” “Sorry, I’m…… MORE
On Thursday (April 3), Modest Mouse announced the details of their inaugural “Ice Cream Floats” rock and roll cruise scheduled to take place from February 5-9, 2026. In addition to three nights of performances by the host band, the cruise will also feature headlining sets by Portugal. The Man, Kurt Vile and the Violators, and…… MORE
