Ace Frehley, the influential guitarist and original “Spaceman” of Kiss, died on Thursday (October 16) at the age of 74 in Morristown, New Jersey, following complications from a recent fall. Frehley, a Bronx native, played with the band from their 1973 inception through 1982, and rejoined during their celebrated 1990s reunion. He contributed a series…… read more »
After teasing a reunion on social media last week, Bob Mould’s 1990s band Sugar released a new single on Wednesday (October 15), “House of Dead Memories,” their first new music in thirty years. The trio – which includes bassist David Barbe and drummer Malcolm Travis – also announced a pair of two-night stands in New…… read more »
Nineteen-year-old YouTube drummer Tyler Visser achieved an extraordinary musical – and physical – feat by playing Tool’s entire discography in one continuous 7.5-hour take. His mostly clean performance, documented from multiple angles to prove authenticity, showcases impressive endurance and musicianship, despite some inevitable mistakes. “I have definitely gained a greater level of appreciation for the…… read more »
English actor James Norton has been cast as Brian Epstein, the Beatles’ influential manager, in director Sam Mendes’ upcoming four-part musical biopic titled, The Beatles — A Four-Film Cinematic Event. Norton will star alongside Paul Mescal (Paul McCartney), Harrison Dickinson (John Lennon), Barry Keoghan (Ringo Starr), and Joseph Quinn (George Harrison) in the films, which…… read more »