On Thursday night (October 16), Sam Fender was awarded the 2025 Mercury Prize for his album, People Watching. The ceremony was held in Fender’s hometown of Newcastle in the North East of England, marking the first time the awards took place outside of London. Receiving the trophy from broadcaster and DJ Sian Eleri, Fender thanked…

On Thursday (October 16), Rancid released their punk-infused cover of Motörhead’s “Sex and Death” as the final preview for the tribute album, Killed by Deaf – A Punk Tribute to Motörhead, which is set to drop on October 31st. The song, originally from Motörhead’s 1995 album, Sacrifice, fits Rancid’s style perfectly, with frontman Lars Frederiksen…

The Black Crowes are commemorating the 30th anniversary of their 1994 album, Amorica, with a new concert special recorded live at Analog, a music venue in Nashville’s Hutton Hotel. Chris and Rich Robinson lead the Atlanta southern rock band through spirited performances of tracks like “Wiser Time,” “P. 25 London,” and “A Conspiracy,” with the…

Just months after the Cure released their first new studio album in 16 years, 2024’s Songs of a Lost World, the goth rock legends have revealed that they are already at work on a new project. The band recently updated their lengthy bio section on their official website, with fans excited about the disclosure in…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Fender has partnered with Baltimore hardcore band Turnstile to help launch their ‘American Professional Classic’ line of guitars and basses. The collection blends vintage aesthetics with modern performance and affordability, and includes Stratocaster, Jaguar, Telecaster, Precision Bass, and Mustang Bass models designed for durability and stage readiness. Priced between $1,500 and $1,600, these instruments offer…

Ava Ahlander, a 23-year-old concertgoer from Seattle, tragically died while evacuating the REDWEST Festival in Salt Lake City on Saturday (October 11) due to severe weather. The event, which was set to be headlined by Post Malone, was postponed and attendees were urged to seek shelter, so Ahlander took refuge in her car. But she…