The 1975 lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist Matthew Healy has promised to play only gender-balanced music festivals in future. The decision was made in response to a suggestion made by Guardian deputy music editor Laura Snapes on social media Wednesday to add inclusion riders to their festival contracts. “Do it MH, add a condition to…… Continue Reading
Speaking at a Q&A session after a New York screening of his concert film Us + Them, Roger Waters said the United States is a “fool’s hell” and described President Donald Trump as a “tyrant.” When the moderator said he was moved to see children all over the world getting the message that they’re not…… Continue Reading
In a recent chat with the L.A Times, metal icon Ozzy Osbourne went in depth about his various health issues, the possibility of a biopic and his Parkinson’s diagnosis. After Ozzy and wife, Sharon Osbourne appeared on “Good Morning America” in January to reveal that the singer is suffering from Parkinson’s Disease, he has now…… Continue Reading
Deftones have announced a summer tour across North America along with Gojira and Poppy. The 28-date trek will kick off in Portland, Oregon, on July 27 and wrap up in Denver, Colorado, on September 5. Tickets are on sale now. “We’re super excited to have Gojira spending the summer with us,” Deftones frontman Chino Moreno…… Continue Reading
Jimi Hendrix’s 1970 live album, Band of Gypsys is set to be reissued on vinyl on March 27 by Capitol/UME, to mark the album’s 50th anniversary. The album, the first effort from Hendrix without his original band, The Jimi Hendrix Experience, was recorded by legendary engineer Wally Heider. It captures Hendrix’s two historic performances at…… Continue Reading
Queen guitarist Brian May, normally considered one of the easiest going musicians in the world, lost his cool and lashed out at a news cameraman in Australia. The incident happened when May was signing autographs at Brisbane Airport, where he landed with his band for the Australian leg of Queen and Adam Lambert’s Rhapsody Tour.…… Continue Reading
A six-song set recorded by Slipknot at Maida Vale Studios in London on January 26 for BBC Radio 1’s “Rock Show,” was aired by the station on February 9. The six songs contained in the set were, “Unsainted,” “Psychosocial,” “The Devil in I,” “Duality,” “Disasterpiece” and “Wait And Bleed.” Around 120 fans reportedly witnessed the…… Continue Reading
Rage Against the Machine and Stormzy have been confirmed as headliners for the Reading and Leeds festivals. They will join previously announced headliner Liam Gallagher. The two events will take place over the weekend of August 28-30 at Richfield Avenue in Reading and Braham Park in Leeds. Both festivals will share the same acts over…… Continue Reading
Rolling Stones guitarist Keith Richards has revealed that he has finally quit smoking. Richards, known for his hard living for several years which included drugs and booze, gave up drinking in 2018. He now says he has not been smoking cigarettes since October 2019. During an interview with Q104.3 New York’s Jim Kerr last Thursday,…… Continue Reading
Keynotes and Featured Speakers for the 34th edition of the SXSW Conference have been announced. The Keynotes announced today include composers Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross; Executive Producer and writer Damon Lindelof to discuss their collaboration on the HBO series Watchmen; St. Vincent a/k/a Annie Clark in conversation with Carrie Brownstein; Janelle Monáe; director Lulu…… Continue Reading