Music

There were dozens of bands involved in the alt-rock scene of the 90s. But it’s an undeniable fact that Nirvana blazed a trail when they released Nevermind in 1991. The scene was starting to bubble up in the mainstream, but that album had it spilling over. By the time Nevermind released on September 24, 1991, the Nirvana hype was palpable. Their music was what everyone needed, but had no idea […]

On September 17, 2026, legendary guitarist Zakk Wylde performed at the Louder Than Life music festival. It’s an annual music festival featuring metal and hard rock acts, held at the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville, Kentucky. Wylde performed with Pantera, which he’s been with since the band’s 2022 revival, honoring guitarist Dimebag Darrell and drummer Vinnie Paul. Two days later, Wylde would perform once again with The Black Label Society. […]

Veteran rock singer Amanda Somerville, who sang with bands like Kamelot and Epica, has been diagnosed with a “malignant and aggressive” brain tumor. Somerville’s husband, Sander Gommans, shared the news in a Facebook post. “Hi friends, I have some very sad news to share. The love of my life, mother of my three daughters and my beautiful wife Amanda Somerville, has a malignant and aggressive brain tumor.” “We’re shocked, devastated, […]

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Yeah, it’s 90 degrees in September in a lot of places right now. We think that’s absolutely bananas, so we’re cooking up some autumn playlists in the lab to get through this heatwave. Is it working? Not sure yet. Still, these are great songs to have on deck when the weather finally takes a chill pill. “Pale September” by Fiona Apple “Pale September” appeared on Fiona Apple’s 1996 debut album […]

People know the infamous beef between 50 Cent and Ja Rule all too well. 50 dropped some of the meanest diss songs you’ll ever hear with records like “Back Down“. Things would get violent, then Ja and 50 would bark at each other for the next 20+ years. But one aspect about beef people don’t always think of is that sometimes, others will get involved in it just by being […]

He performed it in Tokyo with Yoko Takahashi, who sings the anime’s opening theme “A Cruel Angel’s Thesis” Read More RSS: News News 

Tragic news struck the family, friends, and fans of Chad Gilbert. The New Found Glory guitarist passed away at 45 years old after a battle with brain cancer. His wife Lisa Cimorelli shared the devastating news on social media that he passed in his sleep surrounded by his loved ones. He is survived by his wife, his daughter Lily, his brother Brian, and his mother Jackie. “We are devastated and […]

Plagiarism or just a coincidence? 70s and 80s disco legend Amanda Lear believes Miley Cyrus blatantly copied her work wholesale. In an Instagram post, Lear sarcastically thanked Cyrus for allegedly ripping off her song “The Sphinx” with the new song “Red Lights” on her album Bass Persuades. Take a listen for yourself: Fans online are extremely conflicted on whether Lear has any truth to her claims. One person on X […]