Dead Ahead: Why Dead Moon’s 2004 LP Is a Garage Rock Masterpiece

Dead Moon Dead Ahead album cover featuring live performance photos, Tombstone Records logo, and MONO label

Dead Moon’s Dead Ahead isn’t just an album—it’s a declaration. Released on January 1, 2004, this studio album marked the final full-length release by one of the world’s greatest rock bands. For longtime fans and curious newcomers alike, Dead Moon – Dead Ahead is a deep dive into raw, unfiltered emotion. This post will help […]

Megadeth 40th Anniversary Box Set Celebrates Killing Is My Business… with Limited Gold Vinyl

Dave Mustaine performing live with Megadeth, playing a yellow Flying V guitar on stage

*Mariano Regidor/Redferns* Megadeth 40th anniversary box set details have been officially announced, honoring the band’s groundbreaking 1985 debut, Killing Is My Business… and Business Is Good! Set for release on October 17, the limited-edition box set features the original album pressed on a metallic gold LP, accompanied by collectible memorabilia including a hand-signed lithograph, a […]

Kirk Hammett Retirement Isn’t Happening Anytime Soon, Says Metallica Guitarist

Kirk Hammett smiling during a television interview appearance

*ABC/Randy Holmes* Kirk Hammett retirement rumors can be put to rest for now. The legendary Metallica guitarist made it clear in a recent interview with Metal Hammer that stepping away from music isn’t something he believes in—or plans to do. “I don’t believe in retirement,” Hammett stated plainly. “Retirement is something that’s been forced onto […]

Lorde Glastonbury 2025: Full Album ‘Virgin’ Debuts Live on Woodsies Stage

Lorde performing live in a white outfit during her Glastonbury 2025 set

*Joseph Okpako/WireImage* Lorde Glastonbury 2025 was one of the festival’s most talked-about moments this year, as the artist made her first return to the event since 2022 with a powerful Friday morning set. Performing at 11:30 a.m. on the Woodsies Stage, Lorde appeared in white alongside a four-piece band and delivered a surprise: the live […]

New Album Releases 2025: This Week’s Must-Hear Tracks and Announcements

Cracked glass surface with spiderweb-like fractures and faint reflections beneath

New album releases 2025 are already shaping the sound of the year, with standout singles and major returns across multiple genres this week. Prolapse – “Cha Cha Cha 2000” Reuniting after more than two decades, Prolapse returns with the biting single “Cha Cha Cha 2000.” Known for their angular post-punk sound and sprechgesang delivery, the […]

Tye Trujillo Signature Wah Pedal Launches July 1 via Morley

Tye Trujillo performing live on stage with a bass guitar, mid-motion during a concert set.

*Jeremychanphotography/Getty Images* Tye Trujillo signature wah pedal is officially on the way. The son of Metallica bassist Robert Trujillo is teaming up with Morley to launch the TruDrive Wah, set for release on July 1. Tye describes the new pedal as having “a growly tone that no other pedal has.” Morley’s Bill Wenzloff shared his […]

Spiritbox Wembley Stadium Show with Linkin Park Marks a Career Milestone

Spiritbox frontwoman Courtney LaPlante performing live on stage, wearing sunglasses and holding a microphone.

*Sergione Infuso/Corbis via Getty Images for ABA* Spiritbox Wembley Stadium show is happening this Saturday, as the band opens for Linkin Park at the iconic London venue. Frontwoman Courtney LaPlante described the opportunity as a major honor during a recent interview with Kerrang!. “There’s not a lot of artists that would sell out Wembley Stadium […]

Heartbreaker: The Ryan Adams Album That Redefined a Genre

Ryan Adams Heartbreaker album cover featuring a close-up of Adams lying down with a cigarette, from the 180 gram vinyl release

Ryan Adams’ Heartbreaker album is a genre-defining release that redefined Americana and alternative country. More than 20 years after its debut, this raw and emotionally charged record remains deeply resonant with fans and critics alike. In this article, we explore why Heartbreaker remains a timeless classic, how it came together, and what makes it one […]

Longmont 4th of July Street Party Set to Light Up Downtown

Crowd seated in lawn chairs watching a fireworks display during the Longmont 4th of July street party at night.

Longmont is the place to be this Independence Day! Join us on Thursday, July 4, for an evening full of live music. The Longmont 4th of July street party is back and bigger than ever! Celebrate Independence Day with a whole evening of live music, family-friendly fun, and unforgettable fireworks right in the heart of […]

Royel Otis Releases New Track “Car” from Upcoming Hickey Album

Cover art for Royel Otis’s album “Hickey,” featuring two band members in an empty lot—one standing with arms crossed, the other lying on the ground in the background.

*OURNESS/Capitol Records* Royel Otis car song is out now, giving fans another taste of the band’s upcoming sophomore album, Hickey, set for release on August 22. “Car” is the second song to be unveiled from Hickey, following the earlier release of lead single “Moody.” The track is available now via all digital platforms, and its […]