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Maynard James Keenan offers wine pairings for Halloween treats

Maynard James Keenan offers wine pairings for Halloween treats

Arturo Holmes/Getty Images for The Rock and Roll Hall of FameWhile onstage with his many bands, Maynard James Keenan is more often than not wearing some kind of wig or costume. But on Halloween, the Tool/A Perfect Circle/Puscifer frontman is less concerned with what he’s dressing up as than trying to resist the many treats the spooky season…read more »

Supreme launching Jane’s Addiction-themed clothing line

Supreme launching Jane’s Addiction-themed clothing line

Paul Bergen/RedfernsIn a case of what some might call supremely bad timing, the clothing brand Supreme has announced a line inspired by Jane’s Addiction.The collection includes a jacket, cardigan, sweatshirt and T-shirt. It’ll be released on Thursday, in case you were planning a Jane’s Addiction Halloween costume, which may be the closest thing to the…read more »

Billy Corgan’s mother-in-law injured by car crashing into Madame Zuzu’s tea shop

Billy Corgan’s mother-in-law injured by car crashing into Madame Zuzu’s tea shop

Disney/Randy HolmesBilly Corgan’s mother-in-law was injured when a car crashed into the Smashing Pumpkins frontman’s Madame Zuzu’s tea shop, located in Highland Park, Illinois.In a statement posted to Instagram Wednesday, Corgan’s wife, Chloe Mendel, writes, “This afternoon at Madame Zuzu’s, a car (in circumstances which remain under investigation) drove over the curb and into Madame…read more »

After 50 years, The Grammys are moving to ABC

After 50 years, The Grammys are moving to ABC

Recording AcademyFor the past 50 years, The Grammys have aired on CBS. But starting in 2027, they’ll have a new home.The award show, known as Music’s Biggest Night, is moving to ABC, Hulu and Disney+, where it will remain through 2036. The Recording Academy will produce multiple Grammy-branded music specials as part of the deal.The…read more »

Twenty One Pilots premiere live ‘Routines in the Night’ video

Twenty One Pilots premiere live ‘Routines in the Night’ video

Scott Legato/Getty ImagesTwenty One Pilots have premiered a new live video for “Routines in the Night,” a track off their new album, Clancy.The clip was filmed over the “Stressed Out” duo’s three shows in their hometown of Columbus, Ohio, while touring in support of Clancy. It includes shots of frontman Tyler Joseph wading into the audience and making…read more »

Slayer headlining 2025 Louder than Life festival

Slayer headlining 2025 Louder than Life festival

Scott Legato/Getty ImagesThe Slayer reunion will stretch into 2025. For one show, at least.The “Raining Blood” metallers are headlining the 2025 Louder than Life festival, taking place Sept. 18-21 in Louisville, Kentucky.Slayer was set to headline the 2024 Louder than Life as part of their trio of fall reunion shows, but their set was canceled…read more »

Aston Villa soccer team launching Black Sabbath-inspired cleats & shirt

Aston Villa soccer team launching Black Sabbath-inspired cleats & shirt

Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images for The Rock and Roll Hall of FameEngland’s Aston Villa soccer team has announced a collaboration with Black Sabbath.In partnership with Adidas, Aston Villa is launching a Sabbath-inspired shirt and soccer cleat, or, as they say across the pond, football boot.The shirt, which will be limited to just 250 pieces, includes the Sabbath…read more »

Dream Theater dedicates song to Mike Portnoy’s late sister during Croatia show

Dream Theater dedicates song to Mike Portnoy’s late sister during Croatia show

Bobby Bank/WireImageDream Theater’s show in Croatia on Tuesday carried some extra emotional heft, as drummer Mike Portnoy learned that his sister, Samantha, had passed away from cancer just 30 minutes before the concert.In a Facebook post, Portnoy notes that the performance “was one of the hardest shows I’ve ever had to play.” He also shared…read more »

Primus’ Tim ‘Herb’ Alexander leaves band: ‘It came as a complete shock’

Primus’ Tim ‘Herb’ Alexander leaves band: ‘It came as a complete shock’

Ethan Miller/Getty ImagesPrimus drummer Tim “Herb” Alexander has left the band.In a statement posted to Instagram Tuesday night, the “My Name Is Mud” rockers share, “On Thursday, October 17th, we received an email from Tim ‘Herb’ Alexander expressing that effective immediately he would no longer be involved with Primus.””It came as a complete shock to…read more »

Sing some evil: Myles Kennedy reveals horror movie reference on “How the Story Ends” solo song

Sing some evil: Myles Kennedy reveals horror movie reference on “How the Story Ends” solo song

Matthew Baker/Getty ImagesIf you’re looking for songs to add to your Halloween playlist, Myles Kennedy’s solo song “How the Story Ends” might be a fitting, if unexpected, candidate. As the Alter Bridge frontman tells ABC Audio, the track takes inspiration from the horror movie Speak No Evil.Kennedy clarifies that he’s referring to the original 2022 Danish-Dutch film, which…read more »