NBCUniversalSaturday Night Live has shared the trailer for its upcoming music documentary, Ladies & Gentlemen … 50 Years of SNL Music.In the clip, Rage Against the Machine guitarist Tom Morello declares, “SNL has served as a time capsule through the decades for America.” Dave Grohl, who performed on SNL twice with Nirvana and many more times with Foo Fighters, adds,…… read more »
Jim Dyson/Getty ImagesLinkin Park, The Cure and Bring Me the Horizon are among the nominees for the 2025 BRIT Awards, the British equivalent of the Grammys.The reformed “Numb” rockers will compete in the international group of the year category along with Fontaines D.C., while both the Robert Smith- and Oli Sykes-led bands are up for group of the year, as…… read more »
Frank Hoensch/Redferns via Getty ImagesA new statue of late Motörhead frontman Lemmy Kilmister will be unveiled in his birthplace of Stoke-on-Trent, England, in celebration of the band’s 50th anniversary.The ceremony will take place on May 8, which is known as International Motörhead Day — if you don’t know why, try singing “The eighth of May” to the…… read more »
Warner Records Linkin Park has announced an a cappella version of their new album, From Zero.The set is due out Friday, and will put an even greater emphasis on the dueling vocals of Mike Shinoda and new singer Emily Armstrong.The original From Zero dropped in November and marked Linkin Park’s first album with Armstrong, as well as…… read more »
Kevin Mazur/Getty ImagesAfter retiring from the road in 2024 due to Steven Tyler’s vocal issues, Aerosmith is ready to perform again.The lineup for Tyler’s sixth annual Jam for Janie Grammy Awards Viewing Party was just announced, which includes a reunion by members of Aerosmith. The event, hosted by comedian Tiffany Haddish, will also feature an all-star jam with Aerosmith’s…… read more »
Metal Blade RecordsKillswitch Engage has dropped a new song called “I Believe,” a track off the band’s upcoming album, This Consequence.”‘I Believe’ is about undying hope,” says frontman Jesse Leach. “During difficult times perspective is everything. Knowing deep down that ‘this too shall pass’ has been a beacon of light for me. I do believe there is…… read more »
Loma Vista RecordingsRise Against has released a new song called “Nod.”The track marks the first fresh material from the “Savior” punks in three years.”‘Nod’ is about the solace we find in community,” says frontman Tim McIlrath. “It’s about the comfort in knowing that we are not alone. This comfort can temper our anger and our frustration,…… read more »
ABC/Randy HolmesWhile they’ve certainly racked up a bunch of big pop hits, Imagine Dragons can also deliver a heavy riff. Take the track “I’m So Sorry,” which appears on the band’s 2015 sophomore album, Smoke + Mirrors.As guitarist Wayne Sermon tells ABC Audio, “I’m So Sorry” was partly inspired by famed film composer Hans Zimmer. While working together on…… read more »
Jim Dyson/Getty ImagesLimp Bizkit has chalked up a loss in its lawsuit against Universal Music Group.The band sued the company last year, claiming that it owes them over $200 million in royalties and arguing that they therefore have the right to terminate their contract in a legal move called a “rescission.” However, in a decision on…… read more »
PG/Bauer-Griffin/GC ImagesBack in November, Smashing Pumpkins frontman Billy Corgan suggested that it was possible he and comedian Bill Burr could be related, and now he’s met his possible sibling.Corgan’s original comments came during an appearance on the Howie Mandel Does Stuff podcast, with the rocker explaining that there could be a reason he and Burr look…… read more »
