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Gene Simmons stands by his controversial ‘Dancing with the Stars’ appearance

Gene Simmons stands by his controversial ‘Dancing with the Stars’ appearance

Disney/Eric McCandlessGene Simmons isn’t bothered by the critics of his Dancing with the Stars appearance.The KISS rocker was a guest judge on Tuesday’s hair metal episode, and received backlash from the public over what some argued were “creepy” comments that focused on the dancers’ appearance and looks rather than their performance. A cameraman caught Simmons out in Los…read more »

Serj Tankian premieres video for “Appropriations” solo song

Serj Tankian premieres video for “Appropriations” solo song

Gibson RecordSerj Tankian has premiered the video for “Appropriations,” a song off his new solo EP, Foundations.The clip finds the System of a Down frontman sitting peacefully inside a circle of candles, juxtaposed with intense performance footage. You can watch it streaming now on YouTube.Foundations dropped in September. The five-track collection follows Tankian’s 2022 EP, Perplex Cities.In…read more »

Jack White fires back at Donald Trump over Detroit comments: “You’re gonna lose Michigan BIGLY”

Jack White fires back at Donald Trump over Detroit comments: “You’re gonna lose Michigan BIGLY”

Scott Legato/Getty ImagesJack White is defending Detroit in response to Donald Trump’s disparaging remarks about the “Seven Nation Army” rocker’s hometown.During a recent speech given in the Motor City, the former president and 2024 Republican candidate said, “Our whole country will end up being like Detroit” if his opponent, Democrat Kamala Harris, wins November’s election.”You’re…read more »

Pop Evil premieres video for “What Remains” single

Pop Evil premieres video for “What Remains” single

MNRK HeavyPop Evil has premiered the video for their latest single, “What Remains.”The clip is described as a “plunge into the dark, fragmented landscape of singer Leigh Kakaty’s psyche,” represented by images of himself plugged into wires like The Matrix.”The truest version of yourself comes from reaching within the darkest corners that you’ve kept hidden from…read more »

Ice Nine Kills debuts ’Terrifier 3’ song, “A Work of Art”

Ice Nine Kills debuts ’Terrifier 3’ song, “A Work of Art”

Fearless RecordsIce Nine Kills has premiered a new song called “A Work of Art,” recorded for the new Terrifier 3 horror movie.The track’s title refers to the series’ villain, Art the Clown, who kills a whole bunch of people in the very graphic “A Work of Art” video.The 15-minute clip also includes a skit in which the…read more »

Jerry Cantrell premieres title track off ‘I Want Blood’ solo album

Jerry Cantrell premieres title track off ‘I Want Blood’ solo album

Double J MusicAlice in Chains’ Jerry Cantrell has premiered a new song called “I Want Blood,” the title track off his upcoming solo album.The tune features Guns N’ Roses bassist Duff McKagan and Faith No More drummer Mike Bordin. “There’s a confidence to this album,” Cantrell says. “I think it’s some of my best writing and playing…read more »

The Offspring feels ‘SUPERCHARGED’ on latest album: “We’re energized for sure”

The Offspring feels ‘SUPERCHARGED’ on latest album: “We’re energized for sure”

Disney/Raymond LiuThe Offspring’s new album, SUPERCHARGED, arrives three years after their last record, 2021’s Let the Bad Times Roll. Before that it’d been nearly a decade since the “Self Esteem” rockers had put out an album.After finally releasing Let the Bad Times Roll, the Offspring members definitely felt, well, supercharged to start work on a follow-up.”We’re fired up,…read more »

Pearl Jam premieres “Waiting for Stevie” live video

Pearl Jam premieres “Waiting for Stevie” live video

ABCPearl Jam has premiered a new live video for “Waiting for Stevie,” a track off their new album, Dark Matter.The recording was filmed during PJ’s hometown show in Seattle on May 30 and features some psychedelic lighting to augment the performance. You can watch it streaming now on YouTube.That same live version of “Waiting for Stevie” will be…read more »

James Hetfield doesn’t want Metallica to be a “legacy band”

James Hetfield doesn’t want Metallica to be a “legacy band”

ABC/Randy HolmesJames Hetfield doesn’t want Metallica to be a “legacy band.”Speaking on the latest episode of The Metallica Report podcast, Hetfield shares that he feels “confidence” going into the 2025 leg of ‘Tallica’s M72 tour after songs off their latest album, 2023’s 72 Seasons, got such a positive response live during the 2023 and 2024 legs.”We’re not afraid…read more »