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Drawing a perfect circle: Maynard James Keenan returns to sketching

Drawing a perfect circle: Maynard James Keenan returns to sketching

Arturo Holmes/Getty Images for The Rock and Roll Hall of FameIn addition to fronting three bands, making wine and practicing jiujitsu, Maynard James Keenan has picked up yet another endeavor to pursue.The Tool/A Perfect Circle/Puscifer frontman has shared that he’s gotten back into drawing after decades away.”Haven’t actually set up an easel and drawn for about 35+…read more »

Six-hour ambient mix of Oasis’ ‘Champaign Supernova’ to soundtrack photography exhibit

Six-hour ambient mix of Oasis’ ‘Champaign Supernova’ to soundtrack photography exhibit

Simon Ritter/RedfernsOasis’ classic song “Champaign Supernova” is already over seven minutes long, but if you wished it was about 50 times longer, you’re in luck.A six-hour ambient mix of “Champaign Supernova” will soundtrack an upcoming photography exhibit opening Nov. 29 at the National Portrait Gallery in London.Titled Legends, the exhibit spotlights the work of photographer Zoë Law, whose…read more »

CKY’s Chad I Ginsburg address Alien Ant Farm incident: ‘I had to protect myself’

CKY’s Chad I Ginsburg address Alien Ant Farm incident: ‘I had to protect myself’

Barry Brecheisen/WireImageCKY frontman Chad I Ginsburg is giving his side to the story after his band was kicked off Alien Ant Farm’s ongoing European tour.As previously reported, AAF singer Dryden Mitchell alleged that Ginsburg treated “multiple crew members and opening band members like trash,” culminating in him “punching me in the face.”In an Instagram Story,…read more »

The White Stripes file to dismiss ‘Seven Nation Army’ lawsuit against Donald Trump

The White Stripes file to dismiss ‘Seven Nation Army’ lawsuit against Donald Trump

John Shearer/WireImage for Warner Bros. RecordsThe White Stripes have filed to dismiss their lawsuit against President-elect Donald Trump regarding the use of their song “Seven Nation Army.”As previously reported, Jack and Meg White filed legal action against Trump in September, alleging that he and campaign staffer Margo Martin committed copyright infringement when Martin used “Seven Nation Army” to soundtrack a…read more »

Linkin Park debuts ’From Zero’ cut ‘Casualty’ during Dallas show

Linkin Park debuts ’From Zero’ cut ‘Casualty’ during Dallas show

Warner Records Linkin Park debuted an unreleased song from their upcoming album, From Zero, during their show in Dallas on Friday.The track is called “Casualty,” and you can watch footage of the performance via LP’s Instagram.The Dallas set also included the live debut of “All for Nothing,” a track off Linkin Park’s 2014 album, The Hunting Party. The…read more »

Alien Ant Farm singer says CKY frontman ‘punched me in the face’

Alien Ant Farm singer says CKY frontman ‘punched me in the face’

Medios y Media/Getty ImagesCKY is no longer on tour with Alien Ant Farm after the former’s frontman allegedly punched the latter’s singer.In an Instagram post, AAF’s Dryden Mitchell writes that the “96 Quite Bitter Beings” outfit “will no longer be on the Alien Ant Farm tour” because CKY’s Chad I Ginsburg “punched me in the face.””I’ve watched [Ginsburg] treat…read more »

Imagine Dragons, Liam Gallagher among 2024 MTV EMA winners

Imagine Dragons, Liam Gallagher among 2024 MTV EMA winners

ABC/Randy HolmesImagine Dragons and Liam Gallagher were among the winners at the 2024 MTV Europe Music Awards, which took place Sunday in Manchester, England.The “Radioactive” group earned the Best Alternative prize, while the Oasis vocalist was named Best Rock.The other Best Alternative nominees were Twenty One Pilots, Yungblud, Hozier, Fontaines D.C. and Lana Del Rey.…read more »

Buckcherry announces 20th anniversary ’15’ reissue & tour

Buckcherry announces 20th anniversary ’15’ reissue & tour

Endurance Music GroupBuckcherry will be celebrating the 20th anniversary of their 2005 album 15 with a deluxe reissue and a tour.The reissue is due out Jan. 17 and features seven bonus tracks, including three newly recorded acoustic recordings and a cover of Elvis Costello’s “Pump It Up.”The tour launches in March and will feature a performance of 15…read more »

‘Self Esteem,’ part two? The Offspring breaks down ‘OK, But This Is the Last Time’ single

‘Self Esteem,’ part two? The Offspring breaks down ‘OK, But This Is the Last Time’ single

Disney/Raymond LiuThe Offspring’s current single, “OK, But This Is the Last Time,” has a lot in common with the band’s classic song “Self Esteem” — both tracks are told from the perspective of someone whose feelings are continually trampled over.  “[Guitarist] Noodles described the character in that song as sorta ‘Self Esteem’ part two or grown…read more »

The Funeral Portrait notches first #1 single on ‘Billboard’ Mainstream Rock chart

The Funeral Portrait notches first #1 single on ‘Billboard’ Mainstream Rock chart

Better Noise MusicThe Funeral Portrait has grabbed hold of the top spot on Billboard’s Mainstream Rock Airplay chart with their single “Suffocate City.”The track, which features Ice Nine Kills frontman Spencer Charnas, gives The Funeral Portrait their first #1 on the ranking.”Suffocate City” also marks Charnas’ first leader on Mainstream Rock Airplay — his peak with…read more »