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Tool’s Maynard James Keenan Blasts ‘Annoying and Distracting’ Cell Phones at Concerts

Maynard James Keenan hates cell phones at rock concerts — and he’s not afraid to share his opinion. Tool has famously banned phones at their shows, and in a recent interview on Clownvis Presley’s Serious Clownversation podcast, Kennan insisted it was “annoying and distracting” to see fans in the crowd recording their performances. “It’s annoying […]

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Hear AFI’s Powerful New Song ‘Behind the Clock’

AFI has announced their new album, Silver Bleeds the Black Sun…, and unleashed the bombastic lead single “Behind the Clock.” For over 30 years, AFI — made up of singer Davey Havok, guitarist Jade Puget, bassist Hunter Burgan and drummer Adam Carson — has blurred the lines between punk, goth and hard rock. Known for

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Lollapalooza 2025: 5 Coolest Moments

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Lollapalooza 2025 certainly looked very different from the festival’s inaugural year in 1991. During its long existence, the fest has evolved from a purely rock affair to a melting pot of genres, including pop, EDM, rap, country, and just about every other style of music you can think of. Still, rock is at Lollapalooza’s

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Hear Finger Eleven’s New Single ‘Blue Sky Mystery’ Featuring Filter

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Finger Eleven one of the best-selling Canadian bands of all time, are experiencing a vibrant, full circle moment. The multi-platinum Juno Award-winning group—Scott Anderson (vocals), James Black (lead guitar, backing vocals), Rick Jackett (rhythm guitar), Sean Anderson (bass), Steve Molella (drums)—criss-crossed America last summer with long-time former labelmates Creed, revisiting the summer of ‘99. “People were just smiling the whole time—it was contagious,” guitarist Rick

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MGK’s New Song ‘Don’t Wait Run Fast’ Is ESPN’s 2025 College Football Anthem

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A new song by MGK – who apparently no longer goes by Machine Gun Kelly – has been tabbed as ESPN’s College Football anthem for 2025. The singer himself revealed the news during an appearance on The Pat McAfee Show. MGK also revealed that he briefly played football and was a tight end, before embarrassingly

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Here’s What Needs to Happen for System of a Down to Make a New Album

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System of a Down fans have been waiting nearly 20 years for a new album. The group’s last LP, Hypnotize, arrived in November 2005. And though the band isn’t actively making any new music, drummer John Dolmayan says he knows what it would take to get SOAD recording again. “Traditionally when we go in to

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All That Remains Split With Guitarist Jason Richardson

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Heavy metal rockers All That Remains have announced the departure of guitarist Jason Richardson. The band took to social media to share the news, while also thanking Richardson for his contributions. “All That Remains and Jason Richardson have decided to part ways as Jason focuses on his own projects,” they wrote, suggesting all parties are

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Paul Mario Day, Iron Maiden’s Original Singer, Dead at 69

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Paul Mario Day, original lead singer of Iron Maiden, has died at the age of 69. The frontman’s passing was confirmed by the new wave of British heavy metal band More, for whom he also previously sang. “We are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of the great More vocalist Paul Mario Day,” the

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Zakk Wylde Shares His Final Texts With Ozzy Osbourne

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Zakk Wylde has shared his reflections on Ozzy Osbourne’s “incredible life,” including the final text exchange with his longtime friend and musical partner. Osbourne died July 22, just weeks after a massive, star-studded celebration of his career. Wylde, who had been Ozzy’s guitarist for roughly 20 years, noted the historic ‘Back to the Beginning’ concert

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Our Lady Peace Celebrate 30 Years with Collective Soul in Toronto [Live Review]

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Written by James Wright Photos by Randy Gilbert (IG: @RanGilPhoto) Our Lady Peace celebrated their 30th Anniversary Tour at Toronto’s expansive Budweiser Stage, with support from Collective Soul and Wintersleep. What unfolded was equal parts nostalgia, and spontaneity. Collective Soul kicked off their set early with the commanding presence of a veteran band: “Mother’s Love”,

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Music News

Tool’s Maynard James Keenan Blasts ‘Annoying and Distracting’ Cell Phones at Concerts

Hear AFI’s Powerful New Song ‘Behind the Clock’

Lollapalooza 2025: 5 Coolest Moments

Hear Finger Eleven’s New Single ‘Blue Sky Mystery’ Featuring Filter

MGK’s New Song ‘Don’t Wait Run Fast’ Is ESPN’s 2025 College Football Anthem

Here’s What Needs to Happen for System of a Down to Make a New Album

All That Remains Split With Guitarist Jason Richardson

Paul Mario Day, Iron Maiden’s Original Singer, Dead at 69

Zakk Wylde Shares His Final Texts With Ozzy Osbourne

Our Lady Peace Celebrate 30 Years with Collective Soul in Toronto [Live Review]

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