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Wolfgang Van Halen’s Mammoth Finds Its Evolution in ‘The End’

When Wolfgang Van Halen talks about The End, there’s a calm confidence in his voice — not the bravado of someone chasing legacy, but the quiet satisfaction of an artist finally landing where he’s supposed to be. The new Mammoth album feels less like a finale and more like a rebirth. “It feels like we’re […]

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Kurt Deimer and Josh Todd Go ‘In Deep’ [Interview]

Kurt Deimer isn’t interested in playing by the new rules of rock collaboration. While most modern pairings happen through file transfers and text messages, Deimer’s latest single “In Deep,” featuring Buckcherry frontman Josh Todd, was born the old-school way — on the road, in a casino bar, between tour stops and late-night smokes. “I’d really

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Codefendants Take on Disinformation with ‘What Are We Doing This For?’

By the time Fat Mike handed Sam King and Ceschi Ramos a NOFX song to reimagine, the world was still deep in the chaos of the pandemic. QAnon conspiracies were spreading like wildfire, disinformation was mainstream currency, and punk rock itself was staring down a new era of corporate homogenization. Out of that moment came

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I Prevail’s Eric Vanlerberghe Says New Album Is a ‘Middle Finger’ to Their Doubters

Ten years into their career, I Prevail still feel like underdogs. That chip on their shoulder powers Violent Nature, the band’s heaviest and most ambitious record yet — and according to frontman Eric Vanlerberghe, it’s their way of planting a flag. “Our story has always been a bit of an underdog story,” Vanlerberghe says. “From

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Sublime’s ‘Ensenada’ Hits No. 1 On Billboard’s Alternative Airplay Chart

Sublime’s latest single “Ensenada” has hit the No. 1 spot on Billboard’s Alternative Airplay chart. The track, which is set to appear on the band’s upcoming album Till The Sun Explodes, is their first to achieve this milestone since “What I Got” topped the chart in 1996. Guitarist/vocalist Jakob Nowell commented: “A Sublime song at

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Deftones’ ‘Private Music’ Reveals the Primal Experience: Album Review

By Suzanne Sanchez It’s clear that Deftones have become a household name in the music industry. And if you’ve never experienced the raw, emotional journey they offer, then you’re truly missing out. From their stark beginnings, Chino Moreno has led the band with haunting, brilliant vocals that have become their signature. Since forming in Sacramento,

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Metallica Throw Back to Club Days with Surprise Hamptons Gig

Metallica traded stadium pyrotechnics for sweat-soaked intimacy Thursday night, storming a makeshift tent outside the legendary Stephen Talkhouse in the Hamptons for a once-in-a-lifetime show in front of just 500 fans. For a band that’s used to rattling the rafters of football arenas, the rare small-room throwdown felt like time travel. “This reminds us of

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Mudvayne Break 16-Year Silence With Crushing New Single ‘Hurt People Hurt People’

Mudvayne, one of the most ferociously inventive bands to erupt from the early-2000s nu-metal explosion, have finally broken their silence. Sixteen years after their last release, the band has returned with “Hurt People Hurt People,” a bruising, tightly coiled track that reasserts their place in heavy music while hinting at a fresh chapter. Mudvayne frontman

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