16 Years Without Dio: A Heavy Metal Voice That Never Left the Room
Dio’s passing left a space that heavy metal still navigates. His voice, his presence, and that hand gesture remain essential.
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Dario Klein
Paul McCartney Performs New Single and Wings Classic on SNL Season Finale
Paul McCartney returned to SNL for the season 51 finale, playing the lead single from his forthcoming album The Boys of Dungeon Lane and a surprise encore during the credits.
Chad Smith Steps in as Paul McCartney’s Drummer for SNL Performance
Red Hot Chili Peppers drummer Chad Smith will back Paul McCartney on Saturday Night Live tonight, filling in for longtime drummer Abe Laboriel Jr.
Drowning Pool Cancels South America Tour, Cites Logistical Failures
The band confirmed the tour won't happen after the necessary support didn't materialize. No replacement dates have been offered.
The Strokes Let Processed Vocals Anchor a Spacious Heartbreak on “Falling Out of Love”
The Strokes return with a ballad that treats Auto-Tune not as polish but as texture, framing emotional distance through restraint rather than release.
Flying Lotus on the Laptop Doubts That Became His Fuel
Ahead of an Australian tour, the producer revisits early pushback against making hip-hop with a computer, his love for Blade Runner, and a very personal gift.
Hum Plays First Set Since 2019, Debuts Inlet Cuts at Slide Away
A sold-out, multi-generational crowd at Brooklyn Paramount heard live premieres of three songs from the Illinois band’s 2020 album.
Harry Styles Opens Amsterdam Residency With a 20-Song Stretch Across His Catalog
The first of ten nights at the Ziggo Dome drew heavily from new album Kiss All the Time. Disco, Occasionally. and folded in nods to Underworld and Talking Heads.
Lykke Li’s ‘I Follow Rivers’ Appears on Drake’s ‘Iceman’
The second time Drake draws from Lykke Li’s catalog arrives via an interpolation on the Icemant track “Janice STFU.”
A Static Lullaby’s 25th Anniversary Studio Performance Now Available
The post-hardcore band has released a new studio session in celebration of their 25-year run.