It is with great sadness that I must deliver the news that Trevor Bolder, the bassist for Uriah Heep and David Bowie’s “Spiders From Mars” band, has passed away after a long battle with cancer at age 62.  A heartbreaking statement from Uriah Heep reads: “It is with great sadness that Uriah Heep announce the passing of our friend the [...]

WHAT?! WHY?! ROB HALFORD CAN’T BE HURT I LOVE HIM TOO MUCH! Rob Halford, Judas Priest frontman, is generally known for showing up on a tricked out motorcycle to events and concerts.  But, unfortunately, time stands still for no one, not even the “Metal Messiah,” leaving Halford surprising everyone when he showed up to the May 14th screening of Priest’s [...]

It is with complete devastation that I must report that Ray Manzarek, founding member and keyboardist for legendary rock band “The Doors,” has passed away at age 74.  In an official statement made by his publicist, Heidi Robinson-Fitzgerald, we are told that Manzarek died yesterday of bile duct cancer in Rosenheim, Germany surrounded by his family. John Densmore, fellow founding [...]

You’re probably in this post because you’re confused, and it’s okay, because I am too.  Chester Bennington of nu-metal hybrid theorists, Linkin Park (okay, so they’re not nu-metal anymore, but I’m ignoring that), has officially taken Scott Weiland’s place as lead vocalist of Stone Temple Pilots. The band and their new singer performed a set at the KROQ Weenie Roast [...]

When the announcement of Skate and Surf’s return was made, everyone was thrilled.  We were promised band reunions, memorable sets, and a nostalgic experience that’d leave us with smiles on our faces.  Uh, yeah.  I went and none of that was true. Where to begin?  The organization and execution of the event for both fans and artists were poor, to [...]

Pop Evil have released a video for the lead single, “Trenches” off their album “Onyx,” and it could not have made more of a statement.  The video follows a woman who is struggling with both domestic violence and a nasty drug habit thanks to her abusive junkie boyfriend, and how she finds the strength within herself to take control of [...]

Hope you’re all ready to “Smoke Two Joints,” because for this edition of Throwback Thursday, we’re honoring the kings of the 80′s and 90′s ska punk scene, Sublime!  Formed in 1988, Sublime was Bradly Nowell (vocals, guitar) Eric Wilson (bass) and Bud Gaugh (drums), and were known for their insane stage antics and ability to mix multiple genres, such as [...]

Queens of the Stone Age are on a roll with the new video clips this month, and next up is the video for “If I Had A Tail.” The video features the same creepy, dark art courtesy of Boneface and animation from Liam Braizer. In a very Deathproof-esque (with what seems like a Kurt Russell bobble head on the dash) [...]

Festival season is about to be in full swing, and Chicago’s own Riot Fest has just released an insane 2013 lineup to join in on the musical party!  This year’s headliners are Fall Out Boy, Blink-182, along with a mystery third act.  Supporting acts include: Violent Femmes, Motorhead, Rancid, AFI, Sublime With Rome, Blondie, Public Enemy, Brand New, Black Flag, [...]

They were supposed to be “in this together,” but Eric Avery, bassist of Nine Inch Nails, is unfortunately leaving his bandmates behind.  He has announced his departure from the band, though not without a heavy heart.  Avery took to Facebook to let fans know his reasoning behind the tough decision straight from the source: its with very mixed emotions i tell [...]