Metallica’s resident riff wizard, Kirk Hammett, is cooking up a solo album that promises to blend classical progressions with heavy metal thunder—and maybe even a little funk. “These songs scream for vocals,” he said, teasing a project more eclectic than anything we’ve seen from him yet.
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KISS is back, baby—and this time, they’re leaving the face paint in the dressing room. After swearing off makeup gigs forever, the legendary rock band just announced an unmasked, live performance at this year’s KISS Army Storms Vegas event. It’s happening November 14–16 at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas, and fans better buckle up.
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Sia, the powerhouse behind some of the most uplifting songs ever written, quietly welcomed a third child last year—because why would a woman who hides behind wigs suddenly start oversharing? Now, as she goes through a divorce, she’s seeking sole custody of baby Somersault. Here’s everything we know.
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Linkin Park just called their new single “Up from the Bottom” the best thing they’ve ever created. Big words, but can they back it up? Here’s when it drops—and how you can win tickets to see them live at Welcome to Rockville!
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Semisonic just reminded everyone they still exist—by dragging the White House for using their 1998 hit “Closing Time” in a deportation video. The Trump administration, apparently clueless about the song’s meaning, used it in a clip featuring Border Patrol agents sending handcuffed immigrants onto a plane. The band fired back, saying they “did not authorize or condone” its use and that the government “missed the point entirely.” Given that the last time Semisonic was relevant, flip phones were cutting-edge, this could’ve been a rare moment of positive exposure—too bad they had to spend it shutting down political nonsense.
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A$AP Rocky just set the bar sky-high—literally. At Rolling Loud California 2025, the Harlem icon made a dramatic helicopter entrance before unleashing new music, sending the crowd into a frenzy. Rihanna was front and center as Rocky delivered banger after banger, including an unreleased Metro Boomin-produced track. Is Don’t Be Dumb finally on the way, or is he just keeping us guessing?
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Lizzo’s not just back—she’s doubling down. The self-love queen just announced her new single Still Bad, dropping this Thursday at noon, proving she’s still THAT girl. Following her recent comeback track Love in Real Life, this latest release promises to bring the confidence, sass, and high-energy funk Lizzo fans crave. Read on for the details.
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Jack White’s Corporation just got a political makeover—and Trump and Musk were the prime targets. White unleashed a fiery takedown during his Boston show, flipping lyrics to call out billionaires and bad decisions.