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Ann Wilson Says ‘Emotional Hardship’ Doomed Original Heart Lineup

Ann Wilson has looked back on the demise of Heart’s original lineup, noting the group was doomed by “emotional hardship.”“It's hard to describe what it was like when that lineup disbanded,” Wilson explained during an appearance on the Broken Record podcast. “We couldn't get along anymore and things got really difficult between us.”Though the band had cycled through several musicians in its early years, they settled on a lineup in 1973 around the same time they adopted the name Heart. […]

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Rockers vs. Record Labels

In this Loud List video, we revisit some infamous moments onstage and in interviewers where rockers speak out against record labels.It's a tale as old as time, right? The band wants to enact their musical vision without compromise and the label is a business designed to maximize profits off the creativity of the artists they sign.In so many cases, it comes down to money, but not every time. Even just concerning money, there's a wide-ranging number of issues that can […]

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Mach-Hommy Taps Black Thought, Roc Marciano & More For New Album

Mach-Hommy has assembled a heavyweight supporting cast for his new album #RICHAXXHAITIAN.The Haitian-American rapper announced the project on Monday (May 6), unveiling the release date, cover art and some of the big name guests who will be joining him on the record.While a full tracklist has yet to be shared, fans can expect appearances from Black Thought, Roc Marciano and Your Old Droog, along with production from the likes of Conductor Williams and Quelle Chris.There are also contributions from 03 […]

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Memphians react to RiverBeat Music Festival

Throughout the weekend, around 30,000 people filled the park to take part in the festival. MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Just as the RiverBeat Music Festival comes to an end, Tom Lee Park is gearing up for another massive event in the SmokeSlam BBQ Competition. Cleanup and turnover is currently underway in downtown Memphis after the weekend of Music Mania, where 30,000 people filled the park to jam out. Outside of a little Sunday rain, some people are viewing this as a […]

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Does bullying take a summer break? Not as long as cyberbullying exists!

Stand for the Silent, an organization helping to stop bullying puts cyberbullying in the spotlight OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma - (May 7, 2024) – As kids around the country prepare for summer break, many parents think there will be a break from the bullying at schools. While it would be great if bullying took a summer break, it's simply not the case as long as cyberbullying exists. Millions of kids will be cyberbullied online this summer if nothing is done to raise awareness […]

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Kerry King Addresses Whether Slayer Will Record New Music

In a new interview, Kerry King addressed whether the upcoming Slayer reunion shows will lead to new music or a full tour from the band.Slayer played their final shows in late 2019, and this past February, the guitarist revealed that he hadn't spoken to former bandmate Tom Araya since then. Instead, he'd been working on his own solo project in that time, and released his first single "Idle Hands" on Feb. 5.Thus, the metal world was really taken by surprise […]

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Hear a Song From Mike Campbell’s New LP Featuring Graham Nash

Mike Campbell and the Dirty Knobs will release a new album, Vagabonds, Virgins & Misfits, on June 14.The LP features guests Graham Nash, Lucinda Williams, Chris Stapleton and Campbell's own former Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers bandmate, Benmont Tench.This is the Knobs' third album, but according to Campbell, many of its songs have been sitting in his archive for years."Back in the day, I would write songs and then give them to my partner Tom, and that's all I ever […]

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The True Story Behind the Viral Hit

“‘Austin’ was written out of a lot of rage,” Dasha tells Billboard in late April. At a Los Angeles session in early 2023, the singer-songwriter began working on a different song with Adam Wendler, Cheyenne Rose Arnspiger and Kenneth Heidelman, which proved unfruitful. After Dasha suggested taking a quick break, she poured out a story of a tumultuous relationship; when the break ended, the group turned her heartbreak into her breakout smash. With its irresistible groove and defiant storytelling, the […]

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KK’s Priest and Accept Announce 2024 Full Metal Assault Tour

KK's Priest and Accept are teaming up for the Full Metal Assault North American tour.The headbanger's journey begins on Aug. 31 in Los Angeles and concludes on Oct. 7 in San Francisco. Tickets go on sale to the general public on Thursday. You can see the full list of dates below.The Full Metal Assault Tour marks a full-circle moment for both acts, as Accept supported Judas Priest more than 40 years ago on the latter's World Wide Blitz Tour. "There is no […]

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Graham Nash Announces 2024 Tour

Graham Nash has announced tour dates for 2024. The veteran singer-songwriter will play more than three dozen shows starting this summer. Judy Collins will perform at several of the concerts.The North American tour will start on Aug. 3 in Boulder and wrap up on Oct. 26 in Vienna, Virginia.Nash released his first album in seven years, his seventh solo LP, in 2023. Now included songs that addressed his occasionally fractious relationship with his late Crosby, Stills & Nash bandmate David Crosby.READ MORE: […]

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