Initially penned by Daron Malakian, “Chop Suey!” was inspired by how people are judged over their cause of death. It was ...

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Mastodon guitarist Bill Kelliher opened up about the abrupt departure of guitarist/vocalist Brent Hinds — chalking it up to people growing apart. The original lineup had been together for 25 years and ...

Iron Maiden guitarist Adrian Smith revisits the early days of his career during a March 2025 interview with UCR.

Lady Gaga blew through Saturday Night Live over the weekend, weaponizing boisterous vocal runs and skinny fringe dresses that ...

When it was announced late last week that Mastodon and guitarist/vocalist Brent Hinds were splitting up after 25 years, it shocked the metal community. What would happen to Mastodon? Why was this only ...

Watch famed progressive metal band Mastodon take the stage with Ben Eller just days after announcing Brent Hinds' departure.

Here are five movie directors who have taken long breaks between projects who can expect a warm welcome in 2025.

On the new music front, it’s also a very busy week. I highlight 11 new albums below, and Bill tackles more in Indie Basement, including Edwyn Collins, Throwing Muses, Bambara, Étienne de Crécy (ft.

The End Continues,” a sequel to the 1984 music mockumentary “This Is Spinal Tap,” will rock and roll into theaters this fall.

Norton, Va. — Ballad Health is once again partnering with the Claude Moore Charitable Foundation, the University of Virginia’s College at Wise (UVA Wise) and Mountain Empire Community College (MECC) ...