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GALLERY: Celebrities Who Support Arts Education
From Meryl Streep to Chance the Rapper, from Flea to Taylor Swift, these celebs are giving back to art programs and young students around the country.
FFDP's Zoltan Bathory Offers to Fight Justin Bieber for Charity
Remember how Justin Bieber challenged Tom Cruise to a MMA fight on Twitter? Well, if Cruise turns him down, Bieber has at least one willing competitor in the form of Five Finger Death Punch guitarist Zoltan Bathory.
VIDEO: Joan Jett Shows Off Her New Gibson Signature Guitar
Joan Jett has a new Signature guitar with Gibson, and she shows off the stunning guitar in a new video.
Woodstock 50 Applies For New Host Site
Woodstock 50, against nearly every obstacle imaginable, refuses to go gentle into that good night and has now announced it has applied for a new site for the festival.
Dave Mustaine Thanks Fans for Their Support After Announcing Cancer Diagnosis
Megadeth's Dave Mustaine took to Twitter to thank fans in a video message for all of their support since announcing last week he was diagnosed with throat cancer.
AC/DC's Brian Johnson, Eagles' Joe Walsh Making Music Together
If you don't follow Eagles guitarist Joe Walsh on Instagram yet, you might want to consider doing so, because it was where he revealed he was making new music with AC/DC singer Brian Johnson.
Beatles Cover Songs: Top 20 Ranked
The Beatles-themed film Yesterday opens this Friday (June 28.)
Spotify Says It Overpaid Songwriters/Publishers in 2018, Wants Refund
Spotify has stepped in it once again with a blunder that sees the streaming service, which is actively trying to fight a streaming royalty rate increase, saying it overpaid royalties to songwriters and publishers in 2018 and would like their money back.
Prophets of Rage Drop New Track "Made With Hate"
Prophets of Rage is back with their first new single since July 2018 with "Made With Hate."
ICYMI: blink-182 Release 50-Second New Track "Generational Divide"
If you were busy this past weekend, you may have blinked and missed blink-182 and their new song, "Generational Divide," which clocks in at a whopping 50 seconds.
Josh Homme is Making New Music with Dave Grohl, Billy Gibbons
Josh Homme is working on some new music with Dave Grohl and Billy Gibbons, and while the exact project details haven't been officially confirmed, there is some information out there that will surely pique the interest of many.
Alice Cooper Clarifies Meaning of "Death Pact" with Wife, Sheryl Goddard
We all know Alice Cooper loves the dead, but when the Godfather of Shock Rock made headlines over the weekend about a "death pact" with his wife of 43 years, Sheryl Goddard, he made a point to clarify what he meant.
Tom Petty Estate, Soundgarden Among Lawsuit Against Universal Music Group for 2008 Fire
The estate of Tom Petty and Soundgarden are among a handful of artists that have filed a class action lawsuit against Universal Music Group (UMG) in response to a report from New York Times Magazine regarding thousands of master recordings being destroyed in a 2008 vault fire.
The Rolling Stones Opening Night In Chicago: See The Setlist
The Rolling Stones' U.S. tour was delayed because of Mick Jagger's heart surgery, but last night they kicked things off with a strong set at Soldier Field in Chicago.
The Rolling Stones Return To The Stage Tonight In Chicago
After delaying their tour for Mick Jagger's heart surgery, the Rolling Stones' rescheduled dates kick off tonight in Chicago.
Facebook Reverses Ban on Led Zeppelin's 'Houses Of The Holy'
Facebooks' team of moderators may not have recognized that the image is from the cover of Led Zeppelin's classic Houses Of The Holy.
David Gilmour's "Black Strat" Goes for $3.975M at Auction
David Gilmour offered up 120 guitars from his personal collection at an auction at Christie's in New York today (June 20), and his iconic 1969 Black Fender Stratocaster, affectionately known as “The Black Strat,” went for an astounding $3.975 million.
Riff TV Presents: New Music Breakdown
Lars Ulrich Credits the Rolling Stones for Metallica's Reboot in the 2000s
Metallica was at a bit of a crossroads in the 2000s, but according to Lars Ulrich, the band got a bit of a reboot during that time thanks to The Rolling Stones.
VIDEO: Hollywood Vampires Cover David Bowie's 'Heroes' on 'Kimmel'
Hollywood Vampires' new album Rise comes out tomorrow (June 21), and they gave fans a taste of what to expect on last night's episode of Jimmy Kimmel Live!
Freddie Mercury: Previously Unreleased Version of Solo Track 'Time' Now Streaming
A previously unreleased version of the Freddie Mercury solo track "Time" is now available with a new video.
Jack White Says He's Never Owned a Cell Phone
Jack White, once again proving his own personal brand of uniqueness, said in a new interview that he's never own cell phone.
How to Browse Through David Gilmour's Guitar Collection Up For Auction
David Gilmour is auctioning off 120 guitars from his personal collection for charity through the Christie's auction house, and fans and interested buyers can browse through the collection thanks to a new virtual tour.
Frances Bean Cobain Shares New Music on Instagram
Frances Bean Cobain hasn't shared any new music videos on her Instagram in a number of months, but the daughter of the late Kurt Cobain and Courtney Love has ended that drought with two video clips of what she calls "a very sad song."
'Avengers: Endgame' To Return To Theaters With Post-Credits Scene: Report
Back in April when Avengers: Endgame opened, fans sat through the lengthy credits roll at the end of the movie, waiting for the post-credits scene, which pops up in all Marvel films. But Endgame hit fans with one last surprise by not providing any bonus scenes.
Facebook Appears to Have Banned Led Zeppelin's 'Houses of the Holy' Cover
Despite Facebook's community standards allowing "photographs of paintings, sculptures, and other art that depicts nude figures," it appears as though the cover of Led Zeppelin's 1973 album Houses of the Holy doesn't fall under that guideline.
Vince Neil, Nikki Sixx React to Reelz Documentary on Motley Crue
Reelz program Breaking The Band recently aired an episode about Motley Crue, and both Vince Neil and Nikki Sixx are none too pleased about it.
9 Paul McCartney Musical Contributions On Other Artist's Recordings
Paul McCartney and his musical output with The Beatles and as a solo artist has been well-documented. What might not be so well known are the guest appearances McCartney has done over the years.
Slipknot Releasing No. 9 Iowa Whiskey
Slipknot is joining an ever-growing list of bands releasing their own brand of spirits with the announcement of No. 9 Iowa Whiskey.
Tom Morello Throws Fan's Phone After On-Stage Selfie Attempt
Tom Morello was not having it when a fan tried to get a selfie on stage at a recent show in Illinois.
Undercover Sound System Playlist 6.17.19
Riff2’s Undercover Sound System Playlist 6.17.19 The Dangerous Summer – “Way Down” (Hopeless) The Armed – “FT Frank Turner” (Sargent House) Crooked Teeth – “Beg” (Blossom) Coin – “Crash My Car” (Coin) Tim Heidecker – “When I Get Up” (Jagjaguwar) Purple Mountains – “All My Happiness Is Gone” (Drag City) Paper Jackets – “Sticky Icky”…
Dave Mustaine Reveals He Has Throat Cancer
Megadeth's Dave Mustaine has revealed in a statement that he's been diagnosed with throat cancer.
Guns N' Roses Announce New "Not In This Lifetime" Shows
Guns N' Roses have announced eight new headlining tour dates which is part of a continuation of their incredibly successful "Not In This Lifetime" tour.
Chris Cornell Estate in Legal Dispute Over Daughter's College Tuition
The estate of Chris Cornell is facing some legal issues regarding the college tuition for his eldest daughter, Lilly.
Universal Music Group Fire: Lawsuits Expected to be Filed Next Week
A number of lawsuits are expected to be filed as early as next week in response to a report from New York Times Magazine regarding thousands of master recordings owned by Universal Music Group (UMG) being destroyed in a 2008 fire.
TRIVIA: Debut Albums of the 1980's
Nirvana's debut album Bleach turns 30 today (June 15.)
Santana's 'Supernatural' and Ten Other Great Comeback Albums
On the 20th anniversary of Santana's Supernatural -- released on June 15, 1999 -- we look back at some other comeback albums that brought legendary artists back to the limelight and the pop charts.
QUIZ: Do You Know the Old Names of These Rock Bands?
Five Finger Death Punch guitarist Zoltan Bathory said in a new video to the band's YouTube page that there was a point when FFDP almost changed its name.
Meg White: Rock's Favorite Recluse Who's Impossible to Ignore
In my 15 years as a licensed driver, I’ve cranked enough music on the road to discover these two truths: 1. Blaring any death metal while driving through a rich neighborhood produces some of the best snooty glares ever. And 2. No other drummer can rattle a rear view mirror quite like Meg White.
Alter Bridge Releasing New Album, 'Walk The Sky,' October 18
Alter Bridge had some big news for fans this morning with the announcement their sixth studio album, Walk the Sky, will be coming out October 18.
Bob Seger Adds Four New Dates to Farewell Tour
Bob Seger and his "Roll Me Away" farewell tour will roll on a bit longer with four newly announced show dates.
Chop Shop - Kenny Wayne Shepherd Interview
Kenny is bac with a vibrant new album called The Traveler and a few shows with Buddy Guy. We talk about that and his current #1 song "Blue on Black" - the Five Finger Death Punch version. (Hit the play button below to enjoy).
Jason Momoa Meets Slayer and Anthrax, Shares Awesome Photos on Instagram
Jason Momoa got to do something recently that most metalheads only dream of doing: Meet and party with Slayer and Anthrax.
'History of Led Zeppelin' Episode Three Covers Band's First U.S. Tour
Led Zeppelin and their 50th anniversary celebration marches on with the latest installment their History of Led Zeppelin series.
Volbeat Drops Video for New Track "Last Day Under The Sun"
Volbeat has offered up a third preview from their upcoming seventh studio album, Rewind, Replay, Rebound, with the video from "Last Day Under The Sun."
Riff TV Presents: New Music Breakdown
Preview the new A Day To Remember/Marshmello track HERE. Listen to the '3 From Hell' tracks HERE. Watch the new Sum 41 video HERE. Click the band names to watch the new music videos: The Raconteurs, The Glorious Sons, Shinedown
Sum 41 Release New Single
Sum 41 have released the 2nd single off their upcoming 7th album titled Order In Decline which is due out on July 19th!
A Day To Remember Set to Release Song with.. Marshmello?
A Day To Remember haven't released new music in three years and this Friday they plan to drop a new song that is a collaboration with EDM producer Marshmello. You read that right.
VIDEO: Metallica, Lenny Kravitz Jam With Kid Drummers
Occasionally, random people will lament about the future of rock and roll, but if Metallica and Lenny Kravitz's Instagrams are any indications, some kids these days clearly want to rock.