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Metallica Play Surprise Show at Intimate San Francisco Club: Video + Setlist
The metal titans rocked a last-minute gig at the 500-capacity venue The Independent.
September 17, 2021
Phil Collins Says Genesis Won't Exist Past 2021
"This English and American tour, that will be enough for me," Collin says in a new interview.
September 17, 2021
Mental Metal: Tool's Ænima Turns 25
The alt-metal legends' sophomore LP continues to reward our obsessiveness.
September 17, 2021
Placebo Return with "Beautiful James," First New Song in Five Years: Stream
The first preview of the band's forthcoming eighth full-length.
September 16, 2021
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On the Ground at Riot Fest: How are the Festival's COVID-19 Protocols Holding Up?
Wren Graves September 18, 2021
Open Mike Eagle Taps Armand Hammer for New Single "Burner Account": Stream
Glenn Rowley September 17, 2021
Bring Me the Horizon Continue Their Foray into Pop on New Single "DiE4u": Stream
Spencer Kaufman September 17, 2021
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Lil Nas X's Montero Is a Fantastic, Emotional Debut Album That Breaks the Mold
Marcus Shorter September 17, 2021
Iron Maiden Craft Their Most Diverse Album in Years with Senjutsu: Review
Jon Hadusek September 3, 2021
Kanye West Channels His Vulnerability on Donda, Delivering His Best Album in Years
Marcus Shorter August 29, 2021
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Rap Song of the Week: Lil Nas X and Megan Thee Stallion Brush Off the Haters on "Dolla Sign Slime"
Eddie Fu September 17, 2021
Song of the Week: Taylor Swift Revives Our "Wildest Dreams" With Surprise Re-Recording
Mary Siroky and Consequence Staff September 17, 2021
DijahSB Breaks Down New EP Tasty Raps Vol. 1 Track by Track: Exclusive
Glenn Rowley September 17, 2021
Lil Nas X's Montero Is a Fantastic, Emotional Debut Album That Breaks the Mold
Marcus Shorter September 17, 2021
Billy Idol on His New EP, 40-Year Solo Career, and the Joys of Being a Grandfather
Spencer Kaufman September 16, 2021