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“There’s been a constant tension that’s been an enormous challenge for us all over the years –he did what he had to do.” Did a televised protest against Limp Bizkit really force Zack de la Rocha to quit Rage Against The Machine?
In this archive interview, Tom Morello reveals the truth behind his bandmate’s MTV Awards stunt, riots in the street and the original rage-quit -
French post-metal band LOST IN KYIV announce new album, stream single
‘Burst’ single streaming now We’re All Going To Be Fine album out 19th June via Pelagic Records Over the course of more than a decade, French quartet Lost in Kyiv have refined a sound that fuses cinematic ambition, electronic precision, and visceral live energy into something unmistakably their own. Today the post-metal band announce their new album We’re All Going […] -
SICARIUS premiere new track feat. MAYHEM member at NoCleanSinging.com
Today, reanimated black metallers Sicarius premiere the new track “Nex” – featuring Mayhem’s Charles Hedger – at heavily trafficked web-portal NoCleanSinging.com. The track is the second to be revealed from the band’s highly anticipated third album, Nex, set for international release on April 10th via Adirondack Black Mass. Hear Sicarius‘ title track “Nex” in its entirety exclusively HERE. SI_CA_RI_USLatin. “Assassin, Murderer Dagger-Man, Slayer. Killer” Formed in early 2014 by Argyris […] -
Listening Now : GALVEZTON – Roll to G-town
Roll To G-Town by GALVEZTON rides in with a dusty charm that feels both loose and deliberate, like a late-night drive with no fixed destination. There is a raw charisma in the husky vocals and twangy guitars, pulling from Americana roots while keeping a slightly off-kilter, almost playful edge. GALVEZTON leans into that lived-in atmosphere, where swagger meets storytelling and nothing feels overly polished. The track carries a sense of place without spelling it out, letting mood and texture do the talking. It is gritty, warm, and quietly confident, the kind of song that sticks around long after it fades out.
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Listening Now : Bailrigg – The Long Grass
The Long Grass by Bailrigg unfolds with patience, inviting you into a space that feels both grounded and weightless. It begins almost imperceptibly, built on warm analog tones and distant vocal traces, before gradually forming a hypnotic pulse that never rushes its own evolution. Bailrigg understands the power of restraint, letting textures breathe and melodies emerge slowly, like thoughts drifting in and out of focus. By the time it reaches its final stretch, the track feels quietly expansive, not through intensity but through accumulation.
It is the kind of piece that rewards stillness, pulling you deeper the longer you stay with it.
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“Freddie sounded like a rather powerful bleating sheep”: How the very first song Queen ever played live went on to become a 70s rock classic covered by the world’s biggest metal band
It took Queen four years to record Stone Cold Crazy – but when they finally did, they nailed it -
Listening Now : Family Worship Center – Malibu By Midnight
Malibu By Midnight by Family Worship Center feels less like a song and more like something unearthed, a soft glowing relic drifting in from another time. There is a delicate stillness in the way it unfolds, carried by warm analog textures and hushed harmonies that seem to hover somewhere between memory and myth. Family Worship Center resist the urge to modernize, instead letting the track breathe with a quiet reverence, as if preserving its mystery matters more than explaining it. It lingers like a late night coastal haze, where nostalgia, spirituality, and faded beauty blur into something strangely intimate and timeless.
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Listening Now : Lukas James – Never Prepared (feat. Fashawn)
Never Prepared finds Lukas James stepping into a defining moment alongside Fashawn, and the result feels grounded and self-assured. The boom bap production sets a steady foundation, allowing Lukas James to deliver with clarity and purpose, while Fashawn adds a seasoned presence that elevates the track without overpowering it. There is a strong sense of realism running through the song, touching on uncertainty, growth, and moving forward without guarantees. Both Lukas James and Fashawn keep things sharp and direct, avoiding excess and letting the message breathe, turning Never Prepared into a focused, honest statement of intent.
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Listening Now : Mono Mochi – Cats
Cats feels like a quiet sigh turned into a song, reflective, slightly worn, but still holding onto a thread of hope. Mono Mochi strip things back, letting warm acoustic textures and soft vocal harmonies carry the weight of something much bigger than the arrangement suggests. There is a subtle tension between resignation and persistence, like trying to make sense of a world that refuses to slow down. Yet it never sinks into despair. Instead, Cats leans into a gentle kind of resilience, the kind that does not shout, but simply keeps going.
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Listening Now : Zy Smoke – Real G
Real G moves with a calm, grounded confidence, the kind that does not need to prove itself loudly. Zy Smoke rides a smooth, late-night beat with an effortless flow, letting his delivery sit naturally in the pocket rather than forcing intensity. There is a laid-back grit in his tone, balancing street awareness with a more reflective edge. The track feels personal without oversharing, like a statement made for those who already understand.
Real G is less about image and more about presence, steady, self-assured, and quietly resonant.
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