Click the image to learn more. A 1983 track that has been crowned the greatest banned song of all time went to No. 1 even though one of the biggest music media venues refused to play it. A 1983 track that was pulled from an extremely powerful radio station mid-play has been ranked as the greatest banned song ever. Despite being yanked from the air for months, it still hit No. 1, proving that the controversy didn’t stop it from becoming a massive success. Dive into why Frankie

Click the image to learn more. inger-songwriter and bluegrass luminary Ronnie Bowman died Sunday (March 22) at age 64. Bowman passed away after being seriously injured in a motorcycle accident in Ashland City, Tennessee, on March 21, according to a statement from Bowman’s family. Bowman was known for his exemplary work as a songwriter, artist and musician in the bluegrass world, while also writing several country hits for artists including Chris Stapleton, Brooks & Dunn and K

Click the image to learn more. eoul — The moment that BTS fans have been waiting for has arrived: Members RM, Jin, Suga, J-Hope, Jimin, V and Jung Kook performing on the stage together for the first time in almost four years. At the heart of BTS’ comeback is a free, public concert in Seoul for their most dedicated fans. While only 22,000 received the “Golden Ticket” to attend, the event was expected to attract as many as 260,000 fans, making it the largest-ever public concer

Click the image to learn more. The 20th anniversary of AFI’s runaway hit “Miss Murder” is coming up on April 3, 2026, and the true meaning behind the lyrics has often been questioned by fans and critics. Vocalist Davey Havok was always purposefully vague when asked about it. He preferred to let fans keep any personal connections they made with the song by not revealing any specifics. But in September 2025, Havok sat down with the HardLore podcast to make a monumental episode

Click the image to learn more. Motörhead guitarist Phil Campbell has died at the age of 64 following a "long and courageous battle" in intensive care. The Welsh rock star passed away "peacefully" on Friday night after undergoing a complex major operation, his family announced. In a statement shared on Facebook on Saturday, his family said: “It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved father, Philip Anthony Campbell, who passed away peacefully last nig

Click the image to learn more. Tommy DeCarlo, a Boston fan who became the rock band's lead singer following the death of their original singer, Brad Delp, has died. He was 60. "It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of our Dad, Tommy DeCarlo, on Monday, March 9th, 2026," a message on DeCarlo's social media account reads. "After being diagnosed with brain cancer last September, he fought with incredible strength and courage right up until the very end," the message

Click the image to learn more. (Napalm Records) The most innovative and prestigious band in modern progressive symphonic metal, unstoppable icons Kamelot, have announced a massive year of international touring for 2026 - unveiling details on two headline tours (collectively dubbed the "Dark Asylum World Tour" and hitting both North America and Europe) and the two-night special event, KamFest! Kicking things off, KAMELOT will headline a North American tour of epic proportions,

Click the image to learn more. This band beat Coldplay, Train, and other beloved chart-toppers. When it comes to musical genres, a near endless array of subdivisions exist that go far, far beyond simple terms like “rock” or “country” or “rap”…especially as far as the charts are concerned. Case in point: In the mid-90’s, Billboard created the earliest incarnation of their “Adult Alternative” chart to measure the popularity of songs targeting “adult” listeners with a wide range

Click the image to learn more. K-pop made an exceptionally strong showing on the IFPI’s year-end Global Album Sales Chart for 2025! The International Federation of the Phonographic Industry (IFPI)—a non-profit organization that represents the music recording industry worldwide—has revealed its annual ranking of last year’s best-selling albums across global physical sales and digital downloads. Stray Kids’ “KARMA” took No. 2 on the year-end chart, followed by SEVENTEEN’s “HAPP

Click the image to learn more. Willie Colón’s recent collaborations include projects with Bad Bunny and Reykon. William Anthony Colón Román, better known as Willie Colón, has died. He was 75 years old. Colón, an American salsa legend, trailblazing trombonist, vocalist, and composer, passed away today in New York City. The news was confirmed in a statement released by his family. Key Points Salsa legend Willie Colón died at age 75 in New York City. Family and artists praised C

The final run of shows came only months after their guitarist died from ALS in 2025. It’s the end of an era for the beloved Dutch rock band Golden Earring after the group completed five sold-out performances in their home country of the Netherlands at the end of January 2026. The beloved band officially called it quits with an emotional goodbye, made even more significant due to the fact that the band’s vocalist-guitarist, George Kooymans, died of ALS in July 2025. Fans, frie

Click the image to learn more. Brad Arnold, the lead singer and founding member of the American rock band 3 Doors Down, died on Saturday after a battle with cancer. He was 47. A rep for Arnold said he died peacefully in his sleep, surrounded by his wife and family. Arnold, the original drummer and vocalist of 3 Doors Down, helped form the band in 1996 in Escatawpa, Miss. He was responsible for writing and producing the 2000 hit “Kryptonite,” one of the group’s most enduring t

We’ve known they’ll be performing at the Super Bowl for a while, but not much else. Green Day will kick off the big game on February 8th with an opening ceremony before the Seattle Seahawks and New England Patriots square off. Given the group’s common political messaging in their songs, many wonder whether it could be part of their agenda this time around. The specific plans for the show, though, are “highly confidential,” according to a source. Among their most renowned poli

Click the image to learn more. K-pop band to start tour in April after nearly four-year hiatus due to all seven members needing to complete South Korea’s mandatory military service The BTS comeback is upon us: the K-pop septet has announced a 2026-2027 world tour, kicking off in South Korea in April and running through to March 2027 with more than 70 dates across Asia, North America, South America, Australia and Europe. The tour marks the group’s first headline performances s

Click the image to learn more. On Enter The Gamma, Gesaffelstein delivers a live album that feels fully aligned with his established sound and aesthetic. Cold, aggressive and deliberately restrained, the set favors tension and control over excess, unfolding as a single, continuous experience rather than a collection of individual tracks. The opening sequence, beginning with “Enter The Gamma” into “The Urge x Blast Off,” sets that tone immediately. A slow build gives way to a

Click the image to learn more. Lindsey Stirling, one of the most popular American violinists today, has announced a new summer tour that will take her across North America with rock band PVRIS as a special guest. The 32-date run, called the Duality Untamed Tour 2026, will bring Stirling’s music, dance and visual storytelling to major cities, including a highly anticipated stop in Indianapolis this August. The tour was announced on Monday and is set to kick off in Richmond, Vi

Click the image to learn more. In January 1976, the Ohio Players had a No. 1 hit with the song “Love Rollercoaster”. The funky pop single, about a love story that felt like a coaster ride (but was inspired by a turbulent plane ride), soared to No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 for one week in January 1976. It was the second single from the band’s 1975 album Honey, and a bit of a departure from the band’s usual funk /R&B sound. Ohio Players drummer James “Diamond” Williams told E

Click the image to learn more. Although KISS produced more than a few hit songs over the decades, it seems that Gene Simmons and Peter Criss are at odds over the 1976 classic “Beth.” Released on the album Destroyer, Bob Ezrin, Peter Criss, and Stan Penridge wrote and composed “Beth”. Joining forces, the three wrote a smash hit as it peaked at No. 7 on the US Billboard Hot 100. But now, years later, Simmons suggested Criss had nothing to do with the creation of “Beth”, causin

Click the image to learn more. Heavy metal band Five Finger Death Punch is marking a major milestone with the announcement of a world tour celebrating their 20th anniversary. The iconic band will roll out an extensive slate of tour dates, be joined by two special guests, and donate a portion of the proceeds to a cause they believe deserves more attention. According to the band’s official website, they will be touring with American outlaw country singer Cody Jinks. They will a

Click the image to learn more. Colombian singer Yeison Jiménez has died after his plane crashed on the way to his show in Medellin. Jiménez, one of the most well-known artists of música popular, was among six on board a small plane that crashed shortly after takeoff. The pilot, co-pilot, and four passengers, including Jiménez, were all confirmed dead. “With heavy hearts and a pain impossible to describe, the organization and team of Yeison Jiménez deeply regret to announce hi