On the day their massive “Black Album” reissue finally arrived, Metallica visited Jimmy Kimmel Live to talk about their classic 1991 LP, perform two Metallica songs in a scenic setting, and read 1-star Amazon customer reviews of the album. While the “Black Album” is considered one of most acclaimed albums …
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Kamasi Washington, the jazz saxophonist who has collaborated with Herbie Hancock and Kendrick Lamar, was in his early teens when he first heard Metallica. “Just being where I was from, their music wasn’t on our radar,” theLos Angeles native, now 40, says. “A friend of mine turned me on to …
Read More »Britney Spears' Lawyer Calls Father's Petition to End Conservatorship a 'Massive Legal Victory'
UPDATE (9/8):Britney Spears’ lawyer, Mathew S. Rosengart, said Jamie Spears’ petition to end serving as the singer’s conservator “represents a massive legal victory for Britney Spears, as well as vindication,” in a statement shared with Rolling Stone. “Having exposed his misconduct and improper plan to hold his daughter hostage by …
Read More »Radiohead Reissuing 'Kid A,' 'Amnesiac' With Previously Unreleased Music
Radiohead have finally detailed their upcoming reissue focusing on the sessions that birthed the band’s dual masterpieces, 2000’s Kid A and 2001’s Amnesiac. Kid A Mnesia — which celebrates the 20th/21st anniversary of the two albums — arrives November 5th via XL Recordings. Like the stocked OK Computer 20th anniversary …
Read More »Lee Ann Womack Covers Woody Guthrie's 'Dusty Old Dust'
In 1935, Woody Guthrie documented the harsh conditions many endured during the Great Depression in “So Long, It’s Been Good to Know Yuh,” inspired by witnessing the Black Sunday dust storm in Texas from that April. On Wednesday, Lee Ann Womack released a new version of the song (under its …
Read More »Eddie Montgomery Previews Debut Solo Album With New Song 'Alive and Well'
“I’ve been Haggard drunk and Willie high,” Eddie Montgomery admits in his debut solo single, running through a laundry list of the bad decisions and mistakes he’s made along the way. “But,” he croons in the chorus, “I’m alive and well.” The surviving member of country duo Montgomery Gentry released …
Read More »Megan Thee Stallion Shares New 'Tuned In Freestyle'
Megan has dropped a new freestyle for her “hotties” on Twitter. The Houston rapper playfully asked if her fans on Twitter were “up” before sharing a video for “Tuned In Freestyle,” a flow that addresses her haters and pays homage to some Pokémon characters. On the track, Megan even spits …
Read More »See Common, Black Thought Perform New Song 'When We Move' on 'Fallon'
Days after announcing his new album A Beautiful Revolution Pt. 2, Common visited the Tonight Show Thursday to debut his latest single “When We Move” alongside the Roots’ Black Thought, who also appears on the studio version of the track. For the performance, the rappers were joined by saxophonist Seun …
Read More »The Cadillac Three Cancel Shows After Member Tests Positive for Covid
The Cadillac Three have canceled the remainder of their concerts for August after lap-steel player Kelby Ray tested positive for Covid-19. The Nashville trio known for their blend of Southern rock, hard rock and country funk announced the cancellations, Ray’s diagnosis, and a new proof-of-vaccination policy for a pair of …
Read More »Why Country Music Was (Finally) Ready to Come Out
When Brooke Eden first began dating her now-fiancée Hilary Hoover, the country singer received some sobering advice: Keep the romance a secret. Any nights out or displays of affection had to happen far from prying eyes, at the request of her team. “We were told we couldn’t be seen in …
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