Following a 13 minute Instagram video last week where he explained how his socio-political views differed from those of his bandmate Serj Tankian, System of a Down drummer John Dolmayan shared another post to explain more of his viewpoints on what’s going in the U.S. right now. Dolmayan’s recent post — which was a photo of Mark […]
Metallica to Stream 2019 Rain-Soaked Show From Manchester
For the latest show in their ongoing streaming series, Metallica turned the clock way back to…2019. The band’s show at Manchester City’s (the football club) Ethiad Stadium was typical for the locale, especially for mid-June: a rain-drenched affair. But that didn’t stop the band though, running through a fierce 18-song set from the Hardwired tour. The set […]
Living Colour Shares New Version of 'This Is the Life' With Protest Footage
Rock legends Living Colour dropped their sophomore effort Times Up nearly 30 years ago, but an updated video for one of their songs from it makes the collection feel just as relevant today. Over the weekend, the group released a live video for their 1990 track “This Is The Life,” pairing it with recent footage of […]
Neil Young on BLM Protests: 'My Black Brothers and Sisters Have Suffered Long Enough'
In a new opinion piece on his website, Neil Young says he thinks the U.S. will be a “better country” after protesters have left their mark and when President Trump is done “fanning the flames.” The singer-songwriter, throughout the lengthy essay published on his website, writes of his support for the recent Black Lives Matter […]
The Killers Change 'Land of the Free' Lyrics to Show Support for Black Lives Matter
The Killers are showing their support for Black Lives Matter. They shared a performance of their political song “Land of the Free” on Sunday (June 8) with new lyrics that reference George Floyd’s murder. “How many killings must one-man watch in his home,” Brandon Flowers sang while sitting at the piano. “Eight measured minutes and […]
Leon Bridges and Terrace Martin Share Poignant 'Sweeter'
Leon Bridges released his latest album a few years ago and in February, released a psych-funk EP as part of Khruangbin. He’s taken that a step further. On Monday (June 8), Bridges teamed up with Terrace Martin to share “Sweeter,” a song that was supposed to be released later on a future album, but the current […]
So Strange It's a TV Show: Queens of the Stone Age's 'Rated R' Turns 20
You can really hear the boredom in Josh Homme’s voice. It often gets played off as demure, sexy, whatever, and sure, for hard rock he’s positively Quiet Storm in his bemused calm. But it’s ennui. This is a man who spent his formative years rocking all-night blowouts in the desert. Do you think a normal […]
Bono Introduces Star-Studded 'Beautiful Day' Cover With Thought-Provoking Speech About America
Dozens of celebrities are participating in the Obamas’ virtual graduation ceremony today, sharing messages and music to the class of 2020. During the event, Bono introduced a cover of U2’s “Beautiful Day” with a thought-provoking speech about America. “As an Irishman, I’ve always believed that America is not just a country, it’s an idea, it’s […]
Stream the Obamas' Virtual Graduation Ceremony
The class of 2020 got totally screwed out of a traditional graduation ceremony due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but the Obamas are making sure they still get a proper send off. The former president and first lady joined forces with a bunch of famous people, including Beyoncé, Billie Eilish, and Coldplay’s Chris Martin to host a virtual […]
John Dolmayan Says 'It Shouldn't Be a Shock' He and Serj Tankian Have Different Political Views
Anyone who listens to System of a Down’s music knows the lyrics are political, so it might come as a surprise that the band members don’t share political views. But if you ask John Dolmayan, “it shouldn’t be a shock.” “We have differing opinions in System of a Down. That shouldn’t be a shock to anybody, […]