5 Rock Acts We'd Like to See at the Las Vegas Sphere

Sphere in Las Vegas is one of the coolest venues to open in decades. There truly hasn’t been anything like it, especially when it comes to its many visual aspects. To begin with, its sheer presence as a building just off the Vegas Strip is awe-inspiring. Your eyes are just drawn to it, regardless of what it projected on its external surface. Sphere’s website notes the “Exosphere” features 580,000 sq feet of LEDs that are so bright they can be seen from space.

Beatles List Names 'Yesterday' as Band's Worst Song

The Beatles are responsible for some of the greatest songs of all time. One of their most beloved songs is “Yesterday,” which is often considered one of the best songs in their catalog. However, not everyone is a fan of the tender ballad. Classic Rock recently published a list titled “The 10 Worst Beatles Songs.” Among the songs featured on the list were “Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da,” “I Want You (She’s So Heavy)” and “Revolution 9.” Number one, with quite the bullet, on the list was “Yesterday.” Below

9 Things That Happened in 2023 You Forgot About

With Christmas officially in the rearview, it’s time to sit back, relax and look back on the year that was. Even briefly looking back at 2023, we must say this year was kind of a weird, chaotic one. This fun, whimsical list isn’t meant for recapping earth-shattering things. Oh, no…this list is meant for the leftfield things that seemed to happen for no reason whatsoever. Again, 2023 was far more random than any of us realize until you actually sit and think about it. We cannot stress this enoug

Sydney Sweeney Wasn't 'Objectified' in Rolling Stones Video

Sydney Sweeney is a Babe, But She Wasn’t ‘Objectified’ in Rolling Stones Video Sydney Sweeney has made headlines recently, and frankly, it made me roll my eyes. The 26-year-old actress known for her roles in Euphoria and The White Lotus stars in the Rolling Stones’ music video for “Angry,” the lead single from their latest album Hackney Diamonds. The video shows Sweeney wearing a sexy leather outfit and riding in the backseat of a convertible along the Sunset Strip. Animated billboards along t

If ‘Die Hard’ is a Christmas Movie, These 5 Tracks are Xmas Songs

The debate around whether Die Hard is a Christmas movie has been around for years. A simple Google search will yield an obscene amount of articles from a variety of outlets that argue whether it is or isn’t a Christmas movie. Seriously, this debate has been addressed by truly the strangest group of publications you can possibly imagine. They include Yahoo! Entertainment, Parade, Men’s Health, The Pioneer Woman (yes, really), The Federalist (not kidding), and — perhaps most surprising of them al

KISS Avatars: 5 Ways We'd Like to See the 'New Era' Utilized

KISS avatars were unveiled as the “new era” of the legendary band following their final show ever. The video below was played after KISS left the stage at Madison Square Garden on Saturday (Dec. 2). In the clip, Paul Stanley is heard saying, “KISS Army! Your love, your power has made us immortal. The new KISS era starts now!” Per KISS’ official website, “The KISS avatars were created by visual effects company Industrial Light & Magic using their advanced performance-capture technology, gatheri

How I'll Remember KISS, The Hottest Band in the World

How I’ll Remember KISS, The Hottest Band in the World KISS closes out their “End of the Road” farewell tour on Dec. 2 in front of a sold-out crowd at New York’s Madison Square Garden. The show will be filled with their massive hits and their equally massive stage show. Fire will burn, fireworks will be lit and, most importantly, blood will be spat. Inside MSG will be multiple generations, from baby boomers to even Gen Z. In fact, that final show will likely have some actual families in attenda

Rating Rock's Most Prominent Mustaches

Rock has a hairy history…literally. Across every decade, there’s usually a rocker that emerges with some killer facial hair. While we love a great beard, this gallery will focus on the wonder that is the mustache. There are a wide variety of mustache types. An “Imperial” mustache is a thicker style where the ends curl inward. There’s also the “Horseshoe,” which is thicker and has ends that curl down towards the mouth. A close relative to the “Horseshoe” is the “Fu Manchu.” The big difference be

5 Rock Bands Americans Just Don't 'Get'

Rock is a far more diverse genre than it often gets credit for. If you want proof, look no further than our friends from the U.K. and Ireland. There are a bunch of very popular bands in the U.K. and Ireland that just haven’t taken off in the States for one reason or another. One of those bands is The Darkness, whose debut album, Permission to Land, turns 20 today (July 7) In the States, the LP is best known for its wild single “I Believe in a Thing Called Love,” but the album also boasts killer

3 Major Takeaways from the 2023 Rock Hall Induction Class

The 2023 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction class was announced this morning (May 3.) As is tradition every year, the list of inductees has already led to a lot of discourse on social media. To put it bluntly and succinctly: A lot of people are excited about this class, and a seemingly equal amount of people are furious about it. Much like death and taxes, controversy around the Rock Hall is always a certainty. Without further ado, here are three major takeaways from the 2023 Rock Hall induc

We’re Parents to Trans Kids. Here’s What Paul Stanley Has Wrong About Gender-Affirming Care.

Paul Stanley made headlines in the past 48 hours due to his social media post regarding gender-affirming care. Stanley’s entire statement can be read below, which he titled “My Thoughts On What I’m Seeing.” According to Stanley, what he is seeing are parents “encouraging participation in a lifestyle that confuses young children into questioning their sexual identification as though some sort of game.” Additionally, he says, ” … Some adults mistakenly confuse teaching acceptance with normalizing

I Talked to a Rock Hall Voter. Here’s Their 2023 Ballot.

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame voters have about a month left to get their ballots in to determine the 2023 induction. With this year’s diverse field of nominees, it’s truly anyone’s guess what the 2023 class could look like. The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame’s voting body comprises various artists, historians, and music industry professionals. Additionally, all previous inductees are voters for future classes after they’re inducted. To get at least one perspective, I spoke with a Rock Hall voter I’v

A Salute to the Women Performers in the Rock Hall

Today (March 8) is International Women’s Day. How should we celebrate? By honoring the influential women that have been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. …Oh, and to serve up the reminder that women accounting for just over eight percent of Rock Hall inductees is simply inexcusable. (For a further breakdown of this, check out Evelyn McDonnell’s exceptional piece “The Manhandling of Rock ‘N’ Roll History.”) John Sykes, the Rock Hall’s new chairman after Rolling Stone/Rock Hall found

Why I Miss Eddie Van Halen More Than Certain Dead Relatives of Mine

Like everyone else in the world, I’ve experienced my share of loss. Also, like everyone else in the world, I’ve experienced my share of what I’ll refer to as “complicated loss.” For the purposes of this article, “complicated loss” is that murky situation when a relative or other prominent figure in your life dies, but your relationship/feelings about said figure aren’t very “sunshine and lollipops.”

Rye the Lightning: 5 Things to Know Before Trying Metallica's Latest Spirit

Metallica, like many other bands, expanded their portfolio by entering the spirit game with their brand Blackened American Whiskey. Since launching in 2018, Blackened American Whiskey has won a number of awards and has introduced a variety of offerings with their latest being a Kentucky straight rye double cask finished whiskey aptly named Rye The Lightning. At the helm of Rye The Lightning is Master Distiller & Blender Rob Dietrich, a man who loves the craft of making whiskey as much as he lov
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