How one lyric almost caused System of a Down to break-up
System of a Down are one of the most passionate bands on the planet. Heavy, politicised and fuelled by the fury of Generation X, in terms of alternative metal, you […]
System Of A Down, Korn, Deftones and Incubus to headline Sick New World Festival debut
System Of A Down, Korn, Deftones and Incubus are among the names announced as headliners for the debut of Sick New World Festival in Las Vegas, US. The one-day event, […]
A Songwriter Dreaded Elvis Presley Releasing His Song
Many songwriters would be happy to know Elvis Presley was about to release one of their songs. On the other hand, a country songwriter said he was filled with dread […]
John Lennon Called This Paul McCartney Song ‘a Good Piece of Work’
In 1980, John Lennon said he wasn’t interested in what the other Beatles were doing but that didn’t make him “callous.” Despite his words, he called a Paul McCartney song […]
John Lennon ‘Went Ballistic’ on Paul McCartney When Recording ‘The White Album’ — Here’s Why
By the time The Beatles recorded The White Album, the band was already becoming quite fractured personally and professionally. It was 1968, and the band’s most ambitious effort was the […]
System Of A Down postpone LA shows after Serj Tankian tests positive for COVID-19
System Of A Down have been forced to postpone this weekend’s shows in Los Angeles after frontman Serj Tankian tested positive for Covid-19. The heavy metal band were supposed to […]
The Biggest Hits from Freddie Mercury’s Solo Album ‘Mr. Bad Guy’
Queen – still receiving media attention from the Oscar-winning film Bohemian Rhapsody – is rightfully hailed as one of the greatest rock bands ever to grace a car radio. Though […]
Take a walk through Elvis Presley’s Memphis
Elvis Presley’s story is intimately bound to Memphis. The city, located on the fertile banks of the Mississippi River in southwestern Shelby County, Tennessee, gave him everything and he gave […]
How luck helped System of a Down write ‘Chop Suey!’
Whilst talent will get you so far in the world of music, it’s well-known that everyone needs a bit of luck to take that jump up to the next level. […]
Why Elvis Presley Never Sang Jimmy Buffett’s ‘Margaritaville’ Even Though the Song Was Meant for Him
Many of Elvis Presley‘s songs were written by famous songwriters. In the same vein, Jimmy Buffett’s “Margaritaville” was written with the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll in mind. Buffett explained […]