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An Iranian Folk Singer Has Been Sentenced to 74 Lashes for Singing in Public Without Wearing a Hijab

Iranian singer Parastoo Ahmadi has been sentenced to 74 lashes for performing a patriotic song on a livestream while not wearing a hijab.

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New Music Friday: 5 Songs You Need To Hear This Week (6/19)

This week, New Music Friday brings us tunes from Memphis rapper Key Glock, Connecticut metalcore masters Boundaries, and the almighty Sleep.

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Beartooth Pull Video Just Hours Before Release Over ‘Lying’ AI Artist Controversy

Metalcore maestros Beartooth just pulled a planned lyric video from release due to AI controversy surrounding it. Hours ahead of the clip going live,...

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Hip-Hop Producer Tay Keith, Who Worked With Drake and Travis Scott, Dead at 29

Hip-hop producer Tay Keith, who worked with Drake and Travis Scott, is dead. He was 29. According to NBC News affiliate WSMV, Metro Nashville Police...

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One of Indie Rock’s Most Groundbreaking Artists Has an Asteroid Named After Him Now

Elliott Smith was one of the most influential and groundbreaking rock artists of all time. What better way to honor the fallen genius than to name an...

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Geezer Butler Name-Drops the Horror Movies That Inspired Black Sabbath, Including One so Terrifying He Had a Priest Bless His House

Most heavy metal fans know that Black Sabbath was deeply inspired by horror cinema early in their career. Hell, even their name comes from the 1963...

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Iconic Indie Rock Singer Hospitalized With Pneumonia, Band Forced to Cancel Concert

Wayne Coyne, the singer of iconic indie rock band The Flaming Lips, has been hospitalized. In an Instagram post, the band revealed that the beloved...

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Limp Bizkit Guitarist Wes Borland Opens Up About Death of Bandmate Sam Rivers: ‘He Was the Heartbeat’

It’s been about eight months since the untimely death of Limp Bizkit’s Sam Rivers. Now, Limp Bizkit guitarist Wes Borland is opening up about...

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Beloved Pop-Punk Musician Has ‘Emotional’ Moment on Stage in a Wheelchair With His Band, and It Warms My Millennial Heart

Chad Gilbert recently had an emotional moment on stage, and it as alongtime fan; it just warms my Millennial heart. On June 8, the beloved pop-punk...

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On This Day in 1993, a Legendary Rock Band Kicked Megadeth off Tour After Dave Mustaine Talked S**t About Them

Back in the mid-1990s, Megadeth were riding high. Their fifth album, Countdown to Extinction (1992), was a massive success, and they were preparing to...

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Post Malone Dedicates Concert Performance to ‘Beautiful Man’ Oliver Tree Following Pop Star’s Tragic Death

Following Oliver Tree’s tragic death, many of his peers have come out to memorialize the late pop star. Now, Post Malone has paid tribute to Tree by...

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Producer Who Narrowly Escaped Helicopter Crash That Killed Oliver Tree Speaks Out: ‘I Was Supposed to Be With You’

It’s been days since the tragic helicopter crash that killed pop artist Oliver Tree and five others. Now, we’ve learned that a seventh person was...

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Daily Horoscope: June 17, 2026

What asked something hard of you today has a funny way of being exactly what you needed. Show up for all of it.

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Mystikal Receives Sentencing in 2022 Louisiana Rape Case

Louisiana rapper Mystikal, 55, has been sentenced to 20 years in prison after pleading guilty to rape. The incident dates back to 2022, when one of...

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Half-Brother of Grammy-Winning Bluegrass Musician Convicted of Murdering Guitarist

Patrick Apostol, the older half-brother of Grammy-winning bluegrass musician Billy Strings, has been convicted of murder. According to a report from...

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13 Years of ‘13’: Geezer Butler Reflects on Black Sabbath’s Final Album and Why One Particular Aspect ‘Was a Bit of a Pain in the Anus’

This month—June 2026—marks the 13th anniversary of Black Sabbath’s final album, 13. To celebrate the album’s momentous birthday, I had a...

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Longtime Screamo Guitarist Zach Roach Has Died

Longtime screamo guitarist Zach Roach, most well-known for his time with Senses Fail, has died. His cause of death has not been disclosed. Following...

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Oliver Tree Shared Personal Will Details Just Months Before His Tragic Death: ‘No One’s Going to Get a Penny’

The music world is reeling from the news that Oliver Tree has died in a tragic helicopter crash in Brazil. As the investigation remains ongoing, an...

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Shocking Tragedy Puts This Hit Track Back on Spotify Global Charts One Day Later, This Time With a Much Darker Meaning

Following the devastating death of pop artist Oliver Tree, his hit single “Life Goes On” has returned to the charts one day after the shocking...

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One of the Most Pivotal Grunge Albums of All Time Was Released on This Day in 1989

It has been 37 years to the day since Nirvana changed grunge forever with the release of their pivotal debut album, Bleach. Recorded at Seattle’s...

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Black Sabbath’s Geezer Butler Celebrates Fender’s 75th Anniversary of the Precision Bass by Telling Us What He Loves Most About It

This year, Fender is celebrating the 75th anniversary of its iconic Precision Bass. As part of the big festivities, I had the chance to ask legendary...

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The Ballad of Jakob Nowell: Sublime’s New Frontman Is a Proud SoCal Culture Evangelist and a Fervent Feathered Dinos Truther

It has been 30 years since Sublime released their iconic self-titled album. And that was the last thing they ever put out. Until now. Today, June 12,...

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New Music Friday: 5 Songs You Need To Hear This Week (6/12)

New Music Friday returns with a vengeance this week, making it clear that summer is upon us. I’m very excited about the eclectic mix of song...

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Noah Kahan’s Anti-Bandwagon Knicks Rant Quickly Becomes a Crisis of Identity

Noah Kahan has a problem with 'bandwagon' New York Knicks fans, such as himself, who have only been supporting the team 'since May.'

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Kanye West Accused of Forced ‘Simulated Oral Sex’ on ‘America’s Next Top Model’ Finalist During Music Video Shoot

Kanye “Ye” West is currently facing allegations of assault on an America’s Next Top Model finalist. The model has issued new comments on the...

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The ‘Punk Coffin’ Is Going Viral After Loved Ones Covered a Late Rock Fan’s Casket in Band Stickers

Being punk doesn’t have to stop when you die. A rock fan has proven this after images of his casket went viral, showing that his loved ones covered...

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Chris Cornell’s Soundgarden Bandmates Having an ‘Emotionally Difficult’ Time Finishing Their Final Album

It’s been nine years since Soundgarden frontman Chris Cornell died. Since then, the band has held onto an album’s worth of material that they plan...

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Watch: Machine Gun Kelly Somersaults Into a Crowd but Gets ‘Really F***ing Hurt’ After a Hard Landing

Machine Gun Kelly recently took a stage dive into a concert crowd, somersaulting off a roof, but it didn’t end well. The singer ended up getting...

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Jay-Z and Eminem Are Collaborating on a Track for the First Time in 25 Years

Jay-Z and Eminem are collaborating for the first time in 25 years. The hip-hop powerhouses will appear together in a new track from rap legend...

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Elvis Costello Reacts to Criticism Over Removing a Controversial Word From This Classic Song: ‘Go F*** Yourself’

Elvis Costello’s classic track “Oliver’s Army” has long been a controversial song. The tune features a use of the N-word that Costello has...

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Bill Ward Says He Never Played This Iconic Black Sabbath Song ‘The Same Way Twice’

You know, sometimes even the most seasoned of heavy metal musicians are just, kind of, winging it. Black Sabbath drummer Bill Ward has even admitted...

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Marilyn Manson Assault Case Denied Dismissal by Judge After Previously Being Thrown Out

Marilyn Manson has been facing an ongoing civil sexual assault lawsuit from his former personal assistant, Ashley Walters. The shock-rock musician has...

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Father’s Day Vinyl: 5 Albums Dad Probably Doesn’t Have (But Definitely Wants)

Father’s Day is just around the corner, and you still have no idea what to get dear old dad. Well, with June 21st less than two weeks away, I have a...

08.06.2026 4

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Disney World Just Traded in Aerosmith for the Muppets Covering an Iconic 90s Rock Song, and I’m Buying My Tickets Now

Well, the Aerosmith rollercoaster is officially out at Disney World in Orlando. Fascinatingly, it has been replaced with a new Muppets ride. Even more...

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5 More Songs You Should Never Play on The Bar TouchTunes

Last year, I shared with the world a list of 5 Songs You Should Never Play on The Bar TouchTunes. I was motivated to do this service for the human...

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On This Day in 1996, The Fugees Soared to #1 With a Song That ‘Exposed’ a New Generation to a Classic (And Almost Featured Competely Different Lyrics)

It has been 30 years to the day since The Fugees released “Killing Me Softly”. The track was a reimagining of a timeless classic, made popular in...

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Legendary Grunge Guitarist Name Drops Some of the Heaviest Metal Bands Who Inspired Him, and You Can Definitely Hear It in His Songs

Soundgarden was always one of the heavier grunge bands of the 90s scene. It turns out there’s a very good reason for that. The band’s guitarist,...

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90s Rock Singer Says Putting Out Albums Is a ‘Waste of Time’ These Days

Dropping a full-length album was the music industry standard for decades. That was until the internet age came along and changed the game. Now, single...

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New Music Friday: 5 Songs You Need to Hear This Week (6/5)

As summer begins its descent, we celebrate yet another gorgeous New Music Friday. From coast to coast, schools are letting out, and folx are starting...

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4 Mexican Heavy Metal Bands Keeping the Genre Dark and Brutal

I think it’s important to expand your horizons and not just limit yourself to music you find in your own backyard. For that reason, I did a deep...

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Bobby Shmurda Leads Massive New York Crowd in a Celebratory Sing-Along Outside MSG After Knicks Win Over San Antonio

On Wednesday night, the New York Knicks beat the San Antonio Spurs in Game 1 of the 2026 NBA Championship. No one was happier about the big win than...

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Bret Michaels Had an Unexpected Reaction to His Daughter Selling Feet Pics Online

Never let it be said that Bret Michaels isn’t an infinitely supportive father. The iconic hair metal frontman’s daughter, Raine, posed the idea of...

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Is Drake Getting His Own Radio Station in Grand Theft Auto 6?

There’s a rumor going around that Drake will be getting his own radio station in Grand Theft Auto 6. But how much truth is there to speculation?...

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Boosie Gets Riled up Over Caleb Williams Having Painted Nails on ‘Madden 27’ Cover: ‘I Feel Sorry for These Kids’

If you had “Boosie Badazz gets publicly mad about a video game” on your 2026 bingo card, you win. In early June, the rapper took to social media...

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Mastodon Pays Tribute to Brent Hinds With First New Song Since the Guitarist’s Tragic Death

Mastodon has released a brand new single, “Your Ghost Again”. It is the band’s first new song since the tragic death of former member Brent...

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On This Day in 1988, Guns N’ Roses Released This No. 1 Hit, and Thank God They Didn’t Use Their Original Music Video Idea

It’s been 38 years to the day since Guns N’ Roses released their number one hit song, “Sweet Child O’ Mine”. And thank god they didn’t use...

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Warped Tour Founder Kevin Lyman Told Us His ‘Golden Goose’ Bands, and the Answer Might Surprise You (Exclusive)

Summer is almost here, and that means festivals are starting to ramp up. Just around the corner is the Washington, D.C. Vans Warped Tour, the first of...

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Sharon Osbourne Once Bet ICP $50k That Their Album Would Fail: ‘Your Career Is in the Toilet’

Insane Clown Posse has had quite a few beefs in their day, but the one between them and Sharon Osbourne is legendary. In fact, the British music...

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On This Day in 2005, an Alt-Rock Frontman Was Detained in Russia After Being Accused of Being a Spy

Hey, remember when Franz Ferdinand singer Alex Kapranos was detained by Russian police after being suspected of being a spy? No? Well, let me tell you...

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Beloved Rock Guitarist Suffers Heart Attack, Forced to Undergo Emergency Triple Bypass Surgery

Longtime nu-metal guitarist Sonny Mayo has suffered a heart attack and been forced to undergo emergency triple bypass surgery. In a Meal Train...

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