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Slayer reunion happen.News of the reunion arrived last Wednesday (February 21), when it was announced that Araya, guitarist Kerry King, guitarist Gary Holt and drummer Paul Bostaph would be coming together once again to play live shows.The upcoming performances are at Chicago’s Riot Fest on September 22 and Louisville’s Louder Than Life on September 27, and are being billed as the metal band’s first gigs since November 2019.Now, Sandra Araya has hit back at critics online and explained that the decision for the members to reform the band came as a result of her persistence.“Let’s clarify for the trolls: Tom was done with playing. I have harassed him for over a year.

Slayer are getting back together for their first live appearances in half a decade.The thrash metal legends announced their retirement in 2019 and marked the end of their near-four decade career with a lengthy farewell world tour.Until now, a Slayer reunion had been looking rather unlikely, especially since Kerry King had announced a solo album, ‘From Hell I Rise’, just weeks ago. He had previously described his new endeavour as “an extension of Slayer”.Hopes of a reunion were also dashed when King told Rolling Stone that he said he could “pretty much say a hundred per cent no” to the chances of it happening.

Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker are checking out the local sites.

Travis Barker is a supportive dad… But, like, how supportive is too supportive??

Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker are spending the day at the zoo!

Well, now we know what Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker were up to last Valentine’s Day!

Slipknot percussionist Shawn ‘Clown’ Crahan has said there are “real misunderstandings” about how the band formed.During a recent interview, the musician said the three musicians who originally started the masked metal outfit were himself, late Slipknot bassist Paul Gray and lead vocalist Andrew Rouw (aka Anders Colsefni).This trio all contributed to Slipknot’s 1996 independent debut album ‘Mate. Feed.

Izzy Judd has always been open about her conception struggles and IVF journey.The influencer and violinist, 39, who is married to McFly drummer Harry Judd, was told she would be unlikely to conceive naturally after being diagnosed with polycystic ovary syndrome in her twenties. Now, following a tough road to parenthood, the couple share daughter Lola, eight, and sons Kit, six, and Lockie, two.

AC/DC have announced that a new bassist and drummer will be joining them on their 2024 UK and European stadium tour.The Australian rock legends revealed yesterday (February 12) that they will perform 21 dates in 10 countries this summer, marking their first tour in Europe for eight years.They have now confirmed that former Jane’s Addiction bassist Chris Chaney will be performing with them on the tour. Alongside core members Angus Young, Brian Johnson, and Stevie Young, Matt Laug will also be on drums after performing with the band at Power Trip festival last year in place of Phil Rudd.“We are thrilled to finally announce the ‘POWER UP’ European Tour.

Usher has paid tribute to the late drummer Aaron Spears during his Halftime show at the 2024 Super Bowl.The moment took place in Las Vegas last night (February 11), as the R&B star performed during the iconic Halftime show at the 58th instalment of the Super Bowl. Held at Allegiant Stadium, the event saw the San Francisco 49ers face off against defending champions the Kansas City Chiefs, with the latter ultimately taking the victory.During the show, Usher brought out a number of famous friends to join him as surprise guests, however, one frequent collaborator was missing from the night – his longtime drummer Aaron Spears.The musician – who also worked with the likes of Ariana Grande, Lady Gaga, Miley Cyrus, Justin Bieber and more – died in October last year.

Blink-182 gave ‘One More Time‘ songs their live debut last night (February 8) as they kicked off their first Australian tour in ten years. Check out footage and fan reaction from the gig below.The band opened in Perth’s RAC Arena and it was the first time they’d played Australia since they appeared at Soundwave festival in 2013.

The Rolling Stones have shared that they have “cut back” on their backstage rider requests.Bassist Darryl Jones revealed that the iconic band no longer have big asks for their backstage area such as gigantic gaming rooms but did say that they do keep plenty of food around including guitarist Keith Richards’ favourite dish, shepherd’s pie.“They would make a room out of curtains and things. We had the banks of video racing games, where you sit, that was around for a while.

Rush drummer Neil Peart’s final book is set to be published posthumously this year.The late drummer and lyricist, who died in 2020 aged 67 after three years of quietly battling brain cancer, documented his obsession with sports cars of the 1960s in his book Silver Surfers.The book is expected to arrive this May, and can be pre-ordered on the Rush website.An Instagram post from the band this weekend read: “For Neil Peart, cars were a lifelong passion, and in his final literary creation, he writes about his beloved Silver Surfers collection; the joy of collecting these exquisite, rare, and important sports cars, and the myriad ways that they brought him great joy.A post shared by Rush (@rush)A quote from Peart himself explained: “The title Silver Surfers for my collection of cars occurred to me while driving my DB5 up and down the Pacific Coast Highway. Because it felt right to me, I guess – the idea that I was just one of the wave riders…’“In search of natural peace, I often drove out that way and up in to the Santa Monica Mountains.

Thania Garcia The Grammy Premiere Ceremony, where over 80 Grammy nominees will become winners, happens a few hours ahead of the official telecast on Feb. 4. The 2024 Premiere Ceremony will be hosted by songwriter and producer Justin Tranter live from the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles and will feature performances from J.

Yikes! Travis Barker and Kourtney Kardashian stepped out on the red carpet for the first time since welcoming their first child together, and they are getting BLASTED for over-the-top PDA!

And the mother-daughter drama continues…

Is Shanna Moakler trying to change the narrative??

Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker wear matching looks while arriving for the 75th Primetime Emmy Awards on Monday (January 15) at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles.

Moose Blood have announced their return from a six-year hiatus following allegations of “inappropriate behaviour”.The band announced their hiatus in 2018 after being removed from a tour supporting Good Charlotte. It came after drummer Glenn Harvey left the band in March 2017 following allegations of “inappropriate behaviour”.Frontman Eddy Brewerton was then accused in early 2018 of stealing nude photos from a woman’s phone – allegations that he denies.“We have been condemned in the absence of fact off the back of serious false allegations, and a situation concerning our former drummer,” the band wrote at the time, allegations they have not spoken of since.“We are genuine, decent human beings who work hard at something we love,” the band added.

Harry Judd leads an idyllic life with his stunning musician wife Izzy and their three adorable children - and now, his net worth is said to have increased, too.The most recent estimates of the McFly drummer's net worth are set at $4 million, which is around £3.13 million, a leap on previous recent estimates of $2 million (£1.5 million). But how does the star spend his time away from his life as a huge boyband star? Harry, 38, first found fame in the early noughties with bandmates Tom Fletcher, Danny Jones and Dougie Poynter, who he has stayed close friends with, but even away from McFly he is often in the spotlight thanks to his appearances on hit TV shows Strictly Come Dancing and Celebrity Race Across The World.

Travis Barker is hanging out with a fellow rocker.

Whoa! This may be the biggest bombshell of Shanna Moakler‘s entire interview!

Eurovision Song Contest.Organisers of the contest faced backlash and boycott calls in December after allowing Israel to participate in 2024 competition – which is due to take place in Malmö, Sweden from May 7-11 – despite the ongoing conflict with Hamas in Gaza.Since Hamas forces launched a surprise attack on Israel on October 7, 2023, killing 1,200 people, at least 22,835 Palestinians have been killed in Gaza, amounting to one per cent of the territory’s total pre-war population of 2.27million (per CNN).The petition urges a ban over alleged “war crimes” in Gaza, adding that if Israel is not excluded, they want public broadcaster Yle to withdraw Finland’s entry.Yle said it is monitoring the position of the organiser of the contest, the European Broadcasting Union (EBU).One of the petition’s authors, Lukas Korpelainen, told newspaper Hufvudstadsbladet (via BBC) that it was not acceptable for Israel to “take part in the Eurovision Song Contest to polish its image”.Others who have signed the petition include Finnish artists Olavi Uusivirta, Paleface and 2011 contestant Axel Ehnström.Signatories have accused Yle of double standards, noting that the broadcaster was among the first to demand a ban on Russia from the 2022 contest after its invasion of Ukraine, saying “we expect the same active defending of values from Yle now as well”.Russia was banned from competing in the 2022 Eurovision Song Contest, which was won by Ukraine’s Kalush Orchestra.Yle representative Ville Vilén said the situation in Israel and Gaza was “not quite the same”.“As gruesome as it is, it is not a war of inter-state aggression like between Russia and Ukraine,” he told Finnish tabloid Ilta-Sanomat.Yle’s head of communications, Jere Nurminen, told

Former Scorpions and Kingdom Come drummer James Kottak died Tuesday morning in Louisville, Kentucky at 61. No cause of death has been given by his daughter, Tobi.

Scorpions, has died aged 61.The news was announced by his daughter Tobi, who told TMZ that her father died yesterday morning (January 9) in his birthplace of Louisville, Kentucky. Currently, no cause of death has been shared.The musician was most famed for his work with the German hard rock group Scorpions, for which he took on the role of drummer for 20 years.Joining the band in 1996, he appeared on all of their albums from 1999’s ‘Eye II Eye’ to 2015’s ‘Return to Forever’.

Shanna Moakler has some choice words for her ex-husband and his new family.

Steven J. Horowitz Senior Music Writer Think you’ve got what it takes to hold your own alongside Billy Corgan? Now is your chance to prove it. Smashing Pumpkins have announced an open call on social media for an additional guitarist to join the band.

When an achilles injury to frontman Zack de la Rocha put an end to Rage Against the Machine's 2023 tour plans it was hoped that the band would eventually reschedule. However, drummer Brad Wilk has said it is likely the band will never return to the stage. "I want to let you know that RATM (Tim, Zack, Tom and I) will not be touring or playing live again," Wilk wrote on Instagram.

Rage Against The Machine drummer Brad Wilk has announced that the band “will not be touring or playing live again”.Today (January 3), Wilk took to his personal Instagram account to post a statement on behalf of Rage Against The Machine, where he addressed the band’s previously cancelled 2023 dates and whether replacement shows will be announced.“I know a lot of people are waiting for us to announce new tour dates for all the cancelled RATM shows,” he wrote. “So, while there has been some communication that this may be happening in the future… I want to let you know that RATM (Tim, Zack, Tom and I) will not be touring or playing live again.”Wilk repeatedly expressed his regret over the band’s situation, concluding his statement with an apology: “I’m sorry for those of you who have been waiting for this to happen.

Steven J. Horowitz Senior Music Writer Rage Against the Machine has called it quits for a third time, according to the band’s drummer Brad Wilk. In an Instagram post on Wednesday, the founding member addressed a slew of canceled dates as part of Rage’s Public Service Announcement reunion tour.