Author: The Anarchist

Farewell? Not So Fast: 7 Bands That Reunited After Their Goodbye Tours Saying goodbye was hard for these seven bands that reunited after announcing a grand farewell tour for their fans. Okay, so maybe the goodbye wasn’t the hard part for some of these acts. Instead, it was the potential money to be made by getting the band back together for a reunion tour. Regardless of how it happened, here are seven big rock and metal bands that returned after their farewell tours and how long it took each of them to reconsider. Judas Priest Year of Farewell Tour: 2011-12…

2025 Creative Arts Emmys: Christopher Lennertz Takes Home Top Honor Outstanding Original Music and Lyrics At the 2025 Creative Arts Emmys held on September 7 and 8, Christopher Lennertz was awarded the prestigious title of Outstanding Original Music and Lyrics for his impactful song “Let’s Put the Christ Back in Christmas,” featured in the acclaimed series The Boys. This victory marks a significant milestone in Lennertz’s career, as it is his first Emmy Award and his third nomination. Notable Nominees Lennertz’s win was particularly noteworthy as he triumphed over several esteemed nominees, including: Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez for “The…

The Legacy of Glen Matlock and the Sex Pistols: Reflections on Sid Vicious and the Band’s Evolution Glen Matlock’s Perspective on Sid Vicious In a recent interview with Guitar World, original Sex Pistols bassist Glen Matlock shared his thoughts on his successor, Sid Vicious. Matlock’s comparison of Vicious to the legendary Elvis Presley highlights the complexities of Vicious’s contributions to the band. He noted that while Vicious excelled at interpreting others’ songs, he struggled to create original material. Matlock’s Predictions and Regrets Matlock expressed his foresight regarding the band’s trajectory following Vicious’s enlistment. “There’s a TV show over here [the…

Sleep Token Takes Center Stage at Major European Festivals A Monumental Summer for Sleep Token This summer, European festival goers have experienced a landmark moment as Sleep Token finally graced stages that could match their grandeur. Their journey began at Germany’s Rock im Park and Rock am Ring festivals, where they unveiled their impressive Even In Arcadia stage set for the first time. This eye-catching setup, complete with rocky, multi-level designs and cascading water features, set the tone for what was to come. Headlining the Big Leagues A week later, Sleep Token shared the spotlight with iconic bands Green Day…

Sabaton’s New Album: LEGENDS Release Overview Sweden’s iconic power metal band, Sabaton, is set to unveil their latest album, Legends, on October 17th through Better Noise Music. Known for their powerful anthems centered around historical battles and acts of heroism, Sabaton takes a bold leap with this album, exploring the lives of some of history’s most formidable figures. Musical Themes and Inspirations Legends features 11 new tracks that delve into the lives of legendary figures such as Jeanne D’Arc, Napoleon Bonaparte, Julius Caesar, and the skilled swordsman Miyamoto Musashi. Each song serves as an anthem inspired by the legacies of…

Taylor Swift’s Secret Cinematic Adventure: A New Film Tied to ‘The Life of a Showgirl’ Taylor Swift is reportedly set to make her grand return to theaters, but this time, it’s not merely a re-release, a concert film, or an enigmatic Easter egg for her devoted Swifties to unravel. (Okay, let’s be real; it likely has elements of all those things.) The Exciting Announcement According to The Hollywood Reporter, the multi-talented country-turned-pop sensation is working on a secret movie that will coincide with the release of her highly anticipated new album, The Life of a Showgirl, on Friday, October 3.…

Le Concorde’s Latest Single: ‘Memorare’ Release and Background ‘Memorare’ is the latest single from Le Concorde’s album, ‘Second Mansions’, which comes out today, the 19th of September, and wow, what a way to go! Le Concorde has captivated audiences since March this year with his exploration of Catholic mysticism, beginning his journey with the single ‘Corpus Christi’. This track was dedicated to the newly canonized Saint Carlos Acutis, who received sainthood earlier this month. Following this, listeners were taken on a spiritual pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela with the track ‘Saint James’. Last month, he enchanted fans with ‘Morning By…

The Status of Soundgarden’s Upcoming Album Matt Cameron’s Insights on the Recordings In a recent interview with Lyndsey Parker for Gold Derby and Lyndsanity!, Soundgarden drummer Matt Cameron provided an update on the band’s long-awaited album, which includes recordings made before the untimely death of vocalist Chris Cornell in May 2017. Cameron revealed, “We are in the process of finishing it. We don’t have a release date yet, but I’d say we’re about — I don’t know — maybe 70 percent finished with all the tracking and stuff. So, yeah, it sounds killer. It’s been a really amazing and bittersweet…

Seven Decades of Deep Purple: A Comprehensive Exploration Frig yeah! My massive, 640-page Deep Purple book has just arrived at the Schiffer warehouse, and it’s ready to ship to fans eager to dive into the rich history of one of rock’s most iconic bands. About the Book The book, titled Seven Decades of Deep Purple, is my second heftiest release, just slightly overshadowed by my previous work on Iron Maiden. This new volume builds upon my earlier self-published books, incorporating revamped material and new chapters that cover the band’s latest five albums. It also features extensive additional details about the…

The Dreamlike Soundscape of Anysia Kym’s "Purity" A Recurring Dream I’ve been having this recurring dream for as long as I can remember. I’m always late—whether it’s to school, the bus stop, or my childhood home. My distractions are so profound that I never reach my final destination. Instead, I find myself entangled in memory fragments that emerge in unexpected places: old classrooms hidden behind my bedroom door, or an uncle sitting beside me, asking for my homework. Although I know I should feel an acute sense of urgency, the experience is instead enveloped in a vague, pillowy placidity. The…