Author: The Anarchist

My Ticket Home Returns to the Stage A Long-Awaited Comeback After a five-year hiatus, My Ticket Home, the band that famously coined the term “puke rock,” is set to make their much-anticipated return to live performances. Fans can catch them on February 15 at the Half Baked Warehouse in Columbus, OH, where they will be sharing the stage with fellow acts Church Tongue, Sour, Walking Wounded, and Violent Nature. The Rise of Nü-Metal Since the release of their last full-length album, UnReal, in 2017, and the standalone single “Through The Needle’s Eye” in 2018, the music landscape has seen a…

Kacey Musgraves’ New Album: A Journey into Deeper Well Returning to Roots After her critically acclaimed album Golden Hour in 2018 and the experimental Star-Crossed in 2021, Kacey Musgraves has taken a step back to revisit her musical foundations. At 35, she emerges with a centered, timeless record that invites listeners to pause and reflect in a fast-paced world. A Soundscape of Respite Collaborating once again with producers Daniel Tashian and Ian Fitchuk, Musgraves explores themes of self-discovery and gratitude. Tracks like “Deeper Well” see her shedding toxic relationships and habits, while “Lonely Millionaire” addresses the emptiness that can accompany…

NORTH AMERICAN I WANT BLOOD TOUR KICKS OFF TONIGHT Exciting Tour Launch in Niagara Falls On January 31, 2025, Jerry Cantrell embarks on his highly anticipated North American tour in support of his newly released album, I Want Blood. The tour begins tonight in Niagara Falls, Ontario, marking a significant milestone as it is Cantrell’s first tour promoting this album. Following the North American leg, he will head to the UK and Europe for a series of concerts this summer. Upcoming UK & EU Tour Dates This summer, fans can look forward to an impressive lineup of performances, including a…

Billy Gibbons: A Deep Dive into ZZ Top’s Legacy Currently on a break from his long-standing band ZZ Top, Billy Gibbons is leveraging this time to explore the band’s rich history more intensely than he has in years. While ZZ Top continues to be a cornerstone of rock music, Gibbons is taking the opportunity to showcase a different side of his musical journey. Touring with the BFGs Gibbons is currently on tour with his side project, the BFGs, a trio that features bassist and Hammond B3 player Mike Flanigin and renowned drummer Chris Layton, known for his work with Stevie…

The internet has spoken, and Nirvana’s Kurt Cobain is apparently not the greatest rockstar of all time. Pubity, a publication that focuses on “global youth culture and entertainment,” recently hosted a bracket tournament on their Instagram page to determine the Greatest Rockstar of All Time. Launched on January 27, followers were able to vote in each round on the page’s Instagram Story. Cobain made it all the way to the final round, beating Linkin Park’s Chester Bennington, David Bowie, Ozzy Osbourne, and in the semi-final round, Led Zeppelin’s Robert Plant. However, the late Elvis Presley was ultimately chosen as the…

ArcTanGent 2025: A Festival of Unforgettable Lineups Mark your calendars! ArcTanGent 2025 is poised to take place from August 13 to 16 in the vibrant city of Bristol, UK. Known for its eclectic mix of genres, the festival has just announced a lineup that promises to be nothing short of extraordinary. New headliners, Tesseract and Wardruna, are set to anchor the event, alongside a slew of exciting openers including Clown Core, Leprous, Slift, and Arab Strap, among many others. The organizers of ArcTanGent expressed their excitement: “To have Wardruna, a Main Stage headliner, closing off the Wednesday night of ArcTanGent…

Exploring Rosé: Beyond BLACKPINK Who is Rosé? While known predominantly as the main vocalist of the globally successful K-pop girl group BLACKPINK, Rosé has recently stepped into the spotlight as a solo artist. With the release of her debut album, titled “rosie,” under Atlantic Records, she hinted at revealing a more personal side of herself. In an October Instagram post, she explained that “Rosie” is the name her friends and family use, signifying a more intimate connection with her audience. She expressed her hope that through this album, listeners would feel closer to her than ever before. The Challenge of…

Muse to Headline the 18th Edition of Hellfest For a few hours, a name has been circulating on social networks causing the surprise of certain metalleux, Muse, the English rock group, will actually be playing the 18ᵉ edition of the extreme music festival, alongside some 183 other groups. The Big Announcement This year’s major highlight is undoubtedly the legendary rock band Muse, which was formed in 1994 by the trio of Matthew Bellamy, Christopher Wolstenholm, and Dominic Howard. They will take to the stage at the Hellfest festival, which will run from June 19 to 22. A Star-Studded Lineup Muse…

The Weeknd Postpones Album Release Amid Los Angeles Wildfires Impact of the Wildfires The ongoing wildfires in Los Angeles have caused widespread devastation, prompting numerous artists and public figures to take action in support of affected communities. Among them is The Weeknd, who has announced the postponement of his highly anticipated album, Hurry Up Tomorrow, originally slated for release on January 24. The Weeknd’s Decision In a heartfelt message, The Weeknd expressed his concern for those impacted by the fires: “Out of respect and concern for the people of Los Angeles County, I have decided to push the release of…

Are Moin a Band? They are three musicians who collaborate to create music and write songs, so technically, yes, Moin is a band. However, the trio’s method of composing music is anything but conventional. Their approach is marked by a lopsided, almost whimsical quality, resembling a slash-and-burn technique rather than the traditional splatter-paint artistry. This unique style may stem from the fact that two of the members have spent significant portions of their careers in the shadows of the music industry. The Origins of Moin Before forming Moin, Tom Halstead and Joe Andrews were known for their work as the…