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Kiss legend Gene Simmons has weighed in on what he believes really killed the legendary frontman of AC/DC, Bon Scott. Scott had a voice that could shatter walls, and a stage presence that electrified audiences. But his life was tragically cut short in 1980 at just 33 years old. His passing remains one of rock’s most haunting stories.  » Read More

Alex Van Halen is a legendary drummer and had a larger-than-life stage presence back in the day. However, Alex’s story has a darker side. A side of addiction, redemption, and the love that saved his life. During an interview with CNN, Alex opened up on his father passing away from alcohol addiction.  » Read More

MAGNET’s Corey duBrowa picks the best hip-hop releases of the year 1) Kendrick Lamar GNX (pgLang/Interscope) 2) Joey Valence And Brae No Hands (self-released)3) Doechii Alligator Bites Never Heal (Top Dawg/Capitol)4) ScHoolboy Q Blue Lips (Top Dawg/Interscope)5) Blu & Evidence Los Angeles (Bigger Picture)6) Ka The Thief Next To Jesus (Iron Works) 7) Vince Staples Dark Times […] The post Best Of 2024: Hip Hop appeared first on Magnet Magazine.  » Read More

MAGNET’s j. poet picks the best world-music releases of the year 1) Olcay Bayir Tu Gulî (ARC)2) Manu Chao Viva Tu (Because Music) 3) Dobet Gnahoré Zouzou (Cumbancha) 4) Lauren Henderson Sombras (Brontosaurus)  5) Ibibio Sound Machine Pull The Rope (Merge)6) Khruangbin A La Sala (Dead Oceans)7) Kiazi Malonga Zu Dia Ngoma (Redtone)8) Milton + Esperanza Milton + […] The post Best Of 2024: World Music appeared first on Magnet Magazine.  » Read More

MAGNET’s Matt Ryan picks the best hard-rock releases of the year 1) Fu Manchu The Return Of Tomorrow (At The Dojo)2) Free Ride Acido Y Puto (Small Stone)3) Orange Goblin Science, Not Fiction (Peaceville)4) Crobot Obsidian (Megaforce)5) Volume Joy Of Navigation (Golden Robot)6) High On Fire Cometh The Storm (MNRK Heavy)7) Abrams Blue City (Blues […] The post Best Of 2024: Hard Rock appeared first on Magnet Magazine.  » Read More

Happy birthday Keith Richards (Rolling Stones). Make no mistake. Photo for MAGNET by Chris Sikich. Read Britta Phillips (Luna) and Marissa Nadler in MAGNET on Keef: The post Happy Birthday Keith Richards (Rolling Stones) appeared first on Magnet Magazine.  » Read More

Happy birthday Billie Eilish. When’s the party over? Photo for MAGNET by Chris Sikich. Eilish live in 2019: The post Happy Birthday Billie Eilish appeared first on Magnet Magazine.  » Read More

Happy birthday Elliot Easton (Cars). Change? No change? Read Frank Black (Pixies) in MAGNET on the Cars: The post Happy Birthday Elliot Easton (Cars) appeared first on Magnet Magazine.  » Read More

The Atlanta rapper begins his Resurrection Tour in February  » Read More