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Metallica guitarist Kirk Hammett recently shared a story about when Kurt Cobain attended a Metallica concert during “The Black Album” era in a recent interview. Cobain, who was a big fan of Metallica, especially loved their songs “Ride the Lightning” and “Whiplash.” During the show in Seattle, Cobain asked Kirk if they were going to play those songs.  » Read More

Speculation has continued to swirl about who could fill the void left by Chester Bennington in Linkin Park. A new name has surfaced that has fans excited, and it’s none other than Kid Brunswick. Kid Brunswick is the new vocalist of Linkin Park? Fans have expected the band to look towards an established name, but recent posts and rumors suggest that Linkin Park might be considering someone relatively unknown for […]

For their third album, Birmingham, Ala.’s People Years have opted to blow our human minds with a robot-inhabited sci-fi concept. And if that sounds garishly ambitious, Chris Rowell, the band’s singer/guitarist, can relate. “If We Make A Town Again” is the second-to-last track on The Last Cantina, available October 18 via Cornelius Chapel. “It’s a daydream […] The post MAGNET Exclusive: Premiere Of People Years’  » Read More

Josh Ostrander (a.k.a. Mondo Cozmo) knew something had to give. He’d successfully escaped the overexposed industry pressure cooker that’s Los Angeles, where he’d landed toward the tail end of his success with Philadelphia’s Eastern Conference Champions. After a hit single as a solo artist (2017’s “Shine”) and the inevitable letdowns that followed, Cozmo decided mountain […] The post Five Questions With Mondo Cozmo appeared first on Magnet Magazine.  » Read More

Happy birthday Steve Jones (Sex Pistols, Professionals). Still a jukebox hero. Read our Q&A with him: The post Happy Birthday Steve Jones (Sex Pistols, Professionals) appeared first on Magnet Magazine.  » Read More

Happy birthday Jonathan Segel (Camper Van Beethoven). Sleep for 100 years. Read Jonathan in MAGNET on Lagunitas Brewing Company: The post Happy Birthday Jonathan Segel (Camper Van Beethoven) appeared first on Magnet Magazine.  » Read More

40 years ago today, Iron Maiden released Powerslave. Let the creatures out! Read our Iron Maiden live review from 2019: The post Iron Maiden Released “Powerslave” 40 Years Ago Today appeared first on Magnet Magazine.  » Read More

Happy birthday Al Jardine (Beach Boys). Don’t fight the sea. Read Richard Barone (Bongos) in MAGNET on Jardine: The post Happy Birthday Al Jardine (Beach Boys) appeared first on Magnet Magazine.  » Read More

Chappell Roan recently posted a series of TikTok videos in which she condemned inappropriate, invasive behavior from weirdos disguised as “superfans”: “I embrace the success of the project, the love I feel, and the gratitude I have,” the pop star said. “What I do not accept are creepy people,  » Read More