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Back in 1984, during the “Back in the Saddle” tour, Aerosmith had an anticipated reunion that promised to bring the iconic lineup back to its former glory. However, on July 15, 1984, at the Prairie Capital Convention Center in Springfield, that promise took a nosedive when frontman Steven Tyler stumbled off the stage, setting off a series of events that would become one of the most infamous moments in the […]

The legendary Metallica frontman James Hetfield has a passion for custom cars. Unlike many car collectors who usually buy cars when they like them, Hetfield takes a different approach. He envisions a classic car and then builds it from scratch, creating an entirely bespoke collection that’s as unique as his music. Hetfield’s passion for cars runs deep,  » Read More

Foo Fighters wrapped up their ‘But Here We Are’ North American tour in their hometown of Seattle last night, and Dave Grohl discussed the earliest origins of the band. Grohl began strumming the chords of “Big Me” on acoustic guitar, the classic hit from their self-titled 1995 debut album. Dave said the song was first recorded with Krist Novoselic at Nirvana’s last studio session in January 1994,  » Read More

Marilyn Manson has released a new song titled “Raise the Red Flag,” but as with his previous release, he has disabled comments on the video. This isn’t surprising as even his voice sounded different during a recent show. The track was released while Manson is touring with Five Finger Death Punch, marking his first major tour since 2019.  » Read More

Tindersticks’ Soft Tissue (Lucky Dog/City Slang) is the 14th full-length release from a band that’s been making music for more than 30 years—something that may come as surprise to anyone who’s not a diehard fan. Led by Stuart Staples, the Nottingham outift has gone about its business with an almost academic precision, turning out album […] The post Five Questions With Tindersticks (And Exclusive Premiere Of Their “Always A Stranger” […]

For about a dozen years, India Ramey had been relying on Klonopin to quell the lingering panic that was a byproduct of the spousal abuse she witnessed as a child in her Alabama home. Withdrawal was a nightmare, and the Nashville-based Ramey—a former district attorney turned honky-tonk force of nature—was compelled to seek help at […] The post MAGNET Exclusive: Premiere Of India Ramey’s “Down For The Count”  » Read More

“Ohio State” was a minor breakthrough for William Harries Graham. “It was one of the first cohesive songs on the new album that really embraced a new songwriting style—the idea of putting so many personal details into a song,” he says. “The more specific you get, the less personal it feels. It becomes something that […] The post MAGNET Exclusive: Premiere Of William Harries Graham’s “Ohio State”  » Read More

Happy birthday Joe Strummer (Clash). From here to eternity. Photo for MAGNET by Dennis Kleiman. Read our classic feature on Joe: The post Happy Birthday Joe Strummer (Clash) appeared first on Magnet Magazine.  » Read More

40 years ago today, the Psychedelic Furs released Mirror Moves. Heaven. Read our Q&A with Richard Butler: The post The Psychedelic Furs Released “Mirror Moves” 40 Years Ago Today appeared first on Magnet Magazine.  » Read More