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Gene Simmons (KISS) Defends His Comments Regarding Rap Music

KISS’ Gene Simmons recently made headlines after claiming “hip-hop does not belong in the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame.” However, amid his rant, he stirred up controversy after saying rap is “not [his] music,” because he doesn’t “come from the ghetto.” Some found the “ghetto” statement to be racist, but the musician has since…

February 13, 2026

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Gene Simmons, News

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A Killer’s Confession To Tour With Kottonmouth Kings

A Killer’s Confession (ex-Mushroomhead) are among the openers on Kottonmouth Kings‘ 30th anniversary tour. Kung Fu Vampire will take part as well. Tour Dates: 05/05 Grand Junction, CO – Mesa Theater 05/06 Denver, CO – HQ 05/08 Chicago, IL – WC Social Club 05/09 Westland, MI – Token Lounge 05/10 Fort Wayne, IN – Pierres…

February 10, 2026

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A Killer’s Confession, News

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KISS’ Gene Simmons: “Hip-Hop Does Not Belong In The Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame”

During an appearance on the Legends N Leaders Podcast, Gene Simmons (KISS) doubled down on his comments regarding rap artists in the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame. According to him, “hip-hop does not belong” in the institution. Simmons said the following: “Well, there’s ‘popular’ and then there are words like ‘relevance’. Who determines relevance?…

February 10, 2026

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Gene Simmons, News

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Dope’s Edsel Dope Reaches Trademark Agreement With Chuck D And John Densmore Regarding Their doPE Project

As previously reported, Chuck D (Public Enemy) and John Densmore (The Doors) recently caught the attention of Dope frontman Edsel Dope after they announced plans to release a new album, titled “no country for old men,” on April 18 under the name doPE. However, it appears Edsel has since allowed them to use the name…

February 8, 2026

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Dope, News

Chuck D., Dope, Edsel Dope, John Densmore, Metal, Public Enemy, rap, Rock, The Doors
Ovtlier Recruit Sen Dog And Hyro The Hero For Cover Of Cypress Hill’s “(Rock) Superstar”

Ovtlier have released a new cover of Cypress Hill’s “(Rock) Superstar.” A video for the track, which features Hyro The Hero and Cypress Hill’s own Sen Dog, can be found below: Ovtlier vocalist Joey Arena commented: “‘Superstar‘ was more influential to me than I had realized in my youth. Growing up, there wasn’t a Rap,…

February 6, 2026

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News, Ovtlier

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Dope’s Edsel Dope Coments On Chuck D And John Densmore Calling Their New Band doPE

Chuck D (Public Enemy) and John Densmore (The Doors) recently announced plans to release a new album, titled “no country for old men,” on April 18 under the name doPE. As such, they have now received a response from Dope’s Edsel Dope. Edsel said the following: “Yooooooo! I am a huge fan of Chuck D,…

January 27, 2026

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Dope, News

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Disturbed’s David Draiman Responds To Kanye West’s Apology For Antisemitism

Kanye West has issued a new statement to The Wall Street Journal regarding his antisemitic actions. The rapper claims his behavior was related to a brain injury he sustained during a 2002 car crash. Among those to comment on the apology, was Disturbed frontman David Draiman, who says the statement isn’t enough to “undo the…

January 26, 2026

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Disturbed, News

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Shinedown’s Barry Kerch Calls Ludacris A “Coward” For Backing Out Of Kid Rock’s Rock The Country Festival

Shinedown’s Barry Kerch has blasted Ludacris for pulling out of Kid Rock’s Rock The Country Festival. The rapper reportedly cancelled his appearance after facing backlash for performing alongside right-wing artists like Rock, Jason Aldean, and more. However, according to Kerch, it was “coward” move. Kerch told The Vinyl Road podcast the following after being asked…

January 24, 2026

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News, Shinedown

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Sublime Announce 2026 “Reef Madness” Cruise

Sublime have revealed the details for their “Reef Madness” cruise. The Norwegian Jewel will sail from Miami, Florida to Great Stirrup Cay, Bahamas on November 15-19 and it will feature the following: Sublime, Yelawolf, The Elovaters, Common Kings, Amigo The Devil, G. Love, The Altons, Honestav, Long Beach Dub Allstars, Codefendants, Wheeland Brothers, DIZZYISDEAD, Jakobs…

January 20, 2026

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News, Sublime

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Foo Fighters, Papa Roach, Bush, The Warning, Etc. Set For 2026 BottleRock Festival

The lineup has officially been revealed for this year’s BottleRock Napa Valley festival. The event will take place at the Napa Valley Expo in Napa, California on May 22-24 and it will feature: Foo Fighters, Lorde, Backstreet Boys, Teddy Swims, LCD Soundsystem, SOMBR, Lil Wayne, Zedd, Ludacris, Papa Roach, Mt. Joy, Slightly Stoopid, Rilo Kiley,…

January 13, 2026

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Bottlerock, News

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