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Meg White turned 50 years old on Wednesday (Dec. 10), and to celebrate, her former husband and White Stripes bandmate Jack White took to Instagram to pay tribute to the drummer. Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news “HAPPY 50TH BIRTHDAY to my ...

What was 2024’s Best Rock Album – Smashing Pumpkins‘ Aghori Mhori Mei or Tim Montana‘s Savage? Eventually the final bell has to ring and for Loudwire Nights‘ Chuck’s Fight Club, this is our last battle of the year. Host Chuck Armstrong is serving up his two favorite rock albums of ...

All products and services featured are independently chosen by editors. However, Billboard may receive a commission on orders placed through its retail links, and the retailer may receive certain auditable data for accounting purposes. Taylor Swift has played her last show on her record-breaking Eras Tour, but fans can still ...

Here are five things you need to know about Simon Dawson, Iron Maiden’s new drummer. Over the weekend, the metal legends shocked the world with the sudden news that Nicko McBrain would be playing his final show with the band, ending his 42-year tenure. While he promised he’ll still be busy ...

Iron Maiden have announced their new touring drummer, fresh off the back of longtime percussionist Nicko McBrain‘s decision to stop performing live with the band. News of McBrain’s departure was announced on Saturday, Dec. 7, with the 72-year-old musician announced that he is retiring from the road, making Saturday’s concert ...

Iron Maiden have revealed that Steve Harris‘ British Lion bandmate Simon Dawson is the band’s new live drummer and fans have reacted to the news. Yesterday (Dec. 7), Nicko McBrain surprised fans by announcing that his final show with Iron Maiden would be that night in Sao Paulo, Brazil. The ...

How will The Eras Tour end? Here on Dec. 6, 2024, on a Friday night in Vancouver — home of Taylor Swift‘s final three Eras shows (Nos. 150-152, for those counting) — we’re among about 60,000 kindred spirits at BC Place. “You and I, we’re about to go on a ...

Nicko McBrain is about to play his last show with Iron Maiden. The band’s longtime drummer, who suffered a stroke in January 2023 but returned to the road four months later, announced the news on the band’s official website: “After much consideration, it is with both sorrow and joy, I ...

The Philly Specials’ charity album A Philly Special Christmas Party makes a festive debut across Billboard’s charts, opening at No. 1 on Independent Albums; in the top 10 on Top Album Sales (No. 2), Top Holiday Albums (No. 2), Vinyl Albums (No. 2); and at No. 16 on the all-genre ...

Did you realize that your hard rock or metal playlists may actually indicate some of the decisions you make while flying? A new study surveying 1,000 American fliers done by Jettly has revealed some interesting findings when it comes to how your music tastes impact how you fly. What Airline ...