Foo Fighters Fire Punk Legend and Drummer Josh Freese


Foo Fighters have officially fired drummer Josh Freese (Vandals, A Perfect Circle, Devo, Guns N’ Roses, Nine Inch Nails), who had stepped into the role in 2023 following the unexpected passing of Taylor Hawkins in March 2022. The band called Josh on Monday, May 12th, as the band had decided to “go in a different direction” for their drummer, with no other reason provided. The band has not announced a new drummer, but recently announced their first show of 2025. Foo Fighters have already announced their first show of 2025, scheduled for October 4th at the Singapore Grand Prix.Continue reading


Trent Reznor (Nine Inch Nails) Announces Future Ruins Festival with Composers Terence Blanchard, Tamar-kali, Robert Aiki, Aubrey Lowe, Questlove, Mark Mothersbaugh (DEVO), Isobel Waller-Bridge, Claudio Simonetti’s Goblin, Danny Elfman, and More


Trent Reznor of Nine inch Nails have announced an “immersive music and arts” festival Future Ruins, “Where Music Tells The Story.” The fest will feature Trent and Atticus Ross, along with Terence Blanchard, Tamar-kali, Robert Aiki, Aubrey Lowe, Questlove, Mark Mothersbaugh (DEVO), Isobel Waller-Bridge, Claudio Simonetti’s Goblin, Danny Elfman, and more. It will take place Los Angeles Equestrian Center, on November 8th 2025. Future Ruins features composers electronic acts, and bands in a format where some have never performed before on stage, ever. Tickets go on sale on May 21st at the links below.Continue reading


Nine Inch Nails, Justice, St Vincent, and More Booked for NOS Alive Festival


Industrial legends, Nine Inch Nails, have been confirmed to headline the NOS Stage, on July 12th, at the 17th edition of the NOS Alive festival. Trent Reznor and co. will return to Portugal at Passeio Marítimo de Algés to co-headline the event, alongside Kings Of Leon. Find more information below.
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Nine Inch Nails Books The “Peel It Back Tour 2025” World Tour Dates and Festivals


Nine Inch Nails announced the Peel It Back Tour 2025, marking the band’s first live outing since 2022. Produced by Live Nation, the headline run will kick off on Sunday, June 15, in Dublin, Ireland, at 3Arena, and take the band across Europe, including stops in the UK, Germany, Switzerland, and more. The European leg will also feature major festival appearances at Graspop Metal Meeting in Dessel, Belgium, Open’er in Gdynia, Poland, and Mad Cool in Madrid, Spain, among others.Continue reading


Nine Inch Nails Announces They Scored The New Video Game Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet Debut Trailer with Gameplay Released


While Nine Inch Nails plots a course to a new album the band continues to forge an award-winning career for movies and television soundtracks (Tron: Ares, Challengers, The Crow, The Social Network, Goen Girl, Patriots Day, The Bear Season 3.1,  Tomb Raider, Watchmen HBO series, Mank) they have scored the upcoming video game Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet. Made for Sony Playstation 5 the game comes from Neil Druckmann and Naughty Dog, LLC, the studio that created acclaimed series like The Last of Us and UNCHARTED. The music sounds incredible and we are hype! Check out the synopsis of the game and watch the trailer now! Continue reading


Nine Inch Nails’ Score for “Challengers” Film Starring Zendaya Arrives on Vinyl


The original score for the acclaimed movie Challengers by Rock and Roll Hall of Fame band Nine Inch Nails (Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross) for the Luca Guadagnino-directed, Zendaya-led film has arrived on vinyl. It was released on digital on April 26, 2024. The soundtrack was released by Milan Records on vinyl on November 1, 2024, in a gatefold package with a collectible set of three-player trading cards and a Phil’s Tire Town bumper sticker. The proper score was preceded by a continuous remix album, titled Challengers [MIXED] by Boys Noize, created by DJ Boys Noize and released DSPs on April 12, 2024. A limited edition version of the vinyl will be available for Record Store Day Black Friday on November, 29th, 2024. The film is now streaming on Amazon Prime Video! Watch an unboxing video and order the album now!
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ALBUM REVIEW: Painted Shield – Painted Shield 3


Painted Shield are notable for featuring Stone Gossard (Pearl Jam/Mother Love Bone/Green River) on guitar and a bunch of friends. Painted Shield’s origins can be traced to 2014 when it was suggested by Daniel Field a mutual friend of Mason Jennings and Gossard that the two work together. They put out a 7” single “Knife Fight”/Caught in a Mess” and then…nothing, until the pandemic hit in 2020.Continue reading


Season Three of “The Bear” Features Nine Inch Nails, Beastie Boys, Refused, Smashing Pumpkins, James, Radiohead, and More


Season three of the acclaimed FX/Hulu show The Bear is streaming all of its episodes. The series, set in the world of restaurants and chefs in Chicago has always had excellent music and this season is no different. The new episodes feature songs from Nine Inch Nails (and several tracks by Oscar winners Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross), Beastie Boys, Refused, Smashing Pumpkins, Radiohead, Taylor Swift (a repeat artist over three seasons), Eddie Vedder of Pearl Jam, The Rolling Stones, Kate Bush, and more. Starring Jeremy Allen White (Shameless, star of the upcoming Bruce Springsteen biopic), and also counts celebrity cher and Hardcore Metalhead Matty Matheson in the cast as well.Continue reading


EP REVIEW: Graywave – Dancing In The Dust


Starting out as a solo project for singer and multi-instrumentalist Jess Webberley, Graywave have released two previous EPs – Planetary Shift in 2021, followed swiftly by their first for Church Road Records, Rebirth in 2022. Continue reading