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Mastodon Blood Mountain Turns 20

Mastodon’s Blood Mountain turns 20 on 12 September 2026, marking the anniversary of the Atlanta band’s major label debut and a defining album in progressive metal.

Tagged as: 20th anniversary, Blood Mountain, Brent Hinds, heavy metal, Mastodon, progressive metal, Reprise Records, Troy Sanders

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Rivers Cuomo Weezer at Etihad Stadium on Tuesday 30 January 2018. Photo by Ros O'Gorman

Weezer Announce Gold Album And Release New Single ‘We Might As Well Be Strangers’ Featuring Wednesday

by Paul Cashmere

Weezer have unveiled the Gold Album and released the new single We Might As Well Be Strangers featuring Wednesday’s Karly Hartzman ahead of the album’s August 21 release.

Tagged as: alternative rock, Gold Album, Karly Hartzman, new music, Reprise Records, Rivers Cuomo, The Gathering Tour, Warner Records, Wednesday, Weezer

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Dwight Yoakam performing during the Guitars, Cadillacs, Etc., Etc. era

Dwight Yoakam’s Guitars, Cadillacs, Etc., Etc. Turns 40

by Paul Cashmere

Dwight Yoakam’s Guitars, Cadillacs, Etc., Etc. turns 40, tracing the album from its independent Los Angeles origins to its No. 1 country success and lasting influence on the New Traditionalist movement.

Tagged as: 1986, 40th Anniversary, Bakersfield Sound, country music, Dwight Yoakam, Guitars Cadillacs Etc Etc, Honky Tonk Man, New Traditionalist, Pete Anderson, Reprise Records

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Howie Klein Dies At 77, A Fierce Artist Advocate Who Helped Shape Modern Music And Political Activism

by Paul Cashmere

Influential Reprise Records president and free speech advocate Howie Klein has died aged 77, leaving a lasting legacy across music and politics.

Tagged as: Free Speech, Howie Klein, music industry, political activism, Reprise Records, Rock The Vote, Sire Records, Warner Music

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Jimmy Kimmel Returns To Late Night And Says Freedom of Speech Is Not Negotiatble

Jimmy Kimmel’s return to late-night television after his brief suspension became more than just another monologue, it turned into a pointed commentary on free speech, political intimidation, and the precarious position of comedy in today’s America. His remarks touched on three main themes: the role of Disney and ABC in his suspension and reinstatement, the political pressure exerted by Donald Trump and his allies, and his own reflections on what free expression means in a democracy.

September 24, 2025