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Gojira Dismiss “Satanic” Claims About Their Opening Ceremony Performance

Gojira Dismiss “Satanic” Claims About Their Opening Ceremony Performance

In an interview with Rolling Stone, Gojira lead singer Joe Duplantier laughs off the claims that the French metal band’s Olympics Opening Ceremony performance was satanic. “It’s none of that. It’s French history,” said Duplantier. “It’s French charm, you know, beheaded people, red wine, and blood all over the place — it’s romantic, it’s normal.”…read more »

A Street In Chicago Is Named In Honor Of Steve Albini

A Street In Chicago Is Named In Honor Of Steve Albini

Following his tragic death back on May 8, legendary music engineer Steve Albini has just been honored with a street named after him in Chicago. According to an ordinance passed by Alderman Carlos Ramirez-Rosa, the 2600-2700 block of West Belmont Avenue in the Avondale neighborhood will now officially be known as “Steve Albini Way.” This…read more »

WEST BY POD: Oklahoma State Deep Dive Preview

WEST BY POD: Oklahoma State Deep Dive Preview

Photo by Gregory Fisher/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Joel and Jordan continue their summer series with an in-depth look the Pokes Listen to this episode and more on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, and all major platforms. Don’t forget to follow us on Twitter @smokingmusket and @West_By_Pod to stay updated on future episodes and exciting…read more »

Nick Mason Is Intrigued By Using AI To Make New Pink Floyd Music

Nick Mason Is Intrigued By Using AI To Make New Pink Floyd Music

In a new interview with The Daily Mirror, legendary Pink Floyd drummer Nick Mason wonders if artificial intelligence could bring Pink Floyd back together again, even as grudges and fighting within the band keeps the group from ever possibly reuniting. “It would be fascinating to see what AI could do with new music. If you…read more »

Slash Writes Moving Tribute To His Late Stepdaughter, Lucy-Bleu Knight

Slash Writes Moving Tribute To His Late Stepdaughter, Lucy-Bleu Knight

Following Slash’s sad announcement last week about the tragic passing of his 25-year-old stepdaughter, Lucy-Bleu Knight, the Guns N’ Roses guitarist has now shared a tender, emotional tribute to her on Instagram. Alongside a candid photo of Lucy-Bleu, Slash wrote, “My heart is permanently fractured. I will never ever stop missing you & remembering what…read more »