Travis Kennedy had been wanting to write something about the raucous, cartoonish world of 1980s rock bands for about 20 years. It took much less time for publishers, and movie studios, to decide they ...

It’s a great week to remember the 80s. Erstwhile teen idol Paul Anka is 83 years old. Blues titan Buddy Guy is 87. Richie Furay of Poco and Buffalo Springfield fame is 81, and Little Anthony (of the ...

It may not seem like a rap song, but R.E.M.'s 1987 hit It's the End of the World As We Know It (And I Feel Fine) has a fast ...

Ahead of their show at Milan's Siren Festival next month, Stevie Chick speaks to The Messthetics as he charts their story so far ...

Metallica is an iconic band, and they proved it at a sold-out NRG Stadium, with tens of thousands singing along with every ...

From Montreal to Warsaw via Tblisi, Cleveland and Dublin, and a new release from the greatest hardcore punk band in the world at this moment, Noel Gardner's guide to the best in punk and HC returns ...

It's a great day when your favorite artist releases a new record. But what if they released seven new records at once, full ...

Taking the stage one last time, REO Speedwagon entertained the crowd with music and stories, but one key member was missing.

There are few songs that capture the vibe of the '80s as perfectly as "I Melt With You" by Modern English — and it turns out ...

Their induction places them among the pantheon of the world's most legendary songwriters. Sharing the honor at the 2025 ...