Korn's James 'Munky' Shaffer: 'We've Written Probably Almost 40 Songs' For Upcoming Album
In a new interview with Igor Miranda of Rolling Stone Brasil, KORN guitarist James "Munky" Shaffer spoke about the progress of the writing and recording sessions for the band's long-awaited follow-up to 2022's "Requiem" album.
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The Rolling Stones used A.I. to de-age themselves for their new video "In the Stars".
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Billy Idol will receive a lifetime achievement award at the American Music Awards.
In recognition of his incomparable career, body of work, and unparalleled contributions to music, honoring his lasting legacy and continued influence on generations of artists and fans. Idol's distinctive career has impacted musicians and fans alike in the decades since he first emerged onto the scene. The punk icon will deliver a medley of some of his biggest hits, marking his first time on the AMAs stage since presenting in 2004 and his first AMAs performance ever. Previous recipients of the AMA's Lifetime Achievement Award include Diana Ross and Rod Stewart.
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Billie Eilish Is All for Having Phones at Concerts
Some artists make their fans lock up their phones in Yondr pouches at shows, but not Billie Eilish. In fact, she's very much PRO-PHONE.
Quote, "My generation and the generations below, we love to film stuff. All I do is film stuff and take pictures of everything all the time . . . You want to share what you experience.
"Yes, there are huge cons and social media is dark, but we get to share through the internet, and I wouldn't have a career without the internet. I wouldn't have fans. I wouldn't have the connection that I do without the internet to them."
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Library Of Congress Announces 2026 Additions To The National Recording Registry
The Library of Congress announced this year’s additions to the National Recording Registry yesterday, and along with famous and obscure classic songs, a few more contemporary acts were also afforded the honor. The Librarian of Congress, with advice from the National Recording Preservation Board, selects 25 titles for the Registry each year that are "culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant" and are at least 10 years old. Along with legends like The Byrds and Ray Charles, current hitmakers like Weezer, Taylor Swift and Beyoncé were also recognized. Songs and albums honored this year are:
“Cocktails for Two” – Spike Jones and His City Slickers (1944) (single)
“Mambo No. 5” – Pérez Prado and His Orchestra (1950) (single)
“Teardrops from My Eyes” – Ruth Brown (1950) (single)
“Fly Me to the Moon (In Other Words)” – Kaye Ballard (1954) (single)
“Put Your Head on My Shoulder” – Paul Anka (1959) (single)
The Blues and the Abstract Truth – Oliver Nelson (1961) (album)
Modern Sounds in Country and Western Music – Ray Charles (1962) (album)
“Turn! Turn! Turn! (To Everything There Is a Season)” – The Byrds (1965) (single)
“Amen, Brother” – The Winstons (1969) (single)
“Feliz Navidad” – José Feliciano (1970) (single)
“The Fight of the Century: Ali vs. Frazier” (March 8, 1971) (broadcast)
“Midnight Train to Georgia” – Gladys Knight and the Pips (1973) (single)
"Chicago" original cast album (1975) (album)
“The Devil Went Down to Georgia” – The Charlie Daniels Band (1979) (single)
Beauty and the Beat – The Go-Go’s (1981) (album)
Texas Flood – Stevie Ray Vaughan and Double Trouble (1983) (album)
“I Feel for You” – Chaka Khan (1984) (single)
“Your Love” – Jamie Principle (1986)/Jamie Principle/Frankie Knuckles (1987) (singles)
Rumor Has It – Reba McEntire (1990) (album)
The Wheel – Rosanne Cash (1993) (album)
"Doom" soundtrack – Bobby Prince, composer (1993)
“Go Rest High on That Mountain” – Vince Gill (1994) (single)
Weezer (The Blue Album) – Weezer (1994) (album)
“Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It)” – Beyoncé (2008) (single)
1989 – Taylor Swift (2014) (album)
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