How Throat Cancer and Blackberry Smoke Inspired Jason Newsted’s New Tour
Jason Newsted opens up about his battle with throat cancer and how a chance encounter with Blackberry Smoke led to the Chophouse Band’s first official tour.

Jason Newsted opens up about his battle with throat cancer and how a chance encounter with Blackberry Smoke led to the Chophouse Band’s first official tour.
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Radio played them a lot in 1996, but these songs don’t get much attention these days.
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Math-rock icon Marnie Stern has surprised fans with a new, Bandcamp-exclusive track titled “Trix Are For Kids.”
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Drummer Vinny Appice believes the Heaven and Hell reunion would have continued indefinitely if not for the tragic passing of Ronnie James Dio.
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Former Metallica bassist Jason Newsted has shared a positive health update following his 2025 throat cancer procedure and discussed his new, healthier lifestyle.
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Australian artist Zay Ravelle turns up the heat with a high-energy club remix of her track ‘CINNAMON,’ showcasing a sharper, more aggressive sound.
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Comedian and actress Meg Stalter is pivoting to music with her debut album ‘Crave,’ led by the electroclash-inspired single “Prettiest Girl In America.”
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Roberto Carlos Lange, known as Helado Negro, delivers a unique, atmospheric cover of the 1967 psychedelic soul classic “Dance To The Music.”
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The LA alt-pop duo Junior Varsity have returned as a pair with their latest EP, ‘Ready,’ featuring a polished blend of indie-pop nostalgia.
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As the weather warms up, we celebrate the iconic rock and metal musicians born in the month of May.
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Following the success of Squid’s ‘Cowards,’ guitarist Anton Pearson is stepping into the spotlight with his ambient solo debut, ‘Driving Through Belgium.’
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Former Turnstile guitarist Brady Ebert is facing a life sentence after a grand jury upgraded his charges to attempted first-degree murder following a March incident.
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Evan Stanley and Nick Simmons, the sons of KISS legends Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons, have announced their debut album, ‘Dancing While the World Is Ending,’ arriving this August.
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Loudwire reviews the new Iron Maiden documentary, ‘Burning Ambition,’ which explores the band’s 50-year legacy through the eyes of their dedicated fanbase.
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A new documentary titled ‘Papertown’ chronicles the emotional and economic impact of a historic paper mill closure in North Carolina, featuring a title track by Dave Matthews.
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The alternative K-pop collective Balming Tiger returns with their latest project, Gongbu, led by the introspective new single “Home.”
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The 1980s produced some of rock’s most iconic records, but even the greatest albums have a weak link. We examine 10 classics and identify the one song that keeps them from perfection.
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In a rare moment for the thrash legends, Megadeth performed a live cover of Metallica’s ‘Ride the Lightning’ during their farewell tour in Bogota.
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Vince Staples continues his independent era with the release of his new single “Blackberry Marmalade,” accompanied by a provocative music video.
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We look back at the decade that saw pop-punk become a dominant musical force, identifying the standout album from every year between 2000 and 2009.
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