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“It’s one of our best tunes and one of my best basslines”: When Duran Duran fused Chic and Sex Pistols for one of bassist John Taylor’s standout performances
Mention '80s British pop to us bassists and we're bound to conjure up Sting's deep, compositional Police lines, Pino Palladino's ultra-melodic fretless sub-hooks with Go West and Paul Young, and Mark King's iron-clad thumb work with Level 42. But there's another voice of the era whose contributions loom larger in retrospect: John Taylor of Duran
February 8, 2025
“I’m like the Pablo Escobar of bass. If a dude works on my pedalboard, it’s almost like I have to kill him after he’s done!” With Rage Against the Machine, Tim Commerford pioneered an all-time iconic bass tone. No wonder he’s cagey about his setup
For nearly two decades with Rage Against the Machine and six years with Audioslave, Tim Commerford has navigated a never-ending quest for the ultimate distortion tone. He's built his own stompboxes. He's tinkered with his amps. He's even wound his own pickups – by hand. And he's as secretive as he is satisfied about the
February 8, 2025
“This guy comes in, plugs in, and starts playing while we’re talking to another guy. I said, ‘Buddy, you better sit down before I knock you out’”: Ace Frehley interrupted the band when he auditioned for Kiss – and Gene Simmons was ready to thr
It would be fair to assume that, if a guitarist is successful in their audition to join a band, things must have gone rather well – but although Ace Frehley ultimately passed his try-out for Kiss in 1973, his relationship with Gene Simmons got off to a rather rocky start.The blood-gargling bass player recently relayed
February 7, 2025
Watch: IVE Takes 7th Win And Triple Crown For “REBEL HEART” On “M Countdown”; Performances By Eunhyuk, PLAVE, And More
IVE has snagged their seventh music show trophy for “REBEL HEART”! On the February 6 episode of M Countdown, the candidates for first place were IVE’s “REBEL HEART” and BLACKPINK’s Jennie‘s “Love Hangover” (feat. Dominic Fike). IVE ultimately took the prize with a total of 7,076 points. This is also the third time that “REBEL
February 6, 2025
Actress Sanchana Natarajan Expresses Gratitude for the Success of Bottle Radha
Renowned actress Sanchana Natarajan has expressed her heartfelt gratitude for the overwhelming love and appreciation she has received for her latest film, Bottle Radha. In the film, she portrays the character of ‘Anjalam’, a role she describes as an incredible journey.Taking to social media, Sanchana extended her sincere thanks to director Dhinakar Sivalingam for entrusting
February 6, 2025
Watch: Lee Sun Bin And Kang Tae Oh’s Expectations Are Shattered In Hilarious Teasers For “The Potato Lab”
tvN’s upcoming drama “The Potato Lab” has unveiled two intriguing character teasers! “The Potato Lab” is a new romantic comedy drama set in a rural potato research institute. The story follows Kim Mi Kyeong (Lee Sun Bin), a researcher whose life revolves entirely around potatoes, and So Baek Ho (Kang Tae Oh), a cold and
February 6, 2025
Veteran actor Goundamani plays the lead in the film Otha Ottu Muthaiya, directed by actor-director Sai Rajakopal. This political satire also features Yogi Babu, Rajeshwari, Singamuthu, Chitra Lakshmanan, and Mottai Rajendran.The film’s music is composed by Siddharth Vipin and is produced by M.E. Raviraja and Kovai Lakshmi Rajan under Cine Craft Production and Kutty Story
Director Aswath Marimuthu Discusses College Senior’s Story in Dragon
Pradeep Ranganathan, known for his work as both an actor and director in "Love Today", is starring in his next film, "Dragon". Produced by Kalpathi S. Agoram under AGS Entertainment, the film is directed by Ashwath Marimuttu of "Oh My Kadavule" fame. Scheduled to release on the 21st, the movie explores the life of a
February 6, 2025
Tragedy Strikes Actor Kaali Venkat’s Home: Film Industry Mourns
The Tamil film industry is expressing deep condolences to actor Kaali Venkat and his family following a personal tragedy.Kaali Venkat, known for his comedy and character roles, has been a part of Tamil cinema for nearly 15 years since 2010. He has shared the screen with top actors like Vijay and Ajith and appeared in
February 6, 2025
Veteran Actress Pushpalatha Passes Away Funeral to be Held Today
Veteran actress and wife of actor A.V.M. Rajan, Pushpalatha, passed away in Chennai at the age of 87.Pushpalatha was a prominent actress in Tamil cinema during the 1960s, 1970s, and 1980s. She made her debut in 1961 with the film "Kongu Naattu Thangam" and later acted in several films like "Polickaaran Magal," "Paava Mannippu," "Aalayamani,"
February 6, 2025