Stephen Andrew

Nashville, Oregon

Journalist at VICE

Staff Writer: https://t.co/m7mE0CdMqS / Country music, Horror, and metal. he/him

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New Music Friday: 5 Songs You Need to Hear This Week (5/9)

5 days ago | vice.com | Stephen Andrew

This week’s list of New Music Friday tracks leans a lot heavier than previous ones, and that’s really just because so many good heavy bands dropped new songs this week. Not wasting time, let’s just jump right in…1. “Mental Mentality” – Pig Pen Not to be confused with the Seattle-based band PigPen (who you should also listen to), Pig Pen is a new Canadian hardcore band with celebrity chef and The Bear actor/producer Matty Matheson on vocals.
Will System of a Down Ever Release New Music?

5 days ago | vice.com | Stephen Andrew

System of a Down fans have long hoped the band would put out a new album, but it sounds like that still isn’t in the cards. While speaking to Argentina’s Rock & Pop FM 95.9, SOAD drummer John Dolmayan weighed in on the possibility of the band writing some new songs.”I would say that if you are satisfied with what you have, then you don’t need more,” he said.
Motorhead Releasing Lost 1976 Album 'The Manticore Tapes'

5 days ago | vice.com | Stephen Andrew

A long-lost Motorhead album is finally about to see the light of day!Dubbed The Manticore Tapes — after Emerson, Lake & Palmer’s legendary Manticore Studio where the songs were recorded — the extensive project features tunes written and recorded by frontman Lemmy Kilmister, guitarist Fast Eddie Clarke, and drummer Phil “Philthy Animal” Taylor back in 1976.
Motorhead Releasing Lost 1976 Album 'The Manticore Tapes'

5 days ago | flipboard.com | Stephen Andrew

2 hours agoA decade after his death, Lemmy, the frontman of the legendary British heavy metal band Motorhead, will stand tall and proud in his hometown in the north of England. Well, his statue will. Inside the statue though will be some of Lemmy’s ashes, so it will no doubt become a shrine for Motorhead’s …
Former Lamb of God Drummer Chris Adler Says The Band Fired Him by Email

5 days ago | vice.com | Stephen Andrew

It’s been six years since Lamb of God parted ways with Chris Adler, and the drummer has now revealed that he was actually fired from the band in a pretty unceremonious manner… via email. In a new interview with Scott Penfold of Loaded Radio, Adler—who has also played with bands like Megadeth and Protest the Hero—opened up about his exit from the band and the circumstances surrounding it all.
Is Timothée Chalamet Performing a Secret Bob Dylan Set at Glastonbury?

6 days ago | vice.com | Stephen Andrew

There’s a rumor going around that Timothée Chalamet might not be done with his initiation of Bob Dylan. NME reports that the A Complete Unknown actor just might be planning to turn up at Glastonbury 2025 to perform a secret set of Dylan songs. While neither the festival organizers nor Chalemet has confirmed the rumors, it’s speculated that he is planning to perform a short set with the Bob Dylan tribute group Not Completely Unknown on Saturday (June 28 ) at this year’s Glastonbury festival.
Billy Idol Says This Is Why Some British Punks Used to Wear Swastikas

6 days ago | vice.com | Stephen Andrew

Billy Idol recently spoke out about old school British punks wearing nazi swastikas as “performance art,” and… he is clearly not reading the room. During a new episode of the Turned Out A Punk podcast, Idol was attempting to explain the difference between English punks and French punks, and recalled a very tense situation that took place when he and Siouxie from Siouxie And The Banshees went to see the Sex Pistols play in Paris.
Death Metal Band Organectomy Robbed While on Tour in France

6 days ago | vice.com | Stephen Andrew

The guys in New Zealand death metal band Organectomy were the victims of robbery while on tour in France. The band shared the unfortunate news on social media, revealing that some very important things were stolen from them, including passports and money.
3 Doors Down Singer Brad Arnold Reveals Stage 4 Cancer Diagnosis

1 week ago | vice.com | Stephen Andrew

3 Doors Down singer Brad Arnold has revealed that he’s been diagnosed with stage 4 cancer, which will force the band to cancel all their upcoming concerts. On Wednesday (5/7), the rock frontman took to social media to share a message with fans, wherein he explained that doctors discovered he has kidney cancer. ”Hey, everybody, it’s Brad from 3 Doors Down. I hope you’re having a great day today. I’ve got some not-so-good news for you today,” Arnold said in a video message.
Weezer and Janelle Monáe Among Headliners at 2025 Bumbershoot Festival

1 week ago | vice.com | Stephen Andrew

The lineup for Seattle’s 2025 Bumbershoot Festival has been announced, with Weezer and Janelle Monáe among the fest’s headliners. Celebrating its 52nd year in the Emerald City, Bumbershoot will also feature headlining performances from Bright Eyes, Car Seat Headrest, and Sylvan Esso. Additional bands/artists playing at the festival include The Linda Lindas, Saba, The Murder City Devils, Real Estate, Digable Planets, and a DJ set by Bob the Drag Queen, among many more.