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Tool Play Surprise Two-Song Set At Bass Magazine Awards

Tool Play Surprise Two-Song Set At Bass Magazine Awards

The Bass Magazine Awards were held on Thursday (January 23) at The Observatory in Santa Ana, California. Tool bassist Justin Chancellor was presented with the Lifetime Achievement Award at the ceremony, and he and his celebrated prog-metal bandmates surprised everyone in attendance by playing a two-song set at the event. Chancellor was previously listed as…

Paul McCartney Wants British Government To ‘Protect’ Artists From AI

Paul McCartney Wants British Government To ‘Protect’ Artists From AI

In a new interview with the BBC, Paul McCartney spoke openly about the creative dangers of AI, and called on the British government to step in and protect artists. The Beatles legend specifically mentioned a controversial new copyright law that could potentially allow AI to use the work of creators, especially young artists. “You get…

Eagles Guitarist Steuart Smith Retires From Touring Due To Parkinson’s

Eagles Guitarist Steuart Smith Retires From Touring Due To Parkinson’s

On January 17, the Eagles kicked off their 2025 Sphere residency in Las Vegas. But the group performed without their longtime guitarist Steuart Smith, who has been part of the Eagles live lineup since 2001. Smith announced that he has retired from touring due to his Parkinson’s diagnosis. “It is with profound regret that, due…