Month: January 2026

In a bombshell January 6, 2026, interview with Professor Of Rock, Gene Simmons effectively ended the decades-long dispute over the authorship of “Beth,” claiming original KISS drummer Peter Criss had virtually no involvement in writing the band’s highest-charting U.S. single. While the song is officially credited to Criss, Stan Penridge, and producer Bob Ezrin, Simmons asserts that … Read more

Marie Fredriksson, a name that once echoed through stadiums and radio waves, now resonates with a haunting silence. Her journey from the vibrant heights of pop stardom with Roxette to the depths of personal tragedy is a tale woven with triumph, heartache, and an indomitable spirit In 1986, they united to form Roxette, a duo destined for greatness. … Read more

Highgrove has always been more than a country estate. For decades, it has functioned as a symbol – of continuity, of private family life behind public duty, and of a monarchy that balances tradition with discretion. That is why reports that Prince William has quietly barred Prince Harry and Meghan Markle from Highgrove Estate have … Read more

In a move that has left royal insiders both stunned and deeply moved, King Charles has reportedly granted Michael Middleton — father of the Princess of Wales — the role of Royal Advisor to Prince William, the future king. The decision, made during a private meeting as the monarch continues his battle with cancer, underscores … Read more

From the minute they locked eyes in a draughty St Andrews lecture hall, William and Catherine’s love story has felt less like a fairy tale and more like the real deal – two ordinary students who just happened to click. Back in the early Noughties, it was all late-night study sessions, shared takeaways, and proper … Read more

Thirteen years ago today, Black Veil Brides released “Wretched and Divine” — the title track of their boldest and most theatrical project to date. It wasn’t just another single. It was the keystone to a concept album that drew a line in the sand: between conformity and chaos, between silence and self-expression, between those who … Read more

Twenty-five years ago today, 3 Doors Down released “Duck and Run” — a track that hit harder than its title suggested, and carried more weight than anyone expected at the time. Coming off the massive success of “Kryptonite” and “Loser,” “Duck and Run” was the third single from their debut album The Better Life. On … Read more

Twenty-one years ago today, “Wake Up” quietly entered the world — not as a chart-topping hit, but as one of the most emotionally disarming tracks on Three Days Grace’s debut album. Unlike the band’s more explosive singles like “I Hate Everything About You” or “Just Like You,” “Wake Up” was slower, more exposed. The aggression … Read more

Fifteen years ago today, ONE OK ROCK’s “Answer Is Near” premiered on YouTube via A-Sketch Music Label — and though it didn’t cause a global explosion overnight, it marked a turning point few noticed at the time. Coming off the raw intensity of earlier singles, “Answer Is Near” felt like a shift. Not in energy … Read more

Twenty‑three years ago today, Evanescence released “Bring Me to Life” — and rock radio was never the same. In an era dominated by post‑grunge fatigue and polished pop, the song hit like a jolt of electricity. Piano and distortion. Vulnerability and fury. Amy Lee’s voice didn’t just cut through the noise — it towered over … Read more