A professional pop culture junkie for more than 25 years, Jeff Giles regularly surfaces in a number of far-flung locations on the Web.
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Kirk Hammett Still Believes Metallica ‘Were Right’ to Sue Napster
The dawn of the file-sharing era for mainstream music fans came with a lot of messiness between hardcore consumers and the record industry.
Dave Matthews Talks Lineup Change: ‘Nobody Is Happy About This Situation’
When the Dave Matthews Band returns to the road on May 18, they'll be playing without longtime member Boyd Tinsley.
Pour Some Barley, Water, Hops and Yeast on Me: Def Leppard Announce New Beer
We can add Def Leppard to the growing list of artists pursuing some sort of alcohol-related product as a side business.
Slayer Kick Off Farewell Tour: Set List and Video
The end is nigh for Slayer, who embarked on what's being billed as their final world tour last night in San Diego.
Why Arctic Monkeys Turned to Piano for Their New Album
Arctic Monkeys' shift to a piano-based sound for their new 'Tranquility Base Hotel + Casino' LP is sure to catch more than a few listeners by surprise.
Michael Anthony Doesn’t Want to Be ‘Bass Player Everyone Forgot’
Starting over after achieving incredible success can seem daunting — and it's a feeling that former Van Halen bassist Michael Anthony knows all too well.
Ritchie Blackmore Was Glad to Be Replaced in Deep Purple
Former Deep Purple guitarist Ritchie Blackmore has weighed in on the direction the band went after he left the lineup for the final time in 1993.
Def Leppard Premieres New Lyric Video for ‘Pour Some Sugar on Me’
A smash hit in 1988, "Pour Some Sugar on Me" was a last-minute addition to Def Leppard's landmark 1987 'Hysteria' album.
Are These the Demos Featured on Guns N’ Roses’ ‘Appetite for Destruction’ Box?
If the rumors are true and there really is a big box devoted to Guns N' Roses' 'Appetite for Destruction' on the way, we might already have a pretty good idea of which early recordings to expect.
Watch Two Foo Fighters Fans Get Married at the Band’s Concert
Plenty of wacky stuff has gone down at Foo Fighters shows over the years, but their stop in Dallas might have marked the only time they've ever served as the de facto house band for someone's wedding.
How Lemmy, David Bowie and Prince Inspired New Ghost LP
Ghost revealed that their new 'Prequelle' LP was inspired by Lemmy, David Bowie and Prince.
Guns N’ Roses ‘Destruction Is Coming’ Countdown Clock Hints at Impending Announcement
There's rarely a shortage of rumors surrounding Guns N' Roses, but every so often, something surfaces that looks like it could lead to actual news.