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The Black Parade Turns 20. Its Haunted Recording Sessions Reveal Why It Sounds So Different.

The Black Parade Turns 20. Its Haunted Recording Sessions Reveal Why It Sounds So Different.

Twenty years after The Black Parade, producer Rob Cavallo reveals new details about My Chemical Romance's haunted mansion sessions. We examine the recording process, original analog master tapes, and anniversary vinyl editions.

Michael Kiwanuka Recorded FUDGE in a One-Room Studio. Here's Why That Matters.

Michael Kiwanuka Recorded FUDGE in a One-Room Studio. Here's Why That Matters.

Michael Kiwanuka's FUDGE began in Dreamers, a one-room studio near Southampton, where spontaneous sessions shaped his most independent recording project in years. Here's how the album came together before its October 23 vinyl release.

Judas Priest Remixed a 50-Year-Old Classic. Is the Original Still Better?

Judas Priest Remixed a 50-Year-Old Classic. Is the Original Still Better?

Judas Priest's Sad Wings of Destiny turns 50 with two competing versions: the original 1976 mix and a new 45 RPM remix. Can modern mastering and mixing improve a heavy metal classic, or is the original still better?

Don Jamieson Is Turning Rock Stars Into Stand-Up Comedians. Some Are Actually Getting Paid.

Don Jamieson Is Turning Rock Stars Into Stand-Up Comedians. Some Are Actually Getting Paid.

Don Jamieson is turning rock stars into stand-up comedians. In our exclusive Vinyl Latte interview, the former That Metal Show host discusses Reb Beach, Chris Kael, his new comedy special, Type O Negative-inspired vinyl, and hilarious behind-the-scenes stories.

Blondie Returns After Nine Years. Their New Album Carries Clem Burke's Final Recordings

Blondie Returns After Nine Years. Their New Album Carries Clem Burke's Final Recordings

Blondie returns after nine years with High Noon, arriving February 2027. Featuring Clem Burke's final studio recordings, the album marks a bittersweet chapter in the band's history, with contributions from Johnny Marr, Glen Matlock, and more.

Mastodon Pressed Actual Ice Age Fossils Into Vinyl. But Can You Play It?

Mastodon Pressed Actual Ice Age Fossils Into Vinyl. But Can You Play It?

Mastodon has pressed actual prehistoric fossils into a limited-edition vinyl record. Only 170 copies exist, but can a record containing powdered fossilized teeth actually sound good? We explore the unusual manufacturing process.

The Earliest Van Halen Recording Is Finally Being Released. There’s a Catch.

The Earliest Van Halen Recording Is Finally Being Released. There’s a Catch.

A 1974 Van Halen demo is finally getting its first official release more than 50 years later. But there’s a catch: the 7-inch is limited to 1,500 copies and only available with Alex Van Halen’s new collector’s book.