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Metallica + Iggy Pop = Magic

Rock legend Iggy Pop joined Metallica on stage in Mexico City to perform the Stooges’ 1970 classic “TV Eye.” The results were pretty magical.MORE

Metallica and Lady Gaga Take 2

A technical problem with James Hetfield’s microphone marred Metallica’s epic duet with Lady Gaga at the Grammy Awards. We never thought we would see it done the right way…until now. A video of the dress rehearsal has been released and it’s as awesome as we thought it would be.MORE

Drummers, meet your new laundry overlords

Starting a band? Who needs a drummer when a washing machine will do? Check out YouTuber Aaron McAvoy’s cover of AC/DC’s “Thunderstruck” with a little help from the spin cycle.MORE

PETA is pretty mad at the Pittsburgh Penguins right now

Last week, the Pittsburgh Penguins hosted the Philadelphia Flyers in an outdoor game at Heinz Field. As part of the festivities, the Pittsburgh Zoo provided some actual penguins. It didn’t go exactly as planned: Everything about this is terrible. pic.twitter.com/RRYJSDaCeh — m g (@kikkerlaika) February 26, 2017 Now PETA is fighting mad. In a letter…MORE

Ever wonder what Nirvana would sound like as a bluegrass band?

Iron Horse, a bluegrass band from Alabama, has recorded 11 Nirvana tracks for a special Record Store Day release, Pickin’ on Nirvana: A Bluegrass Tribute Featuring Iron Horse. It’s pretty cool, but don’t expect “Blue-grunge” to be the next music fad. The full album comes out on vinyl 4/22 and digital 4/28.MORE

Andy Samberg parodies Eddie Vedder at awards show.

The Oscars weren’t the only awards show over the weekend. The Independent Spirit Awards took place on Saturday and might have been more entertaining. Check out Andy Samberg’s mock “In Memoriam” segment. #SpiritAwards: Andy Samberg impersonates Eddie Vedder, performs ‘I’m Still Alive’ during non-memoriam segment https://t.co/trYJuZy6dc pic.twitter.com/XJTftfZXm4 — Hollywood Reporter (@THR) February 25, 2017MORE

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