Metal Injection — Behemoth frontman Nergal says he celebrates Christmas despite his anti-Christian views, calling it a time for family, reflection, and peace. The post BEHEMOTH's NERGAL On Celebrating Christmas: "It's About Family Time, Not Religion" appeared first on Metal Injection. more info

Stereogum — It's not necessarily surprising that rapper Nicki Minaj has been cuddling up to MAGA, but that doesn't make it any less unsettling. She's become more and more vocally supportive of the current White House administration. Today, she was the surprise guest at Turning Points USA's AmericaFest in Arizona, where she was interviewed by Charlie Kirk's widow Erika Kirk. The post Nicki Minaj’s MAGA Turn Culminates In Appearance With Erika Kirk At Turning Point Festival appeared first on Stereogum. more info

New York Post — "I think the Beatles' music, and John and Yoko's legacy, is something important for the world to kind of cherish and be reminded of," Sean Ono Lennon said. more info

Stereogum — This week the War On Drugs rang in the holiday season with their Drugcember To Remember residency at Johnny Brenda's in Philadelphia, PA. They've had surprises all week, including special guests and lots of fun covers. Last night the band was joined by the Eagles' Joe Walsh for his own "Rocky Mountain Way," "In The City," and TWOD's "Under The Pressure." Yesterday, for the final night of Drugcember, former co-founding TWOD member Kurt Vile joined the festivities and Joe Walsh returned. The post Watch The War On Drugs & Kurt Vile Cover R.E.M.’s “Country Feedback” appeared first on Stereogum. more info

Stereogum — Earlier this week, drummer Steven Drozd revealed that the Flaming Lips were done with him. An innocent post about his excitement for acquiring an Akai drum machine opened a can of worms regarding where Drozd stands with the band. "They're done with me — but we're not talking about it. So I'm moving on," he said. Now, the Flaming Lips' Matthew Duckworth Kirksey, who joined the band in 2014, has released a statement via Instagram in collaboration with the band's own account. The post The Flaming Lips’ Wayne Coyne Defends Split With Steven Drozd appeared first on Stereogum. more info

Metalsucks — We need something like this in every city. The post Black Stone Cherry Launch ‘All I’m Dreamin’ Of’ Foundation appeared first on MetalSucks. more info

Stereogum — Yo La Tengo has been hosting a big Hanukkah celebration at Bowery Ballroom for years. This year there's been plenty of surprise guests and tributes, including the National singer Matt Berninger, Bonnie "Prince" Billy, Built To Spill's Doug Martsch, Norah Jones, and Nate Amos‘ This is Lorelei. Last night they welcomed Lucinda Williams and David Mansfield to perform "Tears Are In Your Eyes" from 2000's And Then Nothing Turned Itself Inside-Out and covers of Ohio Express' "Yummy, Yummy, Yummy" and the Velvet Underground classic "Pale Blue Eyes." The post Lucinda Williams Joined Yo La Tengo For Last Night’s Hanukkah Show appeared first on Stereogum. more info

Metalsucks — Fuck cancer, for real. The post Sick Of It All’s Lou Koller at a “Stalemate” with Cancer Treatments appeared first on MetalSucks. more info