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John O'Hara/San Francisco Chronicle via Getty Images Some of the Most Iconic, Hilarious, and Downright Questionable Aliases in Rock Music
The following aliases remain among the coolest, most memorable, and most questionable stage names in punk, metal, and alt-rock.
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Dana Edelson/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via Getty Images via Getty Images How a String of Rejections Led to This 2007 Pop One-Hit Wonder (That Will Be Stuck in Your Head for the Rest of the Day)
The Ting Tings faced rejection and disillusionment with mainstream record labels, which inspired the song that led to their success.
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Dawn Fletcher-Park/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images 4 Bands That Wear Disguises on Stage (That Aren’t Slipknot, Sleep Token, or GWAR)
You’ve heard of Slipknot, Sleep Token, and GWAR; now get ready to experience four amazing bands in disguises that aren’t as mainstream.
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Foo Fighters Frontman Dave Grohl Says Decision to Fire Josh Freese ‘Didn’t Happen Overnight’
According to Dave Grohl, the Foo Fighters decided to part ways with Josh Freese while they were on a touring break in 2024.
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(Photo by Alexander Tamargo/Getty Images for Best Buddies International) Ja Rule Vows to Beef With 50 Cent and Tony Yayo Forever After Airplane Scuffle: ‘Everybody Can’t Be Friends’
Ja Rule told TMZ that he doesn’t plan to engage in war with 50 Cent and G-Unit again, but promises to never end their beef.
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(Photo by Stefanie Keenan/Getty Images for Cash App) The Baby Keem Mt. Rushmore: Four of His Greatest Songs to Date
With Baby Keem releasing his latest album ‘CA$INO’ on all streaming platforms, Noisey selects four of his best songs to date.
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(Photo by Rich Fury/Getty Images for The Recording Academy) Baby Keem on the Making of His New Album CA$INO: ‘It’s Just Real Life S**t I Go Through Everyday’
Baby Keem reflects on the making of his latest album ‘CA$INO’ and how painful childhood memories informed the record.
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Brett Coomer/Houston Chronicle via Getty Images 3 Underrated Pop Punk Bands From the 2000s
Pop-punk had a boom in the 2000s, with many mainstream bands still hanging around today. But what about those who didn’t get as much love?
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MONTERREY, MEXICO – NOVEMBER 12: Foo Fighters band perform, on the concert as a part of 'Corona Capital Sessions 2025' at Estadio Banorte on November 12, 2025 in Monterrey, Mexico. (Photo by Medios y Media/Getty Images) New Music Friday: 5 Songs You Need to Hear This Week (2/20)
This New Music Friday brings us a raucous new song from the Foo Fighters, as well as a killer new Ice Nine Kills track from ‘Scream 7’.
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(Photo by Solomon NJie/Getty Images) Prince Once Reflected on How His Spirituality Affected His Career in Unearthed Interview: ‘You’ve Got to Find Out Who You Are’
During a 1986 interview, Prince reflects on his relationship with God and the importance of spirituality in a person’s life.
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Peter Pakvis/Redferns Weird Al ‘Interviews’ Visibly Confused Avril Lavigne During 2003 Parody Show Made of Leftover MTV Footage
In a 2003 segment of ‘AL-TV’, Weird Al “interviewed” Avril Lavigne using leftover footage from an actual MTV interview.
