Debra Filcman is a Chicago-based freelance journalist.
Debra Filcman
Weezer Bassist Scott Shriner Sells California Home for $2.4 Million
In a month, Weezer bassist Scott Shriner sold his Silver Lake home — for $250,000 more than his asking price.
Liam Gallagher’s Truce With Noel Was All in His Head
Liam Gallagher confesses that there was never an actual holiday-time truce between he and his brother.
James Hetfield Cast in Movie About Serial Killer Ted Bundy
Metallica frontman James Hetfield will share the screen with former teen heartthrob Zac Efron in the upcoming Ted Bundy movie 'Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile.'
Jack White Bans Cellphone Use at Upcoming Tour Dates
Jack White is tired of seeing lit-up screens instead of faces at his shows, so for his upcoming tour, he's announced a ban on cellphones.
Dolores O’Riordan Laid in Repose Ahead of Her Funeral Tuesday
Cranberries frontwoman Dolores O'Riordan, who died suddenly on Jan. 15, 2018, was laid in respose in her hometown of Limerick, Ireland today.
Listen to Bad Wolves’ Cover of the Cranberries’ ‘Zombie’
The metal band Bad Wolves have released their cover of the Cranberries' "Zombie."
Jack White Announces New Album, ‘Boarding House Reach’ Details: Release Date, Cover Art + Track Listing
Jack White is set to release his first new solo album in four years, 'Boarding House Reach.'
Billie Joe Armstrong Calls for Impeachment, Says Trump ‘Sick and Unfit for Office’
Green Day frontman Billie Joe Armstrong, an outspoken critic of President Donald Trump, issues plea for the commander-in-chief to be removed from office.
Liam Gallagher Wants Brother Noel to ‘Come to His F—ing Senses’ for Christmas
Liam Gallagher says he still loves his brother and former bandmate Noel, but hopes he comes to his senses for Christmas.
Listen to the Stone Temple Pilots’ First Song With New Singer Jeff Gutt
Jeff Gutt reportedly tried out with the Stone Temple Pilots in September 2016, and then spent the next year secretly completing new material.
Butthole Surfers Working on First New LP in 16 Years
The psychedelic punk band Butthole Surfers is making headway on their ninth studio album, which they say crosses a lot of genre lines.
Listen to U2’s Acoustic Take on Their New Single ‘You’re the Best Thing About Me’
After releasing the song earlier this month, and a video for it yesterday, today they have released an acoustic version of the 'Songs of Experience Song.'
Listen to Stone Temple Pilots’ ‘Only Dying’ Demo From the ‘Core’ Reissue
The band planned to contribute the song to 'The Crow' soundtrack, but thought better of it after its star, Brandon Lee, died on set.
Linkin Park Announces One-Night-Only Tribute to Chester Bennington
The band also released a video for "One More Light," their latest LP's title track, which features on and offstage footage of Bennington.
Dave Grohl Discusses Cornell, Bennington Suicides: ‘Depression Is a Disease’
In an interview with a New Zealand radio station, the two Foo Fighters remember Chris Cornell and Chester Bennington, and discuss the stigma of depression.
Hear U2’s New Song ‘The Blackout’
U2 has released a live video for the first song from their long-awaited album 'Songs of Experience.'