Cold Air and Snow Storms Expected To Hit New England

Wednesday, New Englanders can expect some of the coldest air of the season, and then a mixture of rain and snow is expected to hit on Thursday and Friday. Temperature highs will remain in the '30s and parts of Worcester County will reach no higher than below-freezing temperatures. Thursday evening... Read More

Red Sun Rising Crushed Their Live WAAF Debut

There has been a whole lot of 'new' stuff happening at WAAF lately. We've moved into a new studio. We've relocated to a new office. And we've got Red Sun Rising in here to play a few songs off their new album Thread , and they absolutely crushed it . The guys from Red Sun Rising (Mike, Ryan, Dave,... Read More

Metallica, Foo Fighters and More To Play Tribute Concert For Chris Cornell

Rock lost one of its most powerful voices in May 2017 after the death of Chris Cornell. There has since been an endless outpouring of support both from fellow artists and fans to Cornell's family and bandmates, shining a light on the stigma of mental health and substance abuse. As there have been... Read More

Ghost Frontman Says He’s a “Devil-Liking Kind of Guy,” but Wouldn’t Sacrifice a Baby

Swedish rockers Ghost are known for their theatrics, leading audiences in “rituals” dressed as Satanic priests and only appearing in horned masks or heavy face paint. Despite their digestible music and toned-down metal, the band’s dark roots have landed them a controversial reputation… and a GRAMMY... Read More

Dave Grohl Cooks BBQ For Weary Firefighters

These are trying times in California, with wildfires ravaging the state from north to south. But there have been countless heartwarming stories to come out of the ongoing tragedy, and the most recent one involves Dave Grohl . The Foo Fighters frontman stopped by Fire Station 68 in Calabasas and... Read More

There's A 'Seinfeld'-Inspired Metal Band And They're Spectacular

You’ve heard of the TV show about nothing, now there’s a hardcore metal band about nothing. That’s right – a Seinfeld -inspired band called Grindfeld . The group’s Bandcamp page describes them as “Born out of a mutual love of death metal, comical observations, coffee and hardcore. Grindfeld is a... Read More

Blink-182 Supports California Wildfire Victims with New T-Shirt

As the most devastating wildfire in California history rages on, artists everywhere are coming together with ways to help support those in its path. The loss of the homes of both humans and animals has led to the need for shelters, evacuations and more. To try and help offset the costs of the... Read More

How Much Will the Average Person Spend Black Friday?

Are you ready to get all the amazing deals on Black Friday/Thanksgiving? Over the last week or so, more and more retailers have released their sales ads for the biggest shopping day of the year. Target was the first retailer to put their sales out last week right after Halloween. Black Friday... Read More

Rockers React To The Death of Marvel Comics Creator Stan Lee

With the news of Marvel Comics creator Stan Lee passing away at the age of 95, the entire rock and metal community took to their social media accounts to share their favorite memories and pay tribute to one of the most influential figures in pop culture. Stan Lee was a visionary and a pioneer. I... Read More

‘Songs That Saved My Life’ Compilation Album Benefits Suicide Prevention

On Friday, November 9, Hopeless Records released a covers album for a great cause. Songs That Saved My Life is a 12-track compilation album where a bunch of fantastic bands teamed up to support mental health and suicide prevention organizations. Groups such as The Maine , Taking Back Sunday ,... Read More