On Friday (October 17), Kelly Osbourne accepted a Lifetime Achievement Award on behalf of her late father, Ozzy Osbourne, at the Birmingham Awards held in the heavy metal pioneer’s beloved hometown of Birmingham, England. In an Instagram post the following…
Foo Fighters are teasing the upcoming release of new music with a snippet of an unreleased song included in an Instagram post shared on Thursday (October 16), which features a green, yellow, and blue-hued parrot on a stack of amps,…
While closing out the North American leg of her Radical Optimism Tour in Seattle on Thursday night (October 16), Dua Lipa was joined by Ben Gibbard for an acoustic duet of Death Cab for Cutie's "I Will Follow You Into…
On Thursday night (October 16), Sam Fender was awarded the 2025 Mercury Prize for his album, People Watching. The ceremony was held in Fender’s hometown of Newcastle in the North East of England, marking the first time the awards took…
On Thursday (October 16), Rancid released their punk-infused cover of Motörhead’s “Sex and Death” as the final preview for the tribute album, Killed by Deaf – A Punk Tribute to Motörhead, which is set to drop on October 31st. The…
The Black Crowes are commemorating the 30th anniversary of their 1994 album, Amorica, with a new concert special recorded live at Analog, a music venue in Nashville’s Hutton Hotel. Chris and Rich Robinson lead the Atlanta southern rock band through…
Just months after the Cure released their first new studio album in 16 years, 2024’s Songs of a Lost World, the goth rock legends have revealed that they are already at work on a new project. The band recently updated…
Ace Frehley, the influential guitarist and original "Spaceman" of Kiss, died on Thursday (October 16) at the age of 74 in Morristown, New Jersey, following complications from a recent fall. Frehley, a Bronx native, played with the band from their…
After teasing a reunion on social media last week, Bob Mould’s 1990s band Sugar released a new single on Wednesday (October 15), “House of Dead Memories,” their first new music in thirty years. The trio – which includes bassist David…
Nineteen-year-old YouTube drummer Tyler Visser achieved an extraordinary musical – and physical – feat by playing Tool’s entire discography in one continuous 7.5-hour take. His mostly clean performance, documented from multiple angles to prove authenticity, showcases impressive endurance and musicianship,…
English actor James Norton has been cast as Brian Epstein, the Beatles’ influential manager, in director Sam Mendes’ upcoming four-part musical biopic titled, The Beatles — A Four-Film Cinematic Event. Norton will star alongside Paul Mescal (Paul McCartney), Harrison Dickinson…
Fender has partnered with Baltimore hardcore band Turnstile to help launch their 'American Professional Classic' line of guitars and basses. The collection blends vintage aesthetics with modern performance and affordability, and includes Stratocaster, Jaguar, Telecaster, Precision Bass, and Mustang Bass…
Ava Ahlander, a 23-year-old concertgoer from Seattle, tragically died while evacuating the REDWEST Festival in Salt Lake City on Saturday (October 11) due to severe weather. The event, which was set to be headlined by Post Malone, was postponed and…
Metal Allegiance, the hard rock supergroup featuring core members David Ellefson (ex-Megadeth), Mike Portnoy (Dream Theater), Alex Skolnick (Testament), and Mark Menghi (King Ultramega), has announced a special one-off concert on January 22, 2026, at the House of Blues in…
Danzig’s first four albums have been officially reissued on vinyl for the first time since their original releases. The records are being offered via Universal Music, which acquired Danzig's catalog in 2007. Pressed on black vinyl with standard or gatefold…
On Tuesday (October 14), Dropkick Murphys announced the dates and details of their 2026 US For the People… In the Pit St. Patrick’s Day Tour. The run kicks off on February 9th in Portland, Maine, and concludes with the previously…
Anthrax drummer Charlie Benante and singer Carla Harvey tied the knot in a star-studded Las Vegas wedding on Sunday (October 12) that was officiated by KISS legend Gene Simmons. The ceremony was attended by fellow rock icons from Anthrax, Pantera,…
Bad Omens achieved their fastest rise to No. 1 on Billboard’s Mainstream Rock Airplay chart with “Specter,” which rose two places to claim the top spot on the October 18 tally. The eight-week run to the top of the chart…
After 20 years with Foreigner, singer Kelly Hansen performed his final two shows with the band on Friday and Saturday night (October 10-11) at Hard Rock Live in Atlantic City, New Jersey. Hansen delivered emotional farewells to bandmates, crew, and…
Sammy Hagar celebrated his annual Birthday Bash from October 7-13 at Cabo Wabo Cantina in Cabo San Lucas, featuring rock luminaries including Alice in Chains’ Jerry Cantrell, who performed grunge classics like “Would?,” “Rooster,” and “Man in the Box” alongside…
St. Paul & the Broken Bones claim their first No. 1 on Billboard’s Adult Alternative Airplay chart with their new single, “Sushi and Coca-Cola,” from their self-titled album that was released on Friday (October 10). This is the band’s first…
During her Radical Optimism Tour stop at San Francisco’s Chase Center on Sunday night (October 12), Dua Lipa continued her tour tradition of honoring hometown music legends by surprising the audience with a duet with Billie Joe Armstrong on Green…
John Lodge, the longtime bassist, singer, and songwriter for the Moody Blues, died suddenly at the age of 82, his family announced on Friday (October 10). A Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee, Lodge penned hits including “Ride My…
Ian Watkins, former Lostprophets singer and convicted pedophile who was serving a 29-year prison sentence at HMP Wakefield in the UK, died at age 48 after being attacked by fellow inmates on Saturday (October 11). West Yorkshire Police confirmed his…
