Former J. Geils Band frontman Peter Wolf will return to live performance after more than a year off. Wolf and his band the Midnight Travelers have announced six dates starting February 13 in Fall River, Massachusetts and ending March 28…
Discogs released its list of the 25 most valuable vinyl records sold in 2025, with collectors paying premium prices for rare releases. The Fix's "Vengeance" 7-inch topped the list at $15,000, representing only 200 copies from punk label Touch and…
German instrument company Höfner has filed for bankruptcy after more than 100 years in business. An insolvency administrator will attempt to resolve debts over three months. Höfner is famous for creating Paul McCartney's iconic violin bass guitar, the 500/1 model.…
Avenged Sevenfold guitarist Zacky Vengeance, using his real name Zachary Baker, debuted his first solo single, “Dark Horse,” on Wednesday (December 17). Baker embraces a full-on country sound on his new track, which is far removed from his main band’s…
Social Distortion will release their first new album in 15 years this May, frontman Mike Ness announced during an interview at the KROQ Almost Acoustic Christmas 2025 event, with the lead single set to arrive in January. The album and…
In a new interview with Heavy Consequence, Green Day’s Mike Dirnt recalled being profoundly inspired by seeing Metallica’s late bassist Cliff Burton play live for the first time at a concert in Oakland in 1985. “Before I even knew who…
Tom Morello has teamed up with Beartooth vocalist Caleb Shomo for the potent new single, “Everything Burns,” which debuted on Tuesday (December 16) as part of the latest update to the Final Fantasy XIV video game. The collaborative track was…
More than a year after Perry Farrell punched guitarist Dave Navarro during a Boston show, Jane’s Addiction has officially broken up, with both Farrell and the other members – Navarro, Eric Avery, and Stephen Perkins – issuing separate statements on…
KISS' Gene Simmons and Queens of the Stone Age's Josh Homme will join comedian Dean Delray for his final Bon Scott-era AC/DC tribute show on February 3 at Hollywood's Avalon Theater, in celebration of Delray’s 60th birthday. The event will feature…
Megadeth frontman Dave Mustaine has earned a black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu from the Renzo Gracie academy, adding to the 54-year-old metal legend’s previous black belts in Taekwondo and Ukidokan karate. In an Instagram post capturing a photo of the…
The Rolling Stones have canceled their planned 2026 stadium tour of the UK and Europe due to guitarist Keith Richards, who turns 82 this week, being unable to commit to the demanding schedule, citing challenges from his battle with arthritis.…
Billy Joel’s longtime band will take part in a star-studded charity tribute concert for the 76-year-old Rock and Roll Hall of Famer at New York’s Carnegie Hall on March 12. The event will feature guest appearances by Rob Thomas, Pat…
Joe Ely, a pioneering Texas singer-songwriter who helped shape the progressive country sound and Americana genre, died Monday (December 15) in Taos, New Mexico, at the age of 78, from complications related to Lewy Body Dementia, Parkinson’s disease, and pneumonia.…
Bruce Springsteen made an unannounced, electrifying appearance with Little Steven and the Disciples of Soul at the Stone Pony’s WhyHunger benefit on Sunday night (December 14), only to have the performance briefly interrupted by a fire alarm within the first…
Poison frontman Bret Michaels has announced that his upcoming biopic and book, both titled Unbroken: Then, Now and Forever, are set for release in 2026. While details remain scarce, Michaels teased the projects on social media with a photo of…
A year after expressing disillusionment with the music industry's changing landscape, Nine Inch Nails frontman Trent Reznor has been reignited by the band’s successful Peel It Back Tour and their recent TRON: Ares soundtrack, making new NIN music a top…
At a star-studded private holiday party for Todd Boehly's Eldridge Industries held at Port Chester's Capitol Theatre on Thursday night (December 11), the house band for the festivities was the rock supergroup dubbed the Dirty Bats – featuring Slash, Duff…
On Friday (December 12), Our Lady Peace announced that are continuing their 30th anniversary celebrations with a 2026 US tour that will stretch from March 5 to April 4. The 21-date jaunt is set to kick-off in Chicago and conclude…
Twenty One Pilots have scored their 13th No. 1 on Billboard’s Alternative Airplay chart with “City Walls,” tying them with Cage the Elephant and Green Day for the third-most No. 1s since the chart's inception in 1988, trailing only the…
Lenny Kravitz has disclosed that he will portray Bawma, a charismatic and unpredictable villain, in the upcoming 2026 video game, 007: First Light, which reimagines the origin story of a 26-year-old James Bond, played by Patrick Gibson. Announced at the…
During a recent appearance on the Bruce Springsteen Archives’ Conversation With Our Curator podcast, Kenny Chesney reflected on the profound influence Springsteen has had on his songwriting and live performances. Chesney shared some personal anecdotes about The Boss, including a…
On Thursday (December 11), Creed announced the lineup for the 2026 ‘Summer of ’99 and Beyond Festival,’ which is set to take place on July 18-19 at the Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre in Tinley Park, Illinois. Creed revealed that they…
The Who’s Roger Daltrey was knighted by Prince William at Windsor Castle on Wednesday (December 10), joining fellow rock legends like Sir Paul McCartney, Sir Elton John, and Sir Mick Jagger in receiving the honor. The 81-year-old singer was recognized…
On Thursday (December 11), Guns N’ Roses officially announced the support acts for their Summer 2026 North American tour. Public Enemy will be opening the first eight dates of the tour from July 23 to August 16, while The Black…
