Former Van Halen bandmates Sammy Hagar and Alex Van Halen have not been on speaking terms for 21 years, and in a new interview with Rolling Stone, Hagar speculates that jealousy might be behind the drummer’s ongoing rift. Hagar recently released a single inspired by a dream about Eddie Van Halen called “Encore, Thank You,…… MORE
Mike Peters, lead singer of Welsh rock band The Alarm, passed away on Tuesday (April 29) at age 66 after a long battle with cancer. Peters continued to tour and release music despite his three-decade fight against multiple forms of cancer, becoming a passionate advocate for cancer research and awareneess. Peters was born in Wales…… MORE
On Tuesday (April 29), Halestorm announced that their sixth studio album, Everest, will be released on August 8th, with a massive 2025 world tour planned in support of the upcoming release. The band will co-headline a fall North American tour with Lindsey Stirling, with support from Apocalyptica. The trek starts on September 11th in Salem,…… MORE
Metallica just announced that they are releasing an expanded deluxe reissue of their 1996 album, Load, on June 13th. The new set will feature a remaster of the original record overseen by their current studio engineer, Greg Fidelman, with the band sharing a remastered version of Load’s lead single (and Metallica’s only Billboard Hot 100…… MORE
John 5 is getting set to open his personal Kiss museum in May, which will showcase over 2,500 Kiss memorabilia items, such as Gene Simmons’ last known boots from the Destroyer era and his iconic ’74 tour outfit. The display – which John has dubbed The Knights In Satan’s Service Museum – will offer tours…… MORE
In a new interview with Billboard following Soundgarden’s induction into the Rock and Roll Hall Of Fame, guitarist Kim Thayil expressed gratitude for the honor, while sharing his belief that the group’s late frontman, Chris Cornell, would be pleased with the recognition. “He’s the one who convinced me how appreciative the fans and our peers…… MORE
On Saturday (April 26), Dave Grohl surprised fans by performing at Oakwood Live, a school benefit and auction that took place at the Avalon Hollywood in Los Angeles. Grohl performed a covers set with a band that included Foo Fighters keyboardist Rami Jaffee, Foos engineer John Lousteau on drums, and bassist Wiley Hodgden, who used…… MORE
In a new interview with The Observer, Thom Yorke sheds light on the creative connection between a new production of Hamlet and Radiohead’s 2003 album, Hail To The Thief, ahead of opening night of Hamlet Hail To The Thief. Yorke collaborated with Tony and Olivier Award-winning directors Steven Hoggett and Christine Jones to create a…… MORE
Kiss drummer Peter Criss has announced the upcoming release of his new solo album this fall, marking his first record since 2007’s One for All. “I want to let the Kiss Army and all my rock fans know that my new ‘rock’ album will be coming out this fall,” Criss shared with Rolling Stone. “I’ve…… MORE
In a new interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Metallica guitarist Kirk Hammett expressed the band’s eagerness to perform at the Las Vegas Sphere. When asked if the metal legends would consider playing a residency at the state-of-the-art venue, Hammett enthusiastically responded: “Oh, heck, yeah! That’s a great example of how venues are changing. That’s using…… MORE
Los Angeles police have released video footage of the shooting involving author Jillian Lauren, the wife of Weezer bass player Scott Shriner, during a tumultuous backyard confrontation in Eagle Rock on April 8. Lauren sustained non-life-threatening injuries in the incident, where she emerged with a gun as authorities searched the area for suspects involved in…… MORE
The American Music Honors, an annual event hosted by the Bruce Springsteen Archives & Center at Monmouth University in New Jersey, recognized Smokey Robinson, John Fogerty, Emmylou Harris, Tom Morello, and Joe Ely at this year’s ceremony. All honorees except Ely were present to receive their awards, while also performing their classic songs with the…… MORE
On Sunday night (April 27), the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame announced its inductees for the class of 2025. Bad Company, Chubby Checker, Joe Cocker, Cyndi Lauper, OutKast, Soundgarden, and the White Stripes will be inducted in the performer category. Salt-N-Pepa and Warren Zevon will receive Musical Influence Awards, while Thom Bell, Nicky Hopkins,…… MORE
David Thomas, the celebrated frontman of Pere Ubu and Rocket From the Tombs, has died at 71. The announcement of Thomas’ passing was made on Pere Ubu’s official Facebook page, which revealed that the singer died on Wednesday (April 23) “after a long illness.” “He died in his home town of Brighton & Hove, with…… MORE
New Wave icons the B-52’s will be honored in a comprehensive box set titled, The Warner and Reprise Years, featuring their nine albums recorded between 1979 and 1992. This extravagant collection is set to be released on June 20 in celebration of Pride Month, and will showcase each album in newly remastered, colored vinyl pressings,…… MORE
Rod Stewart, Ronnie Wood, and Kenney Jones have recorded a series of songs for a new Faces album, suggesting a forthcoming reunion from the legendary rock band 50 years after their last record. In an interview with The Telegraph, Jones confirms that the trio have recorded “about 11 tracks” at the RAK studios in London.…… MORE
Modest Mouse has just unveiled the Psychic Salamander Festival, a two-day event in Carnation, Washington on September 13-14. Modest Mouse will serve as the headliner for both nights, with The Flaming Lips also playing two sets, including a performance of their acclaimed 1999 album, The Soft Bulletin, in full on the second day. Joining the…… MORE
Green Day, fresh off their triumphant Coachella 2025 headline sets, will receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on May 1st at 11:30 a.m. PT, with the ceremony set to stream live on the Walk of Fame website. Avowed Green Day fans Ryan Reynolds and Serena Williams are set to speak at the…… MORE
In a new interview with Billy Morrison on Ozzy’s Boneyard channel, Ozzy Osbourne revealed that he is undergoing intensive training to prepare for Black Sabbath’s final performance on July 5 in Birmingham, England. The 76-year-old heavy metal legend has experienced years of health issues due to a series of surgeries following a 2019 fall, and…… MORE
Bryan Adams has unveiled his 2025 North American Roll with the Punches Tour, which will feature Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo as the opening act for all US shows. The 40-date arena tour will commence on September 11th in Kamloops, British Columbia, and will include stops in major Canadian cities like Vancouver, Toronto, and Montreal,…… MORE
