The Best Rock and Metal Albums of 2025
Here are the 51 best rock and metal albums of 2025. We’re officially more than halfway through the decade. It’s already produced its own crop of new ascending stars and quite a handful of veterans who are defying the legacy…
Aminé Announces 2026 Australia Dates for ‘Tour de Dance’
Key Takeaways Aminé’s Tour: Aminé will perform four shows in Australia as part of his Tour de Dance world tour in early 2026. Album Release: His latest album, 13 Months of Sunshine, features themes of heritage and identity. Tour Details:…
Band’s Thanksgiving Farewell Almost Didn’t Happen
The onscreen stars of The Last Waltz will always be Rick Danko and Robbie Robertson, both of whom were galvanizing throughout Martin Scorsese’s bittersweet 1978 film. Yet the project, conceived as the Band’s concert farewell on Thanksgiving night, Nov. 25,…
Guns N’ Roses Announce Titles of Two New Songs for 2025
In addition to announcing a massive 2026 tour this morning (Nov. 24), Guns N’ Roses revealed the names of two upcoming new songs that will be out in 2025. Guns will head back to Mexico and South America from late…
Los Angeles Forum Exec Passes Away at 97
Claire Rothman, a pioneering woman in the live entertainment industry whose positions included president and general manager of The Forum in Inglewood, Calif., died Saturday (Nov. 22) in Las Vegas. She was 97. “Claire Rothman for many decades invented how…
Doors ‘Immersed 1967-1971’ Prize Pack Giveaway
The 2009 documentary about The Doors, When You’re Strange, is returning to theaters starting December 4, thanks to Trafalgar Releasing, as part of the band’s 60th anniversary celebration. The film has been newly remastered in 4K and features an introduction…
Childish Gambino Reveals Stroke Diagnosis and Heart Condition
Key Insights Health Issues: Childish Gambino revealed he suffered a stroke while on tour. Heart Condition: He was diagnosed with a heart issue that required surgery. Tour Cancellation: The artist had to cancel his New World Tour to focus on…
Warped Tour Expanding Globally in 2026
After a successful return of the Vans Warped Tour in 2025, organizers have now revealed that the festival will be back for 2026 and that they’ve added a few shows outside the U.S. Initially, all three of the 2025 stops…
Wanted People Outside Japan to See at L.A. Show
The Japanese heavy metal band Babymetal made history at Intuit Dome in Los Angeles on Nov. 1, performing its largest North American show to date in the group’s only arena concert of 2025. Such large-scale shows are common in the…
Sex Pistols 2026 Concerts Celebrate 50th Anniversary
The Sex Pistols have announced their first concerts for 2026. The reunited band, featuring new singer Frank Carter, will play four dates in the U.K. next summer to celebrate the 50th anniversary of their first single, “Anarchy in the U.K.“…
Don’t Be Dumb Release Date Revealed by A$AP Rocky
Key Insights Release Date: A$AP Rocky hinted at a potential release date of January 16, 2026, for his album Don’t Be Dumb. Collaboration: The rapper is working with renowned composer Danny Elfman on the album. Track List: Rocky has already…
Gojira Tour Plans Changed Due to Joe Duplantier Injury
Key Takeaways Injury Update: Joe Duplantier will not play guitar on the upcoming tour due to a hand injury. Tour Support: Gojira has added Greg Kubacki from Car Bomb to assist during the shows. Tour Dates: The tour starts on…