Roddy Bottum Calls 1992 GNR Tour ‘Offensive’ for Faith No More
In the early 1990s, Faith No More opened for Guns N’ Roses (and stadium co-headliners Metallica) during GNR’s Use Your Illusion tour. It’s widely regarded as one of the most controversial tours in rock and metal history, and during a…
Prince Songs Surge in Streams Following Stranger Things Finale
The streaming numbers for two iconic Prince songs have skyrocketed thanks to their placement in the season finale of Netflix’s Stranger Things. According to new Spotify data, “Purple Rain” has seen a 243% increase, while “When Doves Cry” increased 200%…
Billy Joel Surprise Set with Tribute Band Performance
Billy Joel played a surprise two-song set with a Joel tribute band on Friday, marking his first live performance since receiving his brain disorder diagnosis in mid-2025. You can watch the performance below. The Piano Man was attending a 30th…
Geezer Butler Uses AI Voice for Solo Album, Tony Iommi Doesn’t
Geezer Butler recently praised the benefits of artificial intelligence, stating it has assisted him in creating songs for his upcoming solo album. Butler was inquired about his recent endeavors following Black Sabbath’s farewell show, “Back to the Beginning,” which took…
Tony Iommi Promises Exciting Updates in New Year Video
Longtime Black Sabbath guitarist Tony Iommi has some big news for 2026 to share as he reflected on all the significant happenings in his world over the last 12 months for his New Year video message. The guitar great took…
Nita Strauss Expecting First Child With Her Husband
Congratulations to Nita Strauss, who revealed that she’s expecting her first child with her husband and manager Josh Villalta. The couple started dating in 2011 and got married in May of 2024. They announced in a social media post yesterday…
Smashing Pumpkins and Yungblud Collaborate on ‘Zombie’
British rock singer Yungblud has collaborated with the Smashing Pumpkins for a new version of Yungblud’s song “Zombie.” Both the original song and the album it appears on, 2025’s Idols, have been nominated for Grammy awards. Now, a “heavier” rendition…
Yungblud Collaborates with Smashing Pumpkins on ‘Zombie’ Remix
Yungblud continues to attract top talent from the music industry, having just released a darker version of his Grammy-nominated song “Zombie,” featuring The Smashing Pumpkins. This collaboration highlights a long-standing mutual respect between the artists and adds an exclamation point…
Tony Iommi’s New Solo Album Definitely Set for 2026 Release
Tony Iommi stated that his highly anticipated third solo album will “definitely, definitely” be released in 2026. The Black Sabbath guitarist has been teasing the project for some time. This will mark the riff genius’ third solo release, following 2000’s…
Rock and Metal Bands Touring in 2026
Here are the rock and metal bands touring in 2026. It’s officially the start of a new year, and rock and metal fans have a lot to look forward to in the coming months. Since artists constantly announce new tour…
Triumph’s Expanded Lineup to Share Roles on Reunion Tour
Key Takeaways Upcoming Tour: Triumph’s reunion tour features an expanded lineup, including new members. Vocal Duties: Gil Moore assures fans that original members will perform at most shows despite health challenges. Shared Spotlight: The new members are recognized as rock…
50-Year-Old Rock and Metal Albums Celebrating in 2026
Which significant rock and metal albums are celebrating their 50th anniversary in 2026? We have some genuine classics that are reaching the big 5-O this year. It was the mid-1970s, and while disco was enjoying its time in the spotlight,…