Slam Dunk Festival Director Resigns Following Assault Allegations
Recently, one of the directors of the long-running U.K. festival Slam Dunk was accused of sexual assault, prompting the festival to officially acknowledge the situation while revealing that said director will be stepping down. What Are the Accusations? CONTENT WARNING:…
Bob Dylan Announces Additional 2026 Tour Dates
Bob Dylan’s website has been updated with over a dozen new tour dates. The first of these new dates to be added to Dylan’s 2026 schedule will take place on July 8 in Chicago. Then come shows in places like…
Reign in Blood: Slayer to Perform Full Album at 2026 Shows
Slayer will commemorate the 40th anniversary of their landmark album Reign in Blood by playing the thrash metal masterpiece in its entirety at two special shows later this year. “The fastest, the heaviest, the most uncompromising record in thrash metal…
KISS Kruise 2026 Lineup Announced for Las Vegas
KISS will be joined by Night Ranger, Bruce Kulick, Slaughter, Faster Pussycat, Keel, and Chris Jericho’s Kuarantine during the 2026 KISS Kruise Land Locked in Vegas festival. The Nov. 13-15 event at Las Vegas’ Virgin Hotels will be headlined by…
Jason Newsted and the Chophouse Band Summer 2026 Tour Announced
Former Metallica bassist Jason Newsted and his Chophouse Band will embark on their first-ever U.S. headlining tour this summer. The monthlong trek will begin on July 1 in Northampton, Massachusetts, and conclude on July 25 in Nashville. The band will…
New Rock and Metal Tours Announced This Week
Here are 20 new rock and metal tours that were announced this past week. One of the major announcements of the week came from Slayer, who revealed two special headlining/non-festival shows where they’ll be performing the Reign in Blood album…
Marilyn Manson Launches New Backing Band for 2026 Tour
Marilyn Manson has returned with a fresh backing band as he kicked off his 2026 U.S. tour earlier this week, marking his first performances since last fall’s Aftershock Festival. The shock rocker took the stage on Wednesday night (April 22)…
Yungblud Breaks Down During Emotional Ozzy Tribute in Birmingham
An emotional Yungblud paid tribute to Ozzy Osbourne in the late rocker’s hometown on Thursday, calling him a “dear friend in the sky.” Moments later, he would find himself crying behind his mic. What Happened When Yungblud Performed in Birmingham…
Ringo Starr’s First Country Album Release Moment
Key Takeaways Ringo Starr’s Nashville experience was unexpected and productive. His love for country music is deeply rooted in his musical history. Radio Luxembourg played a significant role in his early musical influences. T Bone Burnett’s collaboration with Starr reflects…
Tool’s Biggest Album Slammed by Comedian in Bold Statement
The chart-topping, multi-platinum third album Lateralus by Tool is widely regarded as one of the greatest metal albums of the 21st century — however, that did not prevent a Pitchfork celebrity guest interviewer from harshly criticizing it in a recent…
Rock’s 85 Biggest Tours: Summer 2026 Preview
Letnia trasa koncertowa 2026 roku będzie pełna głośnych reunions, długo oczekiwanych powrotów oraz niektórych bardzo długich pożegnań. Rush ponownie się zjednoczy na pierwszej trasie od śmierci perkusisty i autora tekstów Neila Pearta. Bracia Robinsonowie odłożyli na bok swoje różnice, aby…
Sharon Osbourne and Ex-Black Sabbath Manager Resolve Dispute
After some public squabbling in 2025, Sharon Osbourne reveals that the Earth demos from Black Sabbath’s early days are now back in possession of the band after reaching a settlement with Sabbath’s first manager, Jim Simpson. Osbourne revealed the news…