Devil Wears Prada Guitarist: Meet the Band’s Talent
Key Takeaways Festival Impact: Dave Shapiro significantly influenced the metalcore scene and the Summer of Loud festival. Long-Term Friendship: Jeremy DePoyster and Mike Hranica have maintained a brother-like bond throughout their musical journey. Creative Process: DePoyster approaches songwriting with a…
REO Speedwagon’s Private Plane Experience: A Harrowing Tale
REO Speedwagon had its share of high adventures in the ’70s, but one particular instance could have put the group in serious hot water. The thing is, they didn’t know about it. It was the ’70s and as the Midwest…
Border Patrol Killing of Alex Pretti Sparks Rockers’ Reactions
Yesterday (Jan. 24), 37-year-old Minneapolis resident Alex Pretti was fatally shot by United States Border Patrol amid ongoing anti-ICE protests in the area. It was the third ICE-related shooting in the city this month, and since then, numerous rockers have…
My Chemical Romance Teases Fans Ahead of 2026 Tour Launch
My Chemical Romance are kicking off the 2026 leg of their Black Parade tour tonight (Jan. 25) in Lima, Peru; however, there’s arguably something even more exciting underway, as the band recently posted a cryptic teaser on social media that’s…
Scorpions Bassist Francis Buchholz Passes Away at 71
Classic-era Scorpions bassist Francis Buchholz has died after a private cancer diagnosis. His family confirmed the 71-year-old’s death today (Jan. 23) in a social media post. “It is with overwhelming sadness and heavy hearts we share the news that our…
FFDP’s New Album and 20th Anniversary Tour with Zoltan Bathory
Key Takeaways New Album: Five Finger Death Punch is currently recording their 10th studio album. 20th Anniversary: The band is preparing for their 20th anniversary tour in 2026. Creative Process: They have around 25-26 musical ideas prepared for the new…
New Rush Music Possible with Geddy Lee’s Interest
Geddy Lee hasn’t ruled out the possibility of making new Rush music, provided he, guitarist Alex Lifeson, and new drummer Anika Nilles “manage to survive” their massive Fifty Something reunion tour. “My intent, before we got into this celebration of…
32 New Rock and Metal Tours Announced Recently
Key Takeaways New Tours: 32 new rock and metal tours have been announced recently. Farewell Tour: Sepultura is on their final North American leg of their farewell tour. Nostalgia: Iconic bands like Sugar and Afghan Whigs are returning with anniversary…
Albums Announced This Week You Should Know About
Here are five of the biggest new rock and metal album announcements that took place this week. We have a mix of well-established veterans and relative newcomers on the list, with three more records added to an already promising March….
Rod Stewart Criticizes Trump for Insulting NATO Troops
Rod Stewart has urged President Donald Trump to apologize for his disparaging remarks about NATO troops, calling on British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Leader of Reform UK Nigel Farage to also pressure the “draft dodger.” Stewart addressed his former…
Francis Buchholz, Ex-Scorpions Bassist, Passes Away at 71
Francis Buchholz, the former Scorpions bassist and onetime member of Michael Schenker’s Temple of Rock, has died at the age of 71. The news was confirmed by the bassist’s family on Friday (Jan. 23). They shared a statement on his…
2026 World Tour by L.A. Guns Featuring Tom Keifer Support
L.A. Guns have announced an extensive 2026 tour schedule for the United States and Europe, with support on select dates from Cinderella’s Tom Keifer. The U.S. leg begins on April 19 at West Hollywood’s famed Rainbow Bar & Grill and…