Brent Hinds, the iconic guitarist of Mastodon for nearly 25 years, has just shattered the illusion of an amicable split—confirming he was kicked out of the band, not a consensual departure. He aired his grievances in a scathing Instagram comment under a fan-posted clip of the 2012 “Crack the Skye” performance. In explosive remarks, Hinds […]
Chicago punk stalwarts Rise Against are gearing up for a powerful return with their tenth studio album, Ricochet, arriving August 15, 2025. Produced by the acclaimed Catherine Marks, the album marks a creative evolution for the band, blending their signature fervor with a reinvigorated sound palette. Frontman Tim McIlrath frames Ricochet as a commentary on modern connectivity—the […]
At a gala stop in New Jersey, My Chemical Romance brought down the stadium—not just with their own legacy, but by honoring one of the Garden State’s most beloved rock titans. Midway through their “Long Live The Black Parade” tour, the emo-rock pioneers surprised fans at MetLife Stadium by launching into a thunderous cover of […]
Could Metallica be the band to bring rock back to the Super Bowl stage? Drummer Lars Ulrich says the answer is an emphatic yes. In a candid interview with Howard Stern on August 6, the Metallica co-founder expressed excitement about the possibility of headlining the Super Bowl Halftime Show—something no rock band has done since […]
Pierce The Veil are gearing up for their grandest Australian tour yet, announcing a five-date run across the country in April 2026 as part of their globe-spanning I Can’t Hear You World Tour. The post-hardcore heavyweights will hit Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide, and Perth—performing in their largest Aussie venues to date. The tour supports their […]
Rob Thomas is proving that balancing a band and a solo career isn’t just possible—it can be powerful. As frontman of Matchbox Twenty for over three decades and a Grammy-nominated solo artist, Thomas is returning to the spotlight with his long-anticipated solo album, All Night Days, dropping September 5. Written over the past five years, […]
Olivia Rodrigo gave Lollapalooza 2025 fans an unforgettable surprise when she brought out none other than Weezer during her headlining set on Friday night (Aug. 1) in Chicago’s Grant Park. Toward the end of her energetic performance, the 22-year-old pop sensation paused to share a personal story with the crowd: “You always remember your first […]
Ozzy Osbourne’s final farewell in Birmingham, England marked the end of an era—but his influence is far from buried. As the heavy metal icon was laid to rest on Wednesday, tributes poured in from across the musical spectrum, from Green Day and Alice Cooper to Metallica and Pearl Jam. Yet, perhaps the most surprising and […]
Lollapalooza 2025 is officially taking over Grant Park in Chicago this weekend, bringing four days of genre-spanning performances and massive crowds to one of the most iconic music festivals in the U.S. Kicking off Thursday, July 31, the lineup is stacked with headliners like Tyler, the Creator, Olivia Rodrigo, Clairo, and Sabrina Carpenter—fresh off the […]
In a move as enigmatic as it was exhilarating, Paramore frontwoman Hayley Williams surprise-released 17 new solo tracks on her website early Monday—only to take them down a little over 24 hours later with a simple message: “Thank you for listening.” The secret drop, accessible via a code from Williams’ Good Dye Young hair care […]