Category: Active Rock

Slipknot’s Long-Lost Album Delayed Again, Now Slated for 2026

After years of teasing, delays, and cryptic updates, Slipknot’s elusive side project Look Outside Your Window has once again been pushed — this time into 2026. The experimental album, first recorded during the band’s 2008 All Hope Is Gone sessions, was never a traditional Slipknot release. Crafted by a stripped-down quartet of Shawn “Clown” Crahan, […]

Foo Fighters Bring Iconic Rock Show to Launceston: One‑Night Tasmania Special

The legendary American rock band Foo Fighters have confirmed a one‑night only concert in Tasmania — a rare treat that will bring their stadium‑rock energy to Launceston for the very first time. On January 24, 2026, UTAS Stadium (York Park) will host what organisers are touting as Tasmania’s biggest concert ever. Tickets go on general […]

Gorillaz Bring Their Virtual World to Life in L.A.’s “House of Kong”

Gorillaz is heading to Los Angeles with more than just a concert — they’re delivering a full-on audiovisual takeover. The iconic virtual band is launching the American edition of their acclaimed “House of Kong” experience, inviting fans to step into the band’s animated world like never before. Running from February 26 to March 19, 2026, […]

David Byrne Transforms Tiny Desk Into a Talking Heads Revival

David Byrne brought an unexpected giant to the cozy confines of NPR’s Tiny Desk — not in size exactly, but in sound, ambition, and nostalgia. For his latest appearance on the Tiny Desk series, the former Talking Heads frontman squeezed a full ensemble of backing singers, guitarists, cellists, saxophonists and more into the modest NPR […]

Former Cradle of Filth Musicians Sue Dani Filth Over Royalties, Likeness Use and More

A group of former members of the British extreme‑metal band Cradle of Filth have filed a lawsuit against frontman Dani Filth and the band’s associated management companies, alleging serious misconduct including unpaid royalties, unauthorized use of likenesses, and defamation. The plaintiffs — including ex‑guitarist Marek “Ashok” Šmerda, ex‑keyboardist Zoe Marie Federoff, former guitarists Paul Allender and […]

How a Breakup and Loss Transformed Metal — The Rise of “Snuff”

Few songs in the history of metal embody transformation as powerfully as “Snuff” by Slipknot. Born from lead singer Corey Taylor’s heartbreak and a rare moment of vulnerability, the track diverged sharply from the chaotic, brutal energy that originally defined the band. Where once Slipknot — a nine‑piece ensemble from Des Moines — shocked and […]

The End of an Era: Alissa White‑Gluz Leaves Arch Enemy

The ground shifted in the realm of modern metal as Arch Enemy revealed that Alissa White‑Gluz is stepping away from her role as lead vocalist after nearly a dozen years with the band. The Swedish metal unit issued a concise statement saying they have “parted ways with singer Alissa White‑Gluz,” expressing thanks for the shared years and […]

Radiohead’s Political Turn and the Price of Prophecy

The once‑unstoppable momentum of Radiohead has encountered a subtle but significant upheaval. Long celebrated as the voice of alienation, the anxieties of modern life and the future’s ghost‑echoes, the Oxford quintet now find themselves in a novel limbo: touring as a “greatest‑hits” act whose prophetic relevance seems to have caught up with—and maybe overtaken—them. For […]

Lamb of God Unleashes Heaviest Tour of 2026

Lamb of God is gearing up for what they’re billing as one of the most intense touring runs of 2026. Kicking off March 17 in Maryland and wrapping April 26 in Boston, the band will travel coast‑to‑coast across North America, stopping in cities like Toronto, Portland, Seattle, San Francisco, Austin, Atlanta and Brooklyn. The band didn’t mince words in their […]

Slipknot Signs $120 Million Catalog Deal: A New Chapter Begins

After more than two decades of pushing boundaries in heavy music, Slipknot have taken a bold financial and strategic step. The Iowa‑based titans have sold a majority stake in their extensive music catalog to HarbourView Equity Partners, in a deal widely reported to be worth approximately $120 million. The agreement covers both publishing rights and recorded […]