Category: Active Rock

Weezer Gets Replaced by Tony Hawk in Hilarious New “C.E.O.” Video

Weezer is embracing its past while having plenty of fun with it on the band’s latest single, “C.E.O.” The new music video turns the spotlight on the music industry’s fascination with nostalgia, following a pair of overenthusiastic record executives who push frontman Rivers Cuomo to recreate the band’s iconic 1994 “Undone (The Sweater Song)” video. […]

Godsmack Welcomes Mike Mangini Behind the Drum Kit

Godsmack has made another significant lineup change, bringing acclaimed drummer Mike Mangini into the fold as the band’s latest touring member. Mangini stepped behind the drum kit during a June performance in Riverside, Missouri, marking his first appearance with the veteran hard rock group. His arrival follows the departure of Wade Murff, whose time with […]

Reports Claim Slipknot Parts Ways With Sid Wilson After Nearly 30 Years

Reports that Sid Wilson has been dismissed from Slipknot have sent shockwaves through the heavy music community, although the story remains unconfirmed by the band or the musician himself. According to multiple reports, Wilson’s nearly 30-year run with the Grammy-winning metal group has come to an end. The musician joined Slipknot in 1998, just before […]

Tony Iommi Returns With First Solo Album in 21 Years

More than two decades after his last solo studio album, Tony Iommi is stepping back into the spotlight with a new collection of original music. The Black Sabbath guitarist has announced *From the Dark*, his first solo album in 21 years, with a worldwide release scheduled for October 23. The album arrives with the debut […]

Ozzy Osbourne’s Legacy Lives On at Halloween Horror Nights

Ozzy Osbourne’s legacy will take on a new life this Halloween as Universal Studios transforms the Prince of Darkness into one of the headline attractions at Halloween Horror Nights. The new haunted house, titled “Ozzy Osbourne: Prince of Darkness,” will debut at both Universal Orlando Resort and Universal Studios Hollywood, giving fans an immersive journey […]

Tom Morello Announces First Solo Album in Five Years

Tom Morello is preparing to open a new chapter in his solo career with the release of Everyone Gets Everything They Want, an album that blends his signature guitar work with the socially conscious message that has defined much of his career. Leading the project is the new single, “Date Night,” a song inspired by […]

The Strokes Push Into Bold New Territory on Reality Awaits

Twenty-five years after redefining modern rock with their breakthrough debut, The Strokes are proving they have little interest in repeating themselves. Their seventh studio album, Reality Awaits, finds the New York band pushing further into experimental territory while maintaining enough of its trademark musical identity to remind listeners why the group remains one of alternative […]

System of a Down and Faith No More Unite for Australia and New Zealand Stadium Tour

System of a Down and Faith No More are joining forces for one of the biggest rock events of the year, announcing a co-headlining stadium tour that will bring both bands to Australia and New Zealand. The tour will visit Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, and Wellington, giving fans across the region a rare opportunity to see […]

The Strokes Push Into New Territory on Reality Awaits

The Strokes are back with Reality Awaits, ending a six-year wait between studio albums and delivering one of the band’s boldest musical departures to date. Rather than leaning into the guitar-driven formula that made them indie rock icons, the New York group explores a more experimental landscape filled with electronic textures, processed vocals, and unexpected […]

Halestorm Unveils Pro Shot Video of Powerful “Perry Mason” Tribute

Halestorm is giving fans another chance to experience one of the most memorable performances from the historic Back to the Beginning concert with the release of professionally filmed footage of its rendition of Ozzy Osbourne’s “Perry Mason.” The band’s performance pays tribute to one of Ozzy’s signature solo tracks, originally featured on his 1995 album […]