Category: Active Rock

Hayley Williams Reflects on Chad Gilbert’s Lasting Impact After His Death at 45

Hayley Williams has shared a public remembrance of her former husband, New Found Glory guitarist Chad Gilbert, following his death at age 45. The Paramore singer acknowledged that she had wrestled with whether she should publicly address Gilbert’s death. Ultimately, Williams decided that their shared history and his lasting impact on her life were worth […]

Ozzfest Is Officially Returning to the U.S. in 2027

After more than eight years away from American stages, Ozzfest is preparing to turn the amplifiers back up. The long-running heavy music festival will officially return in 2027 with events planned for both the United States and United Kingdom. The announcement marks a major revival for a festival that became a defining destination for generations […]

DragonForce Announce Self-Titled Album With Two New Vocalists

DragonForce are entering a dramatically different chapter as the power metal veterans prepare to release their 10th studio album with a revamped lineup and two new voices behind the microphone. The band’s self-titled DragonForce album is scheduled for release on March 19, 2027, and will introduce a vocal combination of Alessio Garavello and Alissa White-Gluz. […]

Chino Moreno and Brendan Yates Join Beabadoobee on New Album Pylon

Beabadoobee has recruited some notable names from the heavier side of alternative music for her new album Pylon, bringing members of Deftones and Turnstile into the mix. Deftones frontman Chino Moreno makes a guest appearance on the song “Satellite,” adding another collaboration to his extensive work outside his own band. Turnstile vocalist Brendan Yates also […]

New Found Glory Co-Founder and Guitarist Chad Gilbert Dies at 45

Chad Gilbert, the guitarist and co-founder who helped shape New Found Glory into one of pop-punk’s most recognizable bands, has died at age 45 following a years-long battle with cancer. Gilbert died September 20, surrounded by family and friends. His wife, Lisa Cimorelli, and his New Found Glory bandmates announced his death, saying the musician […]

Carrie Underwood Rocks Atlanta Stage With Guns N’ Roses

Carrie Underwood is turning up the volume on her rock credentials, and her latest appearance with Guns N’ Roses is giving fans another reason to wonder where her music could be headed next. Underwood joined the legendary rock band onstage at Truist Park in Atlanta, teaming with Axl Rose and company for performances of “Paradise […]

William Shatner Makes Heavy Metal Debut With Metallica and Ozzy Covers

At 95, William Shatner has found another frontier to explore, and this one comes with considerably more distortion. The Star Trek legend made his live heavy metal debut Saturday night at Chicago’s Park West, taking the stage with his new band, the *uckers, for a warm-up performance ahead of an appearance at Riot Fest. Shatner […]

Death Cab for Cutie Maps Out 2027 North American Tour

Death Cab for Cutie is extending its latest chapter well into 2027, announcing a new slate of North American concerts behind the band’s 11th studio album, I Built You A Tower. The newly announced mainland run gets underway March 11 in Nashville and is scheduled to continue through April 16 in Asheville, North Carolina. Before […]

Metallica Keeps M72 Rolling With New 2027 North American Tour Dates

Metallica isn’t finished with the M72 World Tour just yet. The metal giants are extending their massive global trek into 2027 with 12 newly announced stadium concerts across North America, keeping one of the band’s most ambitious touring productions on the road for another year. The new stretch begins May 8 at BC Place in […]

Ozzy Osbourne’s Final Black Sabbath Concert Is Coming to Movie Theaters

Ozzy Osbourne’s final bow with Black Sabbath is getting another moment in the spotlight, this time on movie screens around the world. Ozzy & Black Sabbath: Back to the Beginning will arrive in cinemas beginning October 28 for a limited theatrical run, bringing the legendary singer’s final performance and Black Sabbath’s historic reunion to fans […]