Category: Active Rock

Megadeth Extends Farewell Journey as Final Era Continues Worldwide

After more than four decades of blistering riffs, lightning-fast solos, and a lasting influence on heavy music, Megadeth is preparing to bring one of metal’s most celebrated careers to a close. The legendary thrash metal group is moving forward with a farewell chapter that includes an extensive global tour and a final studio album. Rather […]

Weezer’s Rivers Cuomo Unveils Massive Collection of Rare Acoustic Covers

Rivers Cuomo has once again reminded fans that his musical curiosity stretches far beyond the walls of Weezer’s catalog. The Weezer frontman recently uploaded a surprising batch of unplugged cover songs online, quietly sharing acoustic interpretations of tracks that span rock, pop, hip hop, country, and alternative music history. The collection surfaced without much warning, […]

Tommy Lee Revisits His Wild Solo Era With Tommyland Rides Again

Tommy Lee is taking another spin through one of the wildest stretches of his solo career. The Mötley Crüe drummer has officially released Tommyland Rides Again, a refreshed take on his 2005 solo album Tommyland: The Ride. The project revisits the era when Lee stepped away from the glam metal machine long enough to experiment […]

Woman Behind Greta Van Fleet’s Famous Name Dies at 95

The woman whose name became permanently linked to one of modern rock’s most recognizable bands has passed away. Gretna Van Fleet, the Frankenmuth, Michigan native who inspired the name of Greta Van Fleet, died this week at the age of 95. While she never performed with the Grammy-winning group, her connection to the band became […]

Lykke Li Reacts to Drake Reviving ‘I Follow Rivers’ on Iceman

More than a decade after “I Follow Rivers” became a global indie-pop anthem, the song has found new life through one of hip-hop’s biggest names. Lykke Li is embracing Drake’s decision to interpolate her breakout 2011 hit on “Janice STFU,” a standout track from his latest album Iceman. The Swedish singer revealed that she was […]

Slipknot’s Lost Experimental Album Finally Emerges After 18 Years

The mystery surrounding Slipknot’s long-whispered side project is finally over. After nearly two decades trapped in rock folklore, Look Outside Your Window is officially seeing the light of day. The experimental collection, recorded during the chaotic sessions for 2008’s All Hope Is Gone, brings together Corey Taylor, Jim Root, Shawn “Clown” Crahan, and Sid Wilson […]

Twenty One Pilots Bring Massive Hometown Show to Ohio Stadium

For a week, Columbus felt like it was participating in a citywide scavenger hunt. Mysterious teasers, cryptic social media posts, and growing fan speculation all pointed toward one question: what was hometown duo Twenty One Pilots planning next? Now fans finally have their answer, and it’s a massive one. The Grammy-winning pair officially announced they […]

The Library of Congress Just Added Pop, Country and Doom to America’s Audio Archive

The soundtrack of American culture just got a little bigger. The Library of Congress unveiled its 2026 National Recording Registry class on Thursday, adding 25 recordings that helped shape music, entertainment, and pop culture across generations. The latest selections range from blockbuster pop albums and country classics to groundbreaking rock records and even the soundtrack […]

Alissa White-Gluz Makes Explosive DragonForce Debut as Marc Hudson Misses Festival Set

DragonForce’s latest chapter officially hit the stage this weekend, and it arrived with both excitement and unexpected complications. At Welcome To Rockville 2026 in Daytona Beach, Florida, newly announced DragonForce vocalist Alissa White-Gluz made her first live appearance with the British power metal veterans. The performance marked the public debut of one of modern metal’s […]

Metallica Opens 2026 with Thunderous 16-Song Show in Athens

Metallica wasted no time reminding the rock world why they remain one of live music’s most dominant forces. Launching their first concert of 2026 in Athens, Greece, the legendary metal outfit stormed through a 16-song performance loaded with the kind of heavy artillery fans have come to expect from the band’s stadium-sized reign. From the […]