Category: Active Rock

Glastonbury 2025: A Powerhouse Lineup Set to Electrify the UK’s Biggest Festival

Glastonbury Festival 2025 is shaping up to be one of the most unforgettable weekends in UK music history. From June 27–29, the legendary fields of Somerset will once again welcome tens of thousands of fans for a genre-spanning lineup that promises something for everyone. Friday kicks off strong with The 1975, Busta Rhymes, Alanis Morissette, […]

Rise Against Returns With “Ricochet”: A Rallying Cry for Unity in a Divided World

Rise Against is back with Ricochet, a powerful new album arriving August 15 via Loma Vista Recordings. Marking their first full-length release in four years, Ricochet is an urgent call for reflection and collective awareness in a world built on distraction and division. Produced by Grammy-winner Catherine Marks and mixed by Alan Moulder, the album […]

Iron Maiden Revives Rare Classics as ‘Run for Your Lives’ Tour Celebrates 50 Years of Metal

Iron Maiden is proving once again why they’re metal royalty. The legendary band launched their Run for Your Lives 50th anniversary tour with an electrifying opening night in Budapest, Hungary — and it was a nostalgic dream for die-hard fans. Pulling deep from their vault, the band resurrected nine songs that haven’t seen a stage […]

Eddie Vedder Honors Bruce Springsteen With Subtle Protest Ballad in Pittsburgh

At Pearl Jam’s May 17 show in Pittsburgh, Eddie Vedder offered a heartfelt and pointed tribute to Bruce Springsteen by performing a solo acoustic rendition of “My City of Ruins.” The quiet, emotional performance stood in contrast to the political noise surrounding Springsteen, who has been under fire from former President Donald Trump for his […]

The Ivors 2025: U2, Springsteen, and Songwriting’s Next Generation Take Center Stage

The 70th Ivors with Amazon Music delivered an unforgettable night of lyrical brilliance, rock legends, and bold new voices, proving once again that the art of songwriting remains as urgent and inspiring as ever. In a ceremony brimming with star power, U2 joined the elite circle of Fellows of the Ivors Academy, marking 50 years […]

Twenty One Pilots Announce Final Chapter in Decade-Long Saga With New Album ‘Breach’

A decade-long narrative arc is coming to a close. Twenty One Pilots have officially announced their seventh studio album, Breach, set for release in September. The duo—Tyler Joseph and Josh Dun—revealed the news via social media on May 21, nearly one year after dropping Clancy, teasing fans with a cryptic message: “Hello Clancy. Hello Blurryface. […]

Sleep Token Shatters Records With First No. 1 Album, Even in Arcadia

Sleep Token has reached a defining milestone in its enigmatic rise to stardom. The UK-based masked collective scored its first-ever No. 1 on the Billboard 200 with Even in Arcadia, a genre-blending, emotionally charged album that marks both a commercial and artistic high point for the band. Released via RCA Records, Even in Arcadia debuted […]

Soundgarden’s Final Chapter? Ben Shepherd Hints at Unreleased Album with Chris Cornell

Eight years after the tragic loss of Chris Cornell, Soundgarden bassist Ben Shepherd has offered fans a poignant update—and a glimmer of hope. In an emotional tribute posted on May 17, Shepherd revealed that an unreleased Soundgarden track, “The Road Less Traveled,” co-written by Cornell and drummer Matt Cameron, still lingers in the vaults of […]

Ghost to Pay Tribute to Queen at 2025 Polar Music Prize Ceremony

Swedish metal juggernauts Ghost will take the stage at this year’s Polar Music Prize ceremony on May 27th in Stockholm, honoring none other than legendary rock band Queen with a special tribute performance. Joining them is Opeth guitarist Fredrik Åkesson, in what promises to be a standout moment of the evening. Adding to the celebration […]

Evanescence, Poppy, and Dorothy Headline Women in Rock Celebration This Fall

Fall just got louder — and fiercer. Radio station 93X has officially announced its annual “Family Reunion” concert, set to bring an electrifying, female-fronted rock lineup to the Xcel Energy Center on September 19. Headlined by Evanescence and featuring Poppy, Dorothy, and Black Map, the event promises a powerhouse night celebrating women in rock and […]