The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame has officially rolled out its 2026 nominees, and the ballot reads like a master class in modern music history. Seventeen artists and groups are in the running this year, representing a broad sweep of styles that underscore how expansive the definition of rock and roll has become. From […]
Atlanta’s beloved Shaky Knees Music Festival is back with a star-studded lineup for its 13th edition, returning to Piedmont Park in September 2026. The three-day celebration of alternative and indie music will run from September 18 through 20, bringing a riveting mix of established artists and fresh favorites to the festival’s four stages. Headlining the […]
The Louder Than Life 2026 festival has unveiled an enormous four-day lineup in Louisville, Kentucky, that promises to be one of the most ambitious rock and metal events of the year. Scheduled from September 17 through September 20, the festival’s bill boasts nearly 200 artists performing across several stages, uniting generations of fans and genres […]
For nearly a year, Foo Fighters fans have been puzzling over the abrupt departure of drummer Josh Freese. Now, frontman Dave Grohl has finally spoken at length about the lineup change, offering clarity on a decision that has dominated rock headlines. Freese, a veteran drummer who stepped in after the tragic passing of Taylor Hawkins […]
Jay Buchanan has always possessed one of rock’s most commanding voices, but for his first solo album, he decided to test just how far that voice could travel when stripped of everything familiar. The Rival Sons frontman retreated alone into California’s Mojave Desert for three months to write Weapons of Beauty, choosing an underground bunker […]
Sun Dont Shine, a new heavy music supergroup formed by seasoned veterans from legendary bands including Type O Negative and Crowbar, has unveiled its latest single, “Power To Live,” giving fans an early taste of its debut album. The band brings together guitarist and vocalist Kenny Hickey, guitarist Kirk Windstein, bassist Todd Strange, and drummer […]
Irish rock veterans U2 have surprised fans with the release of a politically charged new EP titled Days of Ash. The project represents the band’s first set of original music in nearly ten years and signals a return to their longstanding tradition of fusing rock with social commentary. The opening track, “American Obituary,” is a […]
Few rock bands from the early 2000s have managed to stay both relevant and dominant for more than two decades, but Shinedown has done exactly that. Formed in Jacksonville, Florida in 2001 by vocalist Brent Smith, the band emerged from the ashes of Smith’s previous project with a new focus and a new lineup. Their […]
The 2026 Vans Warped Tour continues to build momentum with the addition of Coheed and Cambria and The Devil Wears Prada, two acts that represent different but complementary corners of the modern heavy music landscape. Coheed and Cambria bring their expansive progressive rock sound and devoted fanbase back into the Warped orbit, a fitting move […]
Return to Dust is wasting no time carving out a place in modern rock’s crowded landscape. Formed in 2022 and now based in Los Angeles, the four-piece has quickly built momentum by fusing the grit of 1990s grunge with the punch and polish of contemporary alternative metal. The band began as a partnership between childhood […]