Mastodon are heading back on the road in a major way, unveiling a sprawling North American tour for fall 2026 that pairs the progressive metal veterans with two of the most acclaimed names in modern blackgaze, Deafheaven and Alcest. The newly announced Poisonous Weapons Tour arrives at a significant moment for the Atlanta-based band. Fresh […]
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Death Cab for Cutie Turn Grief Into Growth on I Built You a Tower
After spending the last few years revisiting the albums that helped define their career, Death Cab for Cutie are stepping back into the present with a deeply personal new collection of songs. The band’s upcoming album, I Built You a Tower, finds them reflecting on loss, resilience, and the challenge of moving forward when life […]
Metallica Breaks Berlin Stadium Record With Massive 94,000-Fan Crowd
Metallica added another milestone to its already historic career with a record-breaking performance in Berlin that drew one of the largest concert crowds Germany has ever seen. The legendary metal band packed Olympiastadion with more than 94,000 fans during a stop on the ongoing M72 World Tour, establishing a new attendance benchmark for the iconic […]
Springsteen, Foo Fighters Lead New Festival as Artists Exit Great American State Fair
A newly announced music festival is positioning itself as a high-profile alternative to one of the most talked-about events surrounding America’s 250th anniversary celebrations. Organized by guitarist and activist Tom Morello, the Power to the People festival has assembled an impressive roster of artists from across the rock, folk and hip-hop worlds. The lineup features […]
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 […]