Brazilian metal icons Sepultura have confirmed a series of Australian dates for March 2026 as part of their Celebrating Life Through Death global farewell tour. This looming Australian leg will be the band’s final opportunity to perform in the country, capping off more than four decades of influential heavy music. The tour will hit five […]
Amon Amarth and Dethklok are joining forces in 2026 for a co‑headlining North American tour dubbed the “Amonklok Conquest.” The spring trek marks the first time the two heavy‑hitting metal acts will share center stage. Filling out the bill will be Castle Rat, a rising force in what’s being called the New Wave of Traditional Heavy […]
Cradle of Filth is returning to U.S. soil in spring 2026 with their new “Majestic In Death” tour, a coast-to-coast showcase of gothic grandeur and extreme metal power. The UK legends are bringing along a heavyweight lineup that includes death metal pioneers Suffocation, atmospheric black metallers Ghost Bath, and industrial-influenced Cultus Black. The tour kicks […]
John Lennon’s life was tragically cut short 45 years ago in an act of senseless violence that stunned the world. On December 8, 1980, the former Beatle was gunned down outside the Dakota, his apartment building on Manhattan’s Upper West Side. He was just 40 years old. The man who killed Lennon was Mark David […]
After years of teasing, delays, and cryptic updates, Slipknot’s elusive side project Look Outside Your Window has once again been pushed — this time into 2026. The experimental album, first recorded during the band’s 2008 All Hope Is Gone sessions, was never a traditional Slipknot release. Crafted by a stripped-down quartet of Shawn “Clown” Crahan, […]
The legendary American rock band Foo Fighters have confirmed a one‑night only concert in Tasmania — a rare treat that will bring their stadium‑rock energy to Launceston for the very first time. On January 24, 2026, UTAS Stadium (York Park) will host what organisers are touting as Tasmania’s biggest concert ever. Tickets go on general […]
Gorillaz is heading to Los Angeles with more than just a concert — they’re delivering a full-on audiovisual takeover. The iconic virtual band is launching the American edition of their acclaimed “House of Kong” experience, inviting fans to step into the band’s animated world like never before. Running from February 26 to March 19, 2026, […]
David Byrne brought an unexpected giant to the cozy confines of NPR’s Tiny Desk — not in size exactly, but in sound, ambition, and nostalgia. For his latest appearance on the Tiny Desk series, the former Talking Heads frontman squeezed a full ensemble of backing singers, guitarists, cellists, saxophonists and more into the modest NPR […]
A group of former members of the British extreme‑metal band Cradle of Filth have filed a lawsuit against frontman Dani Filth and the band’s associated management companies, alleging serious misconduct including unpaid royalties, unauthorized use of likenesses, and defamation. The plaintiffs — including ex‑guitarist Marek “Ashok” Šmerda, ex‑keyboardist Zoe Marie Federoff, former guitarists Paul Allender and […]
Few songs in the history of metal embody transformation as powerfully as “Snuff” by Slipknot. Born from lead singer Corey Taylor’s heartbreak and a rare moment of vulnerability, the track diverged sharply from the chaotic, brutal energy that originally defined the band. Where once Slipknot — a nine‑piece ensemble from Des Moines — shocked and […]