Category: Active Rock

Dawes Turns Heartbreak Into Hope Following Eaton Fire Devastation [ VIDEO ]

When the city you love faces devastation, the loss is deeply personal. Dawes, the folk-rock band led by brothers Taylor and Griffin Goldsmith, demonstrated this on Monday night (Jan. 13) during an emotional performance of their 2011 song “Time Spent in Los Angeles” on Jimmy Kimmel Live!. The stripped-down rendition became a poignant homage to […]

Slipknot 2025: New Album, New Drummer, and a Return to Raw Creativity

Slipknot fans, brace yourselves: a new chapter is on the horizon for the legendary metal band. For the first time, Slipknot is preparing to release an album without the shadow of Roadrunner Records looming over them. With this newfound freedom, the band seems poised to redefine their sound, and they’re bringing an exciting new element […]

Eric Clapton’s Unplugged Anniversary Special Premiering in Theaters and Streaming Soon

Three decades after its groundbreaking debut, Eric Clapton’s iconic MTV Unplugged performance is making a grand return. A 90-minute extended special, Eric Clapton Unplugged…Over 30 Years Later, will premiere in select theaters across the U.S. and UK on January 27 and 28. The special will be available for streaming on Paramount+ starting February 12, 2025. […]

2025 Grammys to Proceed as Planned Amid Los Angeles Wildfires, Will Raise Funds for Relief Efforts

The 67th Annual Grammy Awards will go on as scheduled on February 2, 2025, despite the devastating Los Angeles wildfires that have claimed at least 24 lives and displaced thousands. The ceremony, airing live on CBS, will now serve a dual purpose: celebrating the year’s top musical achievements and raising funds for wildfire relief efforts. […]

Mark O’Connell Departs Taking Back Sunday After 24 Years

Mark O’Connell, drummer for the iconic emo band Taking Back Sunday, has announced his departure after nearly 25 years with the group. The 43-year-old musician shared the news on Instagram on Jan. 7, reflecting on his time with the band and his plans for the future. A Heartfelt Goodbye “After nearly 25 years as the […]

Lenny Kravitz, Pretenders, and Jackson Browne to Headline 2025 BeachLife Festival

Music lovers, mark your calendars! The 2025 BeachLife Festival is set to make waves from May 2-4 in Redondo Beach, California, with a star-studded lineup featuring Lenny Kravitz, Pretenders, and Jackson Browne as headline acts. A Weekend of Musical Legends The festival kicks off on Friday, May 2, with Lenny Kravitz taking the stage as […]

Rock the Country Festival Brings Country Legends and Rock Icons to Arkansas

Country and rock music fans, mark your calendars! The Rock the Country Festival is set to light up the Arkansas State Fairgrounds on June 20-21, 2025, with a star-studded lineup featuring some of the biggest names in music. Described by organizers as “a festival for we the people,” the two-day event promises a mix of […]

Motörhead’s Mikkey Dee Nearly Dies from Sepsis, Focused on Recovery for 2025 Tour

Former Motörhead drummer and current Scorpions band member Mikkey Dee revealed he narrowly escaped death after battling a severe sepsis infection during the holidays. In a heartfelt Facebook post on Thursday, the 61-year-old rocker detailed his frightening health scare and his determination to return to the stage. A Fight for Survival Dee’s ordeal began after […]

GWAR Announces 40th Anniversary Tour: “Machines Vs. Monsters” with Static-X

Prepare for blood, mayhem, and extraterrestrial chaos—GWAR is celebrating 40 years of interplanetary destruction with a massive 2025 tour. The shock-metal legends will join forces with Static-X, Dope, and A Killer’s Confession for the “Machines Vs. Monsters” tour, promising bone-crushing riffs, grotesque spectacles, and enough fake blood to drown a small city. The Machines Vs. […]

2025 Rock: What’s Dropping and When?

The 2025 hard rock and metal scene is already shaping up to be one of the most explosive years for music fans. With a lineup packed with thrash, death metal, progressive rock, and more, this year promises to deliver everything from anticipated returns to bold debuts and special re-releases. Whether you’re craving heavy riffs, melodic […]