The cause of death for Paul Di’Anno, Iron Maiden’s original lead singer, has been revealed following an autopsy. According to an official statement shared on Di’Anno’s Facebook page, the vocalist, aged 66, passed away due to a tear in the sac surrounding his heart, which caused blood to fill the area from the main aorta […]
Category: Active Rock
Linkin Park Thrills Texas Fans with New Song “Casualty” and Special Guest Performance
Linkin Park closed out their North American tour in spectacular fashion on November 8, treating fans at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas, to an unforgettable night filled with surprises, deep cuts, and a highly-anticipated debut. As part of a 27-song setlist, the band introduced a brand-new track, “Casualty,” and performed live with a special […]
Grammy Nominations 2025: Fresh Faces and Fan Favorites Vie for Music’s Biggest Prizes
The nominees for the 67th Grammy Awards, set to be held on February 2, 2025, in Los Angeles, have been announced. This year, the Grammy spotlight shines on Beyoncé, whose creative leap into country music with her album Cowboy Carter garnered her a leading 11 nominations across genres. She’s up for major awards like Album, […]
Underoath, Saosin, and Silverstein Lead New Additions to Welcome to Rockville 2024
Welcome to Rockville has announced an exciting second wave of bands for its Stage 5 lineup on Friday, May 16. The newly added acts include: Underoath Saosin Silverstein The Devil Wears Prada Silent Planet Scary Kids Scaring Kids Alesana I Set My Friends On Fire These bands join an already impressive roster for the four-day […]
Oasis Adds South American Dates to 2025 Reunion Tour, Marking First Shows in Region in 16 Years
Oasis’s much-anticipated 2025 reunion tour is getting bigger, with the Gallagher brothers announcing five South American stadium dates for next fall. This will be Oasis’s first time in South America since 2008, adding to the excitement surrounding their comeback. South American Tour Dates The tour kicks off on November 15 with two shows at Estadio […]
Phil Sgrosso Leaves As I Lay Dying Amid Mass Band Exodus, Citing “Unhealthy” Environment
As I Lay Dying’s long-standing guitarist, Phil Sgrosso, has officially left the San Diego-based metalcore band, joining a wave of recent departures. Just days earlier, guitarist Ken Susi, bassist Ryan Neff, and drummer Nick Pierce also exited, leaving controversial frontman Tim Lambesis as the sole remaining member. Sgrosso’s Statement on Departure In a statement posted […]
Primus Drummer Tim “Herb” Alexander Quits Band, Leaving Future of Rock Icons Uncertain
Primus, one of hard rock’s most enduring acts, is suddenly without a drummer. The band announced Tuesday that Tim “Herb” Alexander, whose technical drumming has been central to their unique sound, has left the band “effective immediately.” Alexander informed bandmates Les Claypool and Larry LaLonde of his decision via email, stating he had “lost his […]
When We Were Young Festival 2025 Brings Back Panic! At the Disco
Get ready for another nostalgia-packed lineup at the 2025 When We Were Young (WWWY) festival in Las Vegas! After a successful 2024 edition, the festival organizers announced a stellar lineup for October 18, 2025, headlined by none other than Panic! At the Disco. The band’s reunion marks a special occasion, as they’ll be celebrating the […]
Slayer Set to Return to Louder Than Life Festival in 2024 After Weather Cancellation
After Hurricane Helene forced a cancellation of their highly anticipated headlining set at the Louder Than Life festival, Slayer fans were left disappointed — but the festival has announced a new opportunity to see the iconic metal band live. Louder Than Life organizers confirmed that Slayer, who was scheduled to play just three reunion shows […]
Pixies Announce North American Summer Tour Featuring Double-Night Shows
Starting this June, iconic surf punk band the Pixies will embark on an exciting North American summer tour with a twist: each city on the tour will feature two unique concerts. For night one, the band will perform their classic albums Bossanova (1990) and Tromp Le Monde (1991) in full, offering fans a chance to […]