Category: Active Rock

Slipknot’s Sid Wilson Keeps Promise to Late Belligerent Rap Icon’s Son with New Label Venture

Sid Wilson, the dynamic turntablist of Slipknot, has made good on a vow he made to the late Bushwick Bill of Geto Boys fame by helping Bushwick’s son launch his own music career. Wilson’s newly founded imprint, Vomit Face Records, just signed the younger artist — fulfilling a “promise to the spirit” of Bushwick Bill. Wilson explained that […]

Sick New World Festival Returning in 2026 With Two Major Events

After a brief hiatus in 2025, the heavy music mecca known as Sick New World is making its thunderous return—bigger and bolder than ever. The festival will return in 2026 as not one but two single-day events: first on April 25th in Las Vegas, and then on October 24th in Fort Worth, Texas. News of […]

Fred Durst Mourns Sam Rivers: “Gallons of Tears Since Yesterday” 

Sam Rivers from Limp Bizkit playing bass guitar on stage

Sam Rivers, Limp Bizkit Bassist, Dies at 48: Band Mourns “The Soul in the Sound” Sam Rivers, the foundational bassist for the nu metal band Limp Bizkit, has died at the age of 48. The band shared the heartbreaking news on social media over the weekend, though details about the circumstances of his death remain […]

Tame Impala Returns with Deadbeat: A Psychedelic Dance Revelation

After a five-year silence, Tame Impala — the creative force of Kevin Parker — has officially announced a new album titled Deadbeat, set to drop on October 17, 2025 via Columbia Records. The first singles, “End of Summer” and “Loser”, hint at a sonic evolution: “End of Summer” leans into acid house and ambient textures, […]

Iron Maiden’s Live After Death Roars Back to Life with 40th Anniversary Vinyl Reissue

Four decades after it first set the heavy metal world ablaze, Iron Maiden’s Live After Death is rising from the grave once more. Parlophone Records has announced a deluxe limited-edition 2LP color vinyl reissue of the iconic 1985 live album—an absolute staple for any metalhead’s collection. Available now for pre-order, this collector’s gem features the […]

Sleep Token Blurs the Lines Between Metal and Pop on the Charts

Sleep Token’s genre-defying rise continues as their latest album Even in Arcadia not only smashed expectations on streaming platforms, but also claimed the No. 1 spot on the Billboard 200 — a rare feat for a modern metal act. The album’s success isn’t just about numbers. Singles like “Emergence” broke into the Billboard Hot 100, […]

Tom Morello Gears Up for First True Solo Rock Album, Featuring Son Roman on Guitar

Tom Morello is set to chart a new chapter in his storied career: he’s working on his first “pure” solo rock album, one that returns to the heavy guitar roots of his Rage Against the Machine era, and he’s bringing his teenage son Roman into the mix. Unlike his recent Atlas Underground projects, which leaned […]

No Doubt Roars Back: Gwen Stefani & Co. Announce 2026 Las Vegas Sphere Residency

Get ready to “Just a Girl” your heart out — No Doubt is back and ready to take Vegas by storm! Following their electric surprise reunion at Coachella 2024, the iconic ska-punk group has officially announced a six-show residency at the groundbreaking Sphere venue in Las Vegas. Mark your calendars: May 6, 8, 9, 13, […]

Slash Confirms New Guns N’ Roses Album Is “Coming” Amid Creative Momentum

Legendary guitarist Slash has reignited fans’ hopes by revealing that a new Guns N’ Roses studio album is in development — even if the timing remains vague. In a candid interview with Guitar World, Slash said the band has accumulated “so much material at this point,” but admitted the real hurdle is finding the discipline […]

Star-Power Amplified: The 2025 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame to Feature A-List Presenters and Performers

The 2025 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony is shaping up to be as much a spectacle as an honor for the artists entering the hallowed ranks. Scheduled for November 8 in Los Angeles, the event will showcase a parade of high-profile presenters and musical performances alongside the formal inductions. Among the confirmed […]