Ozzy Osbourne, the notorious, magnetic frontman who gave heavy metal its most haunted voice, has died at the age of 76, just weeks after his final, celebratory concert. The Osbourne family shared the news with fans, saying Ozzy passed away “surrounded by love.” With a career that could only be described as chaotic brilliance, Osbourne […]
Slipknot is marking 25 years of chaos with a one-of-a-kind collector’s dream: a six-album blood-filled vinyl box set celebrating their 1999 self-titled debut. The gory detail? Only 1,999 copies will be available globally — a nod to the year that launched the band into nu-metal immortality. Released today, July 22, the set offers more than […]
A powerhouse new supergroup, King Ultramega, has emerged to honor the legacy of the late Chris Cornell — and their debut hits hard. On July 18, the collective released a thunderous cover of Soundgarden’s iconic “Rusty Cage,” with William DuVall of Alice in Chains taking the lead on vocals. Joining DuVall are some of rock […]
If you blink, you’ll miss a new chapter in the ever-evolving Gizzverse. King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard—the wildly prolific psych-rock shapeshifters from Melbourne—are not just a band, they’re an ecosystem. Known for three-hour marathon shows and genre-hopping albums (27 and counting), the band’s concerts feel like organized chaos: mosh pits, Viking ship rowing, velvet […]
Chris Martin unintentionally stirred up some serious drama—and a whole lot of laughs—during Coldplay’s recent performance at Gillette Stadium in Boston. While singing to a packed crowd, Martin spotted a couple on the jumbotron and paused to comment on the cozy pair. “Oh, look at these two!” he said playfully as the man suddenly dropped […]
What was supposed to be a triumphant reunion for Jane’s Addiction has turned into a legal and emotional battleground. Guitarist Dave Navarro, joined by bandmates Eric Avery and Stephen Perkins, has filed a bombshell lawsuit accusing frontman Perry Farrell of violently assaulting him during a Boston show in September 2024. According to newly filed court […]
While Black Sabbath’s farewell concert on July 5 in Birmingham was packed with rock royalty, one notable absence stood out: Soundgarden. Despite earlier hints from Sharon Osbourne, the iconic ’90s band was missing from the Back to the Beginning festival lineup. Now, the band has spoken out, offering both an explanation and a heartfelt tribute. […]
Ghost kicked off their highly anticipated 2025 U.S. arena tour in Baltimore on July 9th with a theatrical, career-spanning spectacle that lived up to the band’s ritualistic reputation. Led by frontman Tobias Forge—aka Papa V Perpetua—the Swedish metal titans delivered a powerful 22-song set at CFG Bank Arena, seamlessly blending new material from their chart-topping […]
Rhian Teasdale is done playing it sweet. With Wet Leg’s sophomore album Moisturizer dropping this Friday, the 32-year-old frontwoman is stepping into a new era—one marked by muscle tanks, pink hair, and zero apologies. Sipping water, coffee, and lemonade in a sweltering London café the day after Wet Leg’s triumphant Glastonbury set, Teasdale reflects on […]
After nearly five years, Deftones are roaring back with Private Music, their 10th studio album, set to drop August 22 via Reprise/Warner. The lead single, “My Mind Is a Mountain,” is already out, offering fans a moody, expansive glimpse into the band’s latest sonic evolution. Private Music follows 2020’s critically acclaimed Ohms and reunites Deftones […]