Category: Alternative Rock

The Strokes Push Into Bold New Territory on Reality Awaits

Twenty-five years after redefining modern rock with their breakthrough debut, The Strokes are proving they have little interest in repeating themselves. Their seventh studio album, Reality Awaits, finds the New York band pushing further into experimental territory while maintaining enough of its trademark musical identity to remind listeners why the group remains one of alternative […]

System of a Down and Faith No More Unite for Australia and New Zealand Stadium Tour

System of a Down and Faith No More are joining forces for one of the biggest rock events of the year, announcing a co-headlining stadium tour that will bring both bands to Australia and New Zealand. The tour will visit Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, and Wellington, giving fans across the region a rare opportunity to see […]

The Strokes Push Into New Territory on Reality Awaits

The Strokes are back with Reality Awaits, ending a six-year wait between studio albums and delivering one of the band’s boldest musical departures to date. Rather than leaning into the guitar-driven formula that made them indie rock icons, the New York group explores a more experimental landscape filled with electronic textures, processed vocals, and unexpected […]

Halestorm Unveils Pro Shot Video of Powerful “Perry Mason” Tribute

Halestorm is giving fans another chance to experience one of the most memorable performances from the historic Back to the Beginning concert with the release of professionally filmed footage of its rendition of Ozzy Osbourne’s “Perry Mason.” The band’s performance pays tribute to one of Ozzy’s signature solo tracks, originally featured on his 1995 album […]

Trivium Launches New Era With Massive 2026 North American Tour

Trivium is gearing up for one of its biggest North American tours in recent years, bringing an all-star lineup of modern metal talent across the continent this fall. The Grammy-nominated band will launch its headlining run on November 5 in St. Petersburg, Florida, before wrapping up on December 19 in Charlotte, North Carolina. Joining Trivium […]

Melissa Auf der Maur Returns With First New Music in 16 Years

Melissa Auf der Maur is returning to music with her first new project in 16 years, unveiling an ambitious release that blends archival recordings with newly created material. Scheduled for release on September 4, Bass Womb Room: My ’90s 4-Track Demos x Field Recordings brings together a collection of previously unheard home demos recorded during […]

Velvet Revolver’s Music Is Back and Ready for a New Generation of Rock Fans

Fans of early 2000s hard rock have a reason to celebrate as Velvet Revolver’s music is making its way back to streaming services. After spending years with portions of its catalog difficult to find digitally, the acclaimed supergroup is once again becoming easily accessible for listeners around the world. Velvet Revolver united musicians who had […]

System Of A Down Roars Back With Triumphant UK Stadium Return

System Of A Down reminded the UK why they remain one of heavy music’s most celebrated live bands with a triumphant return to London after nearly ten years away. Performing two exclusive UK dates at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, the Armenian-American quartet delivered a career-spanning set that celebrated more than two decades of influential music. Backed […]

Nickelback Sets October Release for 11th Studio Album

Nickelback is preparing to launch a new chapter with the announcement of its 11th studio album, Everything Under the Sun, which is set to arrive on Oct. 30 through Virgin Music Group. The release marks the Canadian rock band’s first full-length project in four years, following 2022’s Get Rollin. To kick off the album campaign, […]

Soulfly Unveils Fall U.S. Tour With Nailbomb and Incite

Soulfly is heading back on the road this fall with an extensive U.S. tour that brings together several generations of the Cavalera family for a heavy-hitting lineup. The 25-date run begins September 18 with an appearance at the Louder Than Life festival in Louisville, Kentucky, before making stops throughout the Midwest, Southwest and West Coast. […]