Category: Alternative Rock

Hip‑Hop Meets Grunge: Inside the 2025 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame

This year’s 40th‑anniversary class of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame offered a striking survey of music’s breadth. On a star‑lined evening in Los Angeles, the Peacock Theater hosted the induction ceremony that celebrated artists whose influence continues to resonate across generations. Life‑long fans of funk, hip‑hop, grunge, pop and rock all found something […]

2026 GRAMMYs Launch with New Honors and a Star-Studded Nominee List

The stage is officially set for the 2026 GRAMMY Awards, with the Recording Academy unveiling its full list of nominees and ushering in another vibrant chapter of music history. Scheduled for Sunday, February 1, the ceremony will unfold live from Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, airing on CBS and streaming on Paramount+, promising a dazzling […]

Sid Wilson’s Next Act: Launching Vomit Face Records & Honoring Bushwick Bill’s Legacy

Sid Wilson, long recognized as the turntablist (#0) for Slipknot, has stepped into a fresh chapter by launching a new record label, Vomit Face Records. Far from merely creating a side‑project, Wilson appears determined to shape the label’s identity around raw, unfiltered creativity—saying simply, “Real art isn’t pretty.” The label’s first major move is signing the son of […]

Radiohead’s Triumphant Return: A Tour After Seven Years

After a seven‑year absence from the road, Radiohead have returned in emphatic fashion with a new European tour. Their opening show took place on 4 November 2025 in Madrid, kicking off what appears to be a tightly scheduled run of around 20 concerts across major European cities including London, Berlin, Bologna and Copenhagen. For loyal fans, this […]

Katatonia Set Course for North America: “Waking State 2026” Tour Announced

The Swedish stalwarts of melancholic metal, Katatonia, are primed to cross the Atlantic once again with their early‑2026 North American tour titled “Waking State Of North America 2026”. The trek arrives in support of their latest full‑length, Nightmares as Extensions of the Waking State, which landed in June via Napalm Records. Kicking off February 5 in Montclair, […]

Lamb of God Set Sail: Headbanger’s Boat 2026 Announces First Wave Lineup

The heavy‑metal community is gearing up for a newly announced voyage as Lamb of God embark on their next high‑octane adventure. The band has officially revealed that the fourth edition of their signature floating festival, Headbanger’s Boat 2026, will set sail from Miami on October 30, 2026, bound for Great Stirrup Cay in the Bahamas aboard the […]

Outbreak Festival Gears Up for 2026 — First Acts Announced

The upcoming 2026 edition of Outbreak Festival is off to a bold start with the release of its initial lineup, confirming that the event continues to push boundaries in the rock and hardcore domain. With roots firmly planted in the punk and metal scenes, Outbreak is signalling its intention to stay relevant and impactful as […]

“Church & State”: Brandi Carlile Brings History and Rage to the SNL Stage

Brandi Carlile took the stage of Saturday Night Live on November 1 to deliver a pair of striking performances from her freshly released solo album Returning to Myself. The singer‑songwriter opened her set with “Church & State,” a bold and politically charged rock‑infused track, during which she momentarily shifted gears to recite a historic letter penned by Thomas Jefferson in 1802 to […]

Disturbed To Pause Touring After Controversial European Run

The heavy‑rock outfit Disturbed is hitting pause. As their European “Sickness 25” tour comes to a close, frontman David Draiman announced the band will be taking “a nice, long break” and admitted they are uncertain when their next tour will commence. The anniversary run, celebrating 25 years since their original breakthrough, has been marred by public backlash. […]

From “Specter” to Stadiums: Bad Omens Unveil Massive 2026 Tour

Bad Omens are ready to take over arenas in 2026. The Virginia-based hard rock outfit has announced a 20-date North American headlining tour set to begin February 22 in Salt Lake City and conclude March 27 in Oakland, California. Joining them on the road will be fellow rockers Beartooth and rising act President, setting the […]