Soundgarden drummer Matt Cameron has shared a long-awaited update on the band’s upcoming final album, one that includes posthumous vocals from the late Chris Cornell. The project has been in the works since before Cornell’s death in 2017, and according to Cameron, it’s now “over halfway done.” Despite the progress, fans hoping for a surprise […]
Category: Alternative Rock
Rock Icons and Indie Legends Anchor Coachella 2026 Lineup
While Coachella is often dominated by pop and mainstream headliners, the 2026 lineup delivers something special for rock and classic rock fans. Alongside pop names like Sabrina Carpenter and Justin Bieber, the desert will echo with guitars, grit, and decades of rock history. Leading the charge are The Strokes, returning to Coachella with their signature […]
Breach by Twenty One Pilots: A Triumphant Close to the Lore, A Door Cracked to the Unknown
Twenty One Pilots’ new album Breach lands not just as another release, but as the conclusion of a decade-long saga rooted in Blurryface, Trench, Scaled and Icy, and Clancy. For longtime fans steeped in the lore of Clancy and the Torchbearer, it’s catharsis. For newcomers, Breach still delivers the theatrical energy, genre-bending surprises, and emotional […]
Foo Fighters Unveil New Era: Ilan Rubin, Snippets of New Music & Surprise Show Debut
Foo Fighters are stepping into a new chapter. After officially parting ways with Josh Freese earlier in 2025, the band has brought in Ilan Rubin—formerly of Nine Inch Nails—as their new drummer. The change marks a significant milestone for the band still defining its future following the loss of longtime drummer Taylor Hawkins in 2022. […]
A Rock Legend’s Final Words—Ozzy’s Unfiltered Goodbye to Tom Morello
In the aftermath of Ozzy Osbourne’s legendary final performance, Rage Against the Machine’s Tom Morello revealed a delightfully irreverent moment from their last encounter. After the uplifting “Back to the Beginning” benefit concert in Birmingham on July 5, Morello found himself casually playing pinball at the afterparty with his son. Just then, Jack Osbourne interrupted […]
Foo Fighters “Assemble”: Tease New Studio Activity Ignites Fan Speculation
The Foo Fighters are officially signaling a return. In a cryptic Instagram post, Dave Grohl and company declared, “Foo Fighters Assemble!!!,” instructing fans to sign up for their newsletter for “info you won’t want to miss.” The accompanying photo—a top-down shot of each member’s shoes forming a circle—suggests the band is back together and quietly […]
Rock Gets Its Moon Person: Coldplay Triumphs at 2025 VMAs
While the 2025 MTV VMAs were dominated by pop superstars and genre crossovers, rock artists delivered standout moments—especially Coldplay, who clinched the coveted Best Rock Moon Person for their emotional track “All My Love.” The win underscores that rock still thrives in mainstream culture, resonating with fans across generations. The ceremony also paid tribute to […]
David Byrne and Hayley Williams: A Sparked Collaboration That “Killed It”
David Byrne, the pioneering former frontman of Talking Heads, is ready to release his first solo album in seven years — Who Is the Sky?—and he can’t stop praising his electrifying collaborator, Paramore’s Hayley Williams. Byrne recounts the creative spark that ignited after Paramore’s cover of “Burning Down the House” for the Stop Making Sense […]
Jeremiah Fraites Crafts the Musical Heartbeat of Springsteen’s Deliver Me From Nowhere
Jeremiah Fraites, co‑founder of The Lumineers, steps into a striking new creative realm with the original score for the upcoming biopic Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere. The film—which delves into the emotionally charged making of Bruce Springsteen’s iconic Nebraska album—debuted at the Telluride Film Festival and arrives in theaters on October 24, 2025. Fraites describes […]
Twenty One Pilots Break New Ground: Josh Dun Sings Lead on Gripping Rock Anthem “Drum Show”
Twenty One Pilots have unleashed their electrifying second single off the upcoming album Breach, titled “Drum Show”, and it’s making waves—not least because for the first time, drummer Josh Dun delivers lead vocals. The track dropped on August 18 and arrives with a gritty, rock-driven edge that packs a punch. This marks a departure from […]