Mastodon are heading back on the road in a major way, unveiling a sprawling North American tour for fall 2026 that pairs the progressive metal veterans with two of the most acclaimed names in modern blackgaze, Deafheaven and Alcest. The newly announced Poisonous Weapons Tour arrives at a significant moment for the Atlanta-based band. Fresh […]
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Black Crowes Concert Turns Tense After Chris Robinson Responds to ‘U.S.A.’ Chant
A Black Crowes concert in Florida took an unexpected turn when a patriotic chant from the audience sparked a sharp response from frontman Chris Robinson and triggered boos from sections of the crowd. The moment unfolded before the band began a song during a stop on its current tour. Audience members started chanting “U.S.A.,” a […]
Metallica Breaks Berlin Stadium Record With Massive 94,000-Fan Crowd
Metallica added another milestone to its already historic career with a record-breaking performance in Berlin that drew one of the largest concert crowds Germany has ever seen. The legendary metal band packed Olympiastadion with more than 94,000 fans during a stop on the ongoing M72 World Tour, establishing a new attendance benchmark for the iconic […]
Springsteen, Foo Fighters Lead New Festival as Artists Exit Great American State Fair
A newly announced music festival is positioning itself as a high-profile alternative to one of the most talked-about events surrounding America’s 250th anniversary celebrations. Organized by guitarist and activist Tom Morello, the Power to the People festival has assembled an impressive roster of artists from across the rock, folk and hip-hop worlds. The lineup features […]
Megadeth Extends Farewell Journey as Final Era Continues Worldwide
After more than four decades of blistering riffs, lightning-fast solos, and a lasting influence on heavy music, Megadeth is preparing to bring one of metal’s most celebrated careers to a close. The legendary thrash metal group is moving forward with a farewell chapter that includes an extensive global tour and a final studio album. Rather […]
Bruce Springsteen Turns Boston Concert Into Rallying Cry for America
Bruce Springsteen turned Boston’s TD Garden into something far bigger than a concert venue Sunday night. For nearly three hours, the rock icon delivered a performance that felt equal parts revival meeting, protest rally, and arena-sized rock show. Backed by the E Street Band and joined throughout the night by guitarist Tom Morello, Springsteen leaned […]
The 2026 AMAs Proved Pop Music Has Gone Fully Global
The 2026 American Music Awards turned into a global showcase of pop dominance, fan loyalty, and genre crossover success as BTS made a triumphant return to the top of the music world. Held at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas and hosted by Queen Latifah, this year’s AMAs celebrated a music industry that […]
Tommy Lee Revisits His Wild Solo Era With Tommyland Rides Again
Tommy Lee is taking another spin through one of the wildest stretches of his solo career. The Mötley Crüe drummer has officially released Tommyland Rides Again, a refreshed take on his 2005 solo album Tommyland: The Ride. The project revisits the era when Lee stepped away from the glam metal machine long enough to experiment […]
The Day “Smoke on the Water” Arrived and Other Major Music Moments
May 26 has delivered its share of unforgettable moments across the music world, from landmark releases and television appearances to headline-making celebrity events and tragic live concert incidents. Back in 1965, The Rolling Stones continued their rapid rise in America with an appearance on the television music program “Shindig!” Sharing the stage with Jackie DeShannon, […]
Woman Behind Greta Van Fleet’s Famous Name Dies at 95
The woman whose name became permanently linked to one of modern rock’s most recognizable bands has passed away. Gretna Van Fleet, the Frankenmuth, Michigan native who inspired the name of Greta Van Fleet, died this week at the age of 95. While she never performed with the Grammy-winning group, her connection to the band became […]