June 9 has delivered several memorable moments throughout music history, spanning controversy, career milestones, major honors, and landmark album releases. One of the most talked-about events occurred in 1958 when rock and roll pioneer Jerry Lee Lewis took the unusual step of purchasing a full-page advertisement in Billboard magazine. The move was intended to address […]
A remarkable collection of musical talent gathered in New Jersey this week as some of the biggest names in American music joined forces for Music America: The Songs That Shaped Us, a concert event designed to celebrate the sounds that have defined generations. Led by Bruce Springsteen and featuring appearances from Jon Bon Jovi, Public […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
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 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 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 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 […]