Forty years after Pyromania lit the match, Def Leppard is still burning bright—and Alberta felt the full heat. Performing at the Rockin’ Thunder festival on Edmonton’s dusty Exhibition Lands, the British rock legends proved that age doesn’t dull anthems or stage presence. If anything, it sharpens them. Led by Joe Elliott—whose voice remarkably still holds […]
At 83, Paul McCartney is proving once again that rock and roll has no age limit. The music icon is heading back on tour with a newly announced 19-date North American leg of his Got Back Tour, kicking off September 29 in Palm Desert, California. Following the success of his 2022 run, McCartney will bring […]
Benson Boone’s star power was undeniable as he lit up the Plains of Abraham mainstage at Quebec’s Festival d’été de Québec (FEQ), playing to a staggering crowd of nearly 90,000 fans on July 5. The 23-year-old singer, whose breakout hit “Beautiful Things” continues to dominate charts across North America, brought both emotional intensity and high-octane […]
Lauryn Hill’s set at the 2025 Essence Festival in New Orleans was memorable—but not for the reasons fans hoped. The Grammy-winning icon finally took the stage at the Caesars Superdome at 2:30 a.m. on July 5, hours behind schedule, performing to a mostly empty stadium that seats over 80,000. Festival organizers had stacked Friday’s lineup, […]
Doechii made her mark on Glastonbury Saturday night, transforming the West Holts Stage into her own personal hip-hop classroom. In her festival debut, the Florida-born rapper delivered a bold, 45-minute set that blended sharp lyricism, live vocals, choreography, and striking visual storytelling. Framed as a six-part “School of Hip-Hop” lesson plan, Doechii’s set celebrated the […]
The Outlaw Music Festival has been forced to cancel its July 1st show in El Reno, Oklahoma, after severe weather caused significant damage to tour equipment during a previous stop in Missouri. The tour’s June 29th performance at Thunder Ridge Nature Arena in Ridgedale, Missouri, was abruptly cut short when heavy rains and high winds […]
Deftones fans may not have to wait much longer for new music. During their headlining set at London’s Crystal Palace Park on June 29, the band displayed a cryptic graphic that has set the rumor mill spinning. The screen showcased the phrase “private music” alongside the Roman numerals “X.VII.MMXXV,” sparking speculation that new material could […]
Black Sabbath’s long-awaited final reunion is officially happening. The legendary heavy metal pioneers will return to their hometown of Birmingham for one last, history-making show on July 5, 2025, at Villa Park. Dubbed Back To The Beginning, the event will mark the first time Ozzy Osbourne, Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler, and Bill Ward share a […]
The heated debate over backing tracks in live rock shows continues, and Shinedown guitarist Zach Myers isn’t shy about where he stands. In a recent interview at the Welcome to Rockville festival, Myers brushed off criticism aimed at bands like his that use backing tracks for select elements in their performances. “People love to brag […]
A recent Pitbull concert turned into an unexpected comedy show when a dad in the crowd found himself mistaken for the global music icon himself, thanks to his uncanny resemblance to Mr. Worldwide. Sporting a bald head, sunglasses, and well-groomed facial hair, the unidentified man bore a striking similarity to Pitbull’s signature look. As he […]