While Black Sabbath’s farewell concert on July 5 in Birmingham was packed with rock royalty, one notable absence stood out: Soundgarden. Despite earlier hints from Sharon Osbourne, the iconic ’90s band was missing from the Back to the Beginning festival lineup. Now, the band has spoken out, offering both an explanation and a heartfelt tribute. […]
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 […]
After nearly three decades of thunderous rhythm and iconic performances, drummer Matt Cameron has announced his departure from Pearl Jam. The 62-year-old musician revealed the news on social media, saying, “After 27 fantastic years, I have taken my final steps down the drum riser for the mighty Pearl Jam.” Cameron joined the band in 1998 […]
Pete Townshend is shedding light on the messy departure of longtime drummer Zak Starkey from The Who, calling the situation “a mess” and admitting uncertainty over how it unfolded. In a candid new interview with The i Paper, the legendary guitarist, 80, revealed that tensions within the band have simmered since the split with Starkey, […]
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 […]
After a brief hiatus due to health concerns, ZZ Top drummer Frank Beard is officially back behind the kit. The iconic band announced that Beard will rejoin the Elevation Tour starting Sunday, June 1, in Vancouver, marking his first performance since March. Previously sidelined for undisclosed reasons, it has now been confirmed that Beard was […]
Fall just got louder — and fiercer. Radio station 93X has officially announced its annual “Family Reunion” concert, set to bring an electrifying, female-fronted rock lineup to the Xcel Energy Center on September 19. Headlined by Evanescence and featuring Poppy, Dorothy, and Black Map, the event promises a powerhouse night celebrating women in rock and […]
Brad Arnold, lead vocalist of the rock band 3 Doors Down, has shared that he’s been diagnosed with stage 4 clear cell renal carcinoma, a form of kidney cancer that has spread to his lungs. In a heartfelt video posted to the band’s Instagram, the 46-year-old musician broke the news directly to fans, stating, “That’s […]
Swedish heavy metal band Ghost has ascended to the pinnacle of the Billboard 200 for the first time, as their latest studio album Skeletá storms to No. 1 with 86,000 equivalent album units in its debut week. This milestone not only marks the band’s highest-charting album to date, but also delivers the biggest rock debut […]
Better Noise Music has announced the signing of four prominent bands: In This Moment, Sabaton, Yellowcard, and The Rasmus. This move signifies the label’s commitment to diversifying its rock and metal roster. In This Moment: The Grammy-nominated band, led by Maria Brink, is working on their ninth studio album, marking their first release under Better […]