William Shatner is bringing his newly-conceived rock spectacle to Riot Fest 2026, joining one of the festival's most celebrated lineups alongside Iggy Pop, Public Image Ltd., Morrissey, Blink-182, Weezer, Sex Pistols featuring Frank Carter, The Pogues, The Damned, Jawbreaker, and many more.
Already renowned for fearlessly exceeding (and even contradicting) his audience's expectations throughout a career that spans more than six decades, Shatner returns to the stage with a powerful live production that transforms both his past and most recent recordings into a full-scale rock experience. (continue)
KISS have revealed the full programming schedule for the second KISS Kruise: Land-locked in Vegas, returning November 13-15 at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas.
Following the success of last year's fan experience, which drew fans from all 50 states and 32 countries, the 2026 edition delivers more KISS than ever before - and marks the only place fans can see KISS perform live anywhere this year. (continue)
For more than four decades, NAPALM DEATH has challenged expectations and redefined the limits of extreme music. Now, the legendary UK grindcore pioneers have added another milestone to their storied career with an appearance on NPR Music's celebrated Tiny Desk concert series, bringing their uncompromising intensity to one of music's most unexpected stages.
Widely regarded as one of the heaviest acts ever to perform behind the iconic Tiny Desk, the band's set offers a rare glimpse of NAPALM DEATH in an intimate setting while proving that their relentless energy, razor-sharp musicianship, and socially conscious message resonate just as powerfully outside the walls of a packed club or festival stage. (continue)
Too Much Of A Good Thing: The Savoy Brown Collection 1992-2007 is a reissued compilation of favorites from those fifteen years of recordings, available for the first time on digital, available on Panache Records, Simmonds' own label.
The new collection is not so much a "Best Of" CD, but a compilation of favorites. Of course, there's the usual line-up changes in the personnel, all led by founding guitarist, Kim Simmonds. (continue)
Nickelback have shared their new single "Rattle The Cage" which features a guest appearance from John 5. The band shared the single and video to celebrate the news that they will be releasing their new album "Everything Under The Sun" on October 30th.
"Everything Under The Sun" is the follow-up to Nickelback's 2022 album "Get Rollin'" Chad Kroeger had this to say about the new record and single, "This album has every side of the band on it. (continue)
The Beaches has unveiled its official music video for its acclaimed track "Edge of the Earth." The video comes as The Beaches continue to hit new heights after being prominently featured in the storyline of Amazon Prime Video's hit new series "Off Campus."
Originally released as part of their 2023 album Blame My Ex, the "Edge of the Earth" sync has led to massive boosts in streaming numbers across the band's catalogue, becoming their biggest song across all platforms, and a rise to the top 5 Most Added on US Pop and Alternative Radio. (continue)
More than four decades after the release of his iconic 1982 anthem "White Wedding" and 1984 hit "Eyes Without A Face," Billy Idol delivers powerful new reimagined versions live from Apple Music Studios in Los Angeles.
Joined by longtime collaborator and legendary guitarist Steve Stevens, whose rapid-fire opening riff and unforgettable solo helped define the original recording, the performance celebrates one of rock's most enduring songs while adding another milestone to Idol's landmark 2026, following being selected to be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame later this year, receiving the Lifetime Achievement Award at the American Music Awards, his Las Vegas residency, the launch of his 'It's A Nice Day To... Tour Again!' North American tour, surprise Coachella appearance, and the release of the critically acclaimed documentary Billy Idol Should Be Dead. (continue)
The Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA), producers of the SEMA Show, the major trade-only automotive aftermarket event held annually in Las Vegas, today announced the musical lineup for SEMA Fest, taking place Friday, November 6, at the Las Vegas Convention Center.
Headlined by multi-platinum punk rock icons The Offspring, the lineup also features anthemic alt-rockers Jimmy Eat World, genre-blending rock reggae outfit 311, and California rock band The Alive. (continue)
In celebration of the mighty Iron Maiden's 50th anniversary, Heathen have taken a stab at the Number of The Beast classic, "The Prisoner" in a brand new visualizer video.
Pulling samples from the TV show of the same name, enlisting artist Dan Goldsworthy (known for his work with Accept, Inhuman Condition, and Haken) to Eddie-ify the goblin from "Goblin's Blade"-a callback to their Heathen's 1987 record Breaking The Silence-and reworking their logo to look like Maiden's, Heathen pull out all the stops to ensure this was more than just homage. (continue)
Yoshiki has announced that Perry Farrell, the visionary frontman of Jane's Addiction and founder of Lollapalooza, will appear as a special guest on July 16 ("Scarlet Night") during YOSHIKI CLASSICAL 2026 at Walt Disney Concert Hall, joining previously announced guest Jonathan Davis of Korn, who performs both evenings, and Josh Groban, who joins July 17's "Violet Night", for what is shaping up to be one of the year's most remarkable live music events.
The addition of Farrell further elevates a concert series that has rapidly become one of the summer's most anticipated musical events. Bringing together these legendary artists whose careers have helped redefine alternative rock, heavy music, classical crossover, and modern songwriting, the performances promise a once-in-a-lifetime collaboration unlike anything previously presented on the Walt Disney Concert Hall stage. (continue)
"Belligerence," the second single off The Ocean's upcoming 12th studio album Solaris is a heavy one: A song that makes reference to the band's older albums while imbuing it with a fresh sense of intensity.
New vocalists Enrico Tiberi's vocals deliver a familiarity and energy that is sure to resonate with long-time fans of the band. Meanwhile, Lane Shi (Otay:Onii), who used to sing for the American band Elizabeth Colour Wheel, adds a new direction to The Ocean's sound, comprising elements and experience as a musician and performance artist who has appeared at events such as CTM, Biennale, or as part of Florentina Holzinger's polarizing opera Sancta. When Shi's and Tiberi's voices meet in the harmonized verses, it's moments of unprecedented beauty. (continue)
In celebration of 30 years of her mainstream breakthrough debut The Burdens of Being Upright, two-time GRAMMY-nominated alternative artist Tracy Bonham will be performing the gold-certified album in its entirety... except this time, through the eyes of a seasoned and much-more-enlightened artist.
"The Burdens album was a rebellious encounter with expectations from others, claiming my own identity, and the confusion and rage as a young woman on my own," Tracy explains, recalling the release of that album when she was still in her late 20s. "Thirty years later, the songs are as impactful but are landing differently for me. For the past 30 years, I've been playing small ever since the 'Angry Young Woman' moniker that made me recoil. I hated being labeled, but still, I am a Gen X'er in menopause who is still trying to figure it all out, I am a single mother of a teenage boy in a cruel world (no, everything's not fine), and I have let the narrative of not having a voice lead me down dark paths. These songs are ultimately transforming who I am now." (continue)
42 years into a jagged and checkered career Hickoids are pleased to announce the "Still Trippin'" summer 2026 tour. The Austin Music Hall of Fame inductees began their wild ride back in 1984 - playing a psylocybin fueled (sour) mashup of punk, hard country, glam and psychedelic rock while gaining a reputation as one of the foundational acts of the cowpunk genre.
This will be the band's first excursion to the Upper Midwest in almost 35 years, and their first shows in the Canadian province of Ontario as well as several other cities along the way. (continue)
Lorraine Lewis of Femme Fatale recently joined Mark Strigl on his long-running independent Talking Metal podcast, where she discussed her recent collaboration with Blacklist Union, her upcoming European tour with Faster Pussycat featuring Taime Downe, working with Steve Brown, her departure from Vixen, an upcoming David Bowie cover recording with Dee Snider of Twisted Sister, and much more.
The interview appears in Episode 1001 of Talking Metal, one of the world's longest-running hard rock and heavy metal podcasts, which has been delivering artist interviews and music coverage since 2005. (continue)
KnuckleBonz today announces an official collaboration with the Cliff Burton Family Estate to bring the Cliff Burton Museum to the KnuckleBonz360 BackStage Experience, a first-of-its-kind immersive 3D digital platform launching Summer 2026.
KnuckleBonz360 is a digital platform featuring immersive 3D worlds built to celebrate the iconic imagery of great bands and artists. With 20+ band worlds launching in 2026, the KnuckleBonz360 BackStage Experience gives fans a place to connect with other fans, play mini-games, shop for exclusive collectibles, and explore as iconic album art and imagery come to life! (continue)
The Menzingers are streaming the title track to their brand new album "Everything I Ever Saw," ahead of the record's release this Friday, July 17th via Epitaph.
Dept. of Connection also shared these details: The band will celebrate the arrival of Everything I Ever Saw with a sold-out release show on July 17th at The Stone Pony in Asbury Park, NJ and will also be doing in-store performances and signings at Philadelphia's Repo Records, Wilkes-Barre's Gallery of Sound, and New York City's Rough Trade throughout the weekend. (continue)
Seven Spires is proud to announce the Master Key Edition of their acclaimed recent album 'A Fortress Called Home,' set for release on September 4th via Frontiers Music Srl. To mark the occasion, the band also shares the new single "Songs Upon Wine-Stained Tongues (Orchestral Version)," alongside a visualizer.
Originally released in 2024 to widespread critical acclaim, 'A Fortress Called Home' further cemented Seven Spires' reputation as one of the most ambitious, creative and emotionally compelling bands in modern metal. Seamlessly blending symphonic metal, power metal, progressive influences and extreme metal elements, the album showcased the band at the peak of its artistic vision, driven by Adrienne Cowan's extraordinary vocal performance and the group's fearless approach to songwriting. (continue)
Alt Rockers The Brothers Union just released their new dad-rock single "Mama Tried" and to celebrate we asked them to tell us about the track. Here is the story:
"Mama Tried" started with a feeling I'd been carrying around for a while. There are times in life when it feels like you've done everything you're supposed to do, but you still wake up feeling stuck. You start replaying old decisions, wondering where things went sideways, and asking yourself if it's too late to change direction. That's where this song came from. (continue)
L7 bassist Jennifer Finch has been forced to bow out of the band's U.S. tour this fall after being diagnosed with an aggressive form of brain cancer. Jennifer is currently undergoing treatment and a GoFundMe campaign has been launched to help her.
Charm School Media shared these details: What initially appeared to be a condition that could be addressed through treatment and a full course of radiation has progressed rapidly. Unforeseen complications have required Jennifer to undergo multiple surgeries and have resulted in significant physical limitations. She now requires extensive ongoing medical care, rehabilitation and professional in-home assistance. (continue)
Rock legends Guns N' Roses has partnered with Fandiem to launch a national fundraising campaign in support of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP), giving fans the chance to win an unforgettable VIP experience at the band's Rose Bowl show in Pasadena, California on Saturday, September 5, 2026.
The campaign will help build awareness around Guns N' Roses' 2026 World Tour in North America while raising funds for AFSP and its mission to save lives and bring hope to those affected by suicide. (continue)
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