Mt. Joy has shared their new single, “Coyote,” the lead effort from their upcoming fourth studio album, Hope We Have Fun, set for release on May 30. The single coincides with the start of Mt. Joy’s 2025 North American tour, which gets underway on April 19 in Charlottesville, Virginia. The Philadelphia Indie rock band has…… MORE
In a new interview with FluxFM, Incubus frontman Brandon Boyd said the band’s long-awaited ninth album is “ready to go,” and is “probably going to come out in October.” The upcoming release would mark the band’s first full-length LP in eight years, serving as a follow-up to 2017’s 8. “We actually finished the album a…… MORE
Godsmack have launched their 2025 European/UK tour without two longtime core members of the group. Drummer Shannon Larkin and guitarist Tony Rombola are currently not in the band at the start of the tour, and have been replaced by Will Hunt (Evanescence) and Sam Bam Koltun (Dorothy, Faster Pussycat), respectively. In an interview with a…… MORE
In a recent episode of Riff X’s ‘Metal XS’, Zakk Wylde, the longtime collaborator and guitarist for Ozzy Osbourne, discussed what might be in store for Black Sabbath’s upcoming farewell show. Wylde hinted at Osbourne performing from a specialized “throne” due to his Parkinson’s disease, and expressed hope for potential future tours if Osbourne enjoys…… MORE
In a new interview with Rolling Stone, Metallica’s Kirk Hammett revealed that he is currently working on his first solo album, and has over 700 riffs stockpiled for Metallica’s next LP. “I’m just actively getting ideas together for my [first] solo album,” he told the publication. “I guess the best way to describe it is…… MORE
Lizzo has landed her first leading role in a film, as the Grammy-winner is set to portray the iconic gospel rock pioneer Sister Rosetta Tharpe in a biopic by Amazon MGM Studios. Tharpe is known as the Godmother of Rock and Roll, and the Arkansas native influenced an array of legendary artists like Johnny Cash,…… MORE
Ed Sheeran, along with industry heavyweights like Harry Styles, Coldplay, and Elton John, are urging the U.K. government to allocate £250 million for music education in an open letter to British Prime Minister Keir Starmer. The letter – which Sheeran shared on his Instagram on Sunday – outlines plans to fund music programs in schools,…… MORE
KISS will break their retirement from touring for a one-off “unmasked” show at a 50th anniversary celebration for the KISS Army fan club taking place from November 14th-16th at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas. The “unmasked” show reinforces what singer-bassist Gene Simmons told Rolling Stone in a past interview, claiming that KISS’ final show on their…… MORE
A new collaboration between Jack Black and Dave Grohl will be featured on the soundtrack for the upcoming live-action Minecraft film. The original song is titled,“I Feel Alive,” and it features Black – who is also a cast member in A Minecraft Movie – on lead vocals and Grohl on drums. The ’80s-inspired track was…… MORE
Dead and Company honored the late Phil Lesh, co-founder of the Grateful Dead, by performing his signature song, “Box of Rain,” at Las Vegas’ Sphere on Saturday (March 22) during their first weekend back at the state-of-the-art venue. The tribute was led by guitarist John Mayer on vocals alongside original Dead members Bob Weir, Mickey…… MORE
On Thursday (March 20), Guns N’ Roses announced Isaac Carpenter as their new drummer, one day after revealing the departure of their longtime band member Frank Ferrer. Carpenter has been drumming for AWOLNATION since 2014, and has previously worked with Duff McKagan’s Loaded, Adam Lambert, A Perfect Circle, and more, while also taking part in…… MORE
Emmy-nominated director Marty Callner, known for his provocative music videos in the Eighties, died on March 17 at the age of 78. His family revealed that Callner died of natural causes at his home in Malibu. His impactful career included directing iconic music videos for artists like Aerosmith (“Love in an Elevator,” “Dude Looks Like…… MORE
U2 has made history by becoming the first Irish songwriters to be named Ivors Academy Fellows. They are the second group to receive the honor – the highest distinction that the organization behind the annual Ivor Novello Awards bestows – joining the Bee Gees. The award will be presented at The Ivors ceremony in London…… MORE
Metallica guitarist Kirk Hammett will share insights into the instruments that have played a pivotal role in his life and music career through The Collection: Kirk Hammett, a comprehensive coffee table book available for order through Gibson Publishing. This 400-page tome features new interviews with Hammett conducted by Chris Vinnicombe and Mark Agnesi, along with…… MORE
A children’s book titled, Gabba Gabba We Accept You: The Wondrous Tale of Joey Ramone, is set to be released on June 27th via Drag City. The kids’ book is written by Jay Ruttenberg and illustrated by Lucinda Schreiber, and it captures the life story of punk rock icon and Ramones frontman, Joey Ramone. The…… MORE
To celebrate the 50th anniversary of their iconic album Dressed to Kill, KISS is launching an audio walking tour in New York City on March 22nd in collaboration with Pophouse. Fans can access the tour on their mobile devices via the band’s website, starting at the Chelsea location where Bob Gruen’s famous album cover photo…… MORE
Limp Bizkit’s $200 million lawsuit against Universal Music will proceed to trial after a federal judge rejected the label’s attempt to dismiss the case. The band initially sued UMG in October 2024, alleging that the label withheld significant royalties totalling as much as $200 million, while also accusing the company of “fraud,” claiming they “designed…… MORE
On Wednesday (March 19), Guns N’ Roses announced the departure of drummer Frank Ferrer, the band’s longest-serving drummer. GN’R described the split as “amicable,” while sharing a statement that reads, “The band thanks Frank for his friendship, creativity, and sturdy presence over the past 19 years, and they wish him success in the next chapter…… MORE
In a new interview with MOJO, Queen’s Brian May expressed the possibility of the celebrated rock band releasing their first new single in 30 years. “I think it could happen,” May said. “Both Roger [Taylor] and I are constantly writing and coming up with ideas and doing things in our studios. I could have the…… MORE
Robert Smith of the Cure will curate the 2026 Teenage Cancer Trust benefit concerts at the Royal Albert Hall. Smith takes over from the Who’s Roger Daltrey, who stepped down last year from the role he held for the previous 24 years. “Teenage Cancer Trust does the most fantastic work,” Smith said in a statement.…… MORE
