KISS bassist Gene Simmons is offering fans an exclusive opportunity during his upcoming tour with The Gene Simmons Band. Through “The Ultimate Gene Simmons Experience,” fans can act as his “personal assistant and band roadie” for a day, assisting with load-in, stage setup, and enjoying backstage access, including a meal with Simmons and an introduction…… MORE
Over the weekend, Tool hosted their inaugural destination festival in the Dominican Republic. The band faced backlash following their second performance, as fans booed the group for not delivering on their promise of playing “two unique sets” at the “Tool in the Sand Festival” in Punta Cana. Despite a well-received performance on Friday that featured…… MORE
Celebrated Latin pop rock band Maná has unveiled their Vivir Sin Aire Tour, which is set to hit arenas and amphitheaters throughout North America. The 30-date jaunt will hit 21 major music cities in the U.S. and Canada, kicking off with a two-night stand in San Antonio on September 5-6, and concluding on April 4,…… MORE
After 25 years together, Mastodon and their co-founding guitarist Brent Hinds have amicably parted ways. The band announced the news on social media on Friday (March 7), writing: “We’re deeply proud of and beyond grateful for the music and history we’ve shared and we wish him nothing but success and happiness in his future endeavors.…… MORE
Brian James, the founding member of English punk rock band The Damned, passed away on Thursday (March 6) at the age of 70. The sad news was shared on James’ official Facebook page, which described him as “one of the true pioneers of music” and a “true gentleman,” while revealing that James died peacefully surrounded…… MORE
In celebration of the 50th anniversary of the release of David Bowie’s Young Americans, guitarist Carlos Alomar fondly recalls the making of the iconic album. Alomar praised Bowie’s venture into what David called “plastic soul,” which resulted in the English music legend’s first U.S. Top 10 charting album of his trailblazing career. Their collaboration on…… MORE
Renowned drummer Aaron Rossi, known for his powerful playing with bands like Prong, Ministry, and Ankla, tragically passed away on January 27, 2025, due to a sudden heart attack. The news of his sad passing wasn’t officially announced until Thursday (March 6) in a post on Rossi’s official Facebook page. “Aaron leaving us so soon…… MORE
Shinedown has claimed their record 20th No. 1 hit on Billboard’s Mainstream Rock Airplay chart with “Dance, Kid, Dance.” Their 20th chart-topper is a milestone for the Jacksonville, Florida hard rock band, who are the first group to reach twenty Mainstream Rock Airplay No. 1 hits since the chart first started back in 1981. Shinedown’s…… MORE
The ninth annual Love Rocks NYC Benefit Concert took place at New York’s Beacon Theatre on Thursday (March 6), and featured memorable performances from Cher, Beck, Phish’s Trey Anastasio, and Alicia Keys. The charity event raised over $4 million for God’s Love We Deliver, which provides home-delivery of meals for people unable to cook or…… MORE
Mumford & Sons will be performing an intimate, live-streamed show in Manchester in partnership with Amazon Music as part of the City Sessions series. The show will take place at the Aviva Studios on Wednesday, April 2, and will be streamed live on Prime Video and the Amazon Music UK channel on Twitch. The performance…… MORE
During a recent appearance on the Sidetracked podcast with Annie Mac and Nick Grimshaw, James Blake took to the defense of Coldplay. The Grammy-winning electro-pop musician urged fans to stop their criticism of the record-setting rock band, even after frontman Chris Martin said that his group is “a very easy, safe target.” “Coldplay bashing has…… MORE
During a book release event in London on Tuesday (March 4), Courtney Love performed an impromptu cover of Bob Dylan’s “Like a Rolling Stone,” right next door to Royal Albert Hall where Dylan famously performed that same song 60 years before. Love was at the event at the Royal Geographical Society to take part in…… MORE
With just under three months to go until the start of Oasis’ highly anticipated rock reunion tour on July 4, the band’s outspoken frontman Liam Gallagher took to X on Wednesday (March 5) to joke about who will be featured in the group’s lineup “Here we have it Peppa pig on drums Bert n Ernie…… MORE
Following the worldwide success of their 2024 reunion album, From Zero, Linkin Park are already back in the studio recording new music together. In a new episode of their LPTV FROM ZERO video series, the band shared a brief clip featuring Mike Shinoda and new vocalist Emily Armstrong working on a new song together in…… MORE
On Thursday (March 6), Glastonbury unveiled its 2025 lineup featuring headliners Charli XCX, Olivia Rodrigo, Doechii, and the 1975, who join previously announced legends Neil Young and the Chrome Hearts and Rod Stewart at the top of the lineup. Despite prior rumors, Oasis won’t be performing, while speculation surrounds potential appearances by artists like Sabrina…… MORE
Sir Ringo Starr recently wowed audiences at Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium with a two-night stand featuring hits from throughout his legendary seven-decade career. A new clip from the show features the 84-year-old Beatles drummer joined by Sheryl Crow, Molly Tuttle, and Mickey Guyton on his 1971 hit, “It Don’t Come Easy,” which promotes his upcoming TV…… MORE
Green Day frontman Billie Joe Armstrong has bought a stake in the Oakland Ballers, an independent minor league team in the Pioneer League. The punk rock legend now joins the Ballers ownership group that is providing a boost to the Bay Area’s baseball scene following the A’s relocation to Las Vegas. With the Ballers now…… MORE
Mötley Crüe has had to reschedule their Las Vegas residency at Dolby Live at Park MGM in order for Vince Neil to undergo a vocal procedure. The band’s Vegas run was originally scheduled for March 28th-April 19th, 2025, and has now been moved to September 2025, with tickets for the the initial shows remaining valid…… MORE
Heart launched their Royal Flush Tour on Friday (February 28), and singer Ann Wilson has been performing their initial shows from a wheelchair. In the latest episode of the After Dinner Thinks With Ann Wilson podcast, the vocalist clarified that she is not in a wheelchair due to her recent cancer battle. “I think some…… MORE
While discussing her musical influences on her SiriusXM channel, “Gaga Radio,” Lady Gaga revealed that her forthcoming album, Mayhem, draws inspiration from ’90s music icons such as Nine Inch Nails and Radiohead. Gaga specifically mentioned NIN’s classic 1994 single as impacting the sound of her record, saying “‘Closer’ is a huge inspiration for Mayhem.” Gaga…… MORE
