Drummer Josh Freese’s departure from the Foo Fighters was unexpected, but it has not derailed his career. Freese is set to rejoin Nine Inch Nails, whose current drummer, Ilan Rubin, will now join the Foo Fighters. This arrangement was not pre-planned, but it works out well for both bands. The Foo Fighters have officially named…… MORE
Thousands of fans gathered in Birmingham, England, on Wednesday (July 30) to honor Ozzy Osbourne during the funeral procession for the heavy metal icon. Ozzy’s grieving family also made an emotional appearance, as his wife Sharon Osbourne and their children Jack, Kelly, and Aimee, took a moment to lay some flowers down at the massive…… MORE
In an Instagram post shared over the weekend, Live Nation reports a 14% increase in “heavy rock” shows in 2025, with data also showing that metal now accounts for 13% of all arena and stadium concerts. These impressive figures signal a major resurgence of these genres within the live music industry. Rising bands like Bring…… MORE
During Gavin Adcock’s performance at the Rock the Country festival in Anderson, South Carolina on Saturday night (July 26), the country singer launched a profanity-laden rant on stage after a confrontation with Nickelback’s sound guy. The incident began after the Nickelback crewmember (who headlined the festival along with Kid Rock) reportedly confronted Adcock’s father and…… MORE
Bad Company’s first official tribute album, Can’t Get Enough: A Tribute to Bad Company, is slated to arrive on October 24. The 10-track collection features star-studded covers of their classic hits by artists including Slash with Myles Kennedy, Halestorm with Paul Rodgers, the Struts (whose cover of “Rock ‘n’ Roll Fantasy” is the first single…… MORE
On Tuesday (July 29), David Gilmour announced the upcoming release of his concert film, Live at the Circus Maximus, Rome, which will premiere in cinemas and IMAX on September 17. The movie captures a performance from Gilmour’s brief 2024 Luck and Strange Tour, which featured sets that included his solo material alongside Pink Floyd classics.…… MORE
Ozzy Osbourne will be honored with a funeral procession through his hometown of Birmingham, England, on Wednesday (July 30). Starting at 1 p.m., a hearse carrying the body of the heavy metal legend will travele through the streets of the city, and conclude at the Black Sabbath bridge and bench, a memorial site dedicated to…… MORE
Over the weekend, Paramore’s Hayley Williams surprised fans by releasing 17 new songs on her rudimentary website, accessible via a code linked to her Good Dye Young hair dye company. The tracks have a confessional, homemade charm to them, ranging from meditative tracks like “True Believer” and “BloodBros,” to edgy, inventive rockers like “IceInMyOJ” and…… MORE
Representatives for Phil Collins confirmed that he is currently hospitalized while recovering from a recent knee surgery, while dispelling online rumors that the 74-year-old music legend was in hospice care. While the onetime Genesis member has faced significant health challenges over the years – including suffering significant nerve damage from a 2007 spinal surgery that…… MORE
On Monday (July 28), the Stray Cats announced the dates and details of their fall 2025 U.S tour, the band’s first live shows since frontman Brian Setzer’s autoimmune disease diagnosis. “The Stray Cats are back and ready to rock this fall!” the band captioned their tour announcement post. “Catch all three original members – Brian…… MORE
