During an off-day while System of a Down was in Chicago for a two-night stand at Soldier Field over the holiday weekend, guitarist-singer Daron Malakian surprised a SOAD tribute band called Peephole by unexpectedly joining them onstage to perform “Cigaro.” Malakian, who was sightseeing at Wrigley Field with his cousin, heard the band playing across…… MORE
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Mastodon’s Bill Kelliher And Brann Dailor Take Part In Memorial Walk For Late Bandmate Brent Hinds In Atlanta
A memorial walk honoring late Mastodon singer-guitarist Brent Hinds was held in Atlanta on Sunday (August 31), with bandmates Bill Kelliher and Brann Dailor joining family, friends, and fans in the walk from Elmyr to the Star Bar. The event turned into a celebration of Hinds’ life and music following his tragic death in a…… MORE
Adam Jones And Maynard James Keenan Discuss Their Progress On Next Tool Album
During a recent appearance on the Loudwire Nights podcast, Tool’s Adam Jones and Maynard James Keenan shared insight into the progress the band is making on their next album, which will follow-up 2019’s Fear Inoculum. Jones, drummer Danny Carey, and bassist Justin Chancellor are actively jamming, including one riff that sounds like Black Sabbath that…… MORE
David Byrne Reveals That He Is “Getting Married This Week,” Shares “Hopeful And Joyous” Wedding Dinner Playlist
On Monday (September 1), David Byrne announced that he is getting married this week to fiancée Mala Gaonkar, with the former Talking Heads frontman also sharing a curated Apple Music playlist for their wedding dinner. “I’m getting married this week and made an almost entirely instrumental playlist while our guests eat an amazing and spicy…… MORE
Radiohead Tease Possible Announcement Of Their First Live Shows In Seven Years
Radiohead appears to be gearing up for their first tour in seven years, with fans spotting promotional fliers at London’s Barbican Centre advertising four shows in November 2025 and similar fliers indicating upcoming December dates in Copenhagen. The fliers were posted in the Radiohead subreddit on Tuesday (September 2), with a fan originally sharing a…… MORE
Alabama Shakes Release Their First New Single In Over Ten Years, “Another Life”
On Friday (August 29), Alabama Shakes released “Another Life,” their first new single in over a decade. The track also marks the debut release from their new label, Island Records, and signals the forthcoming arrival of their long-awaited third studio album. “Another Life” was recorded at Sound Emporium Studios in Nashville, with the band producing…… MORE
The Killers Replace Doja Cat As Headliner For Austin City Limits Festival In October
The Killers have just been announced as the replacement for Doja Cat as the Sunday night headliners for the Austin City Limits Festival on October 5 and 12. The move comes after Doja withdrew due to promotional commitments for her upcoming album, Vie, which is set for release on September 26. “Unfortunately, I will not…… MORE
Oasis Dedicate New Jersey Performance Of “Live Forever” To Victims Of Minneapolis School Shooting
During their concert at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey on Sunday night (August 31), Oasis paid tribute to the victims of the August 27 shooting at Minneapolis’s Annunciation Church and School by dedicating their performance of “Live Forever” to the children affected by the tragedy. “I want to dedicate this next tune to the kiddies…… MORE
Deftones Score First Mainstream Rock Airplay No. 1 With “My Mind Is A Mountain” While Setting Chart Longevity Record
Deftones claim their first No. 1 on Billboard’s Mainstream Rock Airplay chart with “My Mind Is a Mountain,” which jumps two places to reach the top spot this week. This marks a record-breaking 27-year, three-month, and one-week wait since Deftones first chart appearance in 1998, the longest wait for the first No. 1 hit by…… MORE
My Chemical Romance Brings Out Billy Corgan To Perform “Bullet With Butterfly Wings” At Chicago Show
During their concert at Soldier Field in Chicago on Friday night (August 29), My Chemical Romance surprised fans by bringing out Smashing Pumpkins frontman Billy Corgan to perform his band’s Grammy-winning 1995 hit, “Bullet With Butterfly Wings.” MCR has recently incorporated the Pumpkins’ track into their Long Live the Black Parade Tour setlist, performing it…… MORE
