Multi-instrumentalist Steven Drozd confirmed his departure from the Flaming Lips after over three decades with the band. Drozd accidentally disclosed the news this week on Threads when asked if he was “officially done” with the group. “They’re done with me — but we’re not talking about it. So yes, I’m moving on. Just keep it…… read more »
Former J. Geils Band frontman Peter Wolf will return to live performance after more than a year off. Wolf and his band the Midnight Travelers have announced six dates starting February 13 in Fall River, Massachusetts and ending March 28 in East Greenwich, Rhode Island. Most tickets go on sale Friday, December 19, with additional…… read more »
Discogs released its list of the 25 most valuable vinyl records sold in 2025, with collectors paying premium prices for rare releases. The Fix’s “Vengeance” 7-inch topped the list at $15,000, representing only 200 copies from punk label Touch and Go. Nirvana’s debut “Love Buzz / Big Cheese” Sub Pop single sold for $10,666 at…… read more »
German instrument company Höfner has filed for bankruptcy after more than 100 years in business. An insolvency administrator will attempt to resolve debts over three months. Höfner is famous for creating Paul McCartney’s iconic violin bass guitar, the 500/1 model. McCartney responded on Instagram: “It is very sad to see Höfner go out of business.…… read more »
The Academy Of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences reduced 65 eligible songs to 15 finalists for the 2026 Best Original Song Oscar. Notable nominees include Ed Sheeran for ‘Drive’ from F1, and Nine Inch Nails for ‘As Alive As You Need Me To Be’ from Tron: Ares. Other contenders feature Miley Cyrus with ‘Dream As…… read more »
Avenged Sevenfold guitarist Zacky Vengeance, using his real name Zachary Baker, debuted his first solo single, “Dark Horse,” on Wednesday (December 17). Baker embraces a full-on country sound on his new track, which is far removed from his main band’s progressive hard rock style. Showcasing soulful vocals and traditional Southern instrumentals, the track fits seamlessly…… read more »
Social Distortion will release their first new album in 15 years this May, frontman Mike Ness announced during an interview at the KROQ Almost Acoustic Christmas 2025 event, with the lead single set to arrive in January. The album and single will mark the band’s first new music since Ness’s 2023 tonsil cancer diagnosis, which…… read more »
In a new interview with Heavy Consequence, Green Day’s Mike Dirnt recalled being profoundly inspired by seeing Metallica’s late bassist Cliff Burton play live for the first time at a concert in Oakland in 1985. “Before I even knew who he was or before I even saw him in concert, I met Cliff Burton in…… read more »
Tom Morello has teamed up with Beartooth vocalist Caleb Shomo for the potent new single, “Everything Burns,” which debuted on Tuesday (December 16) as part of the latest update to the Final Fantasy XIV video game. The collaborative track was produced by Tyler Smyth, and is accompanied by an official music video that was released…… read more »
More than a year after Perry Farrell punched guitarist Dave Navarro during a Boston show, Jane’s Addiction has officially broken up, with both Farrell and the other members – Navarro, Eric Avery, and Stephen Perkins – issuing separate statements on social media apologizing for the 2024 onstage altercation while announcing their decision to end the…… read more »