Morrissey has canceled the first concerts of his 2026 tour, calling off his January 3 and January 6 shows in Rancho Mirage and San Diego, California, due to an adverse reaction to prescription medication, though no further medical details were given. These cancellations continue the former Smiths’ frontman’s recent pattern of cancelling and postponing live…… read more »
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Yungblud Reworks “Zombie” With The Smashing Pumpkins
Yungblud kicked off 2026 by releasing a high-profile collaboration with The Smashing Pumpkins on a darker, reimagined version of his song “Zombie,” marking the first time that the grunge legends have appeared on another artist’s recording in their 30-year career. The track is originally from Yungblud’s 2025 album, Idols, which is nominated for Best Rock…… read more »
Billy Joel Performs For First Time Since His Brain Disorder Diagnosis
Billy Joel surprised fans in Wellington, Florida, on Friday (January 2) with his first live performance since revealing his diagnosis of normal pressure hydrocephalus (NPH) in May 2025. Joining the Billy Joel tribute band Turnstiles for a two-song set celebrating the village amphitheater’s 30th anniversary, the 76-year-old music legend performed his hits “We Didn’t Start…… read more »
Peter Gabriel Will Release Individual Tracks From New Album, ‘o/i,’ During Each Full Moon Of 2026
On Saturday, Peter Gabriel announced that his new album, o/i, will be slowly released throughout 2026, with a new song dropping each full moon. The rollout started with the release of the project’s lead single, “Been Undone,” during the Wolf Moon on January 3, and will continue each month until the full album is out…… read more »
Black Sabbath’s Geezer Butler Using AI Vocals While Working On Upcoming Solo Album
During a Q&A session at the recent Steel City Con in Monroeville, Pennsylvania, Black Sabbath bassist Geezer Butler revealed that he is using an AI singer while working on his upcoming solo album. ”Since we finished the last Sabbath show [at ‘Back to the Beginning’ in July], I’ve just been going through all the stuff…… read more »
Streams Of Prince’s “When Doves Cry” And “Purple Rain” Surge Following ‘Stranger Things’ Series Finale
Following the premiere of the series finale of Stranger Things on New Year’s Eve, Prince’s iconic songs “Purple Rain” and “When Doves Cry” experienced dramatic Spotify streaming surges. Global streams of “Purple Rain” increased 243% while Gen Z specific streams rose 577%, while “When Doves Cry” saw a 200% boost globally and a 128% increase…… read more »
John Lydon Didn’t Hear From His Former Sex Pistols Bandmates When His Wife Died, Hasn’t Spoken To Them In Years
In a new interview with The Times, John Lydon (aka Johnny Rotten) has revealed that he hasn’t heard from his former Sex Pistols bandmates in years, and was disappointed they didn’t reach out when his wife, Nora Forster, died in 2023. “I expected some kind of connection when Nora died, but nothing,” Lydon shared, while…… read more »
Former Kiss Guitarist Vinnie Vincent Says His $250 CD Single “Is Worth More Than Most Entire Albums”
Former Kiss guitarist Vinnie Vincent, who replaced Ace Frehley from 1982 to 1984, is charging $225 (including shipping) for a limited-edition CD single of “Ride the Serpent,” the first release from his solo project, Vinnie Vincent Invasion, in decades. The expensive single has sparked controversy among fans over the steep price, with Vincent defending the…… read more »
Perry Bamonte, Longtime Guitarist And Keyboardist For The Cure, Dies At 65
Perry Bamonte, the longtime guitarist and keyboardist for The Cure, has died at the age of 65 after a short illness over Christmas, the band confirmed on their official website. Bamonte joined The Cure as a full-time member in 1990 after supporting the band since 1984, contributing guitar, bass, and keyboards on multiple albums and…… read more »
Tom Morello Joined Onstage By His Son Roman During Concert In India
Tom Morello shared the stage with his son Roman for several songs during his December 21 concert in Bangalore, India, part of his first ever Indian tour. Together, they performed a twin-guitar rendition of Morello’s 2024 solo track, “Soldier in the Army of Love,” reprising the studio version of the song that also features the…… read more »