Following the tragic death of bassist Sam Rivers at the age of 48 on October 18th, Limp Bizkit’s 1999 nu-metal anthem, “Break Stuff,” vaults to No. 1 on Billboard’s Hot Hard Rock Songs chart. The surge was fueled by 3.7 million US streams over the past week, alongside increased radio play, and a significant boost…… read more »
Megadeth’s upcoming self-titled final album, set for release on January 23, 2026, includes 10 new tracks plus a bonus “reimagined” version of Metallica’s classic, “Ride the Lightning,” which was co-written by Megadeth founder Dave Mustaine during his early years with Metallica. Mustaine, who played with Metallica from 1981 to 1983 before forming Megadeth, says re-recording…… read more »
At the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony on November 8th, Soundgarden members Matt Cameron, Kim Thayil, and Ben Shepherd will be joined onstage by Brandi Carlile, Taylor Momsen of The Pretty Reckless, Jerry Cantrell of Alice in Chains, Mike McCready of Pearl Jam, Nancy Wilson of Heart, and their original bassist Hiro Yamamoto.…… read more »
Sabrina Carpenter, Chappell Roan, Doechii, and Brandi Carlile lead a host of notable artists who will announce the 2026 Grammy nominations during a livestream on November 7 at 8 a.m. PT/11 a.m. ET on the Recording Academy’s YouTube channel. Other artists taking part in the Grammy nominations reveal include Nicole Scherzinger, Jon Batiste, Karol G,…… read more »
Tame Impala’s first studio album in five years, Deadbeat, debuted at No. 1 on six Billboard charts – including Top Rock & Alternative Albums, Top Rock Albums, Top Alternative Albums, Top Dance Albums (their first appearance on the tally), Vinyl Albums, and Indie Store Album Sales – and reached No. 4 on the all-genre Billboard…… read more »
On Wednesday (October 29), Mumford & Sons revealed the details of their sixth studio album, Prizefighter, which is set for release on February 13, 2026 via Island Records. The 14-track record was produced by The National’s Aaron Dessner at Long Pond Studios, and features high-profile collaborations with Gracie Abrams, Hozier, Chris Stapleton, and Gigi Perez.…… read more »
Bad Company’s two surviving original members, singer Paul Rodgers and drummer Simon Kirke, will reunite to perform two songs at the band’s Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony on November 8th. Kirke expressed excitement about playing with Rodgers again during a new interview for Lyndsanity! with Lyndsey Parker, where the 76-year-old rock legend…… read more »
Metallica’s Kirk Hammett, Mötley Crüe’s Tommy Lee, and U2’s Adam Clayton are selling extensive collections of instruments and memorabilia in Julien’s “Played, Worn, & Torn” charity auction on November 20-21 in Nashville, with proceeds benefiting MusiCares and other charities. Hammett’s collection includes over 150 items such as a 1985 Gibson Michael Schenker Flying V and…… read more »
Stevie Nicks and Lindsey Buckingham have apparently reconciled and are back on speaking terms, as revealed during their interviews on Song Exploder where they discuss the classic Buckingham Nicks track, “Frozen Love.” “The song is about two people that were in love, that had a lot of differences and saw the world slightly differently, but…… read more »
Seventeen new performers and presenters, including Jim Carey, Janelle Monáe, Avril Lavigne, Donald Glover, Mick Fleetwood, Jerry Cantrell, Joe Perry, Mike McCready, and Nancy Wilson, have been added to the lineup for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame ceremony on November 8 in Los Angeles, boosting the roster of special guests participating in the…… read more »