Joern Pollex/RedfernsLinkin Park and Muse are among the headliners for France’s 2025 Hellfest Open Air Festival, taking place June 19-22.The bill also includes Korn, Scorpions, Judas Priest, Falling in Reverse, A Day to Remember, Refused, Turnstile, Sex Pistols with Frank Cater, Jerry Cantrell and Motionless in White, among others.For the full lineup and all ticket…… read more »
R. Diamond/Getty ImagesMatthew Sweet has shared an update after suffering a stroke in October.In a post to his GoFundMe page, which launched to assist him with medical expenses, the “Girlfriend” rocker recalls what it felt like when the stroke hit him, writing, “I was colder than I’ve ever been and an icy sweat came from…… read more »
Daniel Knighton/Getty ImagesSystem of a Down has announced a trio of North American stadium shows for 2025.The “Chop Suey!” rockers will play MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on Aug. 28, Soldier Field in Chicago on Aug. 31 and Rogers Stadium in Toronto on Sept. 3.The bill will also include Korn in East Rutherford,…… read more »
Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for Power TripGuns N’ Roses have announced a world tour for 2025.The headlining outing kicks off with shows in Saudi Arabia and Abu Dhabi on May 23 and May 27, respectively, before heading to Europe.Openers on the trek include Rival Sons, Public Enemy and the reformed Sex Pistols, featuring original members Steve…… read more »
Courtesy Golden Globes/dcpTrent Reznor and Atticus Ross are nominated for the 2025 Golden Globes.The Nine Inch Nails duo’s work on the tennis drama Challengers is up for Best Original Score – Motion Picture, while the soundtrack’s song “Compress/Repress” will compete in the Best Original Song – Motion Picture category.Reznor and Ross have been nominated for Golden Globes five…… read more »
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Double J MusicAlice in Chains’ Jerry Cantrell has released a spoken word version of his solo single “Vilified,” which puts a greater spotlight on the song’s lyrics. If that’s made you more curious about what “Vilified” is actually about, Cantrell tells ABC Audio that he hopes you come up with your own interpretation.”I really think…… read more »
Ralph Notaro/Getty ImagesIron Maiden drummer Nicko McBrain has announced his retirement from touring with the band.The news was shared on Facebook, with McBrain writing, “After much consideration, it is with both sorrow and joy, I announce my decision to take a step back from the grind of the extensive touring lifestyle,” noting that his last show was Saturday…… read more »
Disney/Christopher WillardWolfgang Van Halen is the latest artist to take part in Drumeo’s “Heard for the First Time” challenge.The YouTube channel’s viral series asks drummer to listen to songs that they’d never heard before, then come up with their own drum parts. While he’s primarily known for fronting his Mammoth WVH band and playing bass…… read more »
All That RemainsAll That Remains has announced a new album called Antifragile.The 10th studio effort from Phil Labonte and company arrives Jan. 31. It’s the follow-up to 2018’s Victim of the New Disease, which featured the final recordings of late guitarist Oli Herbert.”You’ve waited so damn long for this,” Labonte says. “And I gotta tell you…I’m fired up to…… read more »
MNRK HeavyThis New Music Friday brings new songs from Underoath, Dorothy, Sick Puppies and more.Underoath has premiered a track called “Generation No Surrender.” It’s the band’s third new single of 2024, following “Teeth” and “Survivor’s Guilt.” Underoath’s most recent album is 2022’s Voyeurist.Dorothy has put out a song titled “I Come Alive.” It follows fellow 2024 singles…… read more »
