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ORBIT CULTURE Announces Early 2026 North American Headlining Tour

Swedish metallers ORBIT CULTURE have announced a North American headlining tour. The trek will kick off on February 18, 2026 and run through April 10, 2026, making stops in most major cities in the U.S. and Canada. It marks the band's first headline tour in support of the new album, "Death Above Lif...

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Watch: KISS Members GENE SIMMONS, TOMMY THAYER And ERIC SINGER Reunite On Stage At 'Love Ride' Charity Motorcycle Event

The GENE SIMMONS BAND, featuring Gene Simmons from KISS, was joined by Gene's KISS bandmates Tommy Thayer (guitar) and Eric Singer (drums) for performances of a couple of KISS classics at the 34th installment of the Love Ride powered by Harley-Davidson, which took place on Sunday, November 9. The ev...

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Watch: AARON LEWIS Dedicates 'Am I The Only One' To 'Patriot' CHARLIE KIRK Who 'Truly Believed In The Word Of God'

Video of STAIND frontman Aaron Lewis dedicating a performance of his solo single "Am I The Only One" to Charlie Kirk during his October 16 concert at The Factory in Chesterfield, Missouri can be seen below. Prior to launching into the track, Aaron told the audience: " They took someone very special...

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LAMB OF GOD Shares Performance Video For Latest Single 'Sepsis'

Richmond, Virginia metallers LAMB OF GOD played their new single, "Sepsis", live for the first time during their October 3 concert at the Aftershock festival in Sacramento, California. Professionally filmed video of the "Sepsis" performance — directed by Sam Shapiro and Kevin Garcia — can be seen be...

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THE ROCKETT MAFIA, Featuring POISON Drummer RIKKI ROCKETT, Signs With PAVEMENT ENTERTAINMENT

Pavement Entertainment has announced the signing of THE ROCKETT MAFIA, the dynamic new rock project featuring Rikki Rockett, drummer and founding member of the multi-platinum band POISON. The partnership includes live show engagements, merchandise, and upcoming music releases, expanding Pavement's g...

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WILL CARROLL On NEFARIOUS's Split With KATON W. DE PENA: 'He Just Broke Off Communication With Us'

NEFARIOUS has parted ways with singer Katon W. De Pena (HIRAX) and has replaced him with Sean Rivera (COFFIN HUNTERS). The band's new lineup, which also includes Rick Hunolt (EXODUS, DIEHUMANE) and Doug Piercy (HEATHEN, ANVIL CHORUS) on guitar, Tom Gears (BLIND ILLUSION, ANCIENT MARINER) on bass and...

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WOLFGANG VAN HALEN Brushes Off Criticism From DAVID LEE ROTH: 'I've Always Been A Punching Bag'

During an appearance on the latest episode of the Rolling Stone Music Now podcast, Wolfgang Van Halen, who joined VAN HALEN at just 15 years old, spoke about his current relationship with VAN HALEN singer David Lee Roth. Referencing the fact that Roth posted an audio clip to YouTube in January 2024...

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GENE SIMMONS, GILBY CLARKE, RIKKI ROCKETT And JESSE JAMES DUPREE To Perform At 34th 'Love Ride' Charity Motorcycle Event

The legendary Love Ride powered by Harley-Davidson hosted by grand marshal Jay Leno roars back into Southern California on Sunday, November 9, 2025, for its 34th installment, once again bringing together motorcycle culture and a charitable purpose with live music from GENE SIMMONS BAND featuring Gen...

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DOKKEN Releases Music Video For 1978 Song 'Hard Rock Woman'

DOKKEN has released the digital single and video for the song "Hard Rock Woman". The track has previously only been available on a sold-out limited edition seven-inch vinyl released in 2020 to celebrate the release of DOKKEN's "The Lost Songs: 1978-1981". "Hard Rock Woman" is a raw rock anthem taken...

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FOREIGNER To Take Center Stage On 'Stranger Things' Float At 99th Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade

With 10 multi-platinum albums, FOREIGNER is universally hailed as one of the most popular rock acts in the world, with a formidable musical arsenal that continues to propel sold-out tours and album sales, exceeding 80 million. Now, FOREIGNER will bring the ultimate holiday cheer by rocking the "Stra...

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WOLFGANG VAN HALEN Rules Out Making Album With SAMMY HAGAR And MICHAEL ANTHONY: MAMMOTH Is 'All I Wanna Do'

In a new interview with the Thinking About Guitar podcast, Wolfgang Van Halen, who replaced Michael Anthony in VAN HALEN, once again confirmed that his father, legendary VAN HALEN guitarist Eddie Van Halen, had contemplated a "kitchen-sink" VAN HALEN tour that would have included Anthony, as well as...

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LAMB OF GOD To Be Joined By ZAKK SABBATH, THE DILLINGER ESCAPE PLAN, IN FLAMES, GWAR, Others On 2026 'Headbangers Boat'

LAMB OF GOD and Sixthman, the leader in festivals and music cruises for more than a decade, have joined forces once again to officially announce Headbangers Boat 2026, sailing October 30-November 3, 2026, from Miami, Florida to Great Stirrup Cay, Bahamas on Norwegian Jewel. Presales for Headbangers...

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SNOT's JOHN 'TUMOR' FAHNESTOCK On Band's 2025 Reunion: 'Seeing The Response From The Crowd, It Brought Tears To Our Eyes'

In a new interview with Australia's Heavy, bassist John "Tumor" Fahnestock spoke about SNOT return to the live stage and the reactivated Santa Barbara-based metal/punk rock hybrid's plans for the coming months. Referencing the fact that Andy Knapp of fellow Southern California band STRONGER THAN MAC...

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WOLFGANG VAN HALEN On VAN HALEN's' A Different Kind Of Truth': 'The Fact That That Record Happened At All Is A Miracle'

In a new interview with Paul Cashmere of Noise11.com, Wolfgang Van Halen spoke about his contribution to "A Different Kind Of Truth", the final VAN HALEN album, and how he unearthed and revived songs his father, legendary VAN HALEN guitarist Eddie Van Halen, had first written in the 1970s. The forme...

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Reunited WINDS OF PLAGUE Is 'Definitely Leaning Towards Making New Music' And 'Playing A Couple Of More Shows'

Symphonic deathcore titans WINDS OF PLAGUE recently reunited with their original members for a pair of highly anticipated festival performances. The band took the stage at Louder Than Life in Louisville, Kentucky and Aftershock in Sacramento, California, as well as at a special club show at The Forg...