On Thursday (October 9), Kid Harpoon was officially named the first-ever Producer in Residence at Abbey Road Studios. This position grants him “complete access to Abbey Road as his creative playground and studio home in the UK, as well as its collection of vintage gear, microphones and instruments”, while he mentors emerging UK talent through…… read more »
Darius Rucker announced his engagement to singer and influencer Emily Deahl on Wednesday (October 8), sharing a heartfelt Instagram post that includes a black-and-white photo of the Hootie & the Blowfish singer down on one knee proposing. “Thank you for showing me a level of happiness I have never known,” the 59-year-old Rucker wrote in…… read more »
Iron Maiden frontman Bruce Dickinson performed a powerful rendition of “The Star-Spangled Banner” at the Los Angeles Kings’ home opener against the Colorado Avalanche on Tuesday night (October 7) at Crypto Arena. The British heavy metal legend was sporting a custom “Dickinson” Kings jersey during his rendition, while the Maiden classic “Fear of the Dark” was…… read more »
Rush has doubled the length of their surprise 2026 Fifty Something Tour due to “incredible demand,” adding 11 new dates to their first tour since drummer Neil Peart’s death in 2020. Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson will be joined by drummer Anika Nilles for the upcoming run of shows, which will now feature four dates…… read more »
Queen has been named the UK’s most played rock act of the 21st century, according to a new chart from the British music copyright collective PPL. Queen has accumulated over 400 million seconds – equivalent to 12.5 years – of radio and TV airplay since 2000, with their 1986 hit single, “A Kind of Magic,”…… read more »
Dropkick Murphys are marking their 30th anniversary in 2026 with a five-show residency in Boston over St. Patrick’s Day weekend. The punk legends will be performing at MGM Music Hall at Fenway on March 13th, 14th (including a family-friendly 2 p.m. mini-concert with a meet and greet), and 15th, followed by a celebratory St. Patrick’s…… read more »
KISS bassist Gene Simmons is recovering at home after crashing his Lincoln Navigator into a parked car Tuesday on Malibu’s Pacific Coast Highway. The accident happened before 1 p.m. when Simmons told Los Angeles Sheriff’s deputies he passed out or fainted while driving. His wife Shannon Tweed said the vehicle crossed several traffic lanes before…… read more »
The 2025 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony, set for November 8 at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles and streaming live on Disney+, will feature performances and presentations from legendary prior inductees Elton John, Missy Elliott, Flea, and Iggy Pop, alongside current stars like Doja Cat, Olivia Rodrigo, Teddy Swims, and RAYE,…… read more »
In Bon Iver’s new “Day One” music video, a humorous audition takes place to find a replacement for the band’s mastermind and founder, Justin Vernon. “In 2025, Bon Iver announced his retirement, and the search began for his replacement,” reads a message at the start of the music video. “These are the audition tapes.” Various…… read more »
Nine Inch Nails performed a four-song mini set with Boys Noize at the premiere of TRON: Ares in Los Angeles on Monday night (October 6). The surprise show took place outside of the famed Chinese Theatre in Hollywood following the movie screening, with the brief set showcasing tracks from their newly released soundtrack, including live…… read more »