Ace Frehley’s life and legendary music career was celebrated at a private funeral in the Bronx on Wednesday (October 22), which was attended by all of the co-founders of Kiss – Gene Simmons, Paul Stanley, and Peter Criss – alongside the late guitarist’s family and close friends. Radio host Eddie Trunk, a close friend of…… read more »
The 2026 Songwriters Hall of Fame nominees include prominent artists such as Taylor Swift, LL Cool J, David Byrne, Kenny Loggins, Pink, Sarah McLachlan. Swift, who received the Hal David Starlight Award from the SHOF in 2010, is now nominated for full membership in the prestigious organization, and if inducted, she would be the first…… read more »
On Wednesday (October 22), Bon Jovi announced the dates and details of their 2026 Forever Tour, marking their return to the road following lead singer Jon Bon Jovi’s vocal cord surgery that sidelined them since 2022. The tour, supporting their 2024 album, Forever, kicks off with a four-night stand at Madison Square Garden between July…… read more »
The Doors’ 60th Anniversary Concert at Los Angeles’ Greek Theater on October 30th will feature original guitarist Robby Krieger alongside former Jane’s Addiction frontman Perry Farrell, as well as new additions to the lineup, Billy Idol and his longtime guitarist Steve Stevens. The event will also feature Sum 41’s Deryck Whibley, Stone Temple Pilots’ Robert…… read more »
Depeche Mode have just announced that they will release a new live album, Memento Mori: Mexico City, on December 5, featuring performances from their 2023 three-night residency at Foro Sol Stadium. In addition to the live material, the set will also include four previously unreleased bonus tracks from 2022’s Memento Mori recording sessions, “In the…… read more »
Stevie Nicks has partnered with Mattel once again on the release of ‘Bella Donna Barbie,’ featuring a doll inspired by the cover of her 1981 debut solo album, Bella Donna. Nicks’ new Barbie is wearing a flowing white dress, her signature top hat, and high-heeled boots, while holding a microphone. Valued at $59.40 and available…… read more »
Zac Brown of the Zac Brown Band and Joe Walsh of the Eagles have been announced as mega mentors for Season 28 of NBC’s The Voice, with the two music stars set to assist contestants during the Knockouts phase starting October 27. Brown will mentor Michael Bublé and Snoop Dogg’s teams, while Walsh will support…… read more »
Apple Martin, daughter of Coldplay frontman Chris Martin and actress/entrepreneur Gwyneth Paltrow, was recently seen performing on stage at Nashville’s Cannery Hall alongside musical duo Jade Street. Apple will also be featured on the group’s upcoming single, “Satellites,” which is set to be released on October 28. The 21-year-old has previously contributed as a co-songwriter…… read more »
Puscifer have just announced details of their fifth studio album, Normal Isn’t, which is set for release on February 6, 2026. The band will support the release – their first album in over five years – with a 32-date North American tour that runs from March 20 to May 14, which features stops in major…… read more »
Japan’s newly elected first female Prime Minister, Sanae Takaichi, known as the country’s “Iron Lady” for her admiration of Margaret Thatcher, is also a longtime heavy metal fan and amateur drummer. Takaichi, 64, is an avowed fan of British heavy metal bands like Iron Maiden, Black Sabbath, and Deep Purple, and played drums in a…… read more »