Susan Lacy, co-director of the upcoming Billy Joel documentary, Billy Joel: And So It Goes, has provided an update on the singer’s health during an appearance on Good Morning America on Wednesday (July 16). The 76-year-old Joel has recently been diagnosed with the brain disorder normal pressure hydrocephalus, and Lacy shared that he is “doing…… read more »
On Tuesday (July 15), the Cult announced dates and details of their upcoming 2025 North American tour, which will include the band performing a separate set as their early goth rock incarnation, Death Cult. The 12-date run features Patriarchy as support for all dates, with the tour set to begin on October 9 in Niagara…… read more »
A 17-year-old from Wales has been accused of planning a knife attack at Oasis’ first reunion gig in Cardiff on July 5, allegedly inspired by a 2024 attack at a Taylor Swift-themed dance class that left three young girls dead. The teenage boy reportedly researched potential targets, including his school and a nearby dance studio,…… read more »
Jane’s Addiction members Dave Navarro, Eric Avery, and Stephen Perkins are suing lead singer Perry Farrell for $10 million after an onstage altercation in September 2024 disrupted their North American tour and derailed their plans for a new album. The group alleges that the tour cancellation and resulting suspension of all band activities caused significant…… read more »
After Sam Fender had to withdraw from Switzerland’s Montreux Jazz Festival due to a hemorrhaged vocal cord, Benson Boone was elevated to headliner on Tuesday (July 15), offering a cover of Fender’s 2021 Top 3 UK hit, “Seventeen Going Under,” for the audience. Boone admitted to the crowd that he was “terrified” to be filling…… read more »
On Tuesday (July 15), Shinedown unveiled their new song, “Killing Fields,” the band’s third single released in 2025. The track arrives right before the Jacksonville, Florida alt-rockers launch the second leg of their Dance, Kid, Dance Tour, which is set to kick-off on Saturday night (July 19) at at TD Garden in Boston. Bush and…… read more »
On Tuesday (July 15), Jeff Tweedy announced the details of his fifth solo album, Twilight Override, which is set to be released on September 26th via dBpm Records. The 30-track triple-album will be accompanied by an extensive North American and European tour starting in October. To promote the release, Tweedy shared four new tracks from…… read more »
On Tuesday (July 15), Alter Bridge revealed the details of their self-titled eighth studio album, which is set to be released on January 9th via Napalm Records, alongside a 31-date European/UK tour in early 2026. The 12-track album features trade-off vocals from frontman Myles Kennedy and guitarist/singer Mark Tremonti, and was recorded over the course…… read more »
In a new interview with the BBC, Tony Hawk responds to fan criticism over cuts made to the soundtrack for Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3+4. The professional skateboarding legend defended the decision to only include 10 original songs from the previous games, which prompted an outcry due to the omission of fan-favorite tracks like Alien…… read more »
Ozzy Osbourne and Black Sabbath’s “Back to the Beginning” charity concert on July 5 raised over $200 million for three charities, setting the record for the highest-grossing benefit show of all time. The day-long heavy metal extravaganza took place at Villa Park in Birmingham, England, and the money generated from the show surpassed the amounts…… read more »