Mudvayne have released their first new song in 16 years, “Hurt People Hurt People,” which showcases the band’s signature industrial nu-metal sound propelled by heavy riffs and distorted vocals. “I think I wrote this song as a reminder to myself to break the cycle,” said frontman Chad Gray in a press release. “We create our own suffering, our own hurt. It’s time for us to create self-love and let go of the pain.” Mudvayne’s first new material since their 2009 self-titled album features the lineup of Gray, guitarist Greg Tribbett, bassist Ryan Martinie, and drummer Matthew McDonough, who will all hit the road on their fall co-headlining tour with Static-X. The trek celebrates the 25th anniversaries of Mudvayne’s L.D. 50 and Static-X’s Wisconsin Death Trip, and is set to kick off on September 11 in Dubuque, Iowa. (Consequence of Sound)

The new series, Words + Music, produced by Gunpowder & Sky and Audible, will premiere on MGM+ on November 30, featuring artists like Elvis Costello, Sheryl Crow, John Legend, and Alanis Morissette. During each episode, the musicians will share personal songs and stories in front of small audiences, with the performances fiilmed on Amazon MGM Studios’ volume stage in Culver City, California. The show is an evolution of the popular Words + Music podcast – which featured appearances by Pete Townshend, Mariah Carey, St. Vincent, and Snoop Dogg – combining live performance with rich visual storytelling to create a blend of intimate narrative and dynamic imagery. With experienced producers like MTV and VH1 veterans Van Toffler, Alex Coletti, and Bill Flanagan behind it, the series aims to redefine music storytelling in a modern three-dimensional format, with hopes for more seasons and a growing roster of artists eager to explore innovative ways to present their music. (Variety)

Paramore's Hayley Williams has officially released the properly sequenced version of her new solo album, Ego Death at a Bachelorette Party. The project now features 18 total tracks, including the 17 previously released songs Williams shared back in July, and an additional new tune, “Parachute.” The album was produced entirely by Daniel James, with Williams playing multiple instruments on the project, alongside additional contributions from Brian Robert Jones, Joey Howard, and Jim-E Stack on “True Believer.” The release of the newly sequenced album follows a unique rollout where Williams initially shared the collection on her website for 24 hours, before releasing it to streaming platforms and inspiring fans to create custom playlists that influenced the final running order. Preceded by music videos for tracks like “Ego Death,” “Glum,” and “Kill Me,” the album is available for pre-order now in multiple vinyl colors and limited-edition CD-Rs, with a physical release slated for November 7. (Variety)

At their first New York-area concert in over a decade on Wednesday (August 27) at MetLife Stadium, System of a Down honored the late Ozzy Osbourne by performing a cover of Black Sabbath’s “Snowblind.” SOAD originally recorded Sabbath’s Vol. 4 classic over 25 years ago for the hit MTV reality show, The Osbournes, and they last played the song live at OzzFest 2002. During the tribute, guitarist Daron Malakian led the crowd in chant of “Ozzy! Ozzy!!,” before he delivered the metal legend’s standard introduction of the track, “We’re gonna do a number now about cocaine, it’s called ‘Snowblind.'” Following Ozzy’s death on July 22, each of System’s band members expressed deep admiration for him on social media, with frontman Serj Tankian writing, “Ozzy was our musical Godfather, inducting us into the world of Ozzfest as a young band. He was always funny with a disdain for hypocrisy, a quality I will forever admire and cherish.” (Rolling Stone)

Josh Freese has opened up about his recent firing from Foo Fighters in a new interview with the New York Times, the drummer’s first public statement since being let go from the Grammy-winning rock band. Freese reflected on the pressure he felt after taking over drum duties for the Foos’ following the tragic death of Taylor Hawkins in 2022. “I’m coming in as Dave Grohl’s drummer, and the guy that’s supposed to save the day after the beloved Taylor Hawkins died,” said Freese, adding that he felt “like I had to be firing on all cylinders all the time.” While the split initially caught Freese completely by surprise, he soon realized the move was for the best because “it wasn’t music that I really resonated with.” Freese soon joined Nine Inch Nails for the North American dates of their Peel It Back Tour, essentially swapping places with Ilan Rubin, who left NIN to join Foo Fighters. “I couldn’t believe it,” Freese says of the drummer exchange. “But Ilan’s a phenomenal drummer, a phenomenal musician. He’ll be perfect for the gig.” (Consequence of Sound)

On Wednesday (August 27), Bon Jovi announced that they are reimagining their 2024 album, Forever, with the upcoming release of Forever (Legendary Edition) on October 24. The new collection features collaborations with Bruce Springsteen, Jelly Roll, Jason Isbell, Lainey Wilson, Joe Elliott, Avril Lavigne, Marcus King, Robbie Williams, and others. The project was inspired by Jon Bon Jovi’s vocal cord surgery and rehab, which limited his ability to tour and promote the original album, leading him to enlist friends to help carry the songs forward. On Friday (August 29), they are sharing their Springsteen collaboration, “Hollow Man,” along with the new tune, “Red, White & Jersey.” Jon says the project captures “a new viewpoint and new spirit – a collaboration album that proves we all get by in this world with a little help from our friends,” while adding, “I feel tremendous joy and gratitude releasing this album and I think it shows in the music.” (Rolling Stone)

Two members of Cradle of Filth, keyboardist Zoë M. Federoff and guitarist Marek “Ashok” Šmerda, have abruptly left the band amid their South American tour, citing “unprofessional behavior,” low pay, and dissatisfaction with an Ed Sheeran collaboration. Federoff announced her departure earlier this week due to “personal reasons,” and the band revealed on Tuesday (August 26) that they have fired her husband Šmerda, who had been a member of the English metal band since 2014. “I have asked all compositions of mine removed from upcoming releases including Ed Sheeran collab,” Šmerda wrote on Instagram, while explaining, “This song feels like foolish clown antics for me at this point anyways — first it was charity single for kids, then for profit single, then on next album, and now who knows and I just do not want to be involved anymore, no disrespect to Ed Sheeran.” Cradle of Filth affirmed that their tour would continue with a temporary replacement for Šmerda and a new keyboardist already joining the band. (Rolling Stone)

John Fogerty has just announced that he will be embarking on an 11-date ‘The Legacy Tour’ this fall to support his new album, Legacy: the Creedence Clearwater Revival Years, which features 20 re-recorded CCR classics like “Fortunate Son” and “Bad Moon Rising.” Kicking off on Halloween in Atlantic City, and concluding November 14 in Boston, the tour includes stops in Nashville, Atlanta, Virginia Beach, and Newark, with tickets on sale August 27. Hearty Har, which features John’s sons Shane and Tyler, will open all dates on the tour. The album marks a full-circle moment for Fogerty, who recently gained ownership of the CCR catalog and their master recordings after decades of legal battles. The 80-year-old music legend co-produced the record with his son Shane, and he was supported on the project by longtime collaborators Matt Chamberlain, Bob Malone, Bob Glaub, and Rob Stone, who may also join Fogerty on his tour. (Consequence of Sound)

On Wednesday (August 27), Fall Out Boy announced the details of a 20th anniversary reissue of their 2005 breakthrough album, From Under the Cork Tree, which is set to be released on October 17th in multiple formats including a 3LP Deluxe Box Set and a 2CD Deluxe Set. “This record changed our lives forever,” the band wrote on Instagram. “It’s wild to still be singing these songs together 20 years later & even better that you’re still singing them back.” The expanded edition features newly remastered original tracks like “Sugar We’re Going Down” and “Dance Dance,” along with unreleased alternate and acoustic versions, remixes, B-sides, instrumentals, and live BBC Radio performances. The set also includes a bonus cover of Gorilla Biscuits’ “Start Today,” which was exclusively included in the 2005 video game Tony Hawk’s American Wasteland. The band is offering special anniversary merch affiliated with the release, and will headline the closing night of the Oceans Calling festival in Maryland on September 28. (Consequence of Sound)

The Ronnie James Dio Stand Up and Shout Cancer Fund has announced the details for its 2025 "Bowl for Ronnie" charity event. The benefit is scheduled to take place on November 13 at PINZ Bowling Kitchen + Bar in Studio City, California, with the event once again hosted by SiriusXM’s Eddie Trunk, with festivities set to begin at 6:30 p.m. A variety of celebrities and rock stars will compete for bowling trophies throughout the night, with a full list of participants and added details to be revealed soon. An eBay auction will be launched shortly, offering the winning bidder a coveted spot on Trunk’s celebrity bowling team. Last year’s event sold-out well in advance, and raised over $70,000 to support cancer research and awareness through the Dio cancer fund, which honors the late metal legend who died of stomach cancer in 2010. Past bowlers have included Tom Morello, Dave Grohl, Geezer Butler, Sebastian Bach, Adam Jones, Steven Adler, Jack Black, Richie Sambora, Lita Ford, and many more. (Consequence of Sound)

The Who’s Roger Daltrey and Pete Townshend are currently touring the U.S. on their farewell The Song Is Over Tour. But in a new interview with The New York Times, the legendary musicians indicated that while this may be their final full tour, they are not officially disbanding and may still perform select shows in the future. When asked if their farewell tour represents a definitive end of the Who, Townshend humorously responded, “Are you suggesting we’re swindling the public? The fact is, we are willing to swindle them. That’s what we’ve done our entire life. Why stop?” Daltrey added, “We’re not giving up as a band. We might do a couple of residencies. Hopefully, Pete and I won’t stop making music.” The Who’s farewell tour continues with a high-profile show at New York City’s Madison Square Garden on Saturday (August 30), before a series of two-night stands in Toronto, Chicago, and Los Angeles in September. (Billboard)

Kelly Osbourne criticized wrestler Becky Lynch and the WWE for making a crude joke about her late father, Ozzy Osbourne, and his hometown of Birmingham during an episode of Monday Night Raw hosted by the English city on August 25. While Lynch was refusing a title challenge from Nikki Bella, she dismissed wrestling in Birmingham by saying “the only good thing that came out of here died a month ago,”  referring to Ozzy’s passing on July 22. She went on to further mock the city by adding, “But in fairness to Ozzy Osbourne, he had the good sense to move to L.A., a proper city. Because if I lived in Birmingham, I’d die too.” The remarks sparked boos from the crowd and widespread backlash, with Kelly calling Lynch a “disrespectful dirtbag” on her Instagram Story. “Birmingham would not piss on you if you were on fire. #birminghamforever,” Kelly wrote. “Shame on the @wwe for allowing such things to be said about my father and his home!!!!” (Consequence of Sound)

Green Day is expressing excitement about their upcoming comedy film, New Years Rev, which is set to premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival on September 12. Directed and written by Lee Kirk, the film follows three friends who embark on a road trip to open for Green Day at a New Year’s Eve concert, only to discover the gig is a prank. “It’s packed with all of your favorite Green Day songs, loaded with mischief, and lots of familiar faces,” Green Day wrote on Instagram. “This film is our love letter to all of our favorite road trip movies, ‘90s nostalgia, and chasing it all no matter how ridiculous it gets.” New Years Rev stars Mason Thames, Kylr Coffman, and Ryan Foust, with guest appearances from McKenna Grace, Fred Armisen, and Jenna Fischer. Green Day produced the film, with the band claiming that the TIFF premiere is “just the beginning” of the festivities surrounding the project. (Rolling Stone)

Radiohead’s classic song, “Let Down,” from their groundbreaking 1997 album, OK Computer, has surprisingly gone viral on TikTok, propelling it to No. 91 on the Billboard Hot 100. This unexpected chart surge marks Radiohead’s fourth Hot 100 hit of their multiple Grammy-winning career, and their first appearance on the tally in 17 years, following “Creep” in 1993, “High And Dry” in 1996, and “Nude” in 2008. The song’s resurgence is driven by Gen Z’s emotional connection to its haunting yet hopeful tone, often paired with cinematic or heartfelt videos on the platform. While Radiohead haven’t released a new album since 2016’s A Moon Shaped Pool, the band just released the live record, Hail to the Thief (Live Recordings 2003—2009), on August 13, and recently formed a new business entity earlier this year, which suggests that an upcoming new chapter for the band is possibly on the horizon. (Consequence of Sound)

On Monday (August 25), Epic Games announced that the tenth season of “Fortnite Festival” will feature the virtual band Gorillaz as headliners, which will launch in-game on Tuesday (August 26). Gorillaz – the creation of Blur's Damon Albarn and artist/illustrator Jamie Hewlett – join an impressive lineup of past musical icons like Bruno Mars, Sabrina Carpenter, Billie Eilish, and The Weeknd who have headlined earlier seasons of the festival. The event includes playable Jam Tracks of Gorillaz hits such as “DARE,” “Clint Eastwood,” and “On Melancholy Hill,” a new Main Stage designed to reflect the band’s aesthetic, and Gorillaz band members Noodle, 2D, Russel, and Murdoc as playable characters. Additionally, Epic is hosting a “Fortnite Festival IRL” pop-up event in London through September 3, combining gaming stations, giveaways, live streams, and DJ performances to immerse fans in the worlds of both Gorillaz and Fortnite. (Variety)

John Fogerty, legendary frontman of Creedence Clearwater Revival, has re-recorded 20 of his classic hits with his sons Shane and Tyler for the new album, Legacy: The Creedence Clearwater Revival Years, which was released on August 22. Motivated by finally gaining majority control of his CCR publishing rights in 2023 after decades-long battles, and inspired by Taylor Swift’s successful re-recordings to regain her own masters, Fogerty playfully called these tracks “John’s Version” in homage to the pop superstar. “I was so happy to see her solution to her predicament,” Fogerty says of Swift acquiring her master recordings. “I’m convinced that her re-recording those albums in many ways reset the condition, so that she was able to purchase the originals. She was strong enough and powerful enough a force that she rearranged the playing field.” Fogerty’s updated versions were produced under the guidance of his wife Julie, with the project reflecting both a celebration of his musical legacy and a meaningful family collaboration as Fogerty approaches 80 and prepares to receive BMI’s Troubadour Award in September. (Billboard)

At the 13th annual Rock N’ Roll Carnival benefit in an undisclosed Los Angeles backyard on Saturday night (August 23), the Go-Go’s performed a lively greatest-hits set with a series of guest vocalists filling in for Belinda Carlisle, who was on tour promoting her new covers album. Original members Jane Wiedlin, Charlotte Caffey, and Gina Schock were joined by celebrity guests including Thomas Lennon (in character as Lieutenant Dangle from Reno 911) singing “Vacation,” Lisa Loeb leading “Our Lips Are Sealed,” Letters To Cleo’s Kay Hanley joining in on “This Town,” and Jack Black energizing the crowd with “We Got The Beat” and closing with a cover of Black Sabbath’s “Paranoid” in honor of the late Ozzy Osbourne. Bikini Kill’s Kathleen Hanna also joined for several songs, while Fred Armisen played guitar with the Rock and Roll Hall of Famers and also opened the show. The event, attended by notable figures like RZA, Ad-Rock, Robyn Hitchcock, and Lynval Golding, served as a benefit for Musack, which provides music teachers and school programs with equipment and instruments for kids. (Stereogum)

Sting is being sued by his former Police bandmates, guitarist Andy Summers and drummer Stewart Copeland, who are seeking “substantial” damages over alleged lost royalties following years of legal disputes among the group. Despite attempts at an out-of-court settlement, the case has been escalated to London’s High Court, with Sting and his company Magnetic Publishing Limited named as defendants in a lawsuit involving “general commercial contracts and arrangements.” While the case reportedly involves “millions in lost royalties,” Sting’s spokesperson denied that it pertains to the singer being credited as the sole songwriter on the band’s iconic hit, “Every Breath You Take,” which reportedly earns him £550,000 a year in royalties from that song alone. The Police, who formed in 1977 and disbanded in the mid-1980s, have reunited occasionally throughout their turbulent career, most recently in 2008. (NME)

Kings of Leon just released “We’re Onto Something,” a new single featuring Zach Bryan that they first performed together live at Golden Gate Park. The reflective track is described by Kings of Leon frontman Caleb Followill as a loose, vibe-driven song about embracing spontaneity in music. The song is accompanied by a tour-themed music video directed by Casey McGrath that showcases behind-the-scenes moments and live clips from Red Rocks Amphitheatre, as well as footage of their performance together in San Francisco. This collaboration follows Bryan and Followill’s earlier joint track, “Bowery,” which the country star called the “honor of my life,” and their memorable onstage performance of “Atlantic City” with Bruce Springsteen during Bryan’s concert at New Jersey’s MetLife Stadium. Kings of Leon will perform at Ohana Fest on September 26 and at Pilgrimage Music Festival on September 27-28, while Bryan has a trio of stadium shows left this summer in Huntington, West Virginia; Notre Dame, Indiana; and Ann Arbor, Michigan. (Rolling Stone)

On Friday (August 22), Mike Joyce, drummer of The Smiths, announced the details of his upcoming memoir, The Drums, which is set for publication on November 6 via New Modern (HMV/Putman Publishing). According to the book’s description, Joyce’s “frank and witty perspective allows him to re-contextualize fan favorite moments through a beautifully vulnerable, human insight into his life.” Unlike previous autobiographies by Morrissey and Johnny Marr, Joyce’s book captures his personal experiences during the band’s rise and fall from 1982 to 1987, exploring overlooked moments in the legendary group’s history while answering the “question he and bassist Andy Rourke used to often ask each other: ‘Where did it all go right?'” The memoir boasts that “Joyce finally gives us the perspective of the self-confessed biggest Smiths fan in the world who from the start was just some lad from the suburbs of Fallowfield who played the drums.” (Consequence of Sound)