Shane Hawkins, the 18-year-old son of late Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins, is slated to join his father's covers band, Chevy Metal, for a 2025 summer tour of the U.S. The 11-date run will stretch from July 12 to September 5, and will include stops in Menlo Park, Denver, New York City, Philadelphia, Washington, D.C., and Las Vegas. Shane has previously performed with Chevy Metal during a few of their gigs in 2023, and also joined them on tour in 2024. Hawkins will now join the band’s current lineup for the upcoming tour, which includes bassist Wiley Hodgden (who co-founded the band with Taylor), and guitarist Brent Woods (who has played alongside Vince Neil and Sebastian Bach, and studied guitar from the legendary Randy Rhoads). (Consequence of Sound)

Marilyn Manson's U.K. tour opening show in Brighton, England on October 29 was canceled following protests from government officials and the No Stage for Abusers campaign. The cancellation came after a series of allegations of domestic abuse and sexual assault surfaced against Manson, with over a dozen women, including Evan Rachel Wood and Esmé Bianco, accusing him of abuse. Despite Manson's denial and the Los Angeles prosecutors dropping the case, the online campaign and the efforts of Green Party MP Siân Berry led the cause to have the shock rocker’s Brighton Centre show called off. Additionally, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council leader Millie Earl is also calling for a possible cancellation of Manson's show at Bournemouth International Centre on October 31. “I don’t feel Marilyn Manson reflects the values we have in BCP,” she wrote. “So I have asked that BH Live reconsider hosting Marilyn Manson later this year.” (Rolling Stone)

During his legend’s slot at Glastonbury 2025 on Sunday (June 29), Rod Stewart was joined on the Pyramid Stage by his former Faces bandmate – and current Rolling Stones guitarist – Ronnie Wood. The two rock icons reunited to perform their 1971 Billboard Hot 100 Top 20 hit, “Stay With Me,” marking the first time they have played together in public since the 2020 BRIT Awards. Sir Rod was also joined by other special guests during his set, including Lulu, who joined with him for a duet on “Hot Legs,” and Simply Red’s Mick Hucknall who took part in a stirring singalong on “If You Don’t Know Me By Now.” The set featured an extended string section and bagpipe intro that played the singer on stage, before Stewart opened his set with, “Tonight I’m Yours (Don’t Hurt Me),” proclaiming to the large crowd, “Enjoy yourselves ladies and gentlemen, please. Music brings us together – we need music!” (NME)

Evanescence has achieved its first-ever No. 1 on Billboard’s Mainstream Rock Airplay chart with their new single "Afterlife," which is featured in the Netflix series Devil May Cry. This rise to the top of Mainstream Rock Airplay ends a 22-year wait for a chart-topping hit for the Little Rock, Arkansas-based band. This marks the longest wait for a No. 1 hit by a group in the chart's history, after Evanescence first reached the list with “Bring Me to Life” (featuring Paul McCoy), which peaked at No. 11 in May 2003. This No. 1 hit surpasses their previous best on the Mainstream Rock Airplay chart when "Call Me When You’re Sober" reached No. 5 in 2006. "Afterlife" also climbed to No. 3 on the Rock & Alternative Airplay chart, reaching an audience of 4.2 million impressions, and rose to No. 23 on the Alternative Airplay chart. The track also reached No. 10 on the multimetric Hot Hard Rock Songs chart, while earning 892,000 official U.S. streams. (Billboard)

Paul Simon has been forced to cancel two Philadelphia concerts due to "unmanageable" back pain, and the 83-year-old music legend will undergo a "minor medical procedure" to address the issue, according to an Instagram statement released on (Saturday) June 28. The concerts, part of his A Quiet Celebration Tour, were scheduled for June 28 and June 29 at the Academy of Music. “Paul has been struggling with chronic and intense back pain. Today it became unmanageable and demands immediate attention. Unfortunately we have to cancel these shows at this time, as we don’t have the ability to reschedule them,” reads the statement. “We are hopeful after this minor surgical procedure which has been scheduled in the next few days, Paul will be able to complete the tour as well as look into returning to make up these dates.” Despite suffering from severe hearing loss, Simon resumed touring in 2025, with upcoming dates still scheduled in Long Beach, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Vancouver, and Seattle. (Billboard)

Dua Lipa continued the U.K. leg of her Radical Optimism Tour by covering a pair of legendary local artists during her recent shows in England and Ireland. Lipa performed the Beatles' classic, “Hey Jude,” during her stadium show at Anfield in Liverpool on June 25, and covered the Zutons’ “Valerie” – which was popularized by the late Amy Winehouse – with the Liverpudlian rock group’s singer Dave McCabe the night before. Lipa then paid a touching tribute to the late Sinéad O'Connor by performing her Billboard No. 1 hit, “Nothing Compares 2 U,” at Aviva Stadium in Dublin on Friday night (June 27). “Tonight, I am honored to perform a song by a late Irish legend,” Lipa said before her emotional rendition of the Prince-penned classic. This continues Lipa’s trend of covering hometown artists during stops on her tour – performing hits from AC/DC, Lorde, and Kylie Minogue on the Australian/New Zealand leg – while also collaborating with local stars Charli XCX and Jamiroquai's Jay Kay during her recent London shows at Wembley Stadium. (Rolling Stone)

During an interview with the radio station WRIF in Detroit, Wolfgang Van Halen revealed that he has had to withdraw from the lineup for Black Sabbath and Ozzy Osbourne's final concert on July 5, due to his band Mammoth's commitment as a support act for Creed's summer tour. “I, unfortunately, had to back out because the Creed tour starts the day after, and I wouldn’t be able to pull it off,” Van Halen said, while adding, “I’m very excited to watch it, but I unfortunately had to back out.” Mammoth will support Creed on their North American summer tour, which kicks off July 9 in Lexington, Kentucky, a few days after the Back to the Beginning concert in Birmingham, England, which also features Metallica, Guns N’ Roses, Tool, Pantera, Slayer, and more. In addition to supporting Creed this summer, Mammoth will also set off on a headlining U.S. tour of their own this fall. (Consequence of Sound) 

In celebration of their 60th anniversary, the Grateful Dead’s legendary 1977 concert film, The Grateful Dead Movie, has been newly-remastered and will be shown in theaters and IMAX later this summer. The film, directed by Jerry Garcia, showcases the band's five-night run at San Francisco’s Winterland Ballroom in 1974, and captures the essence of the growing Deadhead community. The immersive concert film will make its IMAX debut on August 13 in 60 North American theaters, followed by a wide release on August 14. Alongside exclusive bonus footage, the re-release will feature added performances of “China Cat Sunflower” and “I Know You Rider” at the end of the film. Tickets for the screening are on-sale now. Also marking the band’s 60th anniversary, Dead & Company will perform three special shows at San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park on August 1st, 2nd, and 3rd, their first performances since concluding a Sphere Las Vegas residency in May. (Consequence of Sound)

During his performance in Franklin, Tennessee on Wednesday night (June 25), Bob Dylan surprised fans by performing his anthem, “The Times They Are a-Changin',” for the first time in 15 years, as part of the Outlaw Music Festival with Willie Nelson. The 84-year-old folk rock icon delivered a new rendition of his 1964 classic from behind the piano alongside his band, showcasing a different arrangement while still maintaining the song's timeless poignancy. The last time Dylan performed the track was during a 2010 White House event celebrating the music from the Civil Rights Movement. Dylan has been dusting off rarities during this tour, treating fans to a performance of “Mr. Tambourine Man” (also for the first time in 15 years) and a collaborative cover of “All Along the Watchtower” with tourmate Billy Strings. The ongoing summer tour features a variety of special guests joining Nelson and Dylan, including Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats, Trampled by Turtles, Wilco, Sheryl Crow, Turnpike Troubadours, Waxahatchee, and others. (Consequence of Sound)

On Thursday (June 26), My Morning Jacket announced a series of special 20th anniversary shows in celebration of their fourth studio album, Z. The band will perform the record in full at five previously announced tour stops, including Red Rocks Amphitheatre, Hollywood Palladium, Brooklyn Paramount, Chicago’s Salt Shed, and Atlanta’s Fox Theatre. “October 4 is the 20th anniversary of our album Z,” frontman Jim James said in a statement. “It’s pretty wild to think about that. To celebrate 2 decades of it being out in the ether, we’re turning 5 of our shows into special Z anniversary shows, where we’ll play that album (and some other songs, don’t worry) front to back.” These shows are part of the second leg of MMJ’s upcoming My Morning Jacket ‘is’ On Tour, which is set to kick off on August 5 in Bend, Oregon, in support of their latest album, is, which was released on March 21. (Consequence of Sound)

During a new episode of his SiriusXM radio show, Ozzy Speaks, Ozzy Osbourne expressed his desire to work with Paul McCartney. The 76-year-old heavy metal legend said that Sir Paul tops the list of his dream collaborators, admitting that even though he is eager to work with the former Beatle, he is unsure if it could happen. “I would be honored, but I couldn't…” Ozzy says of working with one of his heroes. In a prior interview with Heat Magazine, Osbourne recalls trying to get McCartney to play on one of his songs. “Meeting Paul McCartney was f------ phenomenal,” Osbourne shared. “I was in the studio at the same time as him and tried to get him to play bass on one of my songs. But he said he couldn’t improve on the bassline that was there. I said, ‘Are you kidding? You could p--- on the record and I’d make it my life.'” (People)

Beach Boys legend Brian Wilson's cause of death was revealed in the Los Angeles County Department of Health's death certificate, which disclosed that “respiratory arrest” was the primary cause, with sepsis and cystitis listed as contributing factors. The certificate also revealed additional health issues at the time of Wilson's passing, including obstructive sleep apnea, chronic kidney disease, chronic respiratory failure, and a neurodegenerative disorder. Wilson's family had previously shared his battle with dementia in February 2024. Wilson's death on June 11 left fans and the music world mourning the loss of a musical genius, with the Beach Boys paying tribute to his legacy by writing at the time: “Brian Wilson wasn’t just the heart of the Beach Boys — he was the soul of our sound. The melodies he dreamed up and the emotions he poured into every note changed the course of music forever.” (Rolling Stone)

Brandon Lake's new album, King of Hearts, achieves numerous Billboard chart milestones this week. The record debuts at No. 1 on Billboard's Top Christian Albums chart, while also premiering at No. 7 on the all-genre Billboard 200 tally, marking the 35-year-old singer/songwriter’s first career Top 10 entry on the chart. In addition to those accolades, King of Hearts also debuted at No. 1 on the Top Rock & Alternative Albums and Top Rock Albums charts, Lake’s first time topping those tallies as well. The 16-song set, which was released on June 13, garnered 37,000 equivalent album units, with 20,000 in album sales, in the United States, with both figures marking weekly bests for Lake. His current success also extends to his singles as well, with his Jelly Roll collaboration, "Hard Fought Hallelujah," topping multiple charts and receiving radio play across multiple genres, including country, rock, and alternative. (Billboard)

On Wednesday (June 25), Good Charlotte debuted their brand new single, "Rejects," the band's first new song in five years. The track is the lead offering from their upcoming album, Motel Du Cap, which is set for release on August 8. This marks their first new studio record in seven years, following 2018’s Generation Rx. Joel and Benji Madden co-wrote “Rejects” with Jordan Fish (ex-Bring Me the Horizon) and Zakk Cervini, who also co-produced the track. The song is also accompanied by a claymation music video directed by Erik Rojas and Lenna Onto. “I don’t even think “Rejects” is necessarily the most obvious single type song, but it’s the one we feel like people should hear first,” says Joel Madden. “We think it’s a really great start and a representation of the record and the music.” To celebrate the release, Good Charlotte performed "Rejects" on Jimmy Kimmel Live on Wednesday (June 25), and they will also appear on Good Morning America’s Summer Concert Series in New York City on August 8. (Consequence of Sound)

Van Halen's 1995 album, Balance, is set to receive a 30th anniversary expanded reissue on August 15 through Rhino, with the collection available in 2-LP and 2-CD editions. The band also shared an album teaser for the release, which will feature remastered audio sourced from the 2023 box set, along with three non-album tracks and previously unreleased live recordings from a 1995 performance at Wembley Stadium. The deluxe edition box set includes both LPs and CDs, as well as an exclusive Blu-ray disc featuring era-specific music videos and promo clips. While the reissue compiles all officially released studio material from the Balance era, the sought-after recording, "Between Us Two," which was initially intended for the Twister soundtrack but was ultimately shelved, did not surface for this release. Pre-orders for the deluxe edition and vinyl/CD versions are currently ongoing via Rhino’s webstore. (Consequence of Sound)

Coldplay's 2000 song, "Sparks," is making its surprising debut on the Billboard Hot 100 chart this week. The track jumps all the way up to No. 93 due to a viral sensation on TikTok, 25 years after its original release on the British band’s 9x-platinum, Grammy-winning debut album, Parachutes. The social media resurgence was triggered by frontman Chris Martin's emotional performance of the track during a recent concert at Las Vegas’ Allegiant Stadium on June 6 and 7, following his public breakup with actress Dakota Johnson. “Sparks” has never officially been released as a single, but it continues to be a fan favorite, with the song soundtracking more than 500,000 clips on TikTok as of late. “Sparks” earns Coldplay their 27th career entry on the Hot 100, and first chart appearance since 2024’s “We Pray,” featuring Little Simz, Burna Boy, Elyanna, and Tini. The renewed interest in "Sparks" has also caused Parachutes to surge back onto the Billboard 200 chart at No. 169. (Billboard)

The Rolling Stones are paying homage to the late zydeco master, Clifton Chenier, by covering his classic, "Zydeco Sont Pas Salés," for an upcoming tribute album. A Tribute to the King of Zydeco is a Chenier covers album featuring contributions from Lucinda Williams, Taj Mahal, Steve Earle, Jimmie Vaughan, Marcia Ball, Charley Crockett, Molly Tuttle, as well as the Stones, all saluting the music legend with spirited renditions of his songs. “Zydeco has been a part of what we always listen to, the Mississippi blues, and it’s not a long way from there to Louisiana,” Keith Richards says. “We were always listening to stuff from down there. You listen to American music wherever it came from, even if it was in French.” The Stones' rollicking take on “Zydeco Sont Pas Salés” marks the first new recording released by the band since their 2023 Grammy-winning album, Hackney Diamonds. (Rolling Stone)

Olivia Rodrigo surprised fans at her sold-out show in Dublin's Marlay Park on Tuesday night (June 24) by performing a cover of Fontaines D.C.’s “I Love You.” Rodrigo’s Ireland show was part of her ongoing Guts World Tour, and served as a warm-up for her largest U.K. gig to date, a sold-out headline show at London’s Hyde Park on Friday (June 27),  which will be followed by her highly-anticipated headlining slot at Glastonbury on Sunday night. “Lately I’ve been obsessed with this band Fontaines D.C.,” Rodrigo told the audience, paying tribute to the Grammy-nominated, Dublin-based rock band. “I’ve been playing this song alone in my room for fun, and I was wondering if it’d be cool if I played it for you guys.” Rodrigo performed her stripped-down version solo at the start, before eventually being joined by her full backing band, as the track built to an emotional climax. (Billboard)

On Tuesday (June 24), Jack White announced the forthcoming publication of his new book, Jack White Collected Lyrics and Selected Writings Volume 1. The collection – which will be published by Third Man Books – will contain lyrics, poems, and writings from White’s solo career and beyond, including his work with The Raconteurs and The Dead Weather, as well as rare and exclusive photos. The book will also include new essays written especially for this project by Pulitzer Prize and National Book Award-nominated poet Adrian Matejka, Detroit-based filmmaker and writer dream hampton, and Third Man Records co-founder Ben Blackwell. The book is available for pre-order, and is set to be released in the U.S. on October 21, and in the U.K. on December 12. White just completed his No Name Tour in May, and he has a series of upcoming festivals scheduled, including appearances at Bourbon & Beyond, Riot Fest, and CBGB Festival. (Consequence of Sound)

U2 guitarist The Edge, who has lived in Ireland for over six decades, was officially granted Irish citizenship on Monday (June 23). The Edge was born David Howell Evans in Essex, England to Welsh parents, though he was raised in Ireland. “I guess, you know, I’m a little tardy with the paper work,” joked the 63-year-old musician, who added, “I’ve been living in Ireland now since I was one year old. But the time is right. And I couldn’t be more proud of my country for all that it represents and all that it is doing.” The Edge shared his citizenship ceremony with thousands of others, which the rock icon described as “a monumental day for all of us.” The Edge praised Ireland for “showing real leadership right now in the world, and it couldn’t come at a better moment for me, so I am just so happy to be at this point to be in even deeper connection with my homeland.” (Rolling Stone)