The new documentary, Ozzy: No Escape From Now, is set to premiere on October 7 on Paramount+, and the official trailer for the project was just unveiled. The film offers an emotional and intimate look at Ozzy Osbourne’s final six years, chronicling his debilitating late-night fall in 2019, Parkinson’s diagnosis, and work on his last solo albums, culminating in Ozzy’s historic farewell show, July’s “Back to the Beginning” concert. The doc features revealing interviews with his family – including his wife Sharon, and their kids Aimee, Jack, and Kelly – along with music legends like Tony Iommi, Tom Morello, and James Hetfield. Directed by BAFTA Award-winner Tania Alexander and produced with the Osbourne family’s involvement, the film captures Ozzy’s struggles with his health and his enduring passion for music, with the heavy metal legend offering a poignant goodbye to fans at the end of the clip, “If my life’s coming to an end, I really can’t complain. I had a great life.” (Billboard)

On Tuesday (September 16), Foo Fighters officially introduced new drummer Ilan Rubin with a humorous AI-generated video titled, “Keeping It Real.” The minute-long clip features the distorted images of the band members – including a 10-armed version of Rubin pounding away at a huge drum kit – discussing their return to the stage and the studio, with fake Dave Grohl cheekily emphasizing the “100 per cent real, raw, human element” of their music. The band made their live comeback with two intimate shows in California on September 13 and 15, marking Rubin’s first performances with the group following the departure of ex-drummer Josh Freese. Leading up to these gigs, Foo Fighters shared studio updates and encouraged fans to “assemble,” with new music from the band heard at the end of the AI-clip, along with the provocative teaser, “Stay tuned… there’s more to come!!!” Earlier this summer, Foo Fighters celebrated their 30th anniversary by releasing a new single, “Today’s Song.” (Consequence Of Sound)

Bob Dylan’s upcoming Bootleg Series Volume 18: Through The Open Window, 1956-1963, is set to be released on October 31. The comprehensive eight-disc collection features 139 tracks – including 48 previously unreleased songs – chronicling Dylan’s formative years from his teenage days in Minnesota to his early New York folk scene performances, culminating in a 1963 Carnegie Hall concert. The set features enhanced audio from rare recordings, including unheard originals like “Liverpool Gal” and the newly shared tune “Rocks and Gravel,” and includes contributions from historian Sean Wilentz, who writes that this collection serves as “a living connection between the past and the present, the old and the new, which are never as distinct as we might think.” Alongside intimate club and party recordings, the collection captures key moments such as studio sessions for The Freewheelin’ Bob Dylan and The Times They Are-A Changin’, the 1963 Newport Folk Festival, and his performance at the historic 1963 March on Washington. (Rolling Stone)

At the Bourbon & Beyond 2025 festival in Louisville on Saturday (September 13), Jack White joined Ringo Starr and his All-Starr Band to perform The Beatles' classic, "With A Little Help From My Friends." White contributed vocals alongside his current bandmates Patrick Keeler, Bobby Emmett, and Dominic Davis, along with singer-songwriter Sammy Rae. Starr closed his 11-song set with the 1967 Sgt. Pepper’s track, thanking the audience with his traditional message of peace and love. White documented the experience with a photo carousel on Instagram, captioning his post, “@ringostarrmusic Gave Peace A Chance With A Little Help From His Friends…” Earlier in the set, Starr was accompanied by members of Toto (Steve Lukather), Men At Work (Colin Hay), and Average White Band (Hamish Stuart) for a medley of their respective hits. This collaboration follows White’s previous joint performances with former Beatles, including joining Starr during his recent TV special, Ringo & Friends At The Ryman, and playing with Paul McCartney in Mexico City last November. (NME)

Rolling Stone journalist and Oscar-winning director Cameron Crowe, known for Almost Famous, Jerry Maguire, and Say Anything, will embark on a seven-city U.S. book tour this fall to promote his upcoming memoir, The Uncool, which will be released on October 28. The tour, featuring “intimate evenings of storytelling, behind-the-scenes anecdotes, and the music that shaped his life,” kicks off in New York City on October 28, followed by stops in Washington, D.C., Nashville, Chicago, San Diego, Seattle, and Los Angeles, before concluding in San Francisco on November 23. Special guests will join Crowe at each event, including Sheryl Crow in Nashville, Kate Hudson (who famously starred as Penny Lane in Almost Famous) in San Diego, and Jake Tapper in Washington, D.C., with more to be announced. Crowe says of the tour, “I can’t wait to share those intimate stories and evenings with the audiences who’ve followed my work over the years.” Presale begins Thursday (September 18), with general on-sales starting on Friday (September 19). (Rolling Stone)

On Wednesday (September 17), Miley Cyrus took to social media to announce the upcoming release of a deluxe edition of her ninth album, Something Beautiful, which drops this Friday (Sept. 19). The expanded collection features the 13 songs from the original album alongside two new bonus tracks: “Secrets,” with Lindsey Buckingham and Mick Fleetwood, and “Lockdown,” featuring David Byrne. “Secrets” was initially teased by Billy Ray Cyrus as a birthday gift from Miley that includes the legendary musicians from Fleetwood Mac, with Miley also previewing the track on Tuesday in a brief clip on Instagram. Originally released in May, Something Beautiful was accompanied by a film that premiered at Tribeca Film Festival. The album debuted at No. 4 on the Billboard 200, and Miley played a series of intimate performances at Los Angeles’ Chateau Marmont and Maxim’s de Paris to promote the project. (Variety)

Michael Shannon and Jason Narducy are embarking on a 22-date U.S. tour in early 2026 to celebrate the 40th anniversary of R.E.M.’s iconic album, Lifes Rich Pageant. The Academy Award-nominated actor and the indie rock veteran will be performing the album in full along with a medley of other R.E.M. classics, joined by a backing band including drummer Jon Wurster and bassist John Stirratt. The tour kicks off on February 11 in Denver and concludes on March 16 in Bloomington, Indiana, with stops in Los Angeles, New Orleans, Brooklyn, and Chicago, along with a special two-night stand at the 40 Watt in R.E.M.’s hometown of Athens, Georgia. Having already covered other R.E.M. albums like Murmur and Fables of the Reconstruction on previous tours, Shannon and Narducy expressed excitement over continuing their tribute to the band, highlighted by a memorable performance in Athens in February 2024 that featured the on-stage reunion of all four original R.E.M. members. (Consequence of Sound)

Yungblud and Aerosmith are getting set to release their new collaborative single, “My Only Angel,” marking Aerosmith’s first original song in over a decade. Yungblud shared a preview clip of the track on Instagram on Monday (September 15), which features a powerful vocal collaboration between the 28-year-old pop rock star and Steven Tyler, who recently returned to performing after suffering severe vocal cord damage. The track follows Aerosmith and Yungblud’s joint tribute to Ozzy Osbourne at the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards, with the artists also taking part in the "Back to the Beginning" farewell concert for the heavy metal legend in Birmingham, England on July 5. The single doesn’t have an official release date as of yet, but when it does arrive it will mark the first non-reissue or vault release from Aerosmith in over ten years. (Rolling Stone) 

New Foo Fighters drummer Ilan Rubin, formerly of Nine Inch Nails, made his live debut with the band on Saturday night (September 13) at an intimate club show in San Luis Obispo, California, marking the start of his new role following Josh Freese’s two-year tenure behind the kit after Taylor Hawkins’ death. Rubin raved about the experience on Instagram, sharing a carousel of photos from the gig alongside his caption: “Last night with @foofighters could not have been a better time. After keeping my head down for a couple wild months and throwing myself into the material, that first show was such an incredible release of energy. I’ve been taken aback by all the positivity and support, and I just wanted to say thanks! Excited for all the volume and sweat that lies ahead.” Foo Fighters played another surprise club show on Monday night at the Observatory in Santa Ana, California, in preparation for their upcoming tour dates in Indonesia, Singapore, Japan, and Mexico City. (Billboard)

In a new interview with Billboard, Soundgarden drummer Matt Cameron revealed that while the band’s long-awaited final album is “over halfway done,” it is unlikely to be released before their Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction on November 8, where they plan on performing. Cameron, who joined Soundgarden in 1986 and recently departed from Pearl Jam, reflected on the significance of being inducted with both bands. “They’re both huge honors, of course,” he says. “For me, personally, I helped build Soundgarden from the ground up, and I helped create the sound. So in that sense (Soundgarden’s induction) is a little more meaningful for me as an artist and musician and songwriter to go in with a band that I helped (to) establish itself.” As to Cameron’s exit from Pearl Jam, he says it was an amicable break. “I definitely gave them a lot of notice,” he says, while admitting. “I was having some issues with (Pearl Jam’s) three-hour shows and constant touring and stuff.” (Billboard)

Judas Priest is preparing to release a cover of Black Sabbath’s “War Pigs” featuring a duet with the late Ozzy Osbourne, recorded before his death in July. During a recent appearance on the Full Metal Jackie podcast, Priest frontman Rob Halford described the collaborative process. “Ozzy’s singing a line and then I’m singing a line,” Halford said. “It’s the first ever time in my entire life that I’ve been able to do a duet with Ozzy and I’m so eternally grateful and blessed that I was able to do that.” Halford credits Sharon Osbourne for initiating the project after hearing Judas Priest cover the song live. “She approached me with this idea,” Halford recalled. “She said, ‘I love your version of War Pigs. Is there a way we can get Ozzy?’ I was [like], ‘You’re asking me? This is gonna happen!’” Although no official release date has been set, Halford says the track is nearly ready and promises, “When you hear it, it’s just colossal.” (Rolling Stone)

Coachella 2026, set for April 10-12 and 17-19 at the Empire Polo Club in Indio, California, will be headlined by Justin Bieber, Sabrina Carpenter, and Karol G, with all artists at the peak of their careers following recent commercial success. Karol G will make history as first Latina artist to headline the festival, while Carpenter will be supporting her Billboard No. 1 album, Man’s Best Friend, and Bieber’s surprise two-part release, SWAG, features the No. 2 hit, “Daisies.” The full lineup, revealed late Monday night (September 15), also features standout acts like Italian-American techno producer Anyma presenting a world premiere event, Æden, along with a curious special billing called “The Bunker Debut Of RADIOHEAD KID A MNESIA,” potentially celebrating the 25th anniversary of the band’s classic albums.

Also of note is a listing for Nine Inch Noize, a possible unique collaboration between Nine Inch Nails and the electronic producer Boys Noize, who opened for the industrial rock titans on their Peel It Back Tour. Other notable performers include The XX, Disclosure, Turnstile, Teddy Swims, Ethel Cain, KATSEYE, and Devo on Day One, while Day Two features The Strokes, GIVĒON, Addison Rae, SOMBR, David Byrne, Interpol, and Alex G, and Day Three includes Young Thug, Kaskade, Laufey, Iggy Pop, Wet Leg, and Clipse. Festival passes go on-sale Friday (September 19) at 11am PT. (Billboard)

Iron Maiden’s Bruce Dickinson performed the American national anthem a cappella at the Pittsburgh Steelers’ home opener against the Seattle Seahawks at Acrisure Stadium on Sunday (September 14). The heavy metal legend called the experience “a huge honour” on Instagram, with the vocalist receiving chants of “U.S.A!” from the crowd. The British singer’s unexpected role in an iconic American tradition sparked mixed reactions on social media, highlighting the novelty of a U.K. musician singing the anthem at an NFL game. Dickinson is currently on the North American leg of his Mandrake Project solo tour, which concludes at the Wiltern in Los Angeles on October 5. Meanwhile, Iron Maiden is celebrating their 50th anniversary in 2025, accompanied by a forthcoming documentary directed by Malcolm Venville that explores the band’s legacy, featuring interviews with famous fans like Javier Bardem and Lars Ulrich, alongside insight from key members of the metal band, including the final interview with original vocalist Paul Di’Anno, who died last year. (Rolling Stone)

On Sunday (September 14), a new trailer was released featuring Jeremy Allen White starring as Bruce Springsteen in Deliver Me From Nowhere. The biopic captures the making of Springsteen’s iconic 1982 album, Nebraska, with the film directed by Scott Cooper and based on Warren Zanes’ 2023 biography. The movie is set to premiere in theaters on October 24, and it explores Springsteen’s retreat to a series of solo home recordings after the success of The River, and his choice to release the raw, haunting tracks despite label pressures for full-band versions. Alongside White, the cast also features Jeremy Strong as Springsteen’s trusted manager Jon Landau, and includes appearances by Paul Walter Hauser, Odessa Young, Marc Maron, Gabby Hoffman, Stephen Graham, and Johnny Cannizzaro. To coincide with the film, Springsteen is releasing Nebraska '82: Expanded Edition, a comprehensive five-disc set including remastered tracks, electric versions, solo outtakes, and a new live performance film. (Consequence of Sound)

Tool’s guitarist Adam Jones and drummer Danny Carey performed a brief, intense musical introduction to the Canelo Álvarez vs. Terence Crawford boxing match on Saturday night (September 13) at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas. The prog metal legends delivered about 75 seconds of freestyle noise that set the ominous tone before the main event, which Crawford won by unanimous decision. The duo’s performance echoed Tool’s signature style but was limited to just an intro teaser rather than a full song. Looking ahead, Tool plans to play their first concerts in Hawaii in nearly 15 years this December, while continuing to work on their next album, a follow-up to 2019’s chart-topping, Grammy-winning Fear Innoculum. Jones recently revealed that he’s “got lots of riffs” ready for new material, while frontman Maynard James Keenan added that the band plans to spend 2026 “writing.” (Consequence of Sound)

On Monday (September 15), Sammy Hagar announced the dates and details of his 2026 Las Vegas residency at Dolby Live at Park MGM. Hagar will perform 11 shows throughout March and September next year, joined by his all-star backing band featuring Michael Anthony, Joe Satriani, Kenny Aronoff, and Rai Thistlethwayte as part of his ongoing The Best of All Worlds Tour. Hagar’s setlist will include songs from his Van Halen era, solo career, and Montrose material. “I can’t tell you how hard it’s been not to leak this announcement,” Hagar shared on Instagram, while adding, “I love this band like no other and can’t wait to do it again.” Ticket pre-sales begin September 16, with general sales starting September 19. Following a successful Vegas residency earlier this year – which will soon be immortalized in a live album set to be released on October 10 – Hagar praised the band and the current run of shows as some of the best of his life. (Consequence of Sound)

A heartfelt letter from Lady Gaga to David Bowie is now on display at the newly opened David Bowie Centre in London. The undated note – likely written in late 2012 or early 2013 – reveals Gaga’s admiration for Bowie after she received an advance copy of his 2013 album, The Next Day. “Dear David Bowie,” the letter begins, “It was truly an honor to receive an advanced copy of your album. I cried, in fact, listening to each song. How does he know I exist? I feel as though my entire career has been an artistic plea for you to notice me. I'm finishing my album ARTPOP and am in New York. I would be grateful and honored to meet you. Love + Art, GAGA.” She eventually released ARTPOP in November 2013, though the two music superstars never did get the chance to meet in person. Following Bowie’s death in 2016, Gaga paid tribute to him at the Grammys by performing a medley of his hits that included “Space Oddity,” “Fashion,” “Let’s Dance,” “Rebel Rebel,” and “Heroes.” (Rolling Stone)

During a quick on the street interview by TMZ, Usher publicly endorsed Metallica as his personal choice for headliner at the Super Bowl LX Halftime Show, which is scheduled to take place on February 8, 2026 at Levi’s Stadium in San Francisco. The support from Usher – who previously headlined the Super Bowl Halftime Show in Las Vegas in 2024 – adds momentum to the heavy metal band’s bid to perform in their adopted hometown, with drummer Lars Ulrich recently expressing the band’s eagerness to play the event. While hard rock has a limited presence in Super Bowl history – with classic bands like The Who and Aerosmith joining Guns N’ Roses’ guitarist Slash as the heaviest artists to have played the halftime show – Metallica’s chart-topping history and worldwide albums sales of 125 million, along with their nine Grammy wins, make the metal band a solid potential choice to headline the Super Bowl halftime show. (Consequence of Sound)

On Thursday (September 11), Limp Bizkit released the single, “Making Love to Morgan Wallen,” their first new song in four years. The track features quirky lyrics referencing figures like Chester Bennington, David Bowie, and getting kicked out of a Trump resort, with a nod to the Beastie Boys’ “Hey Ladies,” and concludes with a mention of the controversial country star from the song's title, Morgan Wallen. The band previously teased the song on social media last week with a clip featuring frontman Fred Durst and viral Internet drummer Kristina Rybalchenko. “Making Love to Morgan Wallen” is the band’s first new offering since their 2021 comeback record, Still Sucks, which marked their first studio album in a decade. Limp Bizkit will possibly deliver the live debut of their new track on their upcoming Latin American tour, which kicks off on November 29 in Mexico City and concludes on December 20 in São Paulo, Brazil. (Consequence of Sound)

Sublime notches its first No. 1 on Billboard’s Alternative Airplay chart in nearly 29 years with “Ensenada.” The band’s current chart-topper is sung by Jakob Nowell, son of late frontman Bradley Nowell, and follows their 1996 No. 1 hit, “What I Got,” which topped the chart five months after Bradley's death in May of that year. This marks the longest gap between No. 1 hits in the 37-year history of the Alternative Airplay chart at 28 years and 10 months, surpassing Sum 41's previous record of 22 years and six months. “Ensenada” also reached No. 1 on the Rock & Alternative Airplay chart, and debuted at No. 38 on Mainstream Rock Airplay. The new single previews Sublime’s forthcoming new album, though a release date for the project has not been revealed. This would mark the band’s first new offering since their 1996 self-titled album. (Billboard)