Great White guitarist Mark Kendall revealed on social media that he has stage four kidney cancer. The 68-year-old musician was diagnosed months ago, but he initially kept the news private until he understood more about his condition. "Just to give you an update the tumor has shrunk from 13 centimeters to eight, so I’m going in the right direction with my first scan," Kendall shared, while optimistically adding, "There isn’t a cure for cancer but what I have is manageable. I have the best doctors in the world.” Rather than financial assistance, Kendall only requests “prayers and encouragement,” while maintaining a positive outlook despite the diagnosis. “I’m gonna fight this thing and be okay,” Kendall assured his fans. Great White has one remaining 2025 concert scheduled for December 5 in Moncton, Canada, before resuming shows in January 2026, including an appearance later that year on the Monsters of Rock cruise with Night Ranger and Queensrÿche. (Ultimate Classic Rock)

On Tuesday (November 25), Sublime announced the launch of their inaugural touring festival, Sublime Me Gusta, which is set to debut on May 9 in Fort Worth, Texas. The event will take place at Panther Island Pavilion and will also feature a performance by Sublime’s longtime friends Slightly Stoopid, with more acts to be revealed. Named after a lyric from their iconic 1996 song, “Caress Me Down,” the festival celebrates Sublime’s fusion of punk, reggae, hip hop, and surf culture, embodying their sun-soaked, rebellious spirit. Co-produced with Brew Ha Ha Productions, the event promises a full day of live music, vendors, art, food, and community vibes, with a second date planned for June 27 in Oregon. Formed in 1988, Sublime has recently returned with Jakob Nowell, son of the late original singer Brad Nowell, as lead vocalist, and is actively working on new material  in the studio with producers Travis Barker and John Feldmann as they prepare their first full-length album in nearly 30 years. (Billboard)

On Tuesday (November 25), Megadeth announced the dates and details of their 2026 Canadian tour featuring support from thrash metal legends Anthrax and Exodus. The 12-date jaunt is set to kick off on February 15 in Victoria, BC, and concludes on March 6 in Québec City, with stops in Calgary, Edmonton, Winnipeg, and Ottawa along the way. This tour is part of Megadeth’s farewell run, expected to span three to five years, with the metal legends set to pair up with Anthrax again as the opening acts on Iron Maiden’s North American tour later in 2026. Megadeth will release their final self-titled album on January 23, shortly before the Canadian dates, which features the previously released singles “Tipping Point” and “I Don’t Care.” Ticket pre-sales start on Wednesday (Nov. 24), followed by a general on-sale on Friday (Nov. 28). (Consequence of Sound) 

During an appearance on Monday’s (November 24) episode of the Rolling Stone Music Now podcast, Simon Cowell revealed that he is "not a fan" of Bob Dylan. The 66-year-old British TV personality also made the startling admission that he was unaware Dylan wrote the song, "Make You Feel My Love," which was famously covered by Adele. "I think if [Dylan] walked in and sang that version, I’m not gonna lie, I would’ve gone, 'Forget it,'" said the X Factor judge, while adding, “But if people like him, then they like him, and if you don’t, that’s fine." Cowell went on to praise Kelly Clarkson, the first winner of American Idol. "You couldn’t have asked for a more perfect winner. And we’re still friends today,” Cowell says. “She’s an amazing person, incredible personality. And just this killer voice." Cowell’s new show, Simon Cowell: The Next Act, premieres on Netflix on December 10, and follows his search to create the next global boy band sensation. (People)

On Monday (November 24), Guns N’ Roses announced the dates and details of their massive 2026 world tour. The 41-date jaunt is set to kick off on March 28 in Monterrey, Mexico, followed by dates across Brazil and Europe, with a U.S. summer tour hitting major stadiums including New York’s MetLife, St. Louis’ Busch, Las Vegas’ Allegiant, Vancouver’s BC Place, and Los Angeles’ Rose Bowl, before GNR concludes their run on Sept. 19 with a show at Atlanta’s Truist Park. To celebrate the tour announcement, the band will release two new singles, “Nothin” and “Atlas,” on December 2 via Geffen Records, marking their first new music since 2023, which follows the recent release of their deluxe Live Era ’87-’93 box set featuring remastered live performances. Fans can sign up for presale and VIP packages at gunsnroses.com/tour, with ticket sales starting on Wednesday (December 3). (Rolling Stone)

In a newly shared interview with Allison Hagendorf before their Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction, Soundgarden’s surviving members revealed that they are nearly finished with their final album featuring late singer Chris Cornell’s vocals, recorded before his 2017 passing. The band co-produced the project alongside longtime collaborator Terry Date (Badmotorfinger, Louder Than Love), with drummer Matt Cameron revealing that the material sounds “like it was kind of a new chapter or it could have been a new chapter” for the band, while admitting that without Cornell, “It’s bittersweet, of course.” Cameron adds, “I’m really excited for people to hear it. It’s fun for us to be working on it. And sometimes listening to it, it’s overpowering. I’m super proud of the music that we did put together. And we’re pretty close [to finishing it].” Despite past legal disputes with Cornell’s widow that delayed progress, the parties reconciled in 2023, enabling completion using Chris’s vocal demos. (Consequence of Sound)

Legendary Yes keyboardist Rick Wakeman recently underwent successful corrective brain surgery to treat normal pressure hydrocephalus, a neurological disorder that is also currently affecting Billy Joel. The condition, which can impact walking, bladder control, and memory, forced the 76-year-old Wakeman to postpone the July 2025 leg of his final solo tour, with dates rescheduled to March 2026. Despite the surgery, Wakeman reports no impact on his piano playing and is recuperating at home with his wife and pets. “I have to take things easy for a while but have been told by my surgeon that I will be perfectly fine to travel to America for the tour with my son Oliver in March and will be fine for all future engagements after that,” Wakeman shared in a statement on his website over the weekend. In addition to the upcoming U.S. tour with his son Oliver, Wakeman will also perform a series of charity concerts in the U.K. on December 19th and 20th. (Consequence of Sound)

The Beach Boys announced on Monday (November 24) that they will celebrate the 60th anniversary of their iconic album, Pet Sounds, with a major open-air show at London’s Royal Hospital Chelsea on June 14, 2026. The show will be part of the Live At Chelsea concert series that is making a return after a four-year hiatus. This will be one of the band’s first performances following the recent death of frontman Brian Wilson, with the group now led by co-founder and lyricist Mike Love, alongside ​​longtime member Bruce Johnston, musical director Brian Eichenberger, Christian Love, Tim Bonhomme, Jon Bolton, Keith Hubacher, Randy Leago, and John Wedemeyer. Ticket pre-sales start on Wednesday (November 26), followed by a general on-sale on Friday (November 28), with a portion of proceeds supporting the Chelsea Pensioners. The Proclaimers are also confirmed as headliners for the summer series on June 13, with more acts to be announced. (NME)

On Friday night (November 21), Billy Corgan premiered an operatic adaptation of the Smashing Pumpkins' iconic 1995 album, Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness, at the Lyric Opera of Chicago. The production, titled A Night of Mellon Collie and Infinite Sadness, transformed hits like “Tonight, Tonight,” “1979,” and “Bullet With Butterfly Wings” into a symphonic production featuring a full operatic cast and orchestra. Joined by soprano Sydney Mancasola and other vocalists, alongside the Lyric Opera Orchestra conducted by James Lowe, Corgan’s performance reimagined the landmark album 30 years after its release. “Opera and rock both tell stories of heightened emotions, and I am excited for both fans of my music and traditional opera fans to hear some truly inspired work; for the balance here is to honor both traditions in a magisterial way,” Corgan said of the project, which runs through November 30. Mellon Collie was originally a chart-topping double album that achieved critical acclaim and seven Grammy nominations, including Album of the Year. (Billboard)

At their penultimate reunion show in São Paulo, Brazil, on Saturday night (November 22), Oasis honored the late Stone Roses and Primal Scream bassist Gary “Mani” Mounfield, who passed away on Thursday (Nov. 20) at the age of 63. “We want to dedicate this to our dear friend, our hero, the one and only Gary ‘Mani’ Mounfield,” singer Liam Gallagher said before the band launched into “Live Forever.” Toward the end of the song, an image of Mani was displayed on a giant video screen behind them, which the band respectfully all turned to face in honor of the late musician. Before they kicked into their next song, Gallagher introduced it by saying, “Mani can have this one as well, ‘Rock ‘n’ Roll Star.’” On Friday, guitarist Noel Gallagher shared a candid photo of Mani on Instagram, captioning the post, “RIP Brother. It was a pleasure to have known you,” echoing his brother’s earlier social media tribute where Liam wrote, “IN TOTAL SHOCK AND ABSOLUTELY DEVASTATED ON HEARING THE NEWS ABOUT MANI MY HERO RIP RKID.” The band’s reunion tour concluded the following night at Estadio MorumBIS, with Liam recently ruling out a 2026 tour but leaving a 2027 return open as a possibility. (Rolling Stone)

A New York State Supreme Court judge dismissed a malicious prosecution lawsuit filed by rare books dealer Glenn Horowitz against Eagles’ Don Henley and manager Irving Azoff. The suit stemmed from a criminal case in which Horowitz was accused of selling stolen handwritten Eagles lyrics, but the case was ultimately dismissed when prosecutors abandoned the trial mid-way due to procedural issues. The judge ruled there was “ample probable cause” for the criminal indictment based on an independent investigation, and that no bad faith by Henley or Azoff led to the prosecution’s dismissal. Horowitz claims he legally acquired and sold the lyrics years earlier, alleging Henley knowingly pursued wrongful charges, but the court found Henley’s actions in involving law enforcement did not constitute intentional infliction of emotional distress. Horley’s appeal is pending, and both he and Henley have ongoing legal disputes regarding ownership of the disputed lyrics, which remain in DA custody. (Rolling Stone)

Foo Fighters have extended their record on Billboard’s Rock & Alternative Airplay chart with their 13th No. 1 hit, “Asking for a Friend,” marking their second chart-topper in 2025. The song garnered 5.7 million audience impressions in the week ending November 20, following a 6% increase, and succeeded Sublime’s 10-week chart reign with “Ensenada,” which followed the Foo Fighters’ previous No. 1 hit, “Today’s Song.” This is the band’s first No. 1 featuring new drummer Ilan Rubin, who joined the group in July, replacing their former drummer Josh Freese. “Asking for a Friend” also rose one spot to reach a new peak of No. 2 on Mainstream Rock Airplay, while holding at its No. 5 best on Alternative Airplay. The track also sits at No. 8 on this week’s multimetric Hot Hard Rock Songs chart, based on its substantial radio airplay alongside 494,000 official U.S. streams over the past week. (Billboard)

During his concert in Brisbane on Friday night (November 21), Lenny Kravitz revealed on his Instagram story that an enthusiastic fan accidentally pulled out four of his dreadlocks while he was moving through the crowd during a performance of his 1989 hit, “Let Love Rule.” “Brisbane, that was wild,” Kravitz said in the video. “A very excited young lady pulled four dreadlocks out of the back of my head. You know how hard you’ve got to pull to rip those out of my head? Damn, baby.” Despite the painful incident, Kravitz reassured fans he won’t stop engaging with audiences during performances, while expressing his love for the city. “I’m not going to stop coming out there for ‘Let Love Rule’ because that’s our moment together,” he said, while adding. “Brisbane, you’re wild. I love you.” Kravitz is currently touring Australia for the first time since 2012 in support of his 2024 album, Blue Electric Light, with upcoming shows in Melbourne, Mildura, and Adelaide. (Billboard)

Jellybean Johnson, the acclaimed drummer for The Time and a renowned producer behind hits like Janet Jackson’s 1990 No. 1 single “Black Cat,” died suddenly on Friday (November 21) at the age of 69. Known for his work with Prince protégés The Time on their first three studio albums – The Time (1980), What Time Is It? (1982), and the platinum-selling Ice Cream Castle (1984) – along with collaborations with Rock and Roll Hall of Fame producers Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis, Johnson also went on to produce tracks for Alexander O’Neal, New Edition, and Cherrelle. After leaving The Time in 1985, he reunited with the band for Prince’s 1990 Graffiti Bridge film and soundtrack, and played on their accompanying album, Pandemonium, while later making a notable performance alongside Rihanna at the Grammy Awards in 2008. A Chicago native who grew up in Minneapolis, he founded the Minneapolis Sound Museum in 2022 which aims to “educate, celebrate and create, while also providing an environment to learn, gather and showcase artistry that preserves and fosters the Minneapolis Sound genre”

Tributes have poured in for the beloved multi-instrumentalist, including from The Time frontman, Morris Day, who said: “Jellybean was a friend of mine since the age of 11 years old. He wasn’t just a bandmate, he was more like a brother to me. As one of the original members of the Time, Bean was a consummate musician. I’m certain he’s up in heaven now with Prince assembling an All-Star lineup of some of the baddest musicians to ever do it. Bean will forever be missed.” Funk percussionist and fellow Prince cohort, Sheila E., wrote a touching tribute on Instagram, calling Johnson “a kind human being, extremely talented and funny. He had a great sense of humor and was an awesome guitar player. I love u bean 🙏🏽🙏🏽💔🌹 rest in peace and power.” (Rolling Stone)

On Thursday (November 20), The Cure released an official trailer for their live concert film, The Show of a Lost World, which captures their intimate performance in front of 3,000 lucky fans at London’s Troxy on the release night of their 2024 album, Songs of a Lost World. Directed by Grammy-nominated filmmaker Nick Wickham and remixed, recut, and 4K remastered by frontman Robert Smith, the film showcases a 31-song set including the new album performed in full, classic hits, and five tracks from their 1979 album, Seventeen Seconds, to mark its 45th anniversary. Tickets for the movie are on sale now, with the film premiering in cinemas worldwide on December 11, followed by Blu-ray and DVD releases later in the month. Additionally, Smith and the band have been working on new music, recently revealing that they “went back into Rockfield Studios to record 13 more songs for a follow up album,” a project that Smith has been hinting at for over a year. (NME)

In a new YouTube interview, Tom Morello revealed that Audioslave, the supergroup formed by members of Rage Against the Machine and late Soundgarden frontman Chris Cornell, has a batch of unreleased songs from their three studio albums released between 2001 and 2007. “There’s probably like an album’s worth of great Audioslave songs that were not released,” Morello disclosed. “From each of the three Audioslave records, we had songs left over, some of which are really great. I would love for it to get in the world, and hopefully it will one day.” Morello recently released his new single, “Pretend You Remember Me,” with a planned solo record with his son Roman coming in 2026. He also has solo dates scheduled this weekend, with gigs in Atlantic City on Friday (November 21st) and Ledyard, Connecticut on Saturday (Nov. 22nd). (Consequence of Sound)

Gary “Mani” Mounfield, the renowned bassist of The Stone Roses and Primal Scream, died at 63 after collapsing from a seizure at his home. Mani’s brother Greg confirmed his passing with a statement on Facebook: “It is with the heaviest of hearts that I have to announce the sad passing of my brother. Gary Mani Mounfield RIP.” Mani was a key figure in the Stone Roses’ classic lineup, joining the band in 1987 and contributing to both of their studio albums – 1989’s iconic self-titled record and its long-delayed follow-up, 1994’s Second Coming – and the bassist rejoined the band during their 2011-2017 reunion. Following the Stone Roses original break up, Mani played with Primal Scream from 1996 to 2011, and appeared on 1997’s Mercury Prize nominated album, Vanishing Point, and 2000’s critically acclaimed XTRMNTR.

Just two weeks prior to his death, Mani announced a spoken-word tour planned for 2026-2027, where the musician was going to reflect on his life and his celebrated career. Tributes have come pouring in from Mani’s music peers and bandmates, with Stone Roses’ singer Ian Brown writing simply, “REST IN PEACE MANi X,” and Oasis frontman Liam Gallagher posting on X, “IN TOTAL SHOCK AND ABSOLUTELY DEVASTATED ON HEARING THE NEWS ABOUT MANI MY HERO RIP RKID,”  while Echo & the Bunnymen’s Ian McCulloch shared: “I’m absolutely gutted to hear the news about Mani, who I have always loved and always will love, deeply and forever. Like a brother. I am in shock to be honest. Please tell me I’m just having a bad, bad dream.” Mani leaves behind twin sons, after his wife Imelda passed away from cancer two years ago. (Consequence of Sound)

Dave Grohl and Gibson have launched the DG-335 Limited Edition Alpine White signature guitar, which are capped at just 50 units worldwide and priced at $11,999. Modeled after Grohl’s own Alpine White DG-335 used in Foo Fighters shows since 2021, the guitar combines ES-335 and Trini Lopez design elements, featuring a semi-hollow maple/poplar/maple body, mahogany neck, Indian rosewood fretboard, Custombuckers pickups, and premium hardware. Each guitar includes a Grohl-signed soundhole label and hardshell case, with the limited-edition instruments expected to sell out quickly. Grohl has previously partnered with Epiphone to release a more affordably priced DG-335 guitar in Pelham Blue. Fans can see Grohl wielding his Alpine White DG-335 during Foo Fighters’ 2026 North American stadium tour with Queens of the Stone Age, which is set to kick off on August 4. (Consequence of Sound)

On Wednesday (November 19), Converge shared details of their new album, Love Is Not Enough, which is set for release on February 13 via Deathwish/Epitaph. The announcement was accompanied by a music video for the project’s intense title track, which was written, directed, shot, and edited by George Gallardo Kattah. Love Is Not Enough marks the metalcore band’s first full-length album since 2017, excluding a 2021 collaboration with Chelsea Wolfe, with guitarist Kurt Ballou recording the 10-track album at his God City studio in the group’s hometown of Salem, Massachusetts. Frontman Jacob Bannon reveals that the album “does a thing that no other Converge record does — it keeps ramping up. And that’s definitely by design,” while noting that despite the long break between studio releases, “We still identify this band as the outlet that’s essential to our lives. We give everything we have to it.” Exclusive colored vinyl and CDs are available for pre-order at Converge’s webstore. (Consequence of Sound)

On Tuesday (November 18), Rock & Roll Hall of Famers ZZ Top and country legend Dwight Yoakam announced the dates and details of their co-headlining Dos Amigos Tour of the U.S. in Spring 2026. The jaunt is set to span 15 dates across the Midwest and Southeast from March 26 in Brookings, South Dakota, to May 23 in Huntington, West Virginia, with stops in Wichita, Lexington, Peoria, Des Moines, and North Charleston along the way. Despite ZZ Top not releasing new music since 2012, the Texas trio – who recently reunited with drummer Frank Beard after he was sidelined with foot and ankle issues – continues a busy touring schedule, with a series of summer 2026 European dates just announced as part of The Big One Tour. Yoakam will be on the road promoting his 2024 album, Brighter Days, which was the first new record in eight years from the 69-year-old country singer. Pre-sales started on Wednesday (November 19), with general on-sale beginning on Friday (November 21). (Consequence of Sound)