Category Archives: Rock Music News
Zakk Wylde Says Ozzy Osbourne Might Perform In A “Throne” During Black Sabbath’s Farewell Show
In a recent episode of Riff X's 'Metal XS', Zakk Wylde, the longtime collaborator and guitarist for Ozzy Osbourne, discussed what might be in store for Black Sabbath's upcoming farewell show. Wylde hi...
Mar 24, 2025
Kirk Hammett Reveals He’s Working On First Solo Album, And Has “767” Riffs Ready For Next Metallica Record
In a new interview with Rolling Stone, Metallica's Kirk Hammett revealed that he is currently working on his first solo album, and has over 700 riffs stockpiled for Metallica's next LP. "I'm just acti...
Mar 24, 2025
Lizzo Set To Portray Sister Rosetta Tharpe In Upcoming Biopic
Lizzo has landed her first leading role in a film, as the Grammy-winner is set to portray the iconic gospel rock pioneer Sister Rosetta Tharpe in a biopic by Amazon MGM Studios. Tharpe is known as the...
Mar 24, 2025
Ed Sheeran Enlists Harry Styles, Elton John, And Coldplay To Sign Letter Urging U.K. Government To Support Music Funding
Ed Sheeran, along with industry heavyweights like Harry Styles, Coldplay, and Elton John, are urging the U.K. government to allocate 250 million for music education in an open letter to British Prime ...
Mar 24, 2025
KISS Announce First New Show After Retiring, While Gene Simmons Postpones 17 Solo Gigs
KISS will break their retirement from touring for a one-off "unmasked" show at a 50th anniversary celebration for the KISS Army fan club taking place from November 14th-16th at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas...
Mar 23, 2025
Jack Black And Dave Grohl Collaborate On New Song For Minecraft Movie, “I Feel Alive”
A new collaboration between Jack Black and Dave Grohl will be featured on the soundtrack for the upcoming live-action Minecraft film. The original song is titled,"I Feel Alive," and it features Black ...
Mar 23, 2025
Dead And Company Honor Phil Lesh During Las Vegas Sphere Performance
Dead and Company honored the late Phil Lesh, co-founder of the Grateful Dead, by performing his signature song, "Box of Rain," at Las Vegas' Sphere on Saturday (March 22) during their first weekend ba...
Mar 23, 2025
Guns N’ Roses Announce New Drummer Isaac Carpenter, While Ex-Drummer Frank Ferrer Expresses “Disappointment”
On Thursday (March 20), Guns N' Roses announced Isaac Carpenter as their new drummer, one day after revealing the departure of their longtime band member Frank Ferrer. Carpenter has been drumming for ...
Mar 23, 2025
Marty Callner, Director Of Iconic Aerosmith, Twisted Sister, Whitesnake, Poison Music Videos, Dead At 78
Emmy-nominated director Marty Callner, known for his provocative music videos in the Eighties, died on March 17 at the age of 78. His family revealed that Callner died of natural causes at his home in...
Mar 20, 2025
U2 Becomes The First Irish Songwriters To Be Named Ivors Academy Fellows
U2 has made history by becoming the first Irish songwriters to be named Ivors Academy Fellows. They are the second group to receive the honor - the highest distinction that the organization behind the...
Mar 20, 2025