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This Day in Rock History: October 28

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Born on October 28, 1986, in San Antonio, Texas, Johnny Hawkins transitioned from his early role behind the drum kit to become one of modern hard rock's most compelling frontmen. Hawkins drove Nothing More from grassroots independent tours to international recognition, earning three Grammy Award nominations following the release of their breakout 2017 record The Stories We Tell Ourselves.

Known for his intensely physical performances, auxiliary drumming, and expansive vocal range, Hawkins has defined the band's driving rhythm and introspective depth on albums like Spirits and Carnal. His relentless energy and vulnerability on stage continue to solidify Nothing More as a dominant force in contemporary rock.

What is your favorite Nothing More track driven by Johnny Hawkins?

#NothingMore #JohnnyHawkins #GoToWar #Carnal #HardRock #AlternativeMetal #RockMusic #RockNews2026

Chad Gray has stepped outside his usual sonic territory, unveiling a dynamic rock transformation of Christina Aguilera's 2002 self-love classic "Beautiful." The Mudvayne and Hellyeah frontman starts the Linda Perry-penned ballad with haunting restraint before exploding into a raging anthem packed with big guitars, thunderous drums, and his trademark vocal intensity.

Finding deeper personal resonance through sobriety and his lifelong journey with self-acceptance, Gray poured his own history directly into the unexpected project. "The song 'Beautiful' is a song about self-acceptance, finding your inner beauty, and overcoming insecurity. I have struggled my entire life with all of those things so when I heard it years ago, it spoke to me, I felt what Linda Perry was trying to say with the lyrics."

Perry herself gave Gray's reimagining a strong endorsement, calling his fearless vocal delivery a must-listen. Fresh off a 29-date headline run, the singer is now preparing for Australia's Good Things Festival this December alongside Limp Bizkit and Spiritbox, with major festival appearances already booked for Welcome To Rockville and Sonic Temple.

What do you think of Chad Gray turning this pop ballad into a heavy rock anthem?

#ChadGray #Mudvayne #Hellyeah #Beautiful #LindaPerry #HardRock #HeavyMetal #RockNews2026

My Chemical Romance have reached an agreement to resolve an infringement injunction stemming from their recent onstage production. The emo rock outfit faced legal action from Pro Silver Star Ltd. after utilizing lookalike Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders costumes during their residency at the Hollywood Bowl.

The stage show featured performers in the uniforms executing cheer routines before engaging in a faux firefight complete with fake blood. Pro Silver Star Ltd., the entity representing the cheerleaders, challenged the unapproved trademark usage and filed an injunction against the group.

To resolve the legal dispute, the band has reportedly agreed to retire the cheerleader-styled outfits from future performances. With neither party releasing a public statement regarding the settlement, the controversial costumes appear officially shelved.

What are your thoughts on the band retiring these stage costumes?

#MyChemicalRomance #MCR #HollywoodBowl #EmoRock #RockNews #AlternativeRock #RockNews2026

Kid Rock has voiced sharp criticism over the NFL selecting twenty-five-time Grammy Award winner Jay-Z to headline the upcoming Super Bowl halftime show at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California. The comments follow last year's event, where Kid Rock performed for an alternative halftime showcase after opposing the league's previous artist selection.

Appearing on Fox News, the musician openly questioned the league's choice to spotlight the rap icon for the major stadium performance.

"Nothing against JAŸ-Z… But it seems like there's a little bit of a DEI hire there going on," Kid Rock said regarding the selection.

Meanwhile, the NFL and commissioner Roger Goodell expressed excitement over the partnership with Roc Nation, highlighting Jay-Z's global cultural impact and over 140 million records sold worldwide across his thirty-year career.

What are your thoughts on Kid Rock's reaction to the halftime show announcement?

#KidRock #JayZ #SuperBowl #NFL #HalftimeShow #RockMusic #RocNation #RockNews2026

KISS is giving fans an unprecedented inside look at the closing chapter of their legendary fifty-year career with the upcoming documentary Kiss: End Of The Road. Directed by DJ Viola, the film chronicles the unseen camaraderie, conflicts, and emotion driving the band toward their historic final performance at Madison Square Garden.

"The documentary takes everyone along with us to see and be a part of all the unseen moments that made this last tour one of the wildest, most memorable rides of our career," says guitarist and vocalist Paul Stanley. "We can't wait for the world to see it through our eyes for the very first time and relive the magic of these shows."

Presented by Mercury Studios, the documentary will debut through a worldwide live streaming event on KissOnline.com on November 19, featuring a seven-day on-demand viewing window before rolling out to additional platforms.

Did you catch the band live on their farewell run, and will you be tuning in to see their final curtain call from behind the scenes?

#KISS #PaulStanley #GeneSimmons #EndOfTheRoad #KissArmy #HardRock #ClassicRock #RockNews2026

Korn took over television screens on this day in 1999 with a featured cameo on South Park. The band starred in the animated series for the Halloween special Korn's Groovy Pirate Ghost Mystery.

During the episode, the band debuted their track Falling Away From Me from the album Issues. Fans were treated to the song on the broadcast just one day before it was officially released.

Do you remember watching this South Park episode when it first hit the airwaves?

#Korn #SouthPark #FallingAwayFromMe #Issues #NuMetal #Halloween #RockNews2026

Disturbed is officially taking the celebration of their 5x platinum debut album The Sickness back on the road in 2027 with a newly announced run across New Zealand, Australia, and Asia. Although the band previously indicated they planned to take much of 2027 off, those plans have changed to make room for the massive international tour.

Each night will feature two full sets from the group, dedicating one performance entirely to their pivotal debut record and delivering a second set packed with their greatest hits. The run kicks off on April 22 in Auckland before traveling through Australia and wrapping up with stops in Tokyo, Taipei, Manila, and beyond. Presales for Australia and New Zealand begin October 28, followed by the general public onsale on October 30.

Which track from The Sickness are you most excited to see performed live on this run?

#Disturbed #DavidDraiman #TheSickness #HeavyMetal #HardRock #DownWithTheSickness
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Neil Young has filed a 10 million dollar copyright infringement lawsuit against Donald J. Trump's political action committee over the repeated, unauthorized use of his classic 1989 track Rockin' in the Free World. The legal action filed in federal court specifically challenges the song being used as walkup music at midterm election rallies, including an October 12 appearance in Youngstown, Ohio.

This marks the second legal battle between the veteran songwriter and Trump, following a 2020 lawsuit that was settled after campaign representatives agreed never to play the song again without permission. The newly filed complaint asserts that the track is "a blistering anthem that contrasts the hollow promises of American political rhetoric with the harsh realities faced by the poor, homeless and forgotten" while adding that "the song is the opposite of everything that Donald J. Trump stands for."

What are your thoughts on artists taking legal action to block political campaigns from playing their music at rallies?

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#NeilYoung #RockinInTheFreeWorld #ClassicRock #CrosbyStillsNashAndYoung #RockMusic #MusicCopyright #RockNews2026

Five Finger Death Punch is wrapping up the North American leg of their 20th Anniversary World Tour by giving back in a massive way. The multi-platinum hard rock titans have delivered a $200,000 donation to support Team USA athletes preparing for the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games in Los Angeles.

Presented on the tour's final night at Jiffy Lube Live in Bristow, Virginia, the funds were raised by allocating a portion of every ticket sold to USA Judo and USA Cycling programs. With United States Olympic and Paralympic teams receiving no direct federal funding, contributions like this are vital to keeping athletes equipped and competitive on the world stage.

"We cheer for our athletes when they step onto the world stage representing our country, but we also want to stand behind them during the years of work it takes to get there," says founding guitarist Zoltan Bathory. "I started judo at nine years old, and I still compete today. I know what it can give a person, how it shapes your mind, builds discipline, and teaches you to face adversity. Those lessons stayed with me far beyond the mat."

What do you think of rock acts using their platform to support the next generation of American athletes?

#FiveFingerDeathPunch #5FDP #ZoltanBathory #HardRock #HeavyMetal #TeamUSA #USAJudo
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