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A transportation vehicle carrying Megadeth’s touring lighting and production gear was involved in a serious accident on a Saskatchewan highway early Monday morning. The truck, which was traveling between the band's Edmonton and Saskatoon tour dates, reportedly lost control on a stretch of Highway 11 during a severe winter storm that dropped up to 25 cm of snow across parts of the region. While the vehicle overturned in the median, no serious injuries were reported among the crew members involved in the incident.

The accident comes during the first week of Megadeth's highly anticipated 2026 Canadian Farewell Tour, which features support from fellow thrash legends Anthrax and Exodus. Despite the damage to the lighting rig, the band’s February 24 performance at the SaskTel Centre in Saskatoon is expected to proceed as scheduled, though production may be adjusted to account for the damaged equipment. Fans have expressed concern on social media, but Dave Mustaine’s team has confirmed that the "Show Must Go On" as they head toward the next stop in Winnipeg.

#Megadeth #CanadaFarewell2026 #DaveMustaine #Saskatchewan #TourAccident #ThrashMetal #Anthrax #Exodus #SaskTelCentre #RockNews

Wage War has officially unleashed their new single, "Song of the Swamp," a punishing return to form that leans into the raw aggression of their Florida upbringing. The track serves as the lead single for their newly announced EP, It Calls Me by Name, which is set to drop on April 17, 2026, via Fearless Records. Described by the band as a "tone-setter," the song features spine-compressing rhythms and feral howls from vocalist Briton Bond, signaling a move further into heavy metal territory than the band has ever explored.

The accompanying music video captures the "boggy" aesthetic of the Sunshine State, featuring the band performing atop a floating dock deep within the Everglades. According to the group, the upcoming five-track collection was shaped entirely by the "tension and hostility" of nature. This marks Wage War's first new music since their 2024 Stigma album cycle.

#WageWar #SongOfTheSwamp #ItCallsMeByName #Metalcore #FearlessRecords #NewMusic2026 #FloridaMetal #Everglades #HeavyMusic #RockNews

Shaky Knees has officially unveiled its 2026 lineup, shifting the festival from its traditional spring dates to September 18–20 at Piedmont Park in Atlanta. The three-day event features a heavyweight trio of headliners: The Strokes (Friday), Twenty One Pilots (Saturday), and Gorillaz (Sunday). This year’s "stacked" bill continues the festival’s reputation for avoiding mainstream EDM in favor of raw indie, alternative, and modern rock.

The 2026 roster is deep with top-tier talent, including LCD Soundsystem, Pavement, Turnstile, Wu-Tang Clan, and The Prodigy. Fans can also look forward to performances by Danny Elfman, Japanese Breakfast, Knocked Loose, Modest Mouse, and Wolf Alice. A special highlight includes an appearance by Violet Grohl, daughter of Dave Grohl, who is listed among the Sunday performers. Presale tickets become available this Thursday, February 26, at 9 a.m. ET for those on the festival's SMS list.

#ShakyKnees #ShakyKnees2026 #TheStrokes #TwentyOnePilots #Gorillaz #AtlantaEvents #IndieRock #PiedmontPark #MusicFestival #RockNews

Tom Morello is officially hitting the road with Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band for the full duration of their upcoming "Land of Hope & Dreams American Tour". The Rage Against the Machine guitarist, who previously served as a guest touring member from 2012 to 2015, will sit in for several songs each night throughout the 20-date run. The collaboration follows the duo's recent appearance at the "Defend Minnesota" benefit concert in January, where they performed together in solidarity against ICE's presence in Minneapolis.

The tour kicks off on March 31, 2026, at the Target Center in Minneapolis and will conclude with a massive outdoor finale at Nationals Park in Washington, D.C., on May 27. Springsteen has framed this trek as a "celebration and defense of the American dream," featuring politically charged setlists expected to include new protest music like "Streets of Minneapolis". Morello’s inclusion adds a significant layer of activism to the tour, which has been branded with the rallying cry “No Kings”.

#BruceSpringsteen #TomMorello #EStreetBand #LandOfHopeAndDreams #RockAndRebellion #NoKings #LiveMusic2026 #ProtestMusic #TheBoss #RageAgainstTheMachine

Rocklahoma has officially announced its 2026 lineup for its landmark 20th-anniversary celebration, set to take place September 4–6 at the Rockin' Red Dirt Ranch in Pryor, Oklahoma. Leading the charge are headliners Godsmack (Friday), Papa Roach (Saturday), and Slayer (Sunday), with the latter performing a special set to honor the 40th anniversary of their legendary album Reign in Blood. The festival marks Papa Roach’s first appearance at the event since 2015.

The massive three-day bill also includes Stone Temple Pilots, Cypress Hill, Dropkick Murphys, Insane Clown Posse, Black Label Society, and The Pretty Reckless. Hosted by SiriusXM’s Eddie Trunk, the "loudest weekend of the year" will also feature a kick-off party on September 3. Tickets go on sale tomorrow, February 25, at 10 a.m. CT.

#Rocklahoma #Rocklahoma2026 #Slayer #Godsmack #PapaRoach #ReignInBlood #RockinRedDirtRanch #PryorOK #FestivalSeason #RockNews

Puddle of Mudd has released the official music video for their latest single, "Rain," a track that frontman Wes Scantlin describes as his most honest and exposed work in years. Produced by Eric T. Johnson and Grammy-winner Aben Eubanks, the song is being hailed as a creative rebirth for the multi-platinum act, leaning into the raw vulnerability that first made hits like "Blurry" global successes. "This song is about standing in the storm instead of running from it," Scantlin said of the release. "'Rain' feels like where I'm at now".

The new single follows a productive period for the band, which saw them sign a new management deal with NI Music Group and release their latest full-length album, Kiss The Machine, in May 2025.

#PuddleOfMudd #WesScantlin #Rain #NewMusic2026 #PostGrunge #Blurry #MilesSchon #RockNews #MusicVideo #RockRebirth

Flyleaf is celebrating two decades of music with a massive 20th anniversary tour this summer, featuring the return of original frontwoman Lacey Sturm. The July 2026 trek marks the band's first headlining tour since Sturm rejoined the lineup in 2022 and follows their successful run of festival appearances at events like Sick New World. The outing kicks off July 8 in Atlanta and will hit major markets including Philadelphia, Chicago, and Dallas before wrapping up in Anaheim on July 31.

In addition to the tour, fans can anticipate deluxe vinyl reissues of the band's self-titled debut and Memento Mori later this year. While no new studio material has been officially confirmed, the reunion continues to gain momentum following Sturm’s departure in 2012 and her subsequent solo work. Artist pre-sales begin today, February 24, using the code

#Flyleaf #LaceySturm #FullyAlive #20thAnniversary #AltMetal #TourAnnouncement #LiveMusic2026 #RockNews #Meteora23 #FlyleafReunion

Retired Seattle Police Captain Neil Low has made headlines by branding the death of Kurt Cobain a potential murder, claiming the original 1994 investigation was "botched". Low, a 50-year veteran of the Seattle Police Department who was assigned to audit the case file in 2005, told the Daily Mail last week that he is "not buying" the official suicide ruling. He alleges that investigators were "led astray" by an early assumption of suicide and failed to properly treat the scene as a potential homicide.

In his assessment, Low cited several critical anomalies, including inconsistencies in blood spray patterns, the force of the shotgun wound, and the level of heroin recorded in the singer's system. He also raised concerns about the condition of Cobain’s hands in scene photographs and questioned the early public statements made by police before a full investigation had concluded. Despite Low’s call to reopen the case, the Seattle Police Department maintains its long-standing position that Cobain died by suicide.

#KurtCobain #NeilLow #Nirvana #SeattlePolice #TrueCrime #MusicHistory #Grunge #HomicideTheory #RockNews2026

Sharon Osbourne has opened up about the emotional circumstances surrounding Ozzy Osbourne’s final performance, revealing that the legendary singer knew his time was limited before taking the stage. During a recent podcast appearance, Sharon shared that doctors had warned Ozzy just two weeks before the July 2025 "Back to the Beginning" concert in Birmingham that he was near the end of his life. Despite the risks, Ozzy insisted on the reunion show with Black Sabbath, famously telling his family, "I wanna go my way".

Ozzy passed away on July 22, 2025, at the age of 76, following a heart attack less than three weeks after that final historic gig. Sharon recalled his final hours, describing how he worked out for 20 minutes before suffering the fatal attack at their home in England. She expressed gratitude that he was able to "go out like a king," performing for his beloved fans one last time while seated on his iconic black throne.

#OzzyOsbourne #SharonOsbourne #BlackSabbath #BackToTheBeginning #PrinceOfDarkness #RockLegend #HeavyMetal #Birmingham #MusicHistory #RockStarExit

John 5 has doubled down on his mission to preserve the musical legacy of Mötley Crüe, stating that he views Mick Mars’ original guitar work as sacred text. In a new interview, he revealed that he deliberately avoids adding any personal flourishes or "extra licks" to the band's catalog, preferring instead to mirror the studio versions with surgical precision. "I want to hear those songs the way they were recorded," he explained, noting that after 40 years of fans listening to those specific parts, changing them would be a "disservice" to the audience.

While some modern guitarists use live sets to improvise, John 5 treats the classic Mötley Crüe arrangements with the reverence of a classical musician, ensuring every bend and vibrato matches what Mars laid down in the studio. This "note-for-note" approach has been his guiding principle since taking over the role in late 2022, though he does get a brief moment in the live set to showcase his own signature shredding during a dedicated solo spot.

#John5 #MickMars #MotleyCrue #GuitarLegends #ClassicRock #NoteForNote #RockNews2026 #GuitarSolo #MusicIntegrity #CrueHeads

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