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Derran "Derry" Brownson, founding keyboardist for the British alternative rock group EMF, has passed away at the age of 55.

Best known for their massive 1990 global smash "Unbelievable," the band shared the news in an emotional tribute honoring their longtime bandmate and friend:

"Late last night, we started to hear the news that we have lost our Brother in Arms Derran Brownson," the band shared. "We are devastated. The only solace we can find is that we are eternally grateful Derry was able to join us onstage a couple times just a few short months back. Nothing will ever be the same again without our bandmate and friend. Fly high, brother Derry.

"While an official cause of death was not disclosed, Brownson previously revealed to BBC News that he had undergone surgery after being diagnosed with a brain tumor.

Our thoughts go out to Derran Brownson's family, bandmates, and loved ones.

📸 IG @emftheband

#EMF #DerryBrownson #DerranBrownson #Unbelievable #AltRock #90sMusic #RockNews2026

The official category and nominee list for the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards has been revealed, and in a major shift for the broadcast, there is no longer a dedicated category for rock music.

First introduced in 1989, the "Best Rock" award had been a staple of the VMAs for nearly 40 years, honoring iconic genre heavyweights including Guns N' Roses, Aerosmith, Metallica, Korn, Limp Bizkit, Pearl Jam, and Linkin Park.

While the "Best Alternative" category remains on the ballot for 2026, the absence of a standalone rock award leaves heavy and hard rock completely off the ceremony's official slate.

2026 Best Alternative Nominees:

Geese – "Taxes"
mgk & Fred Durst – "FIX UR FACE"
Noah Kahan – "The Great Divide"
Olivia Rodrigo – "the cure"
SOMBR – "Homewrecker"
Tame Impala – "Dracula"
twenty one pilots – "Drag Path"

How do you feel about MTV officially scrapping the Best Rock category?

#MTV #VMAs #MTVVMAs #BestRock #BestAlternative #HardRock #HeavyMetal #AlternativeRock #RockNews2026

Frank Beard, the iconic drummer for ZZ Top for over five decades, has passed away at the age of 77. Beard died on August 17 while in hospice care at his ranch in Richmond, Texas, surrounded by his family.

Joining ZZ Top alongside late bassist Dusty Hill in 1970, Beard served as the rhythmic anchor across every single studio album in the band's catalog, powering signature hits with his unmistakable groove and backbeat. Ironically celebrated as the only member of the trio without a full beard, he helped define the sound of Texas boogie-rock for more than half a century.

Guitarist and frontman Billy Gibbons honored his lifelong bandmate in an emotional statement:

"Today, Elwood and I lost a great friend and collaborator, and the world lost one of the most naturally innovative drummers and a great and true son of Texas. His signature backbeat was key to keeping ZZ on top. The band of which he was part for six decades is going to keep on keeping on as he had wished."

Following canceled shows in Salt Lake City and Colorado Springs, ZZ Top will resume their "The Big One!" tour on August 22 at ACL Live at The Moody Theater in Austin, Texas, honoring Beard's legacy in one of his favorite cities.

Rest in peace, Frank Beard.

What are your favorite memories and drum tracks from Frank's legendary run with ZZ Top?

#FrankBeard #ZZTop #BillyGibbons #DustyHill #ClassicRock #SouthernRock #TexasMusic #RockNews2026

Bad Wolves have announced they will hit the road this fall as direct support for Skillet on their upcoming 2026 U.S. headline tour, with Escape the Fate rounding out the lineup.

The tour marks the official live debut of the band's new frontwoman, Killboy (Sara Skinner), who joined the multi-platinum outfit earlier this summer on their hard-hitting single and music video, "Paint It Red." Fans can expect the live premiere of new material alongside fresh takes on the group's biggest catalog hits.

"I'm stoked that our first tour together will be with Skillet and Escape the Fate," shared Killboy. "John, AJ, Derek, and I are ready to get out there and bring this new era of Bad Wolves to the stage along with some of the songs you've known and loved over the years. I can't wait to finally meet the Wolves!"

BAD WOLVES ON TOUR:
WITH SKILLET + ESCAPE THE FATE:
09/30—Schenectady, NY—Proctors Theatre
10/02—Philadelphia, PA—The Fillmore
10/03—Montclair, NJ—The Wellmont Theater
10/04—Huntington, NY—The Paramount
10/07—Boston, MA—MGM Music Hall at Fenway
10/08—Silver Spring, MD—The Fillmore Silver Spring
10/10—Grand Rapids, MI—GLC Live at 20 Monroe
10/11—Detroit, MI—The Fillmore
10/12—Pittsburgh, PA—Citizens Live at The Wylie
10/14—St. Louis, MO—The Pageant
10/16—Minneapolis, MN—Uptown Theater
10/17—Milwaukee, WI—Landmark Credit Union Live
10/18—Omaha, NE—Steelhouse Omaha
10/20—Kansas City, MO—The Midland Theatre
10/22—Denver, CO—Fillmore Auditorium
10/23—Salt Lake City, UT—The Union Event Center
10/26—Airway Heights, WA—Pend Oreille Pavilion at Northern Quest
10/27—Seattle, WA—Moore Theatre
10/30—Wheatland, CA—Hard Rock Live Sacramento
10/31—Inglewood, CA—YouTube Theater
11/01—Phoenix, AZ—The Van Buren
11/05—Dallas, TX—House of Blues
11/06—San Antonio, TX—The Aztec Theatre
11/10—Orlando, FL—House of Blues

Are you excited to catch Bad Wolves live with Killboy on vocals this fall?

#BadWolves #Killboy #Skillet #EscapeTheFate #PaintItRed #HardRock #HeavyRock #RockTour #RockNews2026

Motionless In White have returned to the top of the Billboard Hot Hard Rock Songs chart with their hit single "R.I.P." featuring Skylar Grey.

The powerhouse collaboration reclaimed the No. 1 position this week, dethroning last week's chart-topper, Five Finger Death Punch, to take back the crown.

Have you been spinning "R.I.P." lately? What do you think of the track featuring Skylar Grey?

#MotionlessInWhite #SkylarGrey #Billboard #HotHardRockSongs #FiveFingerDeathPunch #Metalcore #AlternativeMetal #RockNews2026

British rock powerhouse Royal Blood has officially announced their fifth studio album, Dead Company, set to arrive on November 13 via Warner Records. Alongside the news, the duo unleashed their driving new lead single, "Ten Over Ten."

Marking their first batch of new music since 2023's Back to the Water Below, Mike Kerr and Ben Thatcher self-produced the 10-track collection after taking two years away from the spotlight to recharge. The energetic lead single draws inspiration from Kerr's marathon training, capturing raw endurance and high-octane riffing built specifically for the stage.

"After putting the Royal Blood engine in neutral for a couple of years, we've been building up the revs and are playing faster and harder than ever with this album," the band shared. "Written and recorded with the stage in mind, we cannot wait to play it live for years to come."

Royal Blood will make their return to the stage later this month with a trio of sold-out underplay shows in Margate, Guildford, and Southampton.

Have you checked out "Ten Over Ten" yet? What do you think of Royal Blood's new sound?#RoyalBlood

#DeadCompany #TenOverTen #MikeKerr #BenThatcher #ModernRock #AlternativeRock #HardRock #RockNews2026

Evanescence frontwoman Amy Lee is looking back on the massive impact of "End of You," celebrating the historic chart run of the collaborative track featuring Poppy and Courtney LaPlante of Spiritbox.

Originally sparked by an idea from producer Jordan Fish and Poppy, the powerhouse anthem made history by becoming the first song led by three women to claim the No. 1 spot on the Billboard Mainstream Rock Airplay chart since 1981.

"Everyone added their own spice and it turned into a song that blew up," Lee shared. "Women are kinda ruling heavy music right now."

Having just wrapped up a major U.S. run supporting Evanescence's album Sanctuary alongside Spiritbox, the band heads across the pond this September for a U.K. and European tour with Poppy—with Lee promising more live performances and collaborations on the horizon.

What did you think of the powerhouse collaboration on "End of You"?

#AmyLee #Evanescence #Poppy #CourtneyLaPlante #Spiritbox #JordanFish #WomenInRock #AlternativeMetal #RockNews2026

The resurrected Ozzfest has officially confirmed that its 2027 return will take place at Villa Park in Birmingham, UK.

The announcement cements plans previously revealed by Sharon Osbourne to bring the iconic festival back to the legendary home of Aston Villa—the same venue where Black Sabbath and the festival's late namesake, Ozzy Osbourne, performed their historic 'Back To The Beginning' farewell concert in July 2025.

While specific dates and lineup details remain pending, discussions with artists are already underway, and the 2027 run is also expected to include dates in the United States.

Who would you love to see on the bill when Ozzfest returns in 2027?

IG @theozzfest

#Ozzfest #OzzyOsbourne #SharonOsbourne #VillaPark #BlackSabbath #HeavyMetal #HardRock #MetalFestivals #RockNews2026

After weeks of conflicting reports, Sid Wilson has subtly confirmed his departure from Slipknot.

Rather than releasing a formal statement, the longtime turntablist updated his official Instagram bio to reflect his tenure with the masked metal outfit, adding: "@slipknot 1997–2026."

The quiet acknowledgment follows Slipknot's brief, since-deleted post on August 14 announcing they were no longer associated with Wilson, as well as weeks of speculation stemming from initial reports in late July. A pivotal member since the late 1990s, Wilson was renowned for his chaotic stage energy and stood as one of the core nine members of the band's classic era.

How are you feeling about the end of Sid Wilson's nearly three-decade era in Slipknot?

#Slipknot #SidWilson #DJStarscream #HeavyMetal #NuMetal #MetalNews #RockNews2026

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