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Taking Back Sunday reveals fall U.S. tour plans

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Rob Halford, Kirk Hammett, Tobias Forge, and others appear on Accept’s 50th anniversary compilation

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Volbeat’s “Demonic Depression” holds the #1 position on the Billboard chart.

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Bono, Este Haim, FINNEAS, and Thomas Bangalter set to speak at 2026 Tribeca Festival

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Sleater-Kinney and Liz Phair reveal their joint tour, The Flannel and the Fury.

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California’s own Korn is the face of the latest edition of Rolling Stone Brasil. In an exclusive interview, the quartet—Jonathan Davis, James “Munky” Shaffer, Brian “Head” Welch, and Ray Luzier—opens up about the band's current chapter and their renewed surge in popularity as they are rediscovered by a new generation on social media. “We have a human element that maybe the current generation is looking for,” says guitarist Brian “Head” Welch. “Maybe they feel they’ve lost that because music creation has become computerized, perfect, and fake.”

The band is currently in the studio working on a new album and recently released the high-octane single “Reward the Scars.” Korn is set to return to Brazil on May 16, 2026, for a headlining performance at Allianz Parque in São Paulo. The massive night of metal will also feature opening sets from Black Pantera, Spiritbox, and Seven Hours After Violet. Fans can find the special Korn edition of the magazine available for pre-order now.

#Korn #RollingStoneBrasil #RewardTheScars #AllianzParque #Spiritbox

Shirley Manson, the iconic lead singer of Garbage, has been announced as the curator for the 2027 Teenage Cancer Trust concert series. Manson takes the reins of the prestigious event following a succession of legendary predecessors: The Who’s Roger Daltrey, who led the initiative for 24 years, and The Cure’s Robert Smith, who curated the most recent 2026 lineup. The annual residency at London’s Royal Albert Hall serves as a vital platform for raising funds and awareness for young people in the UK battling cancer.

Expressing her gratitude for the appointment, Manson stated, “To follow in the footsteps of the great Sir Roger Daltrey and beloved Robert Smith is one of the greatest honors I’ve ever received.” The frontwoman is already planning to assemble a diverse roster of her favorite artists for the 2027 showcase, promising a lineup that reflects her influential career in alternative rock. Fans can look for more details and line-up announcements as the event approaches next year at TeenageCancerTrust.org.

#ShirleyManson #Garbage #TeenageCancerTrust #RoyalAlbertHall #RogerDaltrey

Metallica has officially pulled back the curtain on the latest entry in their ongoing archival series: a massive deluxe reissue of 1997’s Reload. Scheduled to arrive on June 26, the collection celebrates the band’s seventh studio album—and their final full effort with bassist Jason Newsted. The centerpiece of the release is a sprawling deluxe box set that includes the original album remastered on two vinyl LPs, alongside the fan-favorite Ministry of Sound ’97 live performance spread across three LPs.

Hardcore collectors will find a treasure trove in the 15 included CDs, which house a "wealth of live material" and never-before-heard riffs, demos, and rough mixes. The set also features four DVDs of studio and concert footage, a 128-page photo book, and a 7-inch single for "The Memory Remains." To kick off the announcement, the band has shared a pro-shot video of a 1997 Philadelphia performance of that hit single, now available on YouTube. Pre-orders are live now via Metallica.com, marking the definitive look at the era that produced iconic tracks like "Fuel" and "The Unforgiven II."

#Metallica #Reload #DeluxeReissue #JasonNewsted #TheMemoryRemains

Dave Grohl sat down with Zane Lowe on Apple Music to discuss the release of the Foo Fighters' 12th studio album, Your Favorite Toy, and shared a surprising revelation about his current listening habits. The rock icon admitted he has fallen head-over-heels for Alice In Chains, a band that emerged from the Seattle scene in 1987—the same year and state as Nirvana. "They’re like my favorite band now," Grohl told Lowe. "They should have been 35 years ago but now I’m like, 'Wait where was I on that one?'"

Reflecting on the distinctive vocal harmonies originally pioneered by Jerry Cantrell and the late Layne Staley, Grohl described how deeply the music has resonated with him recently. "Every song you hear becomes like a strand in your DNA; those lyrics and those songs become a part of you," he explained. While both bands eventually found their way into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Grohl noted that his focus was naturally elsewhere during their shared formative years. As the Foo Fighters prepare for a massive tour following their April 24 album release, Grohl seems to be drawing fresh inspiration from the "huge connectivity" of his former Seattle contemporaries.

#DaveGrohl #AliceInChains #FooFighters #Nirvana #YourFavoriteToy

The Ghost Inside has revealed a brief headlining run this June, built around their highly anticipated appearance at the Vans Warped Tour in Washington, D.C. The string of dates will see the metalcore heavyweights performing across the Northeast and Canada, joined by special guests Belmont and Set For Tomorrow at all non-festival stops. The trek kicks off June 5 in Albany, NY, and includes a festival appearance at Festival Au Lac in Granby, QC, before wrapping up in the nation's capital.

Presales for the tour are scheduled to begin tomorrow, April 29, at 10:00 AM local time using the code "TGI2026." General ticket sales will follow this Friday, May 1.

#TheGhostInside #Belmont #SetForTomorrow #VansWarpedTour #WarpedTour2026

Fresh off the conclusion of their spring run, GWAR has officially unveiled the dates for their extensive fall 2026 North American headlining tour. Dubbed the "Gor Gor Must Die! Tour," the trek will see the intergalactic shock rockers joined by blackened speed metal act Midnight and the McDonaldland-themed Sabbath tribute Mac Sabbath. Select dates will also feature the GWAR-affiliated X-Cops and Atomic Rule, a new outfit featuring former members of Every Time I Die and The Acacia Strain.

The tour kicks off on October 27 in Charlottesville, VA, and includes a featured appearance on The Headbangers Boat cruise before crisscrossing the U.S. and Canada through December. GWAR vocalist The Berserker Blothar provided a characteristically colorful motivation for the run, stating, “As both father and mother to our precious dinosaur Gor Gor, my hearts break to see what he has become... it is time for some tough love!” Pre-sales begin tomorrow, April 29, with general ticket sales launching this Friday, May 1.

#GWAR #GorGorMustDie #Midnight #MacSabbath #XCops #

In an unexpected crossover between extreme metal and high fashion, Slipknot's 1999 classic "(sic)" has been featured in a new promotional short film for Gucci. Directed by the acclaimed Jonathan Glazer, the nearly two-minute film, titled Generation Gucci, utilizes the track's explosive percussion to underscore a dramatic shift in its visual narrative. While the film begins with a sophisticated, swanky atmosphere, the energy pivots sharply as a car plumets through the night sky, driven by the iconic double-kick drumming of the Slipknot album opener.

Though never released as a formal single, "(sic)" remains one of the most revered tracks in Slipknot's discography and stands as their third most-performed song live. The Gucci spot places the track alongside works by Mina and Charles Aznavour, creating a stark sonic contrast that highlights the band's enduring cultural impact.

#Slipknot #Gucci #sic #JonathanGlazer #GenerationGucci

Volbeat continues their historic run on the Billboard Mainstream Rock chart as their latest single, "Demonic Depression," officially becomes the band's 13th career No. 1. This achievement further solidifies their record for the most No. 1 singles by an artist originating outside of North America—a title they have held since 2020. The track is the third chart-topper from the band’s ninth studio album, God of Angels Trust, following the success of "Time Will Heal" and "By a Monster’s Hand."

With this latest victory, the Danish powerhouse is now tied for the sixth-most No. 1s in the chart's 45-year history, joining legendary acts like Van Halen, Godsmack, Disturbed, Linkin Park, and Papa Roach. Since first hitting the top spot with "Heaven Nor Hell," Volbeat has maintained a remarkably consistent presence on rock radio. Their current album, which arrived on June 6, 2025, has proven to be a juggernaut, producing three consecutive hits and continuing the momentum that began when they first broke the international record with "Die To Live" four years ago.

#Volbeat #DemonicDepression #Billboard #MainstreamRock #GodOfAngelsTrust

Bret Michaels returned to his roots this past weekend, delivering a high-energy performance at the 2026 NFL Draft held in his hometown of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The Poison frontman co-headlined a special "Parti-Gras" style set alongside fellow Pittsburgh native and hip-hop star Wiz Khalifa. Pro-shot video of the event captures the duo performing a unique mashup of their signature hits, blending the anthem "Black and Yellow" with the hair metal classic "Nothin' But a Good Time" for thousands of fans gathered at Point State Park.

A lifelong Steelers fan born in nearby Butler, PA, Michaels described the performance as a "dream come true." During the set, he addressed the crowd, noting how football and music inspired him as a young diabetic to "stay positive and never give up." The collaboration was a centerpiece of the NFL’s "Steel City" themed draft experience, which centered around the North Shore and Acrisure Stadium. Michaels and Khalifa’s performance served as a high-octane tribute to the city’s deep connections to both sports and rock history.

#BretMichaels #WizKhalifa #NFLDraft2026 #Pittsburgh #Poison

eavy metal legends are colliding with science fiction as former Slayer drummer Dave Lombardo and Disturbed bassist John Moyer are confirmed as contributors to William Shatner’s forthcoming metal album. In a statement regarding the collaboration, Lombardo praised the Star Trek icon’s creative drive, saying, “It was a true privilege to contribute drums to William Shatner’s ambitious heavy metal project. At any age, real artists keep pushing boundaries—and this one pushes them into orbit.”

The project is shaping up to be a star-studded affair; as previously reported, the album features Shatner teaming up with Rob Halford for a rendition of Judas Priest’s “You’ve Got Another Thing Comin'.” The tracklist is also set to include Shatner’s unique takes on classics by Black Sabbath and Iron Maiden. While specific details regarding the album title and official release date are still forthcoming, the involvement of such high-caliber metal musicians suggests a project that is as serious about its sonics as it is about its star power.

#WilliamShatner #DaveLombardo #JohnMoyer #Slayer #Disturbed

Daron Malakian, guitarist and vocalist for System Of A Down, delivered a powerful message of unity during the band's headlining performance at the Sick New World festival in Las Vegas this past weekend. Addressing the massive crowd during a break in the set, Malakian spoke candidly about the well-documented political differences within the group, specifically the clashing views of vocalist Serj Tankian and drummer John Dolmayan. “System Of A Down is a band with four members who are good people, who have different beliefs about different things,” Malakian said. “Stop letting the media divide you. Stop letting the government divide you.”

The speech served as a direct response to the ongoing culture wars that have often placed the band's members at opposing ends of the political spectrum. Malakian urged fans to prioritize friendship and brotherhood over ideological divisions, stating, “If we can be on stage together and have different thoughts and different beliefs, you can be together too.” Following the address, the band transitioned into their classic track "Needles" from the multi-platinum album Toxicity. Malakian later shared footage of the moment on social media, reinforcing his stance against the "weaponization of politics" in modern society.

#SystemOfADown #DaronMalakian #SickNewWorld #Unity #SerjTankian

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