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Dead Poet Society have officially released their highly anticipated new studio album, Monarch, via Spinefarm alongside a full suite of accompanying track visualizers. Produced by Mutemath frontman Paul Meany, the expansive release lands just as the Southern California outfit prepares for extensive road work, kicking off a co-headlining run with Honey's Revenge before joining Muse across the UK and Europe.

Vocalist and guitarist Jack Underkofler broke down the ambitious creative drive behind the record's development:

"We wanted to carve out our own piece of territory. I just wanted to swing for the fences with this one. All the things I felt made us, I wanted to see how much deeper I could go with them and try to boil down the essence of the feeling that makes Dead Poet Society who we are."

Monarch is available now across multiple limited-edition vinyl variants, CD, and digital platforms.

Which track from Monarch are you hitting repeat on first?

#DeadPoetSociety #JackUnderkofler #Monarch #PaulMeany #Muse #HoneysRevenge #AltRock #RockNews2026

Born on October 2, 1971, in Las Vegas, Nevada, and raised in Iowa, Jim Root solidified his place among modern metal royalty after joining Slipknot in 1999. Stepping in during the final stages of their groundbreaking self-titled debut, the towering guitarist known to millions as Number 4 became an indispensable architect of the band's relentless rise across monumental milestones like Iowa and Vol. 3: The Subliminal Verses.

Beyond his ferocious stage presence, Root has served as a central songwriting anchor, delivering signature drop-tuned crunch and soaring melodic complexity across decades with Slipknot and Stone Sour. His distinctive tone and riff craftsmanship on anthems such as Duality, Psychosocial, and Before I Forget continue to define the sound and enduring legacy of twenty-first-century heavy music.

What is your absolute favorite Jim Root guitar riff or solo of all time?

#JimRoot #Slipknot #StoneSour #MetalGuitarist #Iowa #HeavyMetal #RockNews2026

Greta Van Fleet has officially announced their massive 59-city Into The Beginning headline tour across North America and Europe for 2027. Promoted by Live Nation, the extensive trek launches February 3 in Savannah, Georgia, visiting major markets including Chicago, Brooklyn, London, and Paris before wrapping up July 31 in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Arc De Soleil, The Kooks, and Portugal. The Man will join the band on select North American dates, alongside an intimate residency next month at Nashville's The Basement East.

The run directly supports their forthcoming fourth studio album, Palace For The People, which arrives October 9 via Republic Records following lead tracks Tear It Down, Play Your Games, and Saw You Stand. The new effort represents a bold sonic evolution, built as "expressive, ethereal, and energetic rock and roll music delivered with apropos symphonic grace, revelrous excess, dynamics, and the glory of a collective who refuse to be boxed in musically, thematically, or spiritually."

Which city will you be catching on the Into The Beginning tour, and what are your expectations for Palace For The People?

#GretaVanFleet #JoshKiszka #PalaceForThePeople #TearItDown #ClassicRock #TheKooks #PortugalTheMan #RockNews2026

Metallica officially launched their Life Burns Faster residency Thursday night, bringing their iconic live catalog to Sphere in Las Vegas. The opening performance delivered a powerhouse sixteen-song set spanning classics from Battery to Master Of Puppets, kicking off a run of 24 dates scheduled through March 13, 2027.

The high-tech residency features different setlists for Thursday and Saturday performances, fully utilizing the venue's 16K wraparound display and advanced immersive sound system. Drummer Lars Ulrich revealed that the idea took hold immediately after witnessing the venue's inaugural run.

"About 12 seconds into the opening night of Sphere with U2 back in '23, I thought, 'We have to do this. It's completely uncharted territory,'" Ulrich said. "This residency gives us another chance to reinvent how we interact with our fans in a live setting. We are beyond excited to share this with the world … and way fuckin' psyched to go next level!"

Night One Setlist:

01. Battery
02. Creeping Death
03. Now That We're Dead
04. Sad But True
05. The Shortest Straw
06. Wherever I May Roam
07. The Day That Never Comes
08. ...And Justice For All
09. Kirk Hammett And Robert Trujillo Doodle
10. Nothing Else Matters
11. The Call Of Ktulu
12. Lux Æterna
13. Ride The Lightning
14. The Memory Remains
15. Seek & Destroy
16. Master Of Puppets

Which deep cut from the band's catalog would you most want to experience inside Sphere?

#Metallica #LarsUlrich #KirkHammett #MasterOfPuppets #HeavyMetal #ThrashMetal #SphereVegas #RockNews2026

Alice Cooper is opening up about his past battle with addiction and the breaking point that nearly claimed his life during his years of heavy drinking and drug use.

Speaking in an interview with Pastor Greg Laurie, the shock rock legend detailed how the non-stop cycle of life on the road fueled his struggles until medical professionals delivered a grim reality check during a hospital stay.

"When I went into the hospital doctor said you we give you a month before really you’re joining your buddies," Cooper said. "Because I mean you just can’t treat your body like that. And on top of that I’m touring. So it’s a constant flow, constant energy, constant this, constant party. And that sounds like fun. A constant party. It got to a point where I would go backstage and look at my stage costume and start crying because I knew what I had to do to get into that costume to perform was now depression. It wasn’t fun like it used to be."

Cooper credited his faith as his ultimate cure while learning to separate his real self from his larger-than-life stage persona to survive.

What are your favorite memories of Alice Cooper throughout his legendary rock career?

#AliceCooper #ShockRock #HardRock #ClassicRock #GregLaurie #RockNews2026

Tom Morello is bringing his star-studded Power To The People festival directly to fans across the globe this Saturday, October 3rd, launching a free livestream broadcast via MS NOW and YouTube. Staged live from the Merriweather Post Pavilion in Columbia, Maryland, the event gathers a powerhouse roster of outspoken artists for a massive day of performances.

The historic gathering has been organized as "a non-partisan celebration of peace, justice, solidarity, music, and community action." The Rage Against The Machine guitarist curated a lineup featuring special guest Bruce Springsteen alongside Foo Fighters, Dave Matthews, Public Enemy, Serj Tankian, and Geezer Butler. Fans tuning in will also witness Jack Sabbath, a unique outfit pairing Jack Black with young musicians including Morello's son Roman and Scott Ian's son Revel.

Which performance on the festival lineup are you most excited to tune in for this weekend?

#TomMorello #RageAgainstTheMachine #PowerToThePeople #FooFighters #BruceSpringsteen #RockMusic
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Halestorm frontwoman Lzzy Hale has issued a blistering statement regarding the reopened Cornell 7 rape case, taking direct aim at both the alleged perpetrators and the fraternity members who silently observed in group chats. As prosecutors re-examine the 2024 incident following a new civil lawsuit, Hale joined a growing chorus of prominent figures demanding strict legal accountability.

"And if you are the kind of man who stands idly by while witnessing a rpe (yes even if you saw it in a group chat you are still a witness to that rpe), and choose to do nothing/say nothing ... you are NOT 'the good guy' you are an accessory to the sexual assault and also need to be brought to justice, because we don't want your kind walking among us either."

Hale also condemned leadership who minimized the actions with minor disciplinary measures, adding to a wave of artist reactions that includes a separate public statement against violence toward women shared by Nova Twins.

What are your thoughts on rock artists using their platforms to speak out on these legal cases?

#Halestorm #LzzyHale #NovaTwins #HardRock #RockMusic #WomenInRock
#RockNews2026

Mötley Crüe has officially joined Spotify's Billions Club, celebrating over one billion streams for their iconic 1989 hard rock anthem, "Kickstart My Heart".

Band members Vince Neil, Nikki Sixx, Tommy Lee, and guitarist John 5 gathered to commemorate the historic achievement with a dedicated plaque presentation. The band shared the news on social media alongside a message of gratitude to their global fanbase:

"ONE BILLION streams of 'Kickstart My Heart' on Spotify - What an incredible honor! A billion thanks to all the Crüeheads around the world who helped take it there. This one's for YOU!!"

Where does "Kickstart My Heart" rank among your all-time favorite Mötley Crüe tracks?

Drop your thoughts in the comments below.

#MotleyCrue #KickstartMyHeart #NikkiSixx #TommyLee #VinceNeil #John5 #DrFeelgood #SpotifyBillionsClub #HardRock #HairMetal #RockNews2026

Kid Rock has announced his upcoming track James 1:17 (Jesus Is King), arriving October 1 at midnight ET ahead of his forthcoming album.

The announcement highlights lyrics reflecting on his past and finding something money cannot buy through his Christian faith. Speaking on how quickly the creative inspiration struck in a video shared to social media, he revealed that the track "came together in about 30 minutes after he got out of bed around 2 a.m."

An accompanying music video is set to premiere on YouTube at 7 p.m. ET on October 1, featuring people who hold deep personal significance to both the song and the record. Kid Rock plans to reveal more details regarding those personal connections in the days following the initial announcement.

What are your thoughts on Kid Rock bringing his personal faith and history into this upcoming release?

#KidRock #James117 #JesusIsKing #RockMusic #SouthernRock #CountryRock

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Anthrax guitarist Scott Ian is calling out rock and metal bands who exploit farewell claims just to boost concert attendance and cash in on loyal listeners. Speaking on Trunk Nation With Eddie Trunk, the thrash veteran made it clear that Anthrax will not use retirement gimmicks to sell records or book live dates.

Ian addressed the recurring trend of musicians announcing an end only to invent reasons to return down the road.

"Don’t you think, if that was the plan, we would play that card, like so many other bands have, and say, 'This is it. Look, the album title says it. Our journey is over, so you better buy this one and you better go buy tickets. We’re only gonna tour now and do this for five more years,'" Ian said. "And then make an excuse why, 'Well, we said the journey was over, but it was only kind of over. So now we’re making another record.'"

Ian added that while critics frequently claim retired groups leave money on the table, Anthrax has made no retirement declarations and has no intention of playing that game.

Which bands do you think are most guilty of pulling off a fake farewell tour?

#Anthrax #ScottIan #TrunkNation #EddieTrunk #ThrashMetal #HeavyMetal #FarewellTour #RockNews2026

Hatebreed has officially unleashed the music video for their latest offering, The Carrion Choir. The Grammy-nominated outfit delivered the visual showcase alongside the worldwide streaming launch of the track on September 30, 2026, giving fans an immediate double dose of new material to dive into.

With visuals accompanying the release and photo credit attributed to Balazs Szabo, the veteran band continues their relentless charge with full force across the heavy music landscape. The arrival of the video brings the track directly to the forefront as Hatebreed commands attention once again.

What do you think of The Carrion Choir, and how does the new music video stack up against Hatebreed's classic catalog?

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#Hatebreed #TheCarrionChoir #Hardcore #Metal #HeavyMetal #BalazsSzabo #RockNews2026

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