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Alice Cooper reveals plans for at least one more book: ‘Devil on My Shoulder’ memoir

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The Stray Cats—the original lineup of Brian Setzer, Lee Rocker, and Slim Jim Phantom—will return to the road this summer for a cross-country US tour. The announcement marks a significant comeback for the rockabilly icons after they were forced to cancel their 2025 outing due to Setzer's health challenges. In a statement, Setzer reassured fans that he is feeling "strong and healthy" and ready to bring the band’s signature sound back to the stage.

The tour is scheduled to kick off on July 24, 2026, in Las Vegas at The Chelsea at The Cosmopolitan. The month-long run will include multiple stops throughout California and the Midwest before concluding on August 16 in Morristown, New Jersey. Fans can expect setlists featuring the band’s definitive hits, including "Stray Cat Strut," "Rock This Town," and "Runaway Boys".

Tickets for the general public go on sale Friday, March 13, at 10:00 a.m. local time. An artist fan club pre-sale will begin earlier on Tuesday, March 10, for those signed up for the band’s official newsletter.

#TheStrayCats #BrianSetzer #LeeRocker #SlimJimPhantom #Rockabilly #SummerTour2026 #LiveMusic #StrayCatStrut #RockThisTown #ConcertNews

Nikki Sixx issued a public defense of bandmate Vince Neil after a fan posted a negative critique of the singer’s weight and singing ability.

The "fan" wrote "You should get Vince jogging or some Ozempic. Fat shit can’t sign"

Sixx responded, "What an embarrassing thing to post to me about my singer who’s been with me for 45 years. No matter what you think he’s my brother and you can go suck a d*ck."

#NikkiSixx #VinceNeil #MotleyCrue #MusicNews #LiveMusic2026 #RockNews #RockHistory #StadiumTour

Maynard James Keenan—vocalist for Tool, A Perfect Circle, and Puscifer—recently visited the Hollywood location of Amoeba Music to participate in the store's long-running "What’s In My Bag?" video series. The 61-year-old musician showcased a diverse collection of 13 items, reflecting his wide-ranging personal tastes and Ohio roots.

Keenan’s haul included jazz landmarks like the Ahmad Jamal Trio’s The Awakening, alongside punk and hardcore essentials from Minor Threat, Black Flag, and X. He also paid homage to his hometown of Akron, Ohio, by picking up albums from Devo and The Pretenders, and rounded out the list with N.W.A’s Straight Outta Compton, Joni Mitchell, and a Pee-wee Herman coffee mug. The appearance comes as Keenan shifts focus to Puscifer’s newest release, Normal Isn’t, and their upcoming North American tour, which kicks off March 20 with special guest Dave Hill.

#MaynardJamesKeenan #Tool #Puscifer #APerfectCircle #AmoebaMusic #WhatsInMyBag #VinylCollection #MusicNews #RecordHaul #NormalIsnt

The countdown of 1851 days aligns with the exact span of time since the release of the 2021 album, Death by Rock and Roll.

This precise timing has led to speculation that a significant announcement or new music may be imminent.

Alice Cooper has officially announced the release of his new memoir, Devil on My Shoulder, scheduled for publication on October 7, 2026, via Bonnier Books UK. The book is described as the definitive account of the shock rock pioneer’s life, covering his childhood, the formation of the original Alice Cooper band, his battle with alcoholism, and his legendary 50-plus-year career in music.

To celebrate the launch, Cooper will embark on a rare UK book tour through mid-October, featuring stops in London, Manchester, Glasgow, and Birmingham. These events will include "In Conversation" Q&A sessions and exclusive book signings for fans. The announcement follows the recent conclusion of Cooper's "Too Close for Comfort" tour and precedes a series of North American festival appearances scheduled for late 2026.

#AliceCooper #DevilOnMyShoulder #Memoir #BookTour #ShockRock #MusicNews #BonnierBooks #UKEvents #RockHistory #NewBook2026

Marilyn Manson has announced two exclusive performances at The Wiltern in Los Angeles on October 31 and November 1, 2026, to commemorate the 30th anniversary of his seminal album, Antichrist Superstar.

Manson stated:

“I’m celebrating 30 years of Antichrist Superstar at The Wiltern with a set that dives deep into this defining record and spans the milestones that followed. It’s a tribute to where I began – and everything I have become.”

Presales begin tomorrow, March 10th at 10:00am PST with the code ‘ACSS30’.

#MarilynManson #AntichristSuperstar #30thAnniversary #TheWiltern #LosAngeles #Halloween2026 #IndustrialRock #MusicNews #LiveMusic #ShockRock

The latest episode of The Masked Singer (Season 14), titled "Ozzfest Night," featured contestants covering legendary rock icon Ozzy Osbourne. The night began with a high-energy group performance of "Crazy Train" featuring contestants Pangolin, Eggplant, High Voltage, and Galaxy Girl.

Pangolin delivered an emotional, stripped-down rendition of the ballad "Mama, I’m Coming Home," which moved guest panelist (and Ozzy’s daughter) Kelly Osbourne to tears. Meanwhile, Eggplant performed a cover of Linkin Park's "One Step Closer"—a nod to the Ozzfest festival's nu-metal legacy—before falling into the bottom two. After a "Battle Royale" sing-off of Black Sabbath’s "Iron Man" against High Voltage, Eggplant was eliminated and revealed to be actor and singer Jack Wagner.

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#TheMaskedSinger #OzzyOsbourne #Ozzfest #JackWagner #Pangolin #Eggplant #KellyOsbourne #CrazyTrain #MamaImComingHome #MusicNews

Tommy DeCarlo, the lead singer of the legendary rock band Boston since 2008, passed away on Monday, March 9, 2026, at the age of 60. His family confirmed the news in a social media post, stating that DeCarlo died in Charlotte, North Carolina, following a battle with brain cancer that began with a diagnosis in September 2025.

DeCarlo’s journey to rock stardom is widely considered one of the most unique in music history. A lifelong fan working as a credit manager at Home Depot, DeCarlo posted covers of Boston songs on MySpace to honor the band’s original frontman, Brad Delp, following Delp's death in 2007. His vocal similarity to Delp caught the attention of founder Tom Scholz, who invited the then-unknown singer to join the band. DeCarlo went on to front every Boston tour for nearly two decades, with Scholz once remarking that DeCarlo was "the best male stage singer" he had ever heard.

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#TommyDeCarlo #BostonBand #RestInPeace #ClassicRock #MusicNews #TomScholz #RockLegends #BradDelp #HomeDepotToRockStar #BrainCancerAwareness

Michael Stipe surprised fans at Brooklyn Steel on Saturday, March 7, 2026, by joining actor Michael Shannon and musician Jason Narducy during their R.E.M. tribute tour. The appearance marked the first time Stipe has performed the tracks "These Days" and "The Great Beyond" live in 18 years.

The concert was part of Shannon and Narducy’s tour celebrating the 40th anniversary of R.E.M.’s 1986 album, Lifes Rich Pageant. Stipe, who previously joined the duo for a performance of "Pretty Persuasion" at the same venue in 2025, described the experience of hearing the songs performed by the tribute band as "fucking surreal". The evening also featured opening comedy sets from Bobcat Goldthwait and Eugene Mirman, with filmmaker Lance Bangs on hand to document the event.

#MichaelStipe #REM #MichaelShannon #JasonNarducy #BrooklynSteel #LifesRichPageant #TheseDays #TheGreatBeyond #MusicNews #LiveMusic2026

Following the viral success of his metalcore parody song "PetSmart," comedian and America's Got Talent alum Ben Lapidus took his quest for branding clarity to the streets. On Sunday, March 8, 2026, Lapidus held a "Rally for Truth" at a PetSmart location in Sherman Oaks, CA, to address the long-standing debate over the store's name: is it "Pet Smart" or "Pets Mart"?.

The rally followed an appearance by Lapidus on Good Day LA, where he discussed how the viral movement—born from his metal-style screaming videos—demanded a definitive answer from the retailer. PetSmart officially weighed in on TikTok using Lapidus's own audio, stating, "It's Pet Smart, case closed," and jokingly adding, "no more screaming, you're scaring the pets". Despite the official confirmation, Lapidus moved forward with the weekend rally, which featured fans and fellow creators gathering to celebrate the release of the full "PetSmart" music video.

#BenLapidus #PetSmart #RallyForTruth #PetSmartVsPetsMart #Metalcore #MusicNews #ViralMoments #ShermanOaks #GoodDayLA #ComedyMusic

ive Nation Entertainment has reached a settlement with the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), ending a high-stakes federal antitrust lawsuit that sought to dismantle the company’s alleged monopoly over the live music industry. The deal, struck just days after the trial began in New York, allows Live Nation to retain Ticketmaster but imposes significant "structural changes" to its business operations.

Under the terms of the agreement, Live Nation will pay between $200 million and $300 million in damages to participating states. Key reforms include:

Exclusivity Caps: Long-term exclusive ticketing contracts are now capped at four years.

Platform Access: Ticketmaster must open its technology to competitors like SeatGeek and Eventbrite, allowing them to list tickets directly through its system.

Venue Divestiture: Live Nation is required to sell more than 10 of its owned and operated amphitheaters.

Fee Caps: Service fees will be capped at 15% of a ticket's face value.

The settlement concludes a legal battle that began in May 2024, fueled by public outcry following the 2022 Taylor Swift "Eras Tour" ticketing collapse.

#LiveNation #Ticketmaster #Antitrust #DOJ #MusicNews #ConcertTickets #LiveEvents #Settlement2026 #MusicIndustry #JusticeDepartment

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