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Linkin Park co-founder Mike Shinoda has opened up about the internal conversations and resistance surrounding the band's return following the death of Chester Bennington. While guitarist Brad Delson ultimately decided to remain involved behind the scenes, he needed convincing about the comeback and chose to step back from live touring, handing his stage spot over to Alex Feder.

Addressing how the group navigates disagreements and how their dynamic is portrayed in documentary footage, Shinoda explained that their process has always centered around unity rather than typical rock-star friction.

"One thing that's almost like an inside joke for not just the band, but our team, is we sometimes say that we're the world's most boring band," Shinoda said. "But it's not us fighting with each other as much as it's us against whatever it is that's our current struggle."

How do you feel about Brad Delson remaining a studio member while stepping away from the touring lineup?

#LinkinPark #MikeShinoda #BradDelson #ChesterBennington #DaveFarrell #AlexFeder #RockNews2026

Soundgarden drummer Matt Cameron returned to the stage to honor his legendary grunge band at Tom Morello's Power To The People festival in Columbia, Maryland. Cameron was joined by The Pretty Reckless frontwoman Taylor Momsen, Pearl Jam guitarist Mike McCready, Tom Morello, and Robbie Mangano for a hard-hitting set featuring Soundgarden classics Loud Love, Outshined, and Spoonman.

Morello praised the monumental legacy of Chris Cornell and the pioneering Seattle outfit before introducing the musicians as the Suns of Soundgarden. "Soundgarden redeemed hard rock and metal music by unapologetically embracing thunderous riffs and melding them with deep, dark, soul-searching poetry that opened the door for generations of artists who felt empowered to use their brains along with their musical brawn."

The collaborative festival appearance follows a recent performance last month where Momsen and McCready joined Cameron during an NFL halftime show in Seattle. Which Soundgarden track do you think Taylor Momsen channels the best live?

#Soundgarden #MattCameron #TaylorMomsen #MikeMcCready #TomMorello #ThePrettyReckless #Grunge #RockNews2026

Jack Black delivered a powerhouse performance at Tom Morello’s Power to the People Fest, taking the stage under the moniker Jack Sabbath for a high-octane tribute set. Backed by a lineup of talented teenagers featuring Roman Morello, Revel Ian, Yokoya Soma, and Hugo Weiss, the Tenacious D frontman powered through legendary tracks like Mr. Crowley and The Wizard, even showcasing his newly acquired harmonica skills learned specifically for the event.

The set hit maximum overdrive when Black Sabbath bassist Geezer Butler took the stage for a surprise rendition of War Pigs, locking in groove for groove with young Roman Morello. Between his vocal delivery and signature stage moves, Black took a moment to address the audience.

"It’s been a long time since I rock ‘n’ rolled."

Which Black Sabbath track would you want to see Jack Black tackle next?

#JackBlack #GeezerButler #BlackSabbath #WarPigs #TomMorello #HardRock #HeavyMetal #RockNews2026

Sammy Hagar is addressing past commentary after a resurfaced remark from Megadeth frontman Dave Mustaine made waves on social media. The quote originated from a 2022 interview where Mustaine claimed that Hagar fronting Van Halen made as much sense as Axl Rose singing for AC/DC.

Rather than firing back, Hagar responded directly to the statement with total respect for his peer.

"Dave Mustaine is a bad ass, tells it like it is and a longtime friend. I have no problem with his opinion."

Hagar joined Van Halen in 1985 following original singer David Lee Roth's departure to pursue a solo career. After stepping in on vocals and rhythm guitar, Hagar made his first public appearance alongside Eddie Van Halen at Farm Aid in September of that year.

Where do you stand on Dave Mustaine's comparison between the Sammy Hagar era of Van Halen and Axl Rose fronting AC/DC?

#SammyHagar #DaveMustaine #VanHalen #Megadeth #EddieVanHalen #HardRock
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Dave Grohl lived out a dream more than four decades in the making on Friday night when he joined AC/DC on stage at MetLife Stadium for a performance of Highway to Hell. Grohl and Foo Fighters served as surprise openers for the massive evening, marking the second time they have filled that role during AC/DC's PWR UP tour.

During the Foo Fighters set, Grohl reflected on discovering AC/DC's Let There Be Rock concert film in his youth and how that revelation permanently redirected his destiny.

"At 11 years old, I didn’t know that rock and roll could be like that. I didn’t know that rock and roll was sweat, and blood, and fucking tears, and every ounce of energy you have — Phil Rudd breaking snare drums and Angus sucking oxygen on the side of the stage. I saw that movie when I was 11 years old, and I was like, ‘I wanna do that for the rest of my fucking life.’"

Which classic AC/DC anthem would be your ultimate dream track to perform live on stage?

#DaveGrohl #ACDC #FooFighters #HighwayToHell #AngusYoung #PWRUP #HardRock
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Mötley Crüe bassist Nikki Sixx has confirmed that the band is stepping away from the stage following the conclusion of the Return of the Carnival of Sins tour. Taking to social media to reflect on the high-energy summer run, the veteran musician revealed that the group has no live dates planned for the foreseeable future.

After wrapping up the road work, Sixx noted that he is fully ready to trade the chaotic touring lifestyle for creative downtime and home life.

"Starting to settle back into home life, and damn, it feels good," Sixx said. "No tours or shows on the horizon for a while, which means I get to trade airports, tour buses, dressing rooms and questionable catering for family time, creative time and sleeping in my own bed. Not a bad deal."

Looking back fondly on the trek, Sixx shared that the band laughed, played loud, and survived another trip inside the rock circus, adding that his next chapter will center strictly on family, writing, and creating new material.

What are your thoughts on Mötley Crüe taking time off the road, and what are you hoping to hear from Sixx's upcoming writing sessions?

#MotleyCrue #NikkiSixx #CarnivalOfSins #HardRock #HeavyMetal #GlamMetal #RockTour
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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

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