Drawing a perfect circle: Maynard James Keenan returns to sketching

CLEVELAND, OHIO – OCTOBER 19: Maynard James Keenan attends the 2024 Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame Induction Ceremony streaming on Disney+ at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse on October 19, 2024 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Arturo Holmes/Getty Images for The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame)

Scorpions set 60th-Anniversary Las Vegas residency in 2025

Megan Fox and fiancé Machine Gun Kelly expecting first child together

Netflix has released the first trailer for The Rise of the Red Hot Chili Peppers: Our Brother, Hillel, a new documentary centered on the band's early years and the legacy of founding guitarist Hillel Slovak. Directed by Ben Feldman, the film features archival footage and new interviews with Anthony Kiedis, Flea, and John Frusciante, as well as former drummer Jack Irons and producer George Clinton.

The documentary explores the group's "gritty formative years" in the Los Angeles music scene and the profound impact Slovak had on their funk-rock sound before his death in 1988. Notably, the band recently issued a statement clarifying that while members participated in interviews out of respect for Slovak's memory, they did not have creative control over the project and do not consider it the "official" Red Hot Chili Peppers documentary. The film is set to premiere at SXSW on March 13 before arriving on Netflix globally on March 20, 2026.

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Spiritbox vocalist Courtney LaPlante made a guest appearance at The Sphere in Las Vegas to perform alongside DJ ILLENIUM. The surprise collaboration took place as part of ILLENIUM’s residency at the immersive venue, where LaPlante joined him onstage to perform their 2022 collaborative track, "Shivering".

The performance follows a busy start to 2026 for LaPlante, who recently performed "Soft Spine" at the GRAMMY Awards Premiere Ceremony in February. Spiritbox is also preparing for a major fall tour across the UK and Europe alongside Jinjer and Dying Wish.

#Spiritbox #CourtneyLaPlante #ILLENIUM #TheSphere #LasVegas #Shivering #LiveMusic #ElectronicRock #Metalcore #VegasResidency

Filmmaker and Society 1 frontman Matt Zane has released an unreleased song from the late Wayne Static titled "Infiltrator." The track is one of six unreleased songs Zane intended to feature in his unauthorized documentary about the Static-X frontman and his late wife, Tera Wray.

Due to ongoing legal objections from the families of Static and Wray regarding the use of Static’s original vocals, Zane has launched a search for a new singer to re-track the vocal parts. Zane compared this approach to how Jonathan Davis handled the Queen of the Damned soundtrack, where Davis wrote the music but other vocalists performed on the official release due to contractual limitations. The song's debut comes as the estate continues to focus on the official band documentary, Evil Disco: The Rise, Fall, and Regeneration of Static-X.

#WayneStatic #StaticX #Infiltrator #MattZane #NuMetal #MetalNews #CopyrightDispute #NewMusic2026 #Society1 #IndustrialMetal

Sevendust’s Lajon Witherspoon Shares Band’s Nightly Pre-Show Ritual
In a recent interview with Kati Rausch of Music Interview Corner, Sevendust vocalist Lajon Witherspoon detailed the band’s longstanding pre-show tradition of praying together before every performance. Witherspoon noted that the ritual has been a constant since the group's inception three decades ago and often includes guests or crew members who happen to be nearby.

Witherspoon shared that the prayer is an expression of gratitude for the band's longevity and a wish for the safety of both the performers and the audience. He also highlighted that Brian Marshall of Alter Bridge—tourmates on the band’s 2026 European run—makes a point to join them for the prayer each night. Beyond the ritual, Witherspoon credited the band's rare lineup stability to mutual respect and a collaborative creative process.

#Sevendust #LajonWitherspoon #RockNews #MusicInterviews #AlterBridge #BrianMarshall #BandRituals #MetalNews #NapalmRecords #One2026

Black Label Society frontman and longtime Ozzy Osbourne guitarist Zakk Wylde has shared his admiration for Lady Gaga, naming her 2008 debut album, The Fame, as a record that people might be surprised to learn he owns. In an interview with Metal Hammer, Wylde called the pop superstar "fking awesome" and urged fans to look past her stage outfits to recognize her fundamental musical abilities.

“I think Lady Gaga is f*cking awesome. Have you ever seen her play piano? She’ll sit down and really throw down something. Aside from all the crazy outfits, she’s a really f*cking good musician and she writes all that shit too. Check out YouTube, ‘Lady Gaga Led Zeppelin’. It’s her with dark hair playing in a little club in a cover band, before she became Lady Gaga.”

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Filter's Richard Patrick has revealed that his new industrial trap metal project, A Place To Kill, is set to release its debut EP in early June 2026. In an interview with Eric Broadbent of Rock Shop LIVE, Patrick described the collaboration with vocalist Jim Louvau as "super heavy, in-your-face industrial music for the apocalypse," citing current political and social tensions as major inspirations.

Patrick, who provides backup vocals for the new group, emphasized that the project is "the angriest thing I've ever done," even as he continues to tour and release music with Filter. The EP is expected to drop around June 3 or 4. Fans may recognize the project from the 2023 track "The Killing Field," which was originally released as a B-side to Filter's vinyl single "For The Beaten".

#RichardPatrick #Filter #APlaceToKill #JimLouvau #IndustrialMetal #NewMusic #June2026 #RockNews #TrapMetal #TheAlgorithm

Dogstar—the rock trio featuring bassist Keanu Reeves, guitarist/vocalist Bret Domrose, and drummer Robert Mailhouse—has announced their fourth studio album, All In Now, arriving May 29, 2026, via their own Dillon Street Records. Along with the announcement, the band has released the album’s title track for streaming and mapped out a major North American tour set for this summer.

The new project was helmed by producer Nick Launay, known for his work with IDLES and Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds. It follows the band's 2023 comeback effort, Somewhere Between the Power Lines and Palm Trees. Mailhouse noted that the new music captures the "energy" and "fun" of the trio playing together, while Reeves expressed the band's eagerness to return to the studio following their recent reunion.

08/01 — Austin, TX @ ACL Live at the Moody Theatre
08/02 — Dallas, TX @ The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory
08/04 — Atlanta, GA @ Tabernacle
08/05 — Nashville, TN @ Ryman Auditorium
08/07 — Raleigh, NC @ The Ritz
08/08 — Richmond, VA @ The National
08/11 — Washington, DC @ 9:30 Club
08/12 — Philadelphia, PA @ Union Transfer
08/14 — Atlantic City, NJ @ Sound Waves at The Hard Rock
08/15 — Mashantucket, CT @ Great Cedar Showroom – Foxwoods Resort & Casino
08/16 — Boston, MA @ Citizens House of Blues Boston
08/18 — Hershey, PA @ Hershey Theatre
08/19 — New York, NY @ Webster Hall
08/21 — Niagara Falls, ON @ Fallsview Casino
08/22 — Detroit, MI @ Saint Andrew’s Hall
08/24 — Cincinnati, OH @ Bogart’s
08/25 — Indianapolis, IN @ Egyptian Room at Old National Centre
08/27 — St. Louis, MO @ The Factory
08/28 — New Buffalo, MI @ Silver Creek Event Center at Four Winds New Buffalo
08/29 — Madison, WI @ The Sylvee
08/31 — Omaha, NE @ Steelhouse Omaha
09/02 — Denver, CO @ Summit Music Hall
09/03 — Salt Lake City, UT @ The Complex

#Dogstar #KeanuReeves #AllInNow #NewMusic #RockNews #NorthAmericanTour2026 #DillonStreetRecords #NickLaunay #AltRock #SummerTour

Mexican rock trio The Warning has released their latest single, "Kerosene," via LAVA/Republic Records. The track is described as an "incendiary" anthem featuring a hyper-charged drumbeat, gritty guitar riffs, and a chantable chorus. The accompanying music video depicts sisters Dany, Pau, and Ale Villarreal speeding through a desert in a stolen car before culminating in a junkyard scene involving flamethrowers.

The new release follows the band’s recent collaboration with Carín León, "Love To Be Loved." In addition to the new music, The Warning has a major touring year ahead for 2026, with scheduled appearances at Lollapalooza, a support slot for Yungblud’s "Idols" tour in the U.K. and U.S., and a headlining show at Pier 17 in New York City on June 11.

#TheWarning #Kerosene #NewMusic #RockNews #Monterrey #RepublicRecords #LAVA #Lollapalooza #Yungblud #Pier17

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Violet Grohl is officially a Billboard-charting artist. Her debut single, "THUM," has entered the Adult Alternative Airplay chart at #38, marking a major milestone for the singer following her recent record deal. The track originally premiered on Bandcamp in December before hitting all streaming platforms in January.

The achievement adds another chapter to the Grohl family's chart history. Her father, Dave Grohl, currently holds a record-tying 44 entries on the Alternative Airplay chart with Foo Fighters. While Violet prepares for her own forthcoming debut album, Foo Fighters are also gearing up for the April 24 release of their new record, Your Favorite Toy.

#VioletGrohl #THUM #Billboard #DaveGrohl #FooFighters #YourFavoriteToy #NewMusic #AlternativeRock #MusicNews #ChartDebut

Due to relentless demand, Metallica has announced a fourth and final round of shows for their "Life Burns Faster" residency at The Sphere in Las Vegas. Just hours after adding six February dates, the band has confirmed four additional stops in March 2027, bringing the massive residency to a grand total of 24 shows.

The newly added dates are:
March 4th & 6th
March 11th & 13th

In a social media update, the band stated, “This is it—we’re maxing out Life Burns Faster.” Fan club presales for these final installments begin tomorrow, Friday, March 6th, at 7:00 AM PST. With the run now stretching from October 2026 through March 2027, this residency is officially set to be one of the most significant events in the band's history.

Fan club presales will begin tomorrow, Friday, March 06th at 07:00am PST. The 24 shows now booked for the residency now include:

October 01st & 03rd
October 08th & 10th
October 15th & 17th
October 22nd & 24th
October 29th & 31st
November 05th & 07th
January 28th & January 30th
February 04th & 06th
February 18th & 20th
February 25th & 27th
March 04th & 06th
March 11th & 13th

#Metallica #TheSphere #LifeBurnsFaster #LasVegas #SphereResidency #MetalNews #LiveMusic #NoRepeatWeekend #VegasResidency #Metallica2027

From Ashes To New have released the music video for their latest single, "Die For You." The track is taken from the band's upcoming album "Reflections", which will arrive on April 17, 2026 via Better Noise Music.
Vocalist Matt Brandberry stated song was inspired by:
“the fallout of a relationship built on control, desire, and guilt. It’s a song that captures the exhaustion of giving endlessly to someone who keeps asking for more and mistaking survival for love. At its core, the song is about the moment clarity breaks through, forcing you to question how much of yourself you’re willing to lose.”

Fellow vocalist Danny Case added:
“‘Die For You‘ is about bending over backwards, doing everything you possibly can to please someone in a relationship, and it just never ends up being enough. And it feels like no matter what you do, it is just never good enough.”

#FromAshesToNew #DieForYou #Blackout #BetterNoiseMusic #NewMusicVideo #RockNews #MetalNews #CrossoverRock #MusicVideoPremiere #Rock2026

Metallica has expanded its upcoming residency at The Sphere in Las Vegas, adding six new dates in February 2027. This latest addition brings the total number of confirmed performances to 20 so far, as the band prepares for what is expected to be a landmark immersive concert experience.

The newly announced February dates—February 4, 6, 18, 20, 25 and 27. According to the band’s management, each night will feature a unique "No Repeat Weekend" style approach to the setlists, ensuring that fans attending multiple shows will see different songs performed.

#Metallica #TheSphere #LasVegas #SphereResidency #Metallica2027 #LiveMusic #MetalNews #M72WorldTour #NoRepeatWeekend #VegasShows

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