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BERLIN, GERMANY – DECEMBER 8: Vessel of Sleep Token performs at Verti Music Hall on December 8, 2023 in Berlin, Germany. (Photo by Pedro Becerra/Redferns)

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Billy Idol didn't hold back during a recent appearance on Bill Maher’s Club Random podcast, reflecting on the extreme lengths he went to during his battle with addiction. The 70-year-old punk icon candidly admitted that he turned to smoking crack as a way to get off heroin, telling Maher with a laugh, "It worked."
The revelation ties into his new documentary, Billy Idol Should Be Dead, where he reflects on the "chaos of the ’80s," including a near-fatal overdose where he recalled "turning blue" after snorting heroin. He also discusses the notorious motorcycle crash that nearly ended his career and his life.

Now identifying as "California sober," the legendary rocker says he is "super lucky" to have survived his past and hasn't touched cocaine in 20 years.

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Sabaton has officially revealed the rescheduled dates for the North American leg of their "Legends On Tour". Originally set to begin in February 2026, the tour was postponed to allow bassist Pär Sundström time to recover from inflammation in his arms. The new schedule is now set to kick off on September 23, 2026, in Halifax, Nova Scotia, and will run through mid-December.

The rescheduled trek will visit 30 cities across the U.S. and Canada, including a newly added stop in Orlando, Florida, and a second performance in Winnipeg due to high demand. Tickets for the original dates will be honored at the new shows, and refund options are available through official points of purchase for those unable to attend.

#Sabaton #LegendsOnTour #PowerMetal #RescheduledTour #NorthAmericanTour2026 #MetalNews #PärSundström #NewDates #EaracheRecords #BetterNoiseMusic

During the latest episode of The Osbournes podcast, Sharon Osbourne and her son Jack addressed a copyright lawsuit filed by rock photographer Neil Zlozower. The legal action, originally filed in February 2025, centers on photos of the rock legend that were shared on social media without permission or payment for usage. The lawsuit argues that the use of these photos allowed for monetization and financial benefit across Ozzy’s social platforms, which reach millions of followers.

Sharon expressed her frustration during the episode, noting that Zlozower was a long-time acquaintance who even attended her wedding. She condemned the $50,000 claim, stating that the photo in question was only visible for a couple of days. While Sharon initially suggested the photo was on Ozzy's website, Jack clarified that the images were actually posted to his social media pages. Sharon further called out Zlozower’s history of litigation, suggesting he now makes a living by suing various artists rather than through active photography.

#SharonOsbourne #OzzyOsbourne #NeilZlozower #TheOsbournes #Lawsuit #MusicNews #RockPhotography #CopyrightLaw #Podcast #MetalNews

Sevendust has released the official music video for their new single, "Unbreakable," the second track to be shared from their forthcoming 15th studio album, One. The album is scheduled for a worldwide release on May 15th, 2026, via Napalm Records.

Directed by long-time collaborator Dan Sturgess, the cinematic video captures the heavy, melodic intensity the band has perfected over their three-decade career. Frontman Lajon Witherspoon noted that the song is an anthem of resilience, dedicated to the band's dedicated fanbase (the "7D family") and their collective longevity.

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Josh Katz, frontman of the rock band Badflower, has confirmed that the band’s current tour will proceed despite recent vocal issues that led to an emotional breakdown during a performance in Salt Lake City. During the show, Katz told the audience he was "done with this tour" due to the immense stress and uncertainty surrounding his vocal performance.

In a subsequent video update, Katz clarified that the tour is not canceled and that he feels supported enough to continue. He revealed that the struggle is "messing me up on a mental health level" even more than a physical one, describing the pressure of not knowing how his voice will perform until the first note of a show. Katz expressed gratitude for the "incredible advice and support" he has received from fellow singers. The tour, which supports the band's 2025 album No Place Like Home, resumed in Seattle on March 4th.

#Badflower #JoshKatz #NoPlaceLikeHome #RockNews #VocalHealth #MentalHealthAwareness #MusicNews2026 #TourUpdate #SaltLakeCity #Seattle

John Frusciante, the influential guitarist of the Red Hot Chili Peppers, celebrates his 56th birthday today, March 5, 2026. Born in New York City in 1970, Frusciante joined the band in 1988 at just 18 years old, playing a pivotal role in their most commercially and critically successful eras, including the multi-platinum albums Blood Sugar Sex Magik, Californication, and Stadium Arcadium.

Inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2012, Frusciante is widely regarded as one of the greatest guitarists of all time, known for his emotive playing and signature Fender Stratocaster tone. After rejoining the band for a third time in late 2019, he has since appeared on the 2022 albums Unlimited Love and Return of the Dream Canteen.

#JohnFrusciante #RedHotChiliPeppers #RHCP #GuitarHero #RockAndRollHallOfFame #March5 #MusicAnniversary #FenderStratocaster #FunkRock #AlternativeRock

Danny Wimmer Presents has officially announced the full lineup for the 14th year of Aftershock, scheduled to take place October 1-4, 2026, at Discovery Park in Sacramento, California. Headlining the four-day event are My Chemical Romance, Tool, Limp Bizkit, and Pierce The Veil, the latter of whom will be making their headlining debut at the festival.

The 2026 roster includes over 140 acts, featuring major performances from The Offspring, Queens Of The Stone Age, Babymetal, A Day To Remember, AFI, and Slaughter To Prevail. Special sets are also a highlight this year: My Chemical Romance will celebrate the 20th anniversary of The Black Parade, The Wu-Tang Clan will perform as part of their "Final Chamber" tour, and the Cavalera brothers will mark 30 years of Sepultura’s Roots. Additionally, for the first time in the festival’s history, camping packages will be available to fans alongside standard GA and VIP ticket options.

#Aftershock2026 #MyChemicalRomance #Tool #LimpBizkit #PierceTheVeil #Sacramento #MusicFestival #RockNews #DiscoveryPark #DannyWimmerPresents

Skindred has released an official music video for their latest single, "Can I Get A," directed by Steve Clarke. The track serves as the third advance single from the band’s ninth studio album, You Got This, which is scheduled for release on April 17th via Earache Records.

The song is deeply personal for frontman Benji Webbe, who wrote the lyrics as a reflection on his upbringing as an orphan and his relationship with his older brother. Webbe stated that the track is intended to empower listeners, drawing from his own experience of using music to navigate a difficult childhood and avoid the pitfalls of his environment. He emphasized the message of living in the moment and not focusing on what one lacks, but rather on the potential to become whatever they desire.

#Skindred #BenjiWebbe #CanIGetA #YouGotThis #EaracheRecords #RaggaMetal #NewMusicVideo #MetalNews #WelshMetal #Empowerment

Ice Nine Kills has achieved a new chart milestone, as their latest single, "Twisting The Knife," featuring actress and singer McKenna Grace, has landed at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot Hard Rock Songs chart. The track, which serves as a centerpiece for the Scream 7 soundtrack, debuted straight at the top spot following its release on February 19th.

Written as a tribute to Wes Craven and the Scream franchise, the single features a cinematic music video directed by Jensen Noen with appearances from franchise veterans Roger L. Jackson (the voice of Ghostface) and David Arquette. This No. 1 debut follows a massive first week that saw the song rack up over 10 million streams, making it the band's biggest track to date.

#IceNineKills #McKennaGrace #Scream7 #Billboard #TwistingTheKnife #HardRock #HorrorCore #SpencerCharnas #Ghostface #NewMusic2026

Courtney Love has sparked widespread speculation regarding a Hole reunion, hinting at a potential tour that would include longtime bassist Melissa Auf der Maur. The band, which has not performed a full show together in 14 years, has been the subject of reunion rumors for years, though Love previously dismissed such possibilities as recently as 2021.

Love posted “So do we tell the kids about the tour @xmadmx?” along with a video on Instagram.

The teaser follows a period of renewed collaboration between the two musicians, who were recently spotted together in a London recording studio for the first time in over two decades. While official dates and a full lineup have yet to be confirmed, the prospect of a tour marks a significant shift for the group, whose classic Celebrity Skin era remains a touchstone of '90s alternative rock. This news adds to a busy year for the members, as Love continues to work on new solo material and Auf der Maur prepares for the launch of her upcoming memoir.

#CourtneyLove #Hole #MelissaAufderMaur #Grunge #HoleReunion #CelebritySkin #AlternativeRock #MusicNews2026 #TourTease #RockLegends

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