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April 26, 2024

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Alex Van Halen pulled no punches when asked about his former bandmates' autobiographies while promoting his memoir, Brothers.

When questioned about Sammy Hagar’s 2011 book, Red: My Uncensored Life in Rock, the legendary drummer offered an unfiltered reaction:

"I don’t know what he wrote, I don’t wanna know. In my opinion, Sammy Hagar is a complete idiot."

In contrast, Van Halen had a much warmer take on original frontman David Lee Roth’s 1997 memoir, Crazy From the Heat:

"It’s quite fun and accurately reflects his sense of humor. Although the text is somewhat abstract and loses its train of thought at times, it’s still a very interesting perspective on that era."

The comments mark the latest salvo in a long-running dispute between the two musicians:

Hagar has stated the two have not spoken in over two decades, previously comparing Alex to Roger Waters and citing persistent negativity.

Tensions mounted after Alex announced an archival project featuring unfinished recordings by his late brother, Eddie Van Halen, without involving Hagar or longtime bassist Michael Anthony.

Alex continues to promote Brothers, his deeply personal tribute written to honor Eddie's life and musical legacy.

Whose side are you on in the ongoing Van Halen saga? Share your thoughts below.

📸 IG @alexvanhalen

#VanHalen #AlexVanHalen #SammyHagar #DavidLeeRoth #EddieVanHalen #Brothers #ClassicRock #HardRock #RockNews2026

Eric Bass officially rejoined Shinedown on stage Friday night at the Field of Dreams Movie Site in Dyersville, Iowa, where the band headlined night one of the Velocity Festival.

The performance marked his first appearance with the band since stepping back from the road in July to prioritize his well-being and undergo treatment in South Carolina:

"It's killing me to not be there. I don't have a timeline for that right now. Hopefully it will be sooner rather than later, but I wanna make sure that I'm safe."

During his absence, fill-in bass duties were handled by Josh Sturm and Zack Mack on the Dance, Kid, Dance Act II tour. Bass also produced Shinedown's latest studio effort, EI8HT.

Following the Iowa set, the band celebrated his return across festival photo posts with a concise message: "LFG."

Leave your welcome-back messages for Eric Bass in the comments below!

#Shinedown #EricBass #VelocityFestival #FieldOfDreams #EI8HT #DanceKidDance #HardRock #RockNews2026 #LiveMusic

BLUE MEDUSA, the new band led by former Arch Enemy and The Agonist vocalist Alissa White-Gluz, has officially released its third single and music video, "Crocodile." Co-directed alongside Vicente Cordero of Industrialism Films, the dark and tense track explores the creeping dread of hidden danger. The video also marks the group's first ever full-band performance.

The release features chilling visuals and heavy vocals from Beatriz Mariano of Okkultist. Reflecting on the thematic core of the track, White-Gluz detailed the underlying tension that drives the song:

"'Crocodile.' is about that feeling that you're being watched... that instinctive dread when you know something dangerous is nearby, even though you can't see it," explains White-Gluz.

The video also showcases White-Gluz playing a custom Nik Huber guitar autographed by her and Doyle Wolfgang Von Frankenstein. The instrument will be auctioned to raise funds for Sea Shepherd's global marine-life conservation efforts. Have you checked out the new music video yet?

#BlueMedusa #AlissaWhiteGluz #Crocodile #HeavyMetal #NewMusic #MusicVideo #Doyle #BeatrizMariano #SeaShepherd

Nickelback has officially achieved a massive milestone in the U.S. as their 2005 hit single "Rockstar" earns Diamond status from the RIAA. The track originally appeared on the album "All the Right Reasons," which previously achieved Diamond status itself, making this a rare double-Diamond achievement from a single release.

The RIAA updated sales and streaming totals to reflect the milestone alongside a massive wave of new certifications for the band's catalog. The official report confirms the landmark achievement:

> "Rockstar / Nickelback: Current Certification: 12X PLATINUM, Date: September 4, 2026."

In addition to "Rockstar," the band picked up 15 other multi-Platinum and Gold honors, including a 9x Platinum award for their 2001 hit "How You Remind Me." Other tracks like "Far Away," "Photograph," "Animals," and "If Today Was Your Last Day" also secured major multi-Platinum upgrades in this sweeping announcement. What is your all-time favorite Nickelback song to blast on full volume?

#Nickelback #Rockstar #DiamondSingle #RIAA #HowYouRemindMe #RockMusic #HardRock #MultiPlatinum #AllTheRightReasons

Skillet frontman John Cooper recently shared his concerns regarding the state of Western civilization and society in a recent interview. He addressed what happens when major institutional powers like media, schools, and businesses reject morality and truth.

Cooper emphasized the negative impact this environment has on teenagers who grow up without a spiritual or moral foundation. He noted that young people are left feeling isolated while facing intense social media pressure.

"When everybody decides that actually there is no God and there is no moral code and actually there is no such thing as truth either and then you’ve got kids, teenagers that have grown up in a world where they were told there is no truth, there is no God."

He added that youth raised without an anchor are left feeling like they have nothing to live for while being yelled at online. What do you think about John Cooper's perspective on modern culture and youth?

#Skillet #JohnCooper #ChristianRock #RockMusic #RockNews #MusicInterview #HardRock #WesternCivilization #FaithInMusic

Evanescence has officially dropped the music video for their latest single, "Tell Me When You've Had Enough," directed by Eric Richter and captured live on the road during the band's recent 2026 North American tour leg.

Co-written and produced alongside heavy-music hitmakers Zakk Cervini and Jordan Fish, the anthem tackles themes of standing up against manipulation and control. Frontwoman Amy Lee opened up about stepping out of her comfort zone to collaborate with the duo:

"That was big. I feel like that's been the biggest clear new thing that's different, that sets this album apart... Just out of me, I don't know, saying yes to a lot — like just yes to collaboration, yes to new ideas, yes to working with cool people that I've always wanted to work with, whatever — that came together, and it ended up being us in a room, Zakk and Jordan and me and Troy, just to see what happened with nothing in our hands."

The single follows the massive momentum of "Who Will You Follow," which became the fastest-moving rock radio hit of the band's career and hit No. 1 across multiple Billboard charts.

Band classic "Bring Me To Life" recently achieved RIAA Diamond certification, becoming just the 14th track in music history to earn diamond status from a diamond album.

The group's North American tour run raised nearly $250,000 in partnership with PLUS1 to benefit Direct Relief and Help Hope Live.

Evanescence's latest album, Sanctuary, is available now across formats, including newly released double vinyl and a webstore deluxe CD/Blu-ray set.

The band launches their European arena tour on September 8 in Leeds with support from Poppy, K-Flay, and Nova Twins.

Have you checked out the new video for "Tell Me When You've Had Enough"? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.

#Evanescence #AmyLee #TellMeWhenYouveHadEnough #Sanctuary #JordanFish #ZakkCervini #Poppy #HardRock #RockNews2026

Today, September 4, we celebrate the birthday of iconic vocalist, songwriter, and Flyleaf frontwoman Lacey Sturm!

Known for her deeply emotional delivery, soaring melodies, and visceral screams, Sturm helped shape the alternative metal and post-grunge sound of the 2000s and remains a revered force across heavy music:

Fronted Flyleaf through their explosive self-titled debut and hit albums Memento Mori and New Horizons, delivering timeless hard rock anthems like "I'm So Sick," "Fully Alive," and the platinum smash "All Around Me."

Built an acclaimed solo catalog with powerful releases like Life Screams and Kenotic Metanoia, becoming the first solo woman to top the Billboard Hard Rock Albums chart.

Reunited with Flyleaf to the delight of rock fans worldwide, bringing their signature raw energy and impassioned performances back to festival stages and headline tours.

Turn up your favorite Flyleaf track today and drop your birthday wishes for Lacey Sturm in the comments below!

#LaceySturm #Flyleaf #AllAroundMe #ImSoSick #HardRock #AlternativeMetal #WomenInRock #HappyBirthday #RockNews2026

Former Van Halen vocalist Sammy Hagar has reached out to fans after a tropical storm caused extreme flooding in Cabo San Lucas. The severe weather directly impacted his famous Cabo Wabo Cantina and the surrounding downtown area. Hagar shared video updates of the aftermath while asking supporters to keep the venue, staff, and city in their thoughts.

The venue closed early to ensure employees could return home safely to their families before conditions worsened. A colleague on the ground reported that the overall situation in Cabo is a disaster while local officials work to evaluate the damage. Fellow artists, including REO Speedwagon frontman Kevin Cronin, have since expressed their support for Hagar and the hit community.

"The Cabo Wabo closed earlier and sent all the employees home to their families. It may be a couple days before we can get things cleaned up and open the doors again."

Have you ever visited Sammy Hagar's Cabo Wabo Cantina in Cabo San Lucas?

#SammyHagar #CaboWabo #CaboSanLucas #VanHalen #REOSpeedwagon #KevinCronin #RockNews #StormDamage #CaboWaboCantina

Florida metalcore heavyweights Wage War have officially unleashed their brutal new single, "Landfall," pairing bludgeoning, guitar-forward riffs with soaring melodies to preview their upcoming album.

The band explained the personal, Florida-inspired concept behind the crushing anthem:

> "'Landfall' is a song about imminent danger and the realization that we aren't in control. Referencing our Florida roots, the hurricane imagery became a way of talking about that feeling of being completely at the mercy of something bigger than yourself. Musically, we wanted the verses to feel heavy and threatening, with the chorus being somber and inevitable."

Alongside the single, Wage War revealed the full 13-song tracklist for *Landfall*:

1. "Landfall"
2. "Sweet Dreams"
3. "Silk"
4. "Figure 8"
5. "God Complex"
6. "Stay With Me"
7. "Silence Has Spoken"
8. "Way Of Pain"
9. "Red Dot"
10. "Blindfold"
11. "Spellbound"
12. "Song Of The Swamp"
13. "Silhouette"

To celebrate the release, the band will hit the road this fall on the "Emergency Broadcast" tour, featuring support from We Came As Romans, Varials, and Cane Hill. The 24-date headline run launches October 25 in San Antonio and wraps with a hometown show November 27 in Orlando.

The "Emergncy Broadcast" tour kicks off October 25 in San Antonio and runs through Novemebr 27 in Orlando in the band's native Florida. Get tickets here.

WAGE WAR ON TOUR:
WITH WE CAME AS ROMANS, VARIALS, + CANE HILL:
10/25 — San Antonio, TX — The Aztec Theatre
10/26 — Houston, TX — White Oak Music Hall
10/29 — Las Vegas, NV — House of Blues
10/30 — Tempe, AZ — Marquee Theatre
10/31 — Riverside, CA — Riverside Municipal Auditorium
11/2 — Albuquerque, NM — Revel Entertainment Center
11/3 — Oklahoma City, OK — Diamond Ballroom
11/4 — Kansas City, MO — Uptown Theater
11/6 — Madison, WI — The Sylvee
11/7 — St. Louis, MO — The Pageant
11/8 — Columbus, OH — KEMBA Live!
11/10 — Indianapolis, IN — Egyptian Room at Old National Centre
11/11 — Cincinnati, OH — The Andrew J Brady Music Center
11/13 — Wallingford, CT — The Dome at Toyota Oakdale Theatre
11/14 — Sayreville, NJ — Starland Ballroom
11/16 — Toronto, ON — HISTORY
11/…

Speaking with Oran O'Beirne at the U.K.'s Bloodstock Open Air festival, Kittie drummer Mercedes Lander and bassist Ivana "Ivy" Jenkins weighed in on how concert crowds have evolved since the band's late-'90s beginnings.

While Lander noted today's crowds are less aggressive and more mindful in the pit, both members expressed frustration with screen culture dominating the live experience:

"I feel like the mosh pits are a little more inclusive, maybe a little more 'helpy'. Like, if somebody falls down, they get picked back up instead of — I'm sure back then you were trampling over people and stuff like that. I feel like I've seen some really brutal pits back then. And I've seen a lot of people get hurt. And I don't see that as much now, which is kind of nice." — Mercedes Lander

"That's some people. And then there's lots of people who are definitely just staring at their phones instead of at the show. And that's also a bummer... I don't care if people take pictures or whatever. But I feel like you don't get the same experience when you're just staring behind your phone. You need to be present in the moment. And I don't know. I think that we enjoyed shows more before phones." — Ivy Jenkins

Lander added that the band has even entertained the idea of phone restrictions, remarking, "We were, like, 'Oh, maybe we should ban phones from our headliners.' That would be nice."

Kittie recently wrapped their 16-date "Legacy Of Fire Tour: 30 Years Of Kittie," their first full North American headlining run in over a decade.

The band continues to ride the momentum of their 2024 comeback album Fire, which earned a Juno Award nomination, alongside their 2025 anniversary release Spit XXV.

Do you prefer live shows before smartphones took over, or do you like capturing memories on your device? Share your thoughts below.

#Kittie #MercedesLander #IvyJenkins #Bloodstock #BloodstockOpenAir #HeavyMetal #NuMetal #ConcertCulture #MetalNews2026

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