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May 10, 2024

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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

In an interview with CCM Magazine, Skillet frontman and bassist John Cooper reflected on how the band achieved massive crossover success in the mainstream rock market without compromising their Christian faith.

Cooper explained that when transitioning onto secular rock radio, he made a conscious choice to be completely upfront about his beliefs from day one:

"I made the decision, when we were making that crossover, going into interviews… I knew there was going to be some people that were, like, not down with the Jesus stuff... And so I just decided, if they say, 'Are you a Christian band?' I'd [say], 'Absolutely. [I am] proud to be a Jesus freak.' ... When our song 'Monster' was beginning to hit at radio, we sat down, and the interviewer said, 'Okay, now some people are saying you guys are, like, Christians or something. That can't be true, right?' And I said, 'Oh, absolutely. We're Christians. Being a Christian is so much more important to me than being a rock star. I play music to express my love for God.' And [his] jaw dropped."

Cooper noted that honesty resonated across audiences, whether religious or not:

"I think it's that authenticity... I don't really know if they really care if you're Christian, atheist, Buddhist. I'm not sure they care. I think they just wanted to hear some rock music. And I think they connected with the songs. And we meet people every show. They're, like, 'I'm not really into the Jesus stuff, but your music makes me feel good.' Sometimes we meet people that say, 'I wasn't into the Jesus stuff, but your music brought me to God.'"

Skillet will drop their independent six-song EP, After The Storm, on October 9.

The band currently averages over 12 million monthly Spotify listeners, with their 6x-platinum smash "Monster" surpassing 5 billion global streams and entering Spotify's Billions Club.

What is your favorite Skillet song or era? Share your thoughts below.

#Skillet #JohnCooper #AfterTheStorm #Monster #ChristianRock #HardRock #RockMusic #RockNews2026

Till Lindemann has released an official live performance video for "Du hast kein Herz," offering a preview of his forthcoming concert film and album, Live In Kraków.

The performance was captured during the Rammstein frontman's solo show on December 1, 2025, at the TAURON Arena in Kraków, Poland.

Live In Kraków is scheduled for official home release across multiple audio and video formats on September 25.

The release showcases Lindemann's theatrical, hard-hitting solo stage production in full arena scale.

Are you planning to pick up Till Lindemann's 'Live In Kraków' release? Share your thoughts below.

#TillLindemann #Rammstein #DuHastKeinHerz #LiveInKrakow #IndustrialMetal #NeueDeutscheHaerte #TauronArena #MetalNews2026

Måneskin will officially reunite on stage at the 2027 Sanremo Music Festival, marking their first confirmed joint appearance since pausing band activities in 2024.

Festival host and artistic director Stefano De Martino confirmed that Damiano David, Victoria De Angelis, Thomas Raggi, and Ethan Torchio will perform together at the iconic Teatro Ariston during the festival's 77th edition, scheduled for February 16–20, 2027.

The performance marks a major homecoming for the Rome rock outfit at the exact venue where they claimed victory in 2021 with "Zitti e buoni," which launched their global breakthrough and subsequent Eurovision win.

Following their worldwide success, multiple MTV Video Music Awards, and a Grammy nomination for Best New Artist, the band paused group operations in 2024 to allow each member to explore individual solo ventures.

Are you excited to see Måneskin back on stage together at Sanremo? Share your thoughts below.

#Maneskin #Sanremo2027 #DamianoDavid #VictoriaDeAngelis #ThomasRaggi #EthanTorchio #TeatroAriston #RockMusic #Eurovision #RockNews2027

Alanis Morissette has filed a federal lawsuit in California against her 2025 European tour manager, Keren Urinov, accusing her of civil extortion, fraud, and negligent misrepresentation.

According to the complaint, the dispute traces back to a 2025 incident where British airport authorities arrested Urinov after flagging a bag containing marijuana and xylazine. Urinov also reportedly confessed during the run that she had once fled drug charges in Latin America after being caught smuggling narcotics in a surfboard.

The filing claims Urinov and her attorney subsequently sent "increasingly extortionate letters," threatening to report Morissette to U.K. police for drug trafficking unless the singer agreed to a 15-year contract with annual raises, bonuses, and U.S. work visa assistance: "Morissette brings this lawsuit reluctantly. But Morissette will not agree to work with an incompetent blackmailer for the next fifteen years or pay her a ransom under the gun.

Morissette is not interested in employing Urinov for fifteen years — not only because she is a blackmailer, but also because she was a terrible manager of the 2025 tour."

The lawsuit states Urinov also cost the production $70,000 due to a hotel booking error. Morissette is asking the court to order the return of more than $75,000, seek punitive damages, and request a jury trial.

What are your thoughts on this situation? Share your reactions in the comments below.

📸 IG @alanis

#AlanisMorissette #KerenUrinov #MusicNews #AlternativeRock #RockNews #TourNews #LegalNews2026

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