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Isata Kanneh-Mason Performs on NPR’s Tiny Desk Series

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Guitarist AJ Rebollo, who joined Bad Wolves as a touring member in 2023 before becoming a full member, has officially announced his departure from the band over ongoing disagreements with their record label.

Rebollo stated that the breaking point was the label's decision to push forward with releasing the band's cover of Dolly Parton's "Jolene" against the band's explicit objections following Parton's passing:

“I have been at odds with one too many decisions being made for the band for quite some time, but the final nail in the coffin was the label’s decision to move forward with the upcoming Dolly Parton cover, after we blatantly expressed our opposition. We, as an entity, told the label we had no interest in releasing the cover after learning of Dolly’s unfortunate passing as her collaboration on the song was no longer a possibility, and we felt it would (understandably) be interpreted as somewhat of a capitalization on her passing from an outside perspective. They went ahead and posted that we were releasing it anyway, despite efforts from more than one member, myself included, to oppose it.”

Former Bad Wolves frontman Tommy Vext also weighed in on Rebollo's exit and the conflict with the label, noting: "Maybe I wasn't the problem after all. This took a lot of balls to stand up against this label."

What are your thoughts on AJ Rebollo's decision and the label's handling of the release?

#BadWolves #AJRebollo #TommyVext #DollyParton #Jolene #BetterNoiseMusic #HeavyMetal #HardRock #RockNews2026

Maynard James Keenan has shared a message reflecting on how the recent loss of several legendary figures and artists has reinforced his creative drive across all of his musical projects.

Keenan addressed the impact of these departures and emphasized the importance of staying active while he can:

“The flood of recent unexpected departures of some of my favorite artists has been quite the gut punch. Dolly, Tim Curry, Jennifer Finch, Yayoi Kusama, Frank Beard to name a few. So allow me to remind you what you already know: Life is short. Create something with every breath you draw.”

Keenan also spoke to newer listeners, reminding them that his work reaches well beyond Tool and confirming his commitment to continue writing, recording, and touring live with A Perfect Circle and Puscifer alongside Tool in the years ahead.

Which of Maynard's three projects is your personal favorite?

#MaynardJamesKeenan #Tool #APerfectCircle #Puscifer #ProgressiveRock #AlternativeMetal #RockNews2026

System Of A Down have scored a historic career milestone as their iconic 2001 track "Chop Suey!" has officially achieved Diamond certification from the RIAA, representing over 10 million equivalent units moved in the United States.

The achievement leads a massive new wave of gold, platinum, and multi-platinum certifications awarded to the band's catalog, headlined by their landmark sophomore album Toxicity reaching 7x Platinum.

The full rundown of the band's latest RIAA certifications includes:

"Chop Suey!" – Diamond (10x Platinum)

Toxicity (Album) – 7x Platinum

"Toxicity" (Single) – 6x Platinum

"Aerials" – 4x Platinum

"Prison Song" – Platinum

"ATWA," "Deer Dance," "Forest," "Needles," and "Psycho" – Gold

Where does "Chop Suey!" rank on your list of all-time greatest metal anthems?

#SystemOfADown #SOAD #ChopSuey #Toxicity #SerjTankian #DaronMalakian #ShavoOdadjian #JohnDolmayan #NuMetal #HeavyMetal #RIAA #RockNews20

Badflower frontman Josh Katz has shared an update from the hospital after undergoing surgery on his vocal cords to address years of persistent vocal issues.

Katz shared that he is currently on complete vocal rest for three days while waiting to see if the procedure successfully fixed the underlying condition:

“I’m not getting my hopes up yet cause I’ve done that too many times and been crushed. But I had surgery on my vocal chords yesterday after years of worseing voice problems and it’s possible they finally found and fixed the problem. Im on vocal rest for 3 days, cant speak. If im showing signs of improvement in 3 days ill come back to the world and fill you all in. If not, ill probs go back in hiding while i chase the next lead, but im not giving up. I miss singing so much. Thats the update on me. Again, not getting my hopes up. But for the first time in a LONG time im legitimately optimistic.”

He also gave a heartfelt shoutout to his girlfriend for staying by his side and supporting him through the medical journey.

Drop your well wishes and speedy recovery messages for Josh below!

IG @badflowerjosh

#Badflower #JoshKatz #VocalRecovery #AlternativeRock #HardRock #RockNews2026

Sebastian Bach performed his first official show fronting Twisted Sister on Friday night, August 28, taking the stage at the Starland Ballroom in Sayreville, New Jersey.

The former Skid Row singer joined longtime guitarists Jay Jay French and Eddie Ojeda to step in for founding frontman Dee Snider, who stepped down from the group's 50th-anniversary comeback run due to health challenges. Snider previously addressed online rumors regarding his condition, clarifying: "The rumors have run wild that I am on my deathbed. I am not," while noting he can simply no longer perform live the way he once did.

Fan footage from the debut gig has sparked a wide range of reactions online:

Some diehard fans praised Bach's high-energy vocal effort and willingness to take on the massive shoes left by Snider.

Other attendees expressed skepticism, arguing the sound and lineup changes differ too much from classic Twisted Sister.

With Bach now locked in on lead vocals, Twisted Sister has expanded their fall tour schedule to include additional dates across the country.

What do you think of Sebastian Bach fronting Twisted Sister?

📸 IG @twistedsisterofficial

#TwistedSister #SebastianBach #DeeSnider #JayJayFrench #EddieOjeda #SkidRow #HeavyMetal #HardRock #GlamMetal #80sMetal #RockNews2026

Wolfgang Van Halen took to social media to share a touching tribute following the passing of his family’s beloved cat, Henry, who was a cherished part of the Van Halen household from 2013 to 2026.

Reflecting on the 13-year bond and the hole left in their daily lives, Wolfgang shared:

“Henry 2013-2026. He’s my mom’s cat, my cat, my wife’s cat. Our cat. He passed away today, and it’s gonna take some time to figure out how to deal with not having him around. His goofy little meows, yelling at us to go outside, him digging his claws in my arm cause he was so happy when I finally did bring him out. Rolling around in empty bathtubs like a goober. Playing with his favorite toy (balled up paper towels).”

Wolfgang also reflected fondly on Henry's distinct personality and the special bond he shared with his wife, Andraia.

Send your thoughts and love to Wolfgang and his family during this difficult time.

#WolfgangVanHalen #MammothWVH #VanHalen #PetLoss #FamilyTribute #RockNews2026

In a conversation with Australian Musician, Shinedown frontman Brent Smith shared heartfelt words on the passing of beloved country music legend Dolly Parton, who died on August 25 at age 80 in Nashville following a brief battle with cancer.

Reflecting on Parton’s enduring global impact and his own musical upbringing, Smith emphasized the rare mark she left across generations:

"My country influences came from [Dolly's] era. I grew up listening to Dolly Parton. My granny, my mother's mother, raised me on Patsy Cline, Loretta Lynn... Johnny Cash... Willie Nelson... As far as Dolly is concerned, I think there's a reason why the entire world... gives you an indication of the type of individual where she was beloved by the entire planet. But I think what I feel about Dolly is the beautiful, positive impression that she left on the world that will… Dolly Parton will be talked about for centuries. I just feel lucky that we had her as long as we had her, and that I was alive during the same time that she was, because she was just an extraordinary human being."

Parton's family will hold a small, private service, with fans encouraged to share memories online or support her Imagination Library literacy foundation in her memory.

How has Dolly Parton’s music and legacy touched your life?

#Shinedown #BrentSmith #DollyParton #RestInPeace #CountryMusic #MusicLegend #ImaginationLibrary #MusicNews2026

According to data from Luminate's 2026 mid-year report, compact disc sales outpaced vinyl growth in the United States during the first half of the year, surging over 16 percent while vinyl saw a modest 2.4 percent increase. Even when removing K-pop releases from the metric, CD sales still climbed 6.7 percent.

In a candid discussion regarding the shifting landscape of physical music consumption, an anonymous veteran of the music business and indie vinyl retail weighed in on what is driving the recent resurgence:

The Pricing Gap: With the average new LP reaching $37.22 (up 24 percent since 2020), rising oil, shipping, and production costs have pushed vinyl into high price tiers. The source noted: "It would be silly for anyone to say the cost of one format being three times what the cost of another format is, isn't driving some people to choose the cheaper format."

Pressing Plant Capacity: Unlike the 2020–2021 pandemic era where delays stretched up to 12 months, global pressing plants currently have sufficient installed capacity to handle release demands and variant volume.

Retail Trends & Younger Buyers: While mass retailers like Walmart and Target continue to move large CD volumes, independent record stores have reported low double-digit growth in CDs compared to single-digit growth in LPs, driven heavily by younger generations finding value in physical media and older car players.

Physical Storefront Infrastructure: Despite the CD spike, the insider emphasized that physical storefronts, racking, and distribution infrastructure remain predominantly optimized for vinyl, making a complete industry format shift unlikely in the near future.

Are you buying more CDs again, or sticking strictly to vinyl and streaming?

#PhysicalMedia #VinylRecords #CompactDiscs #VinylCommunity #CDCollecting #MusicIndustry #MusicNews2026

Today, August 28, we’re sending big birthday wishes to powerhouse drummer Jess Margera!

As a founding member and driving rhythmic force behind West Chester legends CKY, Jess has spent decades anchoring the band’s signature heavy, riff-driven sound—from groundbreaking tracks like "96 Quite Bitter Beings" and "Flesh Into Gear" to heavy side projects like The Company Band (featuring members of Clutch and Fireball Ministry) and Fuckface Unstoppable. His punchy, groove-heavy drumming helped define the soundtrack for an entire generation of skate videos, rock tours, and underground culture.

Join us in wishing Jess Margera a killer birthday! Drop your favorite CKY track or memory in the comments below. 🥁⚡

#JessMargera #CKY #CampKillYourself #TheCompanyBand #Drummer #HardRock #AlternativeMetal #WestChester #HappyBirthday #RockCulture

Closing out his week as guest host on Jimmy Kimmel Live, Jelly Roll delivered an emotional, tearful monologue directly addressing his faith, political outlook, and the backlash surrounding recent jokes and past comments.

Reflecting on his Grammy win earlier in 2026—and the pressure to take a political stance—the singer explained that his true focus remains standing up for the overlooked and forgotten:

On His Identity & Voting: Describing himself as "pretty down the middle," Jelly Roll noted that after spending his career without party affiliation—and only having his voting rights restored in March—he plans to vote this November.

On Unity and Dignity: Emphasizing shared humanity over party lines, he stated: "Human dignity isn’t Republican nor Democrat. Compassion isn’t left-wing, and mercy isn’t right-wing... The American dream should be for everybody."

On Meeting Leaders: Clarifying his past interaction with Donald Trump, he explained that out of respect for his late father—a U.S. Marine Corps veteran—he will always shake the hand of any sitting president: "A handshake is not an endorsement, a conversation is not an allegiance, and a joke is not a political point of view."

Lessons from His Father: He closed by sharing advice from his late father, Buddy DeFord, urging people not to let political disagreements overshadow common ground: "We may disagree. We may argue. We may vote completely differently. But let’s try not to let the couple of things we disagree about make us forget the hundreds and hundreds of things we have in common."

What did you think of Jelly Roll's message on unity and faith?

#JellyRoll #JimmyKimmelLive #CountryMusic #MusicNews #Faith #Unity #RockNews2026

Plush have officially premiered the music video for their latest hard-hitting single, "Animalistic," setting a cinematic foundation for their upcoming full-length album, Mass Hysteria.

Driven by crushing riffs and raw energy, the track and its accompanying visual dive into the duality of human nature and the necessity of confronting internal rage head-on:

"'Animalistic' is about embracing the rage that lives inside us all," the band shared. "We wanted to convey that inner turmoil by presenting the two sides within ourselves and exploring those using fashion and lighting. The lighter scenes convey the parts of ourselves each of us choose to present to the world, while the darker scenes convey the animal that lives within."

Frontwoman Moriah Formica emphasized that the track reflects a raw survival instinct leading into the broader themes of the new record:

"This record is about facing the darkest, most volatile parts of ourselves. With 'Animalistic', we wanted to capture that raw, untamed survival instinct. 'Mass Hysteria' represents the aftermath of the struggle, knowing you survived the chaos but still carrying the scars. It's an open invitation for our fans to join us in fighting through the noise."

Have you watched the new music video for "Animalistic" yet?

📸 IG @plushrocks

#Plush #PlushRock #Animalistic #MassHysteria #MoriahFormica #HardRock #WomenWhoRock #NewMusicVideo #RockNews2026

Today, August 28, we’re wishing a massive Happy Birthday to the one and only Jack Black!

From melting faces alongside Kyle Gass as the self-proclaimed greatest band in the world, Tenacious D, to teaching a whole generation how to rock as Dewey Finn in School of Rock, Jack Black has spent decades championing the spirit, humor, and pure energy of rock 'n' roll. Whether he's delivering acoustic power anthems, headlining blockbuster films, or tearing up the stage with high-kicking enthusiasm, Jables remains one of rock culture's most beloved figures.

Drop your favorite Jack Black movie, Tenacious D track, or iconic moment in the comments below to celebrate! 🎂🎸

#JackBlack #TenaciousD #SchoolOfRock #HappyBirthday #RockLegend #HardRock #ComedyRock #RockCulture

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