Used to play pretend: Twenty One Pilots performing during 2024 Game Awards

SAO PAULO, BRAZIL – NOVEMBER 12: Josh Dun and Tyler Joseph of Twenty One Pilots performs live on stage during GPWeek Festival 2022 at Allianz Parque on November 12, 2022 in Sao Paulo, Brazil.(Photo by Mauricio Santana/Getty Images)

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It has been 25 years since Linkin Park officially unleashed "Crawling" as the second single from their diamond-certified debut album, Hybrid Theory. While the album arrived in late 2000, the single's rollout throughout early 2001—specifically gaining massive radio and retail momentum by March and April of that year—marked the moment the band became a permanent fixture on the global charts.

The track remains one of the most significant in the band’s catalog, earning them a Grammy Award for Best Hard Rock Performance in 2002. Known for Chester Bennington’s vulnerable yet explosive vocal delivery and Mike Shinoda’s atmospheric production, "Crawling" tackled themes of anxiety and lack of self-control, resonating with a generation and helping Hybrid Theory become the best-selling debut of the 21st century.

#Linkin Park #Crawling #HybridTheory #ChesterBennington #NuMetal #25thAnniversary #RockHistory #Grammys #MusicNews #FromZeroTour

The legendary Roger Daltrey celebrates his 82nd birthday today, March 1, 2026. Born in East Acton, London, during a World War II bombing raid in 1944, the iconic frontman has spent over six decades as a pillar of rock history. This birthday follows a year of significant milestones for the singer, most notably his official knighthood on December 10, 2025, bestowed by Prince William at Windsor Castle for his services to music and his extensive work with the Teenage Cancer Trust.

#RogerDaltrey #TheWho #HappyBirthday #RockLegend #SirRogerDaltrey #TeenageCancer Trust #BabaORiley #ClassicRock #MusicHistory #82ndBirthday

Zakk Wylde has set the tone for his upcoming North American tour with a classic bit of his trademark "berserker" humor. When asked how he plans to manage the physical toll of performing two full sets a night as both the frontman of Zakk Sabbath and Black Label Society, Wylde jokingly claimed his motivation was purely romantic—targeting his own wife and manager, Barbaranne Wylde.

"The whole point is I'm in Zakk Sabbath and we're opening for Black Label," Zakk quipped. "I'm not only a fan of Zakk Wylde, I'm a fan of his wife... I plan on sleeping with Zakk Wylde's wife. While we're going to blow Black Label off the stage, I'm gonna sleep with his wife."

#ZakkWylde #BlackLabelSociety #ZakkSabbath #BarbaranneWylde #SDMF #DoubleDuty #MetalHumor #NorthAmericanCrusade #HeavyMetal

Despite massive breakout years, both Turnstile and Sleep Token left the 2026 BRIT Awards without a win on Saturday, February 28th. The ceremony, held in Manchester, saw the two heavy-hitters fall to indie and alternative mainstays in their respective categories. Sleep Token, who made chart history in 2025 with their album Even In Arcadia, lost the Group of the Year award to Wolf Alice.

Meanwhile, Turnstile was unable to repeat their recent success at the GRAMMYs—where they took home Best Rock Album and Best Metal Performance—losing the International Group of the Year category to the Brooklyn-based band Geese. Other nominees in the competitive international category included Tame Impala and Haim. While the night was a disappointment for the two fan favorites, the heavy music community still celebrated the posthumous Lifetime Achievement Award presented to the legendary Ozzy Osbourne during the broadcast.
2026 BRIT Awards Major Category

Results:
Group of the Year: Wolf Alice (Winner)
International Group of the Year: Geese (Winner)
Lifetime Achievement: Ozzy Osbourne

#BRITAwards2026 #Turnstile #SleepToken #WolfAlice #Geese #HeavyMetal #RockNews #Manchester #OzzyOsbourne #MusicAwards

The legendary Ozzy Osbourne was honored with a posthumous Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2026 BRIT Awards in Manchester on Saturday night. The emotional ceremony featured a video tribute introduced by Dolly Parton, who praised Osbourne's "permanent imprint on music lovers everywhere". Sharon Osbourne accepted the award on behalf of her late husband, accompanied on stage by her children Kelly and Louis Osbourne. In a moving speech, Sharon described Ozzy as "the most humble egomaniac you will ever meet" and expressed how proud he would have been to receive the honor in his home country.

The night’s musical centerpiece was an all-star tribute performance of the solo classic "No More Tears," led by UK pop icon Robbie Williams. Williams was backed by an elite lineup of Ozzy’s long-time collaborators, including guitarist Zakk Wylde, bassist Robert Trujillo, drummer Tommy Clufetos, and keyboardist Adam Wakeman. Wylde notably took center stage for a blistering rendition of the track’s signature solo. The tribute marks the latest major recognition for the metal pioneer’s enduring influence, following a similarly star-studded musical salute at the 2026 GRAMMYS earlier this month.

#OzzyOsbourne #BRITAwards2026 #LifetimeAchievement #NoMoreTears #RobbieWilliams #ZakkWylde #RobertTrujillo #SharonOsbourne #HeavyMetal #MusicHistory

FOX’s hit reality series The Masked Singer is set to go heavy this week with a dedicated “Ozzfest Night” airing on Wednesday, March 4, 2026. The episode will celebrate the legendary career and catalog of the late Ozzy Osbourne, with contestants performing some of the "Prince of Darkness's" most iconic hits. Adding a personal touch to the tribute, Ozzy’s daughter Kelly Osbourne is confirmed to take part in the festivities.

The use of the "Ozzfest" branding comes amid growing rumors that Sharon Osbourne may be planning a full resurrection of the legendary touring festival for 2027, which has remained dormant since 2018. This television tribute follows a massive week for Ozzy’s legacy, which also includes his posthumous Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2026 BRIT Awards. Fans can tune in to FOX at 8/7c to see which masked celebrities will tackle the heavy metal repertoire.

#TheMaskedSinger #OzzyOsbourne #Ozzfest #KellyOsbourne #MetalMusic #FoxTV #Ozzfest2027 #PrinceOfDarkness #RockTribute #HeavyMetal

David Draiman, the frontman of Disturbed, has issued a public response to Jack White following White's scathing critique of the latest U.S. military campaign in Iran. Sharing a Billboard headline that detailed White's comments regarding the "Board of Peace," Draiman argued that the liberation of the Iranian people should be a bipartisan point of agreement, regardless of one's opinion on the current administration.

Draiman took a diplomatic tone, praising White as an "absolutely brilliant artist" and clarifying that he seeks a respectful conversation rather than a debate. The "open invitation" for a public or private discussion comes as the music industry remains deeply divided over the escalation of conflict in the Middle East. As of now, White has not publicly responded to Draiman’s offer.
David's Full Post

"No matter what you may think of other things done by this administration, the campaign to #FreeIran isn’t something you, or anyone for that matter, should be taking issue with. The Iranian people deserve their freedom.

I say this with the UTMOST respect. I think you’re an absolutely brilliant artist.
I’d love to have the opportunity to talk with you...not debate, about it, anywhere you like, in private, or public, whichever you prefer.

Open invitation."

#DavidDraiman #JackWhite #FreeIran #Disturbed #WhiteStripes #MusicAndPolitics #Iran #Billboard #RockNews #Dialogue

The official soundtrack for the upcoming WWE 2K26 video game has been unveiled, showcasing a powerhouse collection of rock, metal, and alternative tracks curated for the ring. Releasing this Friday, March 6, 2026, the soundtrack features a mix of massive names and underground favorites, including Linkin Park's recent hit "Two Faced" and the Bad Omens x ERRA collaboration "Anything > Human".

The list also includes a nostalgic nod for long-time wrestling fans with the inclusion of Powerman 5000's "When Worlds Collide," a track previously featured in the 2004 SmackDown! vs. Raw title. Other notable appearances include the melodic hardcore of Turnstile, the metalcore supergroup Better Lovers, and a high-energy collaboration between The Paradox and Travis Barker.

WWE 2K26 Full Soundtrack List:

Turnstile – “Dull”

Linkin Park – “Two Faced”

Hanumankind – “Reckless” (feat. Denzel Curry)

Jennie – “ExtraL” (feat. Doechii)

Transplants – “Diamonds And Guns”

Powerman 5000 – “When Worlds Collide”

Bad Omens X ERRA – “Anything > Human”

Ecca Vandal – “Cruising To Self Soothe”

The Warning – “Qué Más Quieres”

Andrew W.K. – “Party Hard”

The Paradox – “Bender” (feat. Travis Barker)

Better Lovers – “Lie Between The Lines”

Gatecreeper – “The Black Curtain”

Viagra Boys – “Man Made Of Meat”

Ho99o9 – “Upside Down”

The Mistakes – “Heathens”

#WWE2K26 #LinkinPark #BadOmens #Turnstile #Powerman5000 #BetterLovers #WWEGames #GamingNews #RockSoundtrack #HeavyMetal

Radiohead has issued a scathing public statement after U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) used a choral cover of their 1997 classic "Let Down" in a social media propaganda video. Mincing no words, the band demanded that the "amateurs in control of the ICE social media account" take the video down immediately, stating that the song holds deep meaning for them and their fans and that the agency does not have the right to "appropriate it without a fight." The band ended their message with a blunt dismissal: "Also, go f*ck yourselves... Radiohead."

The ICE video in question features a mashup of the OK Computer track playing over images of victims of violence, which the agency attributes to "criminal illegal alien violence." Ironically, the clip reportedly fades out on the lyric "useless," a detail critics and the band suggest highlights how poorly the song aligns with the agency's message. This incident follows a similar legal dispute earlier this month, where guitarist Jonny Greenwood and director Paul Thomas Anderson demanded the removal of his Phantom Thread score from a Melania Trump documentary, citing a breach of his composer agreement.

#Radiohead #LetDown #ICE #MusicNews #JonnyGreenwood #OKComputer #SocialMediaControversy #Copyright #AlternativeRock #ProtestMusic

Gary Holt has opened up about Slayer’s 2024 return to the stage, describing the experience as "surreal" and "spectacular" while emphasizing the intense work required to bring the thrash titans back to life.

Speaking in a new interview on February 27, 2026, Holt revealed that despite his decade-long tenure with the band, he and bassist/vocalist Tom Araya were incredibly nervous before their first show back at Chicago’s Riot Fest. To ensure they were prepared, the group underwent a "full production rehearsal"—a departure from their usual routine—to refamiliarize themselves with the material after five years away.
Holt admitted he even had to consult internet guitar tabs to relearn certain parts he had played hundreds of times, though he noted that "muscle memory" eventually took over. While emphasizing that he remains fully committed to Exodus, Holt confirmed that Slayer currently plans to continue with a "brief, minor" schedule of selective appearances. This includes a confirmed performance at the 20th anniversary of Rocklahoma on September 6, 2026, and a rumored slot at Texas's Sick New World festival.

#Slayer #GaryHolt #SlayerReunion #ThrashMetal #Exodus #Rocklahoma #RiotFest #Aftershock #MetalNews2026 #KerryKing #TomAraya

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