Billy Idol and his longtime guitarist Steve Stevens have shared their reaction to the news that they will be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame this fall along with metal legends Iron Maiden, as well as Phil Collins, Oasis, Joy Division/New Order and more.
Idol had this to say, "Being inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame alongside so many of my heroes and influences is a tremendous honor. And to be inducted alongside my longtime compatriot Steve Stevens makes this all even more special. (continue)
Saosin have returned with their first new music in a decade with their new single "Starting Over Again", along with an accompanying music video for the track. Here is the official announcement: The band has signed to Sumerian Records, joining the label's already illustrious roster including Bad Omens, Poppy, Hollywood Undead, and more.
They have also shared their first new music in over a decade, as well as their first since the band - guitarists Beau Burchell and Phil Sgrosso, bassist Chris Sorenson, and drummer Alex Rodriguez - reunited with vocalist Cove Reber. Reber, who initially joined Saosin in 2004, sang on the band's first two albums, including certified gold single "You're Not Alone". (continue)
Killswitch Engage have just added more tour dates to their upcoming 2026 tour schedule. The band will first embark on a headline tour, which kicks off June 3 in Detroit and runs through June 27 in San Francisco, and includes appearances at Milwaukee Metal Fest and DC Warped Tour Weekend. Support will come from Machine Head, Iron Reagan, and Havok.
They will then head to Canada in August for a headline run, from August 5 through August 16. Machine Head and Malevolence will support. The Canadian trek includes appearances at the Rock La Cauze Festival and Burt Block Party. (continue)
Tesla have announced their new album, 'Homage,' set for release on July 17, 2026, via Frontiers Music Srl. Marking a full-circle moment in their storied career, the album finds the band returning to their roots with a collection of covers honoring some of rock's most timeless hits.
To offer fans a taste of what to expect on 'Homage,' TESLA shares their cover of Climax Blues Band's iconic track, "I Love You" (2026 Version). The new single arrives alongside an official video. (continue)
PRO-PAIN have delivered a lyric video for their brand new single "Scorched Earth". The track is the third single from the band's forthcoming album, "Stone Cold Anger", which is set to be released by Napalm Records on May 15th.
Gary Meskil had this to say about the song, "'Scorched Earth' explores what happens when ordinary people are pushed to their breaking point. Drawing inspiration from films such as the 1990s Michael Douglas drama Falling Down, the lyrics examine how pressure, frustration, and a sense of powerlessness can build over time. The song speaks to themes of reckoning, consequence, and the desire for genuine accountability." (continue)
Venom have unleashed a video for "Kicked Outta Hell", which is the second single from their forthcoming album "Into Oblivion", that is set to be released on May 1st. The veteran band has also announced global listening events that will take place on the eve of the album's release.
Chipster sent over these details: The bludgeoning Kicked Outta Hell, which is a ferocious thrasher of a track and while it has hints of classic Venom it also has a modern twist of brutality. (continue)
US-based progressive rockers Advent Horizon have revealed their new song "Faith's Window", which is the second single they have shared from their forthcoming studio album, "Falling Together" that is set to be released on May 15th.
Vocalist/guitarist/songwriter Rylee McDonald had this to say about the new single "'Faith's Window' is my personal favorite track from our new album. It's one of those that 'wrote itself' - I think all of the parts were written within an hour, and came together quickly and seamlessly. (continue)
On April 17, 2026, Marshall and the Sex Pistols celebrate 50 years of punk history with the launch of a limited-edition JCM800 Half Stack; a bold tribute to the sound, attitude and cultural impact of one of music's most disruptive bands.
Built in collaboration with the Sex Pistols and their legendary guitarist Steve Jones, this special-edition stack pays tribute to the amp that helped define punk rock. Throughout the decades, the Marshall JCM800 has fueled the Sex Pistols'
uncompromising tone: loud, aggressive and unapologetic. (continue)
Coheed and Cambria announces two new special events -- the two day Neverender Festival at The Observatory Festival Grounds and the one day Neverender Rocks at the Red Rocks Amphitheater -- under the "Neverender" alias that the band has long used to designate special events, tours, and cruises.
In 2010, the band performed their first four albums over 4 nights each in NYC, Chicago, LA and London. Since then, the band has toured albums under the name, set sail on 3 separate cruises, and now their own festival. (continue)
Guitar hero Jared James Nichols has shared a music video for his brand new single, "Runnin' Hot." The song will be featured on his forthcoming album "Louder Than Fate" that is set to be released on June 5th.
Jared had this to say about the song and visual, "'Runnin' Hot' was written with a dear friend of mine and rock-and-roll maniac, Tuk Smith. We wanted to tap into everything we love about this music-something real, raw, and fun. (continue)
alt-J frontman Joe Newman has released a music video for his new single "Track and Field" under his solo moniker JJerome87. The track comes from his forthcoming solo debut album "The Canyon" that is set to be released on June 26th.
Joe had this to say about the song, "I wrote Track and Field quickly. I see this song as an early '90s American montage that focuses on two college kids falling for each other on a college athletics track. The name 'Lamorna' I chose to honor my friend's dog, who ran off a cliff. (continue)
Dethklok have revealed a variety of special guests who will be supporting them this spring on their headline off dates surrounding their co-headline tour with Amon Amarth.
They have recruited Nekrogoblikon & Bongripper to join them in Chicago at the Aragon Ballroom on April 26th. XCOMM & Thrown Into Exile will be playing with them at their Los Angeles show on May 22nd and San Diego concert on May 28th. (continue)
ULTRA SUNN recently released their new single "Flirt With Death" and to celebrate we asked frontman Sam Huge to tell us about the highly reflective and emotional track. Here is the story:
"Flirt With Death" is a deeply personal song, born from revisiting a feeling I carried as a child, more precisely, as a teenager. It reflects a period of my life marked by eating disorders and an immense struggle just to exist. (continue)
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