Patti Smith performed at a rally in New York City on Tuesday (April 1) in an effort to preserve the Elizabeth Street Garden from being converted into an “urban oasis.” The garden serves as a cherished sanctuary for the community but faces potential transformation by the city, despite opposition from prominent figures like Smith, Robert…
In a new interview with The Independent, John Lydon continues to criticize his former Sex Pistols bandmates in light of the group’s reunion tour with former Gallows singer Frank Carter. The legendary punk frontman – formerly known as Johnny Rotten – refuses to support the reunion, calling it, “a clown’s circus at work.” “Sorry, I’m…
After years of fan speculation and anticipation, on Thursday (April 3) Bruce Springsteen finally announced the June 27 release of Tracks II: The Lost Albums. The long-rumored box set features seven complete records recorded between 1983 and 2018, including 74 previously unheard songs. “The Lost Albums were full records, some of them even to the…
On Thursday (April 3), Modest Mouse announced the details of their inaugural “Ice Cream Floats” rock and roll cruise scheduled to take place from February 5-9, 2026. In addition to three nights of performances by the host band, the cruise will also feature headlining sets by Portugal. The Man, Kurt Vile and the Violators, and…
Tim Mohr, the renowned journalist, author, and translator known for collaborations with rock legends like Duff McKagan and Paul Stanley, died on Monday (March 31), at the age of 55. Mohr passed away as a result of pancreatic cancer at his Brooklyn home. His career spanned from being a club DJ in Berlin to writing…
Ahead of Black Sabbath’s final concert on July 5, Ozzy Osbourne’s wife and manager Sharon Osbourne said she is open to the possibility of a future hologram show from the metal legends akin to ABBA Voyage. In a new interview with Metal Hammer, Sharon was asked if she would ever consider a Sabbath hologram show.…
On Sunday (March 30), Sum 41 delivered their final live performance at the 2025 Juno Awards, where they were also inducted into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame. During the ceremony, the band played a four-song medley of their hits – “Landmines,” “Fat Lip,” “Still Waiting,” and “In Too Deep” – and bid farewell to…
In an Instagram post on March 30, Bruce Springsteen paid tribute to Joe DePugh, the New Jersey pitcher who inspired his hit song, “Glory Days,” after DePugh’s recent passing at age 75. The childhood friends, who grew up playing baseball together in Freehold, N.J., had a memorable encounter in 1973 that later became the basis…
Godsmack’s European/UK tour recently kicked off without two longtime members, drummer Shannon Larkin and guitarist Tony Rombola. It was just revealed that they actually quit the band in late 2024, with their departures recently confirmed by the band. Vocalist Sully Erna and bassist Robbie Merrill are now joined by drummer Will Hunt and bassist Sam…
On Tuesday (April 1), Wet Leg revealed details about their second studio album, moisturizer, which is set for release on July 11 via Domino. The Grammy-winning British indie rock duo – led by Rhian Teasdale and Hester Chambers – introduced the album with the energetic lead single, “catch these fists,” which features a music video…
