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Soundgarden will perform at halftime of the Seattle Seahawks' season opener at Lumen Field, with Taylor Momsen fronting and Pearl Jam’s Mike McCready joining; Momsen has performed with the band since Chris Cornell’s death, including their Rock Hall of Fame induction, and the group has played a handful of shows since Cornell’s passing.
Poison frontman Bret Michaels canceled all remaining dates on medical advice after recent kidney stone surgery and a ureteral stent insertion. He had attempted a comeback show but doctors advised rest and a several-month break from touring, citing heat and recovery concerns. Michaels, who has Type 1 diabetes, will pause the Live And Amplified tour, with multiple festival and venue dates across Tennessee, Minnesota, Ohio, Texas, Vermont and Michigan—Gatlinburg, Hinckley, Huber Heights, Bedford Beats and Eats, Essex Junction, Canfield, and Island Resort and Casino—shown as canceled.
Guitar legend Ritchie Blackmore will join Deep Purple onstage tonight for the first time since 1993, reportedly performing a single encore at Jones Beach Theater in Wantagh, New York. He hinted on Instagram Live that the appearance is for old times’ sake, marking a rare reunion with the band’s classic lineup after three decades apart.
Glenn Hughes, the former Deep Purple singer/bassist, has announced he will retire from live performances on medical advice due to health issues and the need for open-heart surgery; his final show was with the Kings Of Chaos supergroup in California.
Rumors from TMZ claim Sid Wilson has been fired from Slipknot, but neither the band nor Wilson have confirmed the departure. Guitarist Jim Root teased the situation on Instagram Stories, fueling speculation; if true, only four original members would remain in Slipknot.
Lou Koller, frontman of New York hardcore legends Sick Of It All, has died at 59 following a battle with oesophageal cancer that was first diagnosed in 2024. The band announced his passing and highlighted his camaraderie and energy, noting he had been cancer-free in May 2025 before the disease returned in September. A GoFundMe raised over $200,000 for treatment as Sick Of It All—formed in 1986 by Koller and his brother Pete—prepared for their 40th anniversary and paid tribute to his impact on the band and the NYHC scene.
Bill Ward, Black Sabbath’s original drummer, posted on Facebook that he now uses a wheelchair in airports and at public events but says he’s still a drummer with no plans to retire, insisting he can still play at 78; Sabbath eventually retired in 2025 after a farewell show.
Fraser Lewry highlights Anika Nilles’s emotional Rush comeback in Los Angeles, pointing to two defining moments: a nerve-wracking yet seamless stick drop recovered during Xanadu and a flawless Tom Sawyer closer that showcases her mastery and the crowd’s roaring celebration of the band’s return with a new drummer.
Black Crowes frontman Chris Robinson publicly scolded fans in Tampa after a “U.S.A.! U.S.A!” chant, quipping it was a geography lesson and telling booing supporters they’re not ignorant. The moment occurred as the band prepared to play She Talks to Angels, with some fans leaving and others defending nationalist chants.
The Rolling Stones have announced Foreign Tongues, their 25th album produced by Andrew Watt, featuring Paul McCartney, Robert Smith and Steve Winwood. Recorded in under a month at Metropolis Studios in London, it's a 14-track set due July 10 via Polydor/Universal and includes the first single In The Stars.
Former Motörhead guitarist Phil Campbell died at 64 after a long battle following a complex major operation. Campbell joined Motörhead in 1984 and played on 16 studio albums, later becoming the band's sole guitarist after Würzel left in 1995. After Lemmy’s passing, he formed Phil Campbell And The Bastard Sons, releasing material including 2023’s Kings Of The Abyss and his 2019 solo Old Lions Still Roar. Tributes poured in from Mikkey Dee, Doro Pesch and others, celebrating his enduring influence on rock and his family’s ongoing musical legacy.
The BRIT Awards celebrated Ozzy Osbourne with a posthumous Lifetime Achievement Award at Manchester's Co-op Live, followed by a performance from his solo band featuring Robbie Williams and guitarists; Sharon Osbourne delivered an emotional speech honoring his legacy.
Producers of the Melania Trump documentary named artists who refused clearance for the film’s soundtrack, including Guns N’ Roses (one member approved, another declined due to political differences), Prince (estate blocked a track), and Jonny Greenwood’s Phantom Thread score (blocked after lack of consultation). Mick Jagger reportedly approved The Rolling Stones’ Gimme Shelter. The producer stresses the refusals were about personal politics, not the film’s stance, highlighting ongoing clearance hurdles.
Kyle Gass explains that a highly inappropriate joke about Donald Trump made on stage in July 2024 sparked a 'tsunami of shit' that led Tenacious D to cancel dates; he apologizes, details how the backlash affected Jack Black and their plans, and says the duo are hashing things out and will return bigger than Oasis.
Megadeth frontman Dave Mustaine says metal is in a 'changing of the guard' after the losses of icons like Lemmy, Dio and Ozzy, and confirms plans for Megadeth’s self-titled 17th album and a final world tour. He admits he can’t picture life after Megadeth, with the farewell run kicking off in Canada in February and continuing to South America and Europe, including Mystic Festival.