Category Archives: Rock News

Metallica’s James Hetfield reveals new tattoo made with Lemmy’s ashes

Metallica’s James Hetfield reveals new tattoo made with Lemmy’s ashes

ABC/Randy HolmesLemmy Kilmister will forever be a part of James Hetfield — and we mean that literally.The Metallica rocker has revealed a new tattoo in honor of the late Motörhead frontman, which was made with “black ink mixed with a pinch of his cremation ashes.””A salute to my friend and inspiration Mr. Lemmy Kilmister,” Hetfield shares…read more »

Green Day announces surprise LA underplay concert

Green Day announces surprise LA underplay concert

Image Group LA/ABCGreen Day has added a last-minute concert in Los Angeles.The “American Idiot” outfit will play the 780-capacity Echoplex on Thursday, April 18. Tickets go on sale Wednesday, April 17, at noon PT.Green Day has played a number of surprise, intimate shows as part of their Hella Tiny underplay series, which has also included…read more »

“Grateful” Scott Stapp excited to play for a “whole new demographic of fans” with Creed reunion

“Grateful” Scott Stapp excited to play for a “whole new demographic of fans” with Creed reunion

Mindy Small/FilmMagicNine months after announcing their reunion, Creed will finally play their first shows back together on the Summer of ’99 concert cruise, launching Thursday, April 18.In those nine months, what has happened can only be described as a Creed-aissance — the band’s hit “Higher” helped inspire the Texas Rangers’ 2023 World Series run, front…read more »

Forty six & 2 (plus 12): Maynard James Keenan turns 60

Forty six & 2 (plus 12): Maynard James Keenan turns 60

Gregg DeGuire/FilmMagicIf you multiply the number of bands Maynard James Keenan fronts by 20, that’s how old he is now.The Tool/A Perfect Circle/Puscifer singer was born April 17, 1964, 60 years ago Wednesday.Before becoming one of rock’s most celebrated and enigmatic vocalists, Keenan was set to become a military man. He enlisted in the Army…read more »

Rival Sons announce Two-Headed Beast tour with Clutch

Rival Sons announce Two-Headed Beast tour with Clutch

Per Ole Hagen/RedfernsRival Sons have announced a co-headlining tour with Clutch.The joint outing, dubbed the Two-Headed Beast tour, starts September 5 in Brooklyn, New York, and will come to a close October 10 in Las Vegas.”We’ve wanted to put something together with Clutch for a long time!” says Rival Sons guitarist Scott Holiday. “They’re one…read more »

Underoath schedules 20th anniversary ‘They’re Only Chasing Safety’ tour

Underoath schedules 20th anniversary ‘They’re Only Chasing Safety’ tour

Capitol Christian Music GroupUnderoath has announced a tour celebrating the 20th anniversary of their 2004 album, They’re Only Chasing Safety.The U.S. leg begins September 18 in Norfolk, Virginia, and wraps up December 13 in Tampa, Florida.”Twenty. Years. This is going to be like nothing we’ve ever done,” Underoath says. “They’re Only Chasing Safety in full…read more »

Extreme announces fall tour dates with Living Colour

Extreme announces fall tour dates with Living Colour

Rick Kern/Getty ImagesExtreme and Living Colour are hitting the road together once more.The two bands’ Thicker than Blood tour, which first launched in 2023, will continue with a fall leg kicking off September 4 in Billings, Montana.Tickets go on sale Friday, April 19. A presale starts Wednesday, April 17, at 10 a.m. local time.For the…read more »

In This Moment & Ice Nine Kills announce 2024 leg of Kiss of Death tour

In This Moment & Ice Nine Kills announce 2024 leg of Kiss of Death tour

Roberto Ricciuti/RedfernsIn This Moment and Ice Nine Kills are bringing their Kiss of Death tour into 2024.The joint outing, which originally launched in November, will return for a summer outing spanning from August 1 in Fort Wayne, Indiana, to September 12 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Avatar will also be on the bill.Tickets go on sale Friday,…read more »

Tom DeLonge announces signature Starcaster guitar with Fender

Tom DeLonge announces signature Starcaster guitar with Fender

ABC/Michael DesmondTom DeLonge is shooting for the stars with his latest collaboration with Fender.The blink-182 rocker has announced the signature Tom DeLonge Starcaster, a semi-hollow, offset guitar that’s “perfect for playing chunky power chords and crunchy riffs.””I love this guitar, I really do. It’s the coolest guitar ever made,” DeLonge says. “Firstly, it is called…read more »

‘The Osbournes’ TV show being rereleased

‘The Osbournes’ TV show being rereleased

Zak Hussein/Corbis via Getty ImagesThe Osbournes TV show is being rereleased.The series originally aired on MTV from 2002 to 2005 and followed the home life of Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne and their kids Jack and Kelly.”Since the show has left the air, it hasn’t been readily available to anyone,” Jack says in the latest episode of…read more »