In a recent episode of Riff X’s ‘Metal XS’, Zakk Wylde, the longtime collaborator and guitarist for Ozzy Osbourne, discussed what might be in store for Black Sabbath’s upcoming farewell show. Wylde hinted at Osbourne performing from a specialized “throne” due to his Parkinson’s disease, and expressed hope for potential future tours if Osbourne enjoys…

In a new interview with Rolling Stone, Metallica’s Kirk Hammett revealed that he is currently working on his first solo album, and has over 700 riffs stockpiled for Metallica’s next LP. “I’m just actively getting ideas together for my [first] solo album,” he told the publication. “I guess the best way to describe it is…

Lizzo has landed her first leading role in a film, as the Grammy-winner is set to portray the iconic gospel rock pioneer Sister Rosetta Tharpe in a biopic by Amazon MGM Studios. Tharpe is known as the Godmother of Rock and Roll, and the Arkansas native influenced an array of legendary artists like Johnny Cash,…

Ed Sheeran, along with industry heavyweights like Harry Styles, Coldplay, and Elton John, are urging the U.K. government to allocate £250 million for music education in an open letter to British Prime Minister Keir Starmer. The letter – which Sheeran shared on his Instagram on Sunday –  outlines plans to fund music programs in schools,…

KISS will break their retirement from touring for a one-off “unmasked” show at a 50th anniversary celebration for the KISS Army fan club taking place from November 14th-16th at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas. The “unmasked” show reinforces what singer-bassist Gene Simmons told Rolling Stone in a past interview, claiming that KISS’ final show on their…

A new collaboration between Jack Black and Dave Grohl will be featured on the soundtrack for the upcoming live-action Minecraft film. The original song is titled,“I Feel Alive,” and it features Black – who is also a cast member in A Minecraft Movie – on lead vocals and Grohl on drums. The ’80s-inspired track was…

On Thursday (March 20), Guns N’ Roses announced Isaac Carpenter as their new drummer, one day after revealing the departure of their longtime band member Frank Ferrer. Carpenter has been drumming for AWOLNATION since 2014, and has previously worked with Duff McKagan’s Loaded, Adam Lambert, A Perfect Circle, and more, while also taking part in…

Dead and Company honored the late Phil Lesh, co-founder of the Grateful Dead, by performing his signature song, “Box of Rain,” at Las Vegas’ Sphere on Saturday (March 22) during their first weekend back at the state-of-the-art venue. The tribute was led by guitarist John Mayer on vocals alongside original Dead members Bob Weir, Mickey…

Emmy-nominated director Marty Callner, known for his provocative music videos in the Eighties, died on March 17 at the age of 78. His family revealed that Callner died of natural causes at his home in Malibu. His impactful career included directing iconic music videos for artists like Aerosmith (“Love in an Elevator,” “Dude Looks Like…

U2 has made history by becoming the first Irish songwriters to be named Ivors Academy Fellows. They are the second group to receive the honor – the highest distinction that the organization behind the annual Ivor Novello Awards bestows – joining the Bee Gees.  The award will be presented at The Ivors ceremony in London…