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Tune in every week for the latest in Rock, Metal, Indie, Grunge, Alt & Classic Rock news, This week's New Releases, "This Week In Music History" Trivia, Movies, Pop Culture & More I have worked in Rock Radio for over 20 years, terrestrial on FM, AM & online. These are stories that we come across during the week that we like to share here and discuss freely, without the censorship and time constraints of national broadcast radio. We try to take a humorous but informative approach to rock news and throw in our self-produced parody commercials for fun. We make no money from this...

Weezer teases their 16th studio album & announces a 32-date North American tour, Paul McCartney and “The Boys Of Dungeon Lane’ , Dave Grohl talks about his therapy sessions & more! Week of 3/30/26

50 mins; March 30, 2026

Radiohead announce they will only play 20 shows total in 2027, Pearl Jam’s Mike McCready announces the details of his new graphic novel and rock opera about the Seattle grunge scene - Week of 3/23/26

51 mins; March 23, 2026

Alice Cooper announces his autobiography ‘Devil On My Shoulder’ release & book tour details, UK book tour, Former Dead Kennedy’s frontman Jello Biafra had a stroke & is in stable condition - 3/16/26

27 mins; March 16, 2026

Aftershock Festival 2026 lineup, Sebastian Bach will front Twisted Sister this fall, Sharon Osbourne confirms Ozzfest will return in 2027 & more! Week of 3/9/26

48 mins; March 09, 2026

Metallica announces eight show Sphere residency in Las Vegas this October, Former Live band members sue lead singer Ed Kowalczyk, William Shatner's heavy metal album & more! Week of 3/2/26

40 mins; March 02, 2026

Danny Carey reveals that Tool is in talks for a Las Vegas Sphere residency for 2027, Jimi Hendrix honored in NY, Ballad Of Judas Priest documentary out later this year & more! Week of 2/23/26

41 mins; February 23, 2026

Ramones finally settle their estate legalities in court, Skid Row & Twister Sister are both looking for new lead singers, Bruce Hornsby's new album 'Indigo Park' & tour details - Week of 2/16/26

41 mins; February 16, 2026

Beck's new Valentine's Day themed album out this week, new single from Doom Generator on Fishbone comp, Steven Drozd explains why he left the Flaming Lips after 33 years, Ozzfest 2027? & more! 2/9/26

55 mins; February 09, 2026

The Doors’ John Densmore and Public Enemy’s Chuck D have formed a new musical project called DoPE, the Eagles make music history with quadruple diamond, Beach Boys long-lost album & more! 2/2/26

36 mins; February 02, 2026

Henry Rollins officially releases The Adverts 7" demos, Poison officially cancel their 40th anniversary tour, Alice Cooper & Hollywood Vampires are back with a European & US tour! Week of 1/26/26

40 mins; January 26, 2026

Flea's new solo album & tour, members of The Police are paid $800k in their current court case over royalties, John Lydon takes the cash from The Masked Singer UK to record a new album & more! 1/19/26

39 mins; January 19, 2026

Black Sabbath’s Geezer Butler & his AI demos, Alex Van Halen reveals he’s digging into the Van Halen vaults with Steve Lukather, David Bowie’s childhood home will be a museum - Week of 1/12/26

47 mins; January 12, 2026

Vinnie Vincent's new single costs $225 and he's upset with his fans about their reaction to it, Jane's Addiction come to an agreement, Grammy Lifetime Achievement awards & more! Week of 1/5/26

40 mins; January 05, 2026

Two young Metallica fans receive lifetime bans in Australia, Violet Grohl is releasing two new singles, huge tours for 2026 & the last new releases of 2025! Our final episode of 2025! 12/15/25

36 mins; December 15, 2025

Guns N Roses release 2 new original tracks this week in support of their 2026 world tour, Aerosmith achieves what only 4 other artists have achieved in the last 60 years & more! Week of 12/8/25

43 mins; December 08, 2025

Jack White will be rocking his hometown of Detroit this week as part of the annual NFL Thanksgiving celebration, Reselling concert tickets will soon be banned in the UK & more! - 11/24/25

39 mins; November 24, 2025

David Coverdale officially announces his retirement from music, AC/DC themed bagpipe world record in Australia, Miss World Chile sings death metal and wins - Week of 11/17/25

36 mins; November 17, 2025

Hardcore icons Henry Rollins and Ian Mackaye collaborate on a new music project, Guns N Roses former manager is suing the band, Dave Mustaine re-records Ride The Lightning & more! Week of 11/10/25

21 mins; November 10, 2025

Radiohead’s Thom Yorke reveals why it took more than 7 years for the band to tour again, Geddy Lee shares how his bass tech played a major role in how Anika Nilles was chosen & more! Week of 11/3/25

40 mins; November 03, 2025

Foo Fighters tour with Queens of the Stone Age in 2026, Soundgarden’s drummer Matt Cameron reveals that original bassist Hiro Yamamoto will play at the RRHOF next month & more! Week of 10/27/25

45 mins; October 27, 2025

Supergroup Metal Allegiance has announced a special one-off show in 2026 with tons of heavy metal legends taking part, No Doubt is reuniting for a Las Vegas Sphere residency in 2026 & more! 10/20/25

36 mins; October 20, 2025

Rush announces more 2026 tour dates and new drummer Anika Nilles, Slash gives an update on the progress of the new upcoming Guns N Roses album, Oasis 2026 tour rumors & more! Week of 10/13/25

48 mins; October 13, 2025

Aftershock 2025 interviews! Rev Theory - Day 4 - 10-5-25

6 mins; October 09, 2025

Aftershock 2025 interviews! 3 Inches Of Blood - Day 4 - 10-5-25

14 mins; October 09, 2025

Aftershock 2025 interviews! Spineshank - Day 4 - 10-5-25

13 mins; October 09, 2025

Aftershock 2025 Interviews! Sleep Theory - Day 4 - 10-5-25

10 mins; October 09, 2025

Aftershock 2025 Interviews! Pop Evil - Day 4 - 10-5-25

7 mins; October 09, 2025

Aftershock 2025 Interviews! Prong - Day 4 - 10-5-25

9 mins; October 09, 2025

Aftershock 2025 Interviews! - Bilmuri - Day 3 - 10/4/25

10 mins; October 08, 2025

Aftershock 2025 Interviews! - Memphis May Fire - Day 3 - 10/4/25

7 mins; October 08, 2025

Aftershock 2025 Interviews! - Imminence - Day 3 - 10/4/25

6 mins; October 08, 2025

Aftershock 2025 Interviews! - Trivium - Day 3 - 10/4/25

10 mins; October 08, 2025

Aftershock 2025 Interviews! - Dayseeker - Day 3 - 10/4/25

11 mins; October 08, 2025

Aftershock 2025 Interviews! Forbidden - 10-3-25

8 mins; October 08, 2025

Aftershock 2025 Interviews! Hatebreed - 10-2-25

5 mins; October 07, 2025

Aftershock 2025 Interviews! Dry Kill Logic - 10-2-25

14 mins; October 07, 2025

Aftershock 2025 Interviews! Hot Milk - 10-2-25

12 mins; October 07, 2025

Morrissey cancels shows in the US following a credible threat on his life, rare unseen footage from a 1990 Nirvana concert in Mexico is up for auction, My Chemical Romance 2026 dates & more! 9/29/25

56 mins; September 29, 2025

Vince Neil reveals he had a stroke back in December, Matt Cameron opens up in a new interview about Soundgarden’s upcoming RRHOF induction & why he left Pearl Jam & more! Week of 9/22/25

46 mins; September 22, 2025

60th anniversary Doors concert with Robby Krieger, Morrissey wants to sell his rights to The Smiths, Twisted Sister 50th, Bruce Springsteen 'Electric Nebraska' box set details & more! Week of 9/15/25

48 mins; September 15, 2025

Sting is being sued by his ex-bandmates for millions in unpaid royalties, Radiohead surprise fans by announcing their first official tour in over 7 years, Sex Pistols cancel their tour & more! 9/8/25

60 hours 7 mins; September 08, 2025

RIP Brent Hinds of Mastodon, The Beatles Anthology 30th anniversary collection on Disney+ and other formats, Soulshine At Sea canceled due to sexual assault allegations & more! Week of 8/25/25

48 mins; August 25, 2025

Talking Heads tour rumors put to rest, Megadeth's final album and tour coming in 2026, My Chemical Romance gets the key to their hometown in New Jersey and More! Week of 8/18/25

57 mins; August 18, 2025

Metallica’s possible Sphere residency & Super Bowl halftime show next year, new startup Tiny Vinyl 's 4” playable vinyl singles, Spinal Tap 2 soundtrack & more! Week of 8/11/25

48 mins; August 11, 2025

Led Zeppelin announces a new live EP, Ozzy’s new documentary No Escape From Now is out this fall, Stevie Nicks and Lindsay Buckingham fueling Fleetwood Mac reunion rumors & more! Week of 8/4/25

29 mins; August 04, 2025

Ozzy passes at the age of 76 just weeks after his historic reunion concert, Metallica saves Tomorrowland Festival, Def Leppard announces Las Vegas residency & more! Week of 7/28/25

40 mins; July 28, 2025

Dave Navarro sues former bandmate Perry Ferrell for 10 million in damages, Robert Plant announces a new album & north american tour & more! Week of 7/21/25

28 mins; July 21, 2025

King Crimson are currently recording their first new studio album in 22 years, Devo documentary set to be released on Netflix this fall, Paul McCartney tour dates & more! Week of 7/14/25

32 mins; July 14, 2025

Marilyn Manson’s tour opener in Brighton was cancelled by the UK government, Black Sabbath members received hometown honors, Rod Stewart & Ronnie Wood reunite at Glastonbury & more! Week of 7/7/25

57 mins; July 07, 2025

The Lemonheads announce their first album of original material in nearly 20 years, AC/DC Aussie tour, Bob Dylan book of personal drawings & more! Week of 6/30/25

39 mins; June 30, 2025

The three sons of the Beatles 'come together' on a new collaborative track, Hatebreed guitarist Wayne Lozinak diagnosed with a brain tumor while on tour in the UK & more... Week of 6/23/25

45 mins; June 23, 2025

Billy Idol revealed he has reconnected with a long lost son in his new documentary , Queens Of The Stone Age announced the release of their performance at the Catacombs of Paris - Week of 6/16/25

35 mins; June 16, 2025

Josh Klinghoffer avoids jail time in his vehicular manslaughter case, Steve Perry to auction off his personal Journey memorabilia for wildfire relief charity & more! Week of 6/9/25

46 mins; June 09, 2025

Freddie Mercury’s secret daughter claims she got a DNA test to prove her story, Rod Stewart confirms Faces reunion at Glastonbury, Billy Joel is diagnosed with a rare brain condition - Week of 6/2/25

38 mins; June 02, 2025

Jim Morrison’s statue unexpectedly found & returned to his gravesite after 37 years, Josh Freese is fired from the Foo Fighters, The Who fires Zak Starkey for a 2nd time & more! Week of 5/26/25

58 mins; May 27, 2025

Soundgarden's final album with Chris Cornell's vocals, Iggy Pop & Jack White headline CBGB festival in NY, Alice In Chains cancel their tour due to medical emergency & more! Week of 5/19/25

49 mins; May 19, 2025

A statue of Motorhead’s Lemmy Kilmiester will be unveiled in his hometown, and Jimmy Page has been hit with another lawsuit following the release of their latest documentary & more! Week of 5/12/25

38 mins; May 12, 2025

Rod Stewart & The Faces first new music in 50 years, New video footage of Weezer Bassist’s wife Jillian Lauren’s police involved shooting incident, RRHOF snubs Phish, list of inductees & more! 5/5/25

65 hours 45 mins; May 05, 2025

Alice Cooper announces reunion with his original band & their first new album together in 51 years, The Cure announced their new ‘Mixes Of A Lost World’ collection w/ guest musicians - Week of 4/28/25

46 mins; April 28, 2025

What led to the initial firing of The Who drummer Zak Starkey after tensions the band? Rivers Cuomo confirms that Weezer are in the middle of making a movie & more! Week of 4/21/25

46 mins; April 21, 2025

The wife of Weezer bassist Scott Shriner was shot by police and charged with attempted murder, Slayer announces their only North American headlining show of 2025 & more! Week of 4/14/25

60 hours 24 mins; April 14, 2025

Bruce Springsteen's "lost" albums coming out this summer, Iron Maiden’s Bruce Dickinson announces a graphic novel printed with dirt from William Blake’s grave & more! Week of 4/7/25

45 mins; April 07, 2025

Sublime announces their first new album of original material since 1996, UK musicians come together to urge their government to support new music education funding & more! Week of 3/31/25

58 mins; March 31, 2025

Disturbed damages historic Chicago Bulls banners during on-stage pyro mishap, Pearl Jam’s Eddie Vedder partners w Major League Baseball for his “Vedder Cup” for charity & more! Week of 3/24/25

36 mins; March 24, 2025

Faster Pussycat singer Taime Downe’s fiancée Kimberly Burch dies after falling overboard on an ’80s themed cruise, Brent Hinds leaves Mastodon after 20 years & more! Week of 3/17/25

66 hours 8 mins; March 17, 2025

Motley Crue postpones their Las Vegas Residency so Vince Neil can undergo a vocal procedure, Heart’s Ann Wilson performs in a wheelchair leaving fans to speculate on her health & more! Week of 3/10/25

52 mins; March 10, 2025

The Red Hot Chili Peppers are reportedly shopping their catalog around, Layne Staley’s lost personal journals are set to be published in a book titled ‘This Angry Pen’ & more! Week of 3/3/25

63 hours 5 mins; March 03, 2025

Brian Setzer says he cannot play the guitar after revealing he has an auto-immune disease, , Lorne Michaels apparently helped Keith Richards avoid serving life in prison & more! Week of 2/24/25

71 hours 54 mins; February 24, 2025

A plane owned by Motley Crue’s Vince Neil is involved in a fatal crash in Arizona, Primus announce their new drummer after months of auditions, and the RRHOF Class Of 2025 Nominees & more! - 2/17/25

46 mins; February 17, 2025

Black Sabbath’s original lineup announce their final show will take place in their hometown this summer, the full list of Rock, Alt & Metal Grammy winners from last week’s ceremonies & more! 2/7/25

46 mins; February 07, 2025

Paul McCartney wants the british government to protect artists from artificial intelligence, assault charges against rocker Marilyn Manson have been dropped & more! Week of 2/3/25

58 mins; February 03, 2025

Nine Inch Nails announce worldwide 2025 tour, the 2025 Songwriters Hall Of Fame inductees announced, and Aerosmith will reunite with Billy Idol, Joan Jett & more! Week of 1/27/25

54 mins; January 27, 2025

FIREAID benefit concert details, changes from the recording industry for Grammy week due to the CA wildfires, Jazzfest & Bottlerock festival lineups & more! Week of 1/20/25

61 hours 4 mins; January 20, 2025

Jane’s Addiction moving on without frontman Perry Ferrell, Bonnaroo music festival announces its huge lineup for June of this year, Carlos Santana cancels his Las Vegas residency! Week of 1/13/25

51 mins; January 13, 2025

Spinal Tap II details from Rob Reiner, Billboard's top lists of 2024, our predictions for 2025 & More! Week of 1/6/25

54 mins; January 06, 2025

Iron Maiden drummer Nico McBrain retires from touring & announce their new drummer for their 2025 tour, dates & details on Led Zeppelin’s documentary & more! Week of 12/16/24 (last episode of 2025!)

52 mins; December 16, 2024

Metallica and Linkin Park reportedly lost $5 million each after Sick New World unexpectedly canceled their 2025 event last week, huge tours announced for AC/DC, Dead & Co. and more! Week of 12/9/24

54 mins; December 09, 2024

Sex Pistols 2025 tour dates, Patti Smith to be honored at Carnegie Hall, George Harrison's guitar sets a new record at auction & more! S6 E46 - Week of 12/2/24

36 mins; December 02, 2024

Jason Bonham let go from Sammy Hagar's touring band? The Cure finally get their first #1 album on the US charts in their 46-year career & more! Week of 11/25/24

55 mins; November 25, 2024

CKY kicked off UK tour after punching Alien Ant Farm singer in the face, All Time Low apparent victims of a smear campaign against them, 2025 Rock & Metal Grammy noms & more! Week of 11/18/24

48 mins; November 18, 2024

Why Tim Alexander quit Primus, Tony Iommi vs. Hard Rock Cafe, The Eagles had sound issues that almost derailed their Las Vegas Sphere residency & more! Week of 11/11/24

44 mins; November 11, 2024

Jake E. Lee shares more details on the 2 shooters that shot him in Las Vegas last month, Sonic Temple 2025 lineup gives insight into rock touring season & more! Week of 11/4/24

35 mins; November 04, 2024

Abbey Road Recording Console up for sale, Jimmy Page has a new line of Gibson custom acoustic guitars & more! Week of 10/28/24

46 mins; October 28, 2024

Our official Aftershock 2024 recap! VIP impressions, favorite sets, the good, the bad, the shocking... with 10 different & unique band Interviews! Week of 10/14/24

123 hours 55 mins; October 23, 2024

Pink Floyd sell their entire catalog for hundreds of millions, Jake E. Lee involved in a random shooting in Las Vegas & expected to recover... week of 10/21/24

27 mins; October 21, 2024

Our official Aftershock 2024 recap! VIP impressions, favorite sets, the good, the bad, the shocking... with 10 different & unique band Interviews! Week of 10/14/24

123 hours 55 mins; October 14, 2024

YouTube vs. SESAC, Oasis vs. Ticketmaster, RRHOF Performers & Presenters announced & more! Week of 10/7/24

46 mins; October 07, 2024

The Cure confirms that a long-awaited new album is coming in November, Chester Bennington’s Mom says she feels betrayed by the new Linkin Park, Jack White’s new Fender collab - week of 9/30/24

60 hours 45 mins; September 30, 2024

Bon Jovi helps rescue a woman from jumping while filming a music video, Jane's Addiction cancel tour, Johnny Marr responds to Morrissey's legal claims about The Smiths & more! Week of 9/23/24

49 mins; September 23, 2024

Dave Grohl admits infidelity, Radiohead practicing "old songs" sparks tour rumors, Ann Wilson's successful cancer treatment brings Heart tour dates for 2025 & more! Week of 9/16/24

55 mins; September 16, 2024

Queen guitarist Brian May suffered a stroke & is learning to play guitar again, Morrisey claims that Johnny Marr was the one to turn down a Smiths reunion offer & more! Week of 9/9/24

79 hours 23 mins; September 09, 2024

Reunited Sex Pistols announce more UK dates for September, Linkin Park's bizarre countdown clock, Oasis says no festivals in 2025 & more! Week of 9/2/24

54 mins; September 02, 2024

A woman was arrested in scheme to defraud Elvis Presley’s family and steal ownership of the Graceland Estate, the Irish hitchhiker that inspired Dave Grohl to get back to recording & more! - 8/26/24

38 mins; August 26, 2024

George Harrison’s Concert For Bangladesh and Paul McCartney’s rare ‘One Hand Clapping’ film both get updates and wide releases in 2024, Green Day 25th anniv boxset for American Idiot & more! - 8/19/24

26 mins; August 19, 2024

A SWAT team & crisis negotiator use tear gas on Puddle Of Mudd lead singer Wes Scantlin after a long standoff with police, Journey cancels their upcoming UK tour & more! Week of 8/12/24

52 mins; August 12, 2024

Aerosmith retires from touring & cancels all tour dates for 2024, Dimebag Darrell's Blacktooth Bevs, Nick Mason says he’s intrigued by AI to possibly make new Pink Floyd music & more! Week of 8/5/24

52 mins; August 05, 2024

Cliff Burton online museum, late Motorhead guitarist Fast Eddie Clark biography & boxset, Jack White secret copies of new solo album & more! S6 E28 - Week of 7/29/24

39 mins; July 29, 2024

A Netflix documentary about Prince is being ‘held hostage’, Los Angeles’ legendary Record Plant studio closing, Nirvana Lawsuit settles out of court & more! S6 E27 - Week of 7-22-24

29 mins; July 22, 2024

A Steve Perry imposter steals over $100k from a 75-year-old Journey fan, ex-Red Hot Chili Peppers guitarist Josh Klinghoffer is sued for wrongful death & more! S6 E26 - Week of 7/15/24

31 mins; July 15, 2024

Don Henley lawsuit involving Hotel California, Heart's Ann Wilson undergoes cancer treatment, Janes Addition & Pearl Jam cancel shows, Tony Iommi's first photo book & more! - S6 E25 - Week of 7/8/24

29 mins; July 08, 2024

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