Your weekly round-up of the biggest stories, tour drop-offs, and freshly tracked vinyl shaking up the rock world right now.
NICKELBACK ANNOUNCES 11TH STUDIO ALBUM, DROPS HEAVY LEAD SINGLE “RATTLE THE CAGE” The Canadian rock heavyweights are officially back. Nickelback has broken their silence by announcing their highly anticipated eleventh studio album and releasing its thunderous lead single, “Rattle the Cage.” The track signals a return to the band’s signature massive, hard-hitting arena guitar riffs.
AC/DC KICKS OFF MASSIVE 2026 NORTH AMERICAN “POWER UP” TOUR IN CHARLOTTE The rock legends have officially made landfall on their highly anticipated North American summer trek. AC/DC kicked off the stadium tour over the weekend in Charlotte, North Carolina, tearing through a mammoth 21-song setlist stacked with foundational classics and tracks from their Power Up record. The Pretty Reckless set the tone for the night with a blistering opening slot.
THE ROLLING STONES DEFY TIME WITH RELEASING REIGNING COPIES OF ‘FOREIGN TONGUES’ Just when critics claim legacy acts have nothing left to say, The Rolling Stones have dropped Foreign Tongues. Early reviews call it a relentless classic rock masterclass that proves the band is still speaking a rock-and-roll language no one else on earth can match.
🚨 STAGE & STUDIO UPDATES
- Iron Maiden Snubs Rock Hall Ceremony Due to Australia Tour: Don’t expect to see Iron Maiden accepting trophies at the 2026 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony. The band cited strict scheduling conflicts with their upcoming Australian leg. Frontman Bruce Dickinson didn’t mince words about the honors, stating flatly, “I don’t do those sort of things.”
- Mastodon Recruits Fifth Member, Confirms Title of New Record: Progressive metal giants Mastodon are officially expanding their wall of sound. The band confirmed they have expanded into a five-piece lineup while simultaneously announcing the title of their highly anticipated upcoming album, Marrow Deep.
- Coldplay Tapped for 2026 World Cup Final Halftime Performance: Coldplay is taking over one of the biggest sporting stages on earth. The band has been tapped to anchor the 2026 FIFA World Cup Final Halftime Show at the New York New Jersey Stadium. They will be joined on stage by the viral public elementary school chorus, the PS22 Chorus.
🎸 IN THE TRENCHES & ON THE VINYL SHELF
- L7 Bassist Jennifer Finch Diagnosed With Brain Cancer: Sending massive strength and volume to the grunge punk community this week. L7 bassist Jennifer Finch was diagnosed with brain cancer. The rock community is already rallying behind the icon as she begins her fight.
- Tom Morello’s Activist Mother, Mary Morello, Passes Away at 102: The rock world is mourning the passing of Mary Morello, the legendary teacher, censorship activist, and mother of Rage Against the Machine guitarist Tom Morello, who died this week at the age of 102.
- Lost ’90s Psychedelic Chaos Unleashed: In a treat for alternative fans, the Butthole Surfers have finally officially released After The Astronaut – their long-lost, highly mythical late-’90s album packed to the brim with warped electronics and experimental rock weirdness.
💬 CHAT BACK:
Which track are you spinning first this week? Are you hitting the pavement for the AC/DC tour, or blasting the new Nickelback track? Sound off in the comments below!
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