The metal world is sending its support to Peter “Peavy” Wagner after Rage announced that the legendary frontman and bassist’s health has worsened in recent days. The German heavy metal veterans have confirmed that they are no longer able to perform at the Metal Lake Festival, with Peavy now required to begin medical treatment immediately […]
Without them, your favourite gig probably wouldn’t happen… When the lights go down, the crowd roars, and the first riff shakes the arena, most fans are focused on the band standing under the spotlight. But long before that magical moment, an army of people have spent days – sometimes weeks – making it happen. One […]
There comes a point in every gig-goer’s life when the concerts begin to blur together. You remember the huge ones, obviously. The first time you saw your favourite band. The festival headline set that nearly rearranged your internal organs. The sweaty little club gig where the ceiling dripped and somebody launched half a pint down […]
Rock fans, it’s time to start planning those winter gig nights because Parker Barrow have officially announced a brand-new UK tour for November and December 2026, and pre-sale tickets are already available! 🤘 The blues-rock outfit have been turning heads with their powerful live performances, soulful vocals and electrifying guitar work, and now they’re gearing […]
William Shatner is boldly going where very few 95-year-old entertainment legends have gone before — straight onto a festival stage with an all-star rock band and the volume cranked towards warp speed. The legendary Star Trek actor has officially announced that his newly created rock spectacle will make its live debut at Riot Fest 2026, […]
Motley Crüe guitarist John 5 has responded to ongoing claims that the legendary rock band relies on backing tracks during live performances – and he’s not holding back. 🤘 Few topics spark as much debate in the rock and metal world as backing tracks. Some fans accept them as part of modern arena productions, while […]
“Maybe we’ll have Noel Gallagher come up and do a song…” 👀🎸 Rock fans love a bit of cheeky banter, and System Of A Down guitarist and vocalist Daron Malakian delivered exactly that during the band’s massive London performance, taking a playful swipe at one of Britain’s biggest rock exports – Oasis. While addressing the […]
One of the greatest debut albums in rock history is getting the celebration it deserves. 🤘🎶 Forty-five years after changing the musical landscape, Phil Collins’ legendary first solo album, Face Value, is returning in spectacular fashion with a brand-new anniversary reissue packed with treats for collectors and lifelong fans alike. Released in 1981, Face Value […]
13 July 1985: When Rock Music Took on the World Some concerts are legendary. Some performances become part of music history. Then there’s Live Aid – the day when the biggest names in rock and pop united across two continents to raise money for famine relief in Ethiopia, creating one of the most iconic events […]
15th July 1989 wasn’t just another date in rock history—it was the day Pink Floyd transformed one of the world’s most beautiful cities into the setting for one of the most ambitious concerts ever staged. Imagine standing in St. Mark’s Square, Venice, watching a giant floating stage anchored out on the lagoon as David Gilmour […]
The legendary rock vocalist has officially parted ways with The Dead Daisies for a second time, bringing another chapter of the band’s ever-changing story to a close. If there’s one thing you can always count on in rock music, it’s that nothing stays the same for long. Bands evolve, line-ups change, and musicians follow new […]
One of the most devastating incidents in festival history has taken a dramatic new turn, with reports claiming a subcontractor error was responsible for the catastrophic fire that destroyed Tomorrowland’s iconic Mainstage. The blaze, which erupted during the final stages of construction ahead of the world-famous Belgian electronic music festival, is now believed to have […]
Grab the battle jackets, locate the passport and start practising your sea legs, because Hellbound 2026 is now officially just 99 days away! From 22–25 October 2026, metalheads will climb aboard for three days of riffs, chaos and ocean-going carnage as Hellbound prepares to make a serious splash in Australian heavy music history. 🌊🎸 This […]
A SAD FINAL CHAPTER FOR ONE OF ROCK’S MOST TREASURED PRINT PUBLICATIONS It is a sad day for fans of classic rock journalism, as Rock Candy Magazine has announced that its current edition, Issue 56, will be its final issue. The news was shared in a heartfelt message from the magazine’s team, explaining that it […]
“I’ve spent 20 years of my life building a career. I don’t see why I should have to give that up just because one guy says he doesn’t want to do it anymore.” Those words from David Gilmour perfectly sum up one of the most explosive fallouts in rock history. When people talk about legendary […]