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What’s occurring? Oh, just a little slice of metal history that’s got Brummie pride roaring louder than a stack of Marshall amps. Judas Priest have joined forces with the Prince of Darkness himself, Ozzy Osbourne, to unleash a monstrous new version of Black Sabbath’s timeless anthem “War Pigs.” But this isn’t just about riffs and screams, mun – it’s about...

Ah, Ticketmaster… the bandit at the gates of live music. Once again, they’ve been caught red-handed — and this time it’s all about the Oasis reunion tour, the most hyped gig since… well, Oasis last imploded. After fans queued for hours only to get slapped with sky-high “platinum” prices, the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) stepped in, gave Ticketmaster a...

What’s occurring, mun? Grab your crown and your pint glass, because Brian May has just dropped a proper tasty nugget for Queen fans worldwide. The guitar wizard himself has revealed that Queen + Adam Lambert are in conversations about bringing their royal rock spectacle to the Las Vegas Sphere – and he’s buzzing about the idea. 🤘🎸✨ 🎤 “I’m Very...

Raise your pints, crank up the riffs, and polish those studded belts – because we’ve got some heart-warming heavy metal news, butt! Judas Priest’s legendary frontman, Rob Halford, has officially married his long-term partner Thomas. ❤️ From Screaming for Vengeance to Screaming “I Do!” 🎤 Halford, the Metal God himself, has spent over five decades leading Judas Priest to the...

What’s occurring? Planet Rock’s very own Wyatt is at it again – setting himself a challenge so gruelling it makes the rest of us look lazy for taking the lift instead of the stairs. This time, he’s embarking on a mammoth 700-mile run, walk and cycle all the way to Planet Rockstock 2025. That’s right – while we’ll be sat...

What’s occurring, rockers? The Stones are digging deep into their vaults again – this time it’s 1976’s Black and Blue getting the royal treatment. And not just any old remaster job, either. Nah, this one’s been remixed by prog wizard Steven Wilson – the bloke who’s basically turned reissues into an art form. Proper job! 🖤 Black and Blue –...

🤦‍♂️ Strap in, rockers — because Live Nation’s head honcho Michael Rapino just dropped a bomb that’s rattled the pit harder than a dodgy sound system. Speaking at CNBC and Boardroom’s Game Plan conference, Rapino boldly claimed that concert tickets are actually “underpriced” compared to other forms of entertainment. Yep. You read that right. Underpriced. According to Rapino, there’s still...

Turns out it’s not just sweaty gig gremlins in patched-up denim jackets who worship at the altar of distortion. Loads of world-famous athletes have confessed to being full-blown metalheads. From the WWE ring to the football pitch, the locker room to the octagon, the world of sport is packed with folks who secretly (or not-so-secretly) crank Slayer before stepping into...

One of the most iconic album covers in rock history is heading to auction – and it could be about to rewrite the record books. David Bowie’s Aladdin Sane – often dubbed “the Mona Lisa of Pop” thanks to photographer Brian Duffy’s legendary lightning-bolt portrait – is part of The Duffy Archive auction at Bonhams. The 1973 cover is instantly...

What’s occurring in the world of riffs? Oh, just a little thing called the godfather of British steel teaming up with the new blood of NWOTHM. That’s right – Judas Priest legend K.K. Downing has confirmed he’s producing Tailgunner’s second album, and if that wasn’t enough to get your denim battle vest buzzing, the lads have also just signed with...

What’s occurring? Buckle up, butt, because Buckcherry and Hanoi Rocks legend Michael Monroe have announced a co-headline UK tour for early 2026 – and it’s gonna be louder than a jet engine at Cardiff Airport. 🤘 The pair of rock ‘n’ roll rebels will tear through 10 UK cities across February and March 2026, bringing enough sleaze, swagger, and singalong...

This weekend, Brownsville, Tennessee will honour one of its most legendary daughters with a fitting tribute. A larger-than-life bronze statue of Tina Turner will be unveiled on Saturday, 27th September, during the city’s annual Tina Turner Heritage Days celebrations. The Ceremony The unveiling is set to take place at 10:00 a.m. at Heritage Park (709 E. Jefferson St.), directly facing...

Oi oi, rock ’n’ roll never dies – and neither do the Stones, apparently! At 80 years young, Mick Jagger and the lads are proving they’ve still got more riffs in the tank. Producer-to-the-stars Andrew Watt has officially confirmed he’s back in the studio with The Rolling Stones, cooking up brand-new music. 🔥 That means we could be getting a...

Mexico City was primed for a ritual… but Ghost’s show at Palacio de los Deportes on 23 September was axed at the absolute eleventh hour after Papa Emeritus V — Tobias Forge himself — was struck down with a nasty case of food poisoning. Brutal timing, mun. Fans were already inside the venue when the announcement dropped, leaving thousands gutted....

Well butter my baguette and call me Slash – Axl Rose is stepping straight outta the jungle and into the world of graphic novels! 🦁🌆 The Guns N’ Roses frontman has teamed up with Sumerian Comics to unleash a “neon-noir fever dream” inspired by the band’s legendary 1987 debut album Appetite for Destruction. This ain’t no half-baked tour programme comic,...