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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 paths. This week, another significant...

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 caused an estimated €30 million...

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 is not your average cruise,...

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 is sadly no longer financially...

“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 band break-ups, names like Oasis,...

On this day in 1994, punk rock received one of its defining records when Rancid released their second studio album, Let’s Go, through the legendary Epitaph Records. Thirty-two years later, the album remains a cornerstone of the punk revival of the ’90s and a record that helped launch Rancid into the upper ranks of punk rock royalty. For fans of...

Metallica have spent more than 40 years blasting out some of the biggest riffs in music history, filling stadiums across the planet and turning heavy metal into a global force. Now, the legendary band are using that same power to help change lives. The Metallica Scholars Initiative is officially coming to the United Kingdom for the very first time, with...

South Wales riff machines Heavy on the Ride are ready to unleash absolute chaos as they celebrate the release of their long-awaited self-titled debut album with a huge launch show at The Bunkhouse, Swansea on Saturday 1st August 2026. After years of hard work, countless gigs and enough riffs to shake the foundations of South Wales, Heavy on the Ride...

Turn the volume up, crack open a cold one and prepare for some proper South Wales riff worship, butt! After what has felt like a lifetime of waiting, Heavy on the Ride are finally ready to unleash their self-titled debut album, landing everywhere on 24th July 2026. For anyone who’s caught these lads tearing up stages across South Wales over...

Almost a year after the world lost the Prince of Darkness, Black Sabbath drummer Bill Ward has shared an emotional tribute that’s hitting rock and metal fans right in the feels. Some bands change music. Some bands change lives. And then there’s Black Sabbath. Nearly a year after the heartbreaking passing of Ozzy Osbourne, original Sabbath drummer Bill Ward has...

“Why did I take John’s advice?!” The Rolling Stones legend admits he feels “really stupid” after missing his chance to meet The King Imagine being Mick Jagger, one of the most recognisable frontmen ever to strut across a stage, and still having one colossal rock ’n’ roll regret hanging over you. Not a forgotten lyric. Not a pair of trousers...

The man behind some of Britain’s biggest rock anthems is ready to lift the curtain! If you’ve ever found yourself belting out “Cum On Feel The Noize”, dancing around the living room to “Mama Weer All Crazee Now”, or accepting that “Merry Xmas Everybody” is simply unavoidable every December… then this one’s for you, butt! 🤘🔥 Jim Lea, the legendary...

The progressive metal universe is about to get a whole lot bigger, mun! 🇩🇰🔥 Hailing from Kolding, Denmark, KINETIC are proving that the future of progressive metal isn’t just about lightning-fast riffs and impossible time signatures—it’s about creating an experience. With atmospheric soundscapes, cinematic storytelling and music that feels like a journey through the stars, the band are preparing to...

Guns N’ Roses are using the colossal reach of their 2026 North American tour to support suicide prevention, raise vital funds and remind rock fans everywhere of one massively important truth: nobody should have to face their darkest moments alone. The legendary rock ’n’ roll heavyweights have joined forces with fundraising platform Fandiem in support of the American Foundation for...

There was a time when turning on MTV meant one thing: Music. Not dating shows.Not celebrity arguments.Not twelve-hour marathons of people shouting in hot tubs. Actual music, mun. Loud guitars, outrageous hair, leather trousers, smoke machines, and music videos that felt like three-minute blockbusters. For an entire generation, MTV was more than a television channel. It was a musical education,...