When their free Fed Square gig was cancelled due to safety issues, Amyl and the Sniffers cemented their legend status. They took their entire $35,000 fee and spread it across seven iconic Melbourne pubs, telling disappointed fans to “HAVE A DRINK ON US.”
Read moreThrash metal titans Metallica stormed Accor Stadium on November 15, 2025, delivering a seismic close to their Australian M72 World Tour leg in front of 70,000+ roaring fans.
Read moreIgnacia Fernández, the ultimate miss world metal head and death metal vocalist for Decessus, smashed the Miss World Chile contest with a viral, guttural performance, proving a tiara and a tough growl can finally coexist.
Read moreIn a historic tribute to Bon Scott, 374 bagpipers in Melbourne shattered the AC/DC Bagpipes World Record. The enormous ensemble performed “It’s a Long Way to the Top (If You Wanna Rock ‘n’ Roll)” near the location of the song’s iconic 1976 music video, adding a unique chapter to AC/DC’s storied history.
Read moreThe rock world now has the heartbreaking truth: Ace Frehley’s cause of death was officially confirmed as blunt trauma to the head due to an accidental fall. The original KISS guitarist, known as “The Spaceman,” passed away in October 2025. The medical report detailed a fatal skull fracture and brain bleed.
Read moreA major concert promoter has sparked massive speculation that the Foo Fighters play Anfield Stadium as part of their 2026 Take Cover Tour. The cryptic ‘FF’ initials in the Kop stand point towards an imminent announcement for a huge Liverpool stadium rock gig, ending a decades-long wait.
Read moreHeavy metal legends Iron Maiden and West Ham United have unveiled a new Iron Maiden West Ham shirt to celebrate their dual 50th anniversaries: the band’s formation and the club’s 1975 FA Cup victory. The retro Iron Maiden West Ham shirt is priced at £70 and is part of the extensive ‘Die With Your Boots On’ collection.
Read moreAlan Niven, former Guns N’ Roses manager, has filed a lawsuit to publish his memoir, Sound N’ Fury. The band is using a 1991 confidentiality clause to block the book, threatening to keep the unfiltered chaos of the Appetite era hidden.
Read moreSam Rivers, the co-founding bassist for nu-metal band Limp Bizkit, has passed away at the age of 48. A foundational force, Rivers was hailed by his bandmates as “pure magic” and “the pulse beneath every song.” Learn about his health battle, his split, and his incredible legacy of groove.
Read moreThe city of Birmingham has posthumously awarded Ozzy Osbourne a Lifetime Achievement Award at the Birmingham Awards. Daughter Kelly Osbourne accepted the emotional tribute, reinforcing the rock legend’s deep connection to his hometown, which also granted him the Freedom of the City earlier this year.
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