Saturday, April 18, 2026
NewsTool

TOOL, the enigmatic prog-metal giants, have sent fans into a frenzy by announcing a second Hawaiian performance on December 20, 2025, at Honolulu’s Blaisdell Arena, following the rapid sell-out of their December 19 date. Marking their first shows in the Aloha State since 2011, these concerts promise to deliver the band’s mind-bending riffs, hypnotic visuals, and existential lyricism to a sun-soaked audience.

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NewsYUNGBLUD

On August 7, 2025, YUNGBLUD—aka Dominic Harrison—set London’s Denmark Street ablaze with the grand opening of Beautifully Romanticised Accidentally Traumatized, a groundbreaking clothing store and music venue at number 20 in Soho’s historic music hub.

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New MusicRoyal RepublicSingle Reviews

Royal Republic, Sweden’s high-octane rock’n’roll renegades, have unleashed their latest single, “I’m So Excited,” on August 8, 2025, via Odyssey Music Network. This audacious cover of the Pointer Sisters’ 1982 disco hit is the second chapter in their four-part Blastbeaters saga, a wild musical journey that sees the Malmö quartet—Adam Grahn (vocals/guitar), Hannes Irengård (guitar), Jonas Almén (bass), and Per Andreasson (drums)—don corpse paint, spikes, and a beat-up Volvo 140 as the fictional black metal band The Blastbeaters.

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Album reviewsHalestorm

Halestorm’s sixth studio album, Everest, released today, via Atlantic Records, is a bold, emotional, and genre-defying statement from one of hard rock’s most enduring acts. Fronted by the inimitable Lzzy Hale, alongside drummer Arejay Hale, guitarist Joe Hottinger, and bassist Josh Smith, the Grammy-winning quartet delivers a 12-track odyssey that captures their rawest instincts and most personal reflections.

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New MusicThe Southern River Band

The Southern River Band unleashed their latest single, “No Such Time,” a blistering rock’n’roll anthem penned by Powderfinger’s Bernard Fanning. Released via Civilians, the track is the third single from their highly anticipated album, Easier Said Than Done, set to drop on October 17, 2025.

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MetallicaNews

Metallica’s Lars Ulrich dropped a bombshell on SiriusXM’s Howard Stern Show, hinting at the band’s interest in headlining the 2026 Super Bowl Halftime Show and staging a residency at the cutting-edge Las Vegas Sphere.

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NewsSaving Abel

In the world of modern rock, a fresh voice with grit and authenticity has emerged—Randy Arthur Webb, the newly appointed lead vocalist of multi-platinum band Saving Abel. Announced in June 2025, Webb’s commanding presence and emotionally raw delivery are revitalizing the group, marking a significant chapter in their journey. Hailing from Ohio with a blue-collar appeal, this rising powerhouse is proving he’s more than a replacement—he’s a creative force.

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