Saturday, April 18, 2026
New MusicThe Smashing Pumpkins

Iconic alternative rock band The Smashing Pumpkins have announced their long-awaited India debut as part of their Rock Invasion 2025 Asia Tour, marking a historic moment for rock enthusiasts. The band will perform for the first time in India with shows scheduled for October 11 at Transform Arena in Bengaluru and October 12 at Jio World Garden in Mumbai. Presented by EVA Live, this two-city tour kicks off a two-month Asian leg starting in Japan this September, promising an unforgettable experience for fans.

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Michael SchenkerNew Music

Michael Schenker stunned the metal world with a surprise announcement at this year’s Wacken Open Air, the globe’s largest metal festival, held last Thursday, July 31, 2025. After a fierce “My Years With UFO” set for tens of thousands, the hard rock pioneer revealed a new Michael Schenker Group (MSG) studio album, Don’t Sell Your Soul, set for release on October 3 via earMUSIC. The night ended with a world-exclusive live premiere of the title track, igniting the muddy festival fields with enthusiasm.

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Foo FightersNews

Foo Fighters have officially named Ilan Rubin, the dynamic drummer from Nine Inch Nails, as their new drummer, marking a significant shift for the rock giants. Announced yesterday, July 30, 2025, this move comes just months after parting ways with Josh Freese, who had been behind the kit since 2023 following Taylor Hawkins’ tragic death in 2022.

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Ozzy May Be Gone—But Metal’s Roaring Louder Than Ever
With the Prince of Darkness laid to rest today, Wednesday, July 30, 2025, in a public cortège through Birmingham, you’d think the world of heavy metal might go quiet for a moment… but no, baby. The amps are still hot, the horns are still high, and if anything, Ozzy’s farewell has fired up a full-blown metal resurgence.

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