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The 2026 ACM Awards in Las Vegas ended on a powerful and emotional note thanks to a moving performance by Blake Shelton. As the show wrapped up inside the city’s major entertainment venue, Shelton stepped on stage to perform “The Gambler,” honoring the late legendary songwriter Don Schlitz. The moment quickly shifted from a standard … Read more
Forty-eight years ago today, on May 19, 1978, Dire Straits released “Sultans of Swing” in the UK and quietly introduced the world to one of the most recognizable songs in classic rock history. At the time, nobody could have predicted that a track inspired by a nearly ignored pub performance would become the song that … Read more
Behind them, the clubhouse became a war zone. Kane’s voice boomed over the chaos: “For Ghost! For the kid!” They burst out into the pines, rain soaking them instantly. Tommy’s breath came in ragged gasps. “Stay low, Jax. We gotta make the ridge.” But headlights sliced through the trees—two black SUVs, engines growling like predators. … Read more
When Sinéad O’Connor released Nothing Compares 2 U in 1990, it didn’t just become a hit—it became a cultural moment. Her stark, emotionally raw performance, paired with the now-iconic tear-filled video, turned the song into one of the most recognizable expressions of heartbreak in modern music. For many listeners, it remains inseparable from her voice. … Read more
Ella Langley marked a defining moment in her fast-rising country career at the 2026 ACM Awards, winning Female Artist of the Year at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. Facing a stacked category that included Lainey Wilson, Miranda Lambert, Kelsea Ballerini, and Megan Moroney, Langley entered the night with seven nominations and quickly … Read more
Fans of The Smashing Pumpkins are in for a monumental celebration in 2026, as the legendary alternative rock icons have officially unveiled their sprawling Rats in a Cage North American tour — a tribute to the 30th anniversary of their groundbreaking 1995 double album, Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness. Set to kick off on … Read more
In a move that has rock fans buzzing, Chad Smith is reportedly stepping behind the drum kit tonight (May 15) to perform with Paul McCartney on Saturday Night Live. According to SPIN, Smith will fill in for longtime McCartney drummer Abe Laboriel Jr., whose absence has not yet been explained. The news is especially surprising … Read more
After a decade-long wait for a full-length studio record, Anthrax have officially launched the rollout for their upcoming album Cursum Perficio, due out September 18, 2026 in North America via Megaforce and in Europe through Nuclear Blast. The campaign begins with the release of the lead single, “It’s for the Kids,” marking the band’s first … Read more
Brann Dailor has long existed in two creative worlds inside Mastodon: the relentless force behind the drum kit and one of the band’s most distinctive voices. Since stepping more fully into the vocal spotlight on Crack The Skye (2009), his cleaner, more melodic delivery has helped stretch Mastodon’s sound far beyond its early sludge-metal roots—adding … Read more
Rock legend Ritchie Blackmore has offered one of his most candid updates in years, revealing that ongoing health issues are forcing him to seriously reconsider life on the road. In a recent interview with Ultimate Classic Rock, the former Deep Purple and Rainbow guitarist admitted that touring has become increasingly difficult and may no longer … Read more