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Metallica has announced a massive world tour spanning 40 cities across five continents, featuring special guest appearances from Gojira and Architects. The M72 tour will continue with an innovative stage setup featuring the band in the round.
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After years of anticipation, Tool confirms their follow-up to Fear Inoculum is in its final mixing stage. Drummer Danny Carey hints at a spring 2026 release with the most progressive material the band has ever created.
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Dave Grohl and the Foo Fighters hosted an emotional charity concert celebrating the life of Taylor Hawkins, featuring guest drummers including Travis Barker, Josh Freese, and members of Hawkins' family. All proceeds benefit music education programs.
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The long-awaited experimental album from Slipknot's vault finally sees the light. The band reveals stunning album artwork and a 12-track listing for the project recorded during the All Hope Is Gone sessions but deemed too dark to release at the time.
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Billie Joe Armstrong announces the launch of Oakland Recordings, an independent label focused on discovering and promoting punk and alternative acts. The first signing is a mysterious Oakland-based punk trio generating buzz in the underground scene.
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Bruce Dickinson announces an unprecedented solo tour featuring a 40-piece orchestra performing reimagined versions of his solo work and select Iron Maiden classics. The Mandrake Project Orchestral Tour will visit major venues across Europe and North America.
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In a cryptic social media post, System of a Down shared a 15-second audio snippet that sent fans into a frenzy. This marks the first new material since their 2005 albums Mezmerize and Hypnotize, potentially ending one of rock's longest hiatuses.
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The young rock quartet sold out four consecutive nights at Madison Square Garden, breaking venue records and proving rock music's enduring appeal to younger generations. The Starcatcher tour has been the highest-grossing rock tour of 2025.
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Punk legends Bad Religion announce a comprehensive box set featuring unreleased demos, alternate versions, and live recordings spanning their 45-year career. The collection includes a 200-page book with rare photos and essays from punk historians.
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Progressive metal giants Mastodon take home their first Grammy Award for the track 'Teardrinker' from their album Leviathan Reborn. The band dedicated the award to late bassist Troy Sanders' father, who passed away during the recording sessions.
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In a groundbreaking environmental initiative, Pearl Jam partners with a sustainable vinyl manufacturer to reissue their entire discography on 100% recycled vinyl. Each album will feature updated liner notes and previously unseen studio photos.
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After years of silence, Rage Against the Machine announces a one-night-only reunion concert to benefit climate action organizations. The show will feature carbon-neutral production and streaming options, with all profits going to environmental causes.
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In an emotional statement, Angus Young announces his retirement from touring after half a century of electrifying audiences worldwide. AC/DC will play a final farewell tour across Australia before hanging up the school uniform for good.
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Tobias Forge and Ghost release a 20-minute cinematic short film directed by Alex Garland to accompany their new single 'Rite Here Rite Now Extended.' The film explores the lore of Papa Emeritus V and features elaborate costume design and practical effects.
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A previously unknown Nirvana recording from the In Utero sessions has surfaced, featuring Kurt Cobain on acoustic guitar and vocals. The track, titled 'Forgotten Boy,' was discovered in a Seattle recording studio's archive and authenticated by the surviving band members.
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British metalcore pioneers Bring Me The Horizon partner with the London Symphony Orchestra for a special live recording. The album will reimagine songs from across their discography with full orchestral arrangements, bridging heavy music and classical composition.
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The Offspring frontman Dexter Holland successfully defends his doctoral dissertation on HIV research, becoming one of the few rock stars with a PhD. Holland will continue touring while contributing to scientific research, proving that punk rock and academia aren't mutually exclusive.
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Kim Thayil and Matt Cameron announce a new project featuring members of Alice in Chains and Screaming Trees. The yet-unnamed supergroup will honor the Seattle grunge legacy while exploring new sonic territories, with their debut album expected in late 2026.
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