Former Dead Kennedy’s frontman Jello Biafra suffered a stroke & is in stable condition as he updates fans this week, Alice Cooper announces his autobiography ‘Devil On My Shoulder’ will be published this October with a small UK book tour to accompany it, former R.E.M. frontman Michael Stipe is busy these days collaborating with Travis Barker and Josh Klinghoffer on the theme song for the new HBO series ‘Rooster’ with Steve Carrell and made a rare public appearance performing with an R.E.M. tribute band in NYC last week, Keanu Reeve’s band Dogstar announces a second reunion album and 2026 tour to follow, Stray Cats return with a summer US tour after Brian Setzer’s health related cancellation last year & more… PLUS ‘This Week in Rock & Roll History Trivia’, Rock Birthdays, ‘The Best & Worst Rock Album Artwork of the Week’ & much more!

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Sharon Osbourne confirms Ozzfest will return in 2027 as a touring festival after nearly a decade-long break, more than 50 bands support no-kill animal shelters with a new Green Day tribute compilation, Sebastian Bach will replace Dee Snider as frontman of Twisted Sister for their 2026 fall run, The Guess Who legally reclaim their name and will embark on their first US tour in 24 years, Trent Reznor suggests to a recent crowd that Nine Inch Nails may not be touring anymore after this tour concludes, Aftershock festival in Sacramento, California announces their 15th annual 4-day event with headliners TOOL, My Chemical Romance, Pierce the Veil, Limp Bizkit & more… PLUS ‘This Week in Rock & Roll History Trivia’, Rock Birthdays, ‘The Best & Worst Rock Album Artwork of the Week’ & much more!

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Metallica announces eight show Sphere residency in Las Vegas this October, Former Live band members sue lead singer Ed Kowalczyk over his continued use of the band’s name, William Shatner announces he is making a heavy metal album with over 30 guest musicians contributing, a new Iron Maiden documentary ‘Burning Ambition’ will hit theaters in May, Foo Fighters announce their 12th studio album ‘Your Favorite Toy’ and released the title track as the first single, Steve Perry speaks out and shuts down rumours that he will join Journey on stage at a show during their Final Frontier tour this year, Rush expands their reunion tour with 24 additional international dates & more… PLUS ‘This Week in Rock & Roll History Trivia’, Rock Birthdays, ‘The Best & Worst Rock Album Artwork of the Week’ & much more!

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