Linkin Park is making a comeback with a new album and tour, featuring Dead Sara singer Emily Armstrong as the new co-vocalist. The band also unveiled their new single, "The Emptiness Machine," and confirmed a tour that kicks off in September and continues through 2025. Tickets will be on sale soon. The new album, "From Zero," will be released on November 15th and includes 11 songs. Linkin Park has not toured since the death of their former lead singer, Chester Bennington, in 2017. At their peak, the band was one of the biggest rock bands in the world, known for their unique sound combining rock and rap influences. (COS)

The 2025 Stagecoach Festival is set to take place from April 25-27 at the Empire Polo Club in Indio, California, with headliners Luke Combs, Jelly Roll, and Zach Bryan. This will be the first time that Bryan and Jelly Roll will headline the main stage, while Combs will headline for the first time since 2022. Lana Del Rey is also featured on the lineup, and she famously joined Paul Cauthen at this year’s festival for a duet of “Unchained Melody.” LDR might even perform songs from her forthcoming country album, Lasso, at the fest.

The rest of the lineup features an eclectic mix of acts like Shaboozey, Sturgill Simpson, Backstreet Boys, Nelly, Creed, T-Pain, Brothers Osborne, Midland, and Sammy Hagar. “Last year I got to play Stagecoach for the first time and it was incredible,” Jelly Roll said in a statement. “And I didn’t just get to play. I got to hang out as a fan of artists I love and take my daughter to see some of the best entertainers in our format. Coming back to headline Stagecoach this year is a dream-but I’ll be attending as a fan this year as well, so get ready. See you in April.” (Billboard)

During a recent appearance on the Paltrocast With Darren Paltrowitz podcast, Rage Against the Machine guitarist Tom Morello put his support behind Iron Maiden to eventually be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. The British heavy metal giants have been eligible for the Rock Hall since 2005, and were nominated for induction back in 2021 and 2023. Morello thinks that Maiden has waited long enough.

"Mother-flippin' Maiden, dude! That's been on the top of my list for a while," he said. "I feel very, very fortunate that they let me into that — I'm not sure how fortunate they feel — but I feel very fortunate that they let me into that room to make my case for the Randy Rhoads'es and the Kiss'es and the Stevie Ray Vaughans, Rush, Judas Priest and MC5 — but Maiden's next."

For his part, Maiden frontman Bruce Dickinson is less enthused about the prospect. "Rock 'n' roll music does not belong in a mausoleum in Cleveland," he has been quoted as saying. "It's a living, breathing thing, and if you put it in a museum, then it's dead. It's worse than horrible, it's vulgar." (Ultimate Classic Rock)

Ahead of the start of his North American tour later this month, Sting has shared a new song titled, “I Wrote Your Name (Upon My Heart).” It marks the first new music in three years from the rock legend. The track was recorded with members of the “Sting 3.0” touring band, featuring guitarist Dominic Miller, drummer Chris Maas, and organist Martin Kierszenbaum. Sting also released a music video for his new song on Thursday (September 5), featuring the band performing “I Wrote Your Name (Upon My Heart)” at an outdoor festival. The North American leg of the “Sting 3.0” tour kicks off with a two-night stand in Detroit on September 17th and 18th, with live dates running through the middle of November, hitting major music markets in Toronto, Philadelphia, Brooklyn, Chicago, Las Vegas, and Los Angeles, in addition to some festivals. (Consequence of Sound)

Mötley Crüe have just announced that they are releasing a 35th anniversary box set and vinyl reissues of their sole Billboard No. 1 album, 1989's Dr. Feelgood, on November 22nd. The box set comes in both vinyl and CD formats, featuring a remastered version of the original album along with bonus material including a Demos EP and a Live EP that both include 5 tracks each. The box set also includes a variety of memorabilia, including a 24-page book of photographs, a poster with reimagined album art, a replica backstage pass and show handbill from the Dr. Feelgood tour, a patch, guitar pick, and an expansive press kit including the original 1989 press release, a press photo from the era, and the band’s 16-page tour itinerary. A variety of color vinyl options will be available, with exclusive variants provided for independent retailers, Amazon, Walmart, Target, and Urban Outfitters, along with standard black vinyl. (Consequence of Sound)

Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band’s new tour documentary, Road Diary, is set to premiere this weekend at the Toronto International Film Festival, before making its debut on  streaming services on October 25. The Thom Zimny-directed rock doc will bring fans behind-the-scenes and on-stage glimpses of the band’s recent tour. Road Diary will be streaming exclusively on Hulu and Disney+. The synopsis reads, “Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band offer the most in-depth look ever at the creation of their legendary live performances – sharing fly-on-the-wall footage of band rehearsals and special moments backstage – as well as hearing directly from Springsteen on the topic.” Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band’s world tour resumes this weekend with a show at Washington, D.C.’s National Park on Saturday, September 7. (Rolling Stone)

During their performance at Detroit’s Comerica Park on Wednesday night, Green Day were forced to temporarily halt their concert due to a “potential safety issue.” Midway through their rendition of “Longview,” the rock band were quickly ushered off the stage. An “unauthorized drone” had been spotted by security hovering above the stage, and they immediately got the band offstage. No explanation was shared with the crowd, but a message was soon displayed on the stage’s video screens that read: “Show Pause. Please standby for details.”

Green Day returned to the stage about 10 minutes later without mentioning the incident. Frontman Billy Joe Armstrong just said, “How you doing? We’re gonna pick up where we left off.” Following the show, Green Day wrote a since deleted post on X that shed some light on the incident, writing, “Detroit! Sorry for the delay in the show tonight, stadium security had us clear the stage while they dealt with a potential safety issue. DPD quickly resolved the situation, and we were able to continue. Thanks for understanding.” (Rolling Stone)

Neil Young and his old CSNY bandmate Stephen Stills will each perform at a benefit festival  in Lake Hughes, California, on October 5. The Harvest Moon charity festival will benefit the Painted Turtle Camp and Young’s longtime charitable cause the Bridge School, which was co-founded by Pegi Young in 1986. The event is set to take place on the grounds of the Painted Turtle, and in addition to the music the festival will also feature family-friendly activities, including face painting, food trucks, and more. Young and Stills will be joined by additional artists who have yet to be announced.

“We’re thrilled to welcome the community to Harvest Moon at the Painted Turtle,” said April Tani, executive director of the Painted Turtle. “This event not only brings together amazing musicians and families but also raises vital funds for two organizations committed to changing lives. It’s a day of music, fun, and philanthropy — what could be better?” General admission tickets go on sale Sept. 6 for $275, with VIP packages also available. (Rolling Stone)

Green Day is once again collaborating with Wheels For Wishes on a sweepstakes for the chance to win the 1968 Mercury Monterey convertible that was featured in the band’s “Holiday” and “Boulevard of Broken Dreams” music videos. Wheels For Wishes raises money to help children through the donations of used vehicles. “Thanks to Green Day and their immense generosity, Wheels For Wishes will be able to grant hundreds of new wishes through Make-A-Wish chapters across the country,” said Randy Heiligman, co-founder/CEO of National Fundraising Management. “We want to thank Green Day and Propeller for helping us spread awareness of this sweepstakes and for giving up their iconic 1968 Mercury Monterey Convertible in the name of helping the ‘wish’ kids of Make-A-Wish.”

Back in 2017, Green Day also partnered with Wheels For Wishes by donating their restored Bookmobile tour bus to the charitable cause. Interested fans can enter the sweepstakes up until midnight on November 6 via the Propeller site, with $1 getting you 10 entries. The drawing will take place on November 7. (Billboard)

Weezer are celebrating the 30th anniversary of their self-titled debut – commonly referred to by fans as The Blue Album – with a hotly anticipated US tour with Flaming Lips and Dinosaur Jr., as well as a just announced expansive reissue of The Blue Album released on November 1st. The Super Deluxe Edition of Weezer’s debut album is described as “the most comprehensive vision of The Blue Album ever created.” The vinyl box set will feature 4 12-inch LPs, a 10-inch EP, and one 7-inch, which will include a remastered version of the original album along with 36 previously unreleased tracks. Those unheard recordings include eight “Kitchen Tape Demos,” 22 early practices and live recordings, six BBC radio sessions, and four recordings from Loyola Marymount University.

To preview the massive collection, Weezer shared the earliest known recording of one of the big hits from The Blue Album, “Undone – The Sweater Song,” which is now available for streaming. Weezer’s Voyage to the Blue Planet Tour – where they will play The Blue Album in its entirety during their set – started up in Saint Paul, Minnesota on Wednesday night (September 4) and continues through the middle of October. (Consequence of Sound)

The members of the celebrated 1960s rock band the Guess Who have finally settled a prolonged trademark lawsuit that dates back decades. The bitter legal battle even featured two bandmates referring to a recent formation of the group as little more than a “cover band.” In a public statement, Randy Bachman and Burton Cummings disclosed that they have reached a deal that resolves their lawsuit against fellow original members Jim Kale and Garry Peterson. This brings a close to the lengthy legal battle between the four original members of the band who are best known for their hits, “American Woman” and “These Eyes.”

According to the agreement, Bachman and Cummings will acquire full control over the trademark to the band’s name. Financial terms and other aspects of the band’s agreement were not publicly disclosed in the announcement. “We are pleased to have reached a resolution that honors our shared history and allows us to move forward with a new sense of purpose and camaraderie,” Bachman said. Cummings added that they were “committed to preserving and celebrating the legacy for our fans.” (Billboard)

Queen’s Brian May has just revealed that he suffered a stroke last week, and as a result the legendary guitarist also temporarily lost the use of his left arm. Sir Brian disclosed his health scare in an Instagram reel on Tuesday (September 3), giving fans an update on his condition in the clip while flexing the fingers on his left hand to let everyone know he was slowly improving.

“I’m here to bring you some good news — the good news is that I can play guitar after the events of the last few days,” May shared. “I say this because it was in some doubt because that little health hiccup that I mentioned happened about a week ago and what they called it was a minor stroke. It was a little scary, I have to say.” May went on to reveal that he lost control of his left arm “out of the blue” because of the stroke, but said that the “fantastic care” he received from the doctors and medical staff has him healing quickly. “I really don’t want sympathy,” May said. “Please don’t do that because it’ll clutter up my inbox and I hate that.” (Consequence of Sound)

Sade‘s first new song in more than six years is set to be released this November, as her track, “Young Lion,” is set to appear on the TRAИƧA benefit album coming from the Red Hot organization. Sade will be featured alongside an impressive list of artists on the sprawling 46-track concept album, which will also include music from Sam Smith, André 3000, Julien Baker, Fleet Foxes, Wilco’s Jeff Tweedy, Laura Jane Grace, Devendra Banhart, Bartees Strange, Faye Webster, Moses Sumney, Hunter Schafer, Arthur Baker, Teddy Geiger, and more.

The reclusive Sade has not released a full-length album since 2010’s Soldier of Love, while her most recent singles are both from 2018 soundtracks, “Flower of the Universe” from A Wrinkle in Time and “The Big Unknown” from Widows. The TRAИƧA compilation features new songs, covers, and exclusive tracks, with sales of the album going to support trans awareness and causes. According to the press release, the project started to come together in 2021, and is one of the most ambitious projects from the Red Hot non-profit, which has raised more than $15 million since 1989 to benefit HIV/AIDS relief and awareness. (Billboard) 

Following the quick sell-out of all 17 dates on Oasis’ 2025 U.K. reunion tour, the Britpop legends have caught the attention of American fans with a cryptic billboard promotional campaign that suggests U.S. tour dates might be announced soon. Last week, the band teased that “plans are underway for OASIS LIVE ’25 to go to other continents outside of Europe later next year.” And now, electronic billboards have popped up in New York City’s Times Square that hint at U.S. dates.

The messages, which are sponsored by Amazon Music, features the new black and white press photo of Noel and Liam Gallagher used to promote Oasis Live ‘25, along with this hopeful, if a bit desperate, message: “If we need to put up a billboard to get these guys to come to the States, here it is.” An Oasis fansite on X shared a video of the billboard, while a representative for the band said over the weekend that “anticipation for details of the tour’s international dates is now rapidly mounting.” (Billboard)

Billy Corgan shared glimpses of his “port wine” birthmarks in a statement encouraging body positivity on social media. The Smashing Pumpkins frontman posted a picture on Instagram featuring his prominent birthmark on his left hand and arm, which he has tried to keep hidden his whole life because of the teasing he received as a child. Corgan also shared an image of model Carla Bertotti, “a beautiful young woman with a birthmark who has embraced her ‘difference’ with grace,” writes Corgan. “I’m a fan of body positivity movements because at the end of the day it is about celebrating what makes us ‘us,’” Corgan wrote in the caption.

“My point being that my whole life I’ve endeavoured to hide my ‘port wine’ birthmarks because as you can imagine I was teased unmercifully about them as a child. So much so that people who have known me for a decade are shocked when they finally ‘see it’. So positive message for the day: Whoever you are, I hope you find peace with who you are because: I would like to know that person and no one else.” (Consequence of Sound)

Meegan Hodges, girlfriend of Guns N’ Roses guitarist Slash, has paid loving tribute to her late daughter, Lucy-Bleu Knight, to help raise awareness during National Suicide Prevention Month. Knight died by suicide at the age of 25 back on July 19. In an Instagram post on Monday (September 2), Hodges posted a series of candid photos from throughout Knight’s life, along with the first slide that shares information about September being National Suicide Prevention Month and sharing a number for the crisis hotline for anyone who needs help. Hodges captioned her post, “🩵 Lucy-Bleu Knight 🩵 12/6/1998-7/19/2024,” along with these hashtags, “#suicideawarness #bekind #988 #restinpeacemybeautifuldaughter.”

Hodges’ recent post follows an August 24 post made in loving memory of Knight, where Meegan wrote: “Thank you for the outpouring of love and condolences from everyone. You have touched all of our hearts as Lucy-Bleu has touched yours. She will forever be missed but never forgotten. It's impossible to forget Lucy-Bleu with all the light and energy she had on this planet. I love you my baby girl. 💕” (People)

Al Jardine, the multi-instrumentalist co-founder of the Beach Boys, has shared a new song, “Wish,” that has been in his vault for over thirty years. In a new interview with Rolling Stone, Jardine disclosed that he wrote the track in the early 1990s as an ode to his Beach Boys bandmates, Brian and Dennis Wilson, and recorded it back in May with his songwriting partner, Larry Dvoskinin.

“It just dawned on me how much I missed them,” Jardine said. “Dennis, of course, had passed, and Brian was pretty much out of the action. I felt very emotional. It’s a good message because right now we’re all wishing that things were the way they used to be, especially at our age. Because our memories are wonderful, our musical memories are intact, and it’s just important to finish these great songs that we’ve written.” Jardine also disclosed that he intends on reviving the Brian Wilson Band, with Brian’s blessing. “Brian has agreed to allow me to use the name of his band to resurrect that incredible Brian band that we worked with so wonderfully for the last 20 or 30 years,” Jardine revealed. (Consequence of Sound) 

Dave Matthews Band are set to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in October. And to celebrate the honor, the group will be embarking on a run of US tour dates beginning in November. The trek kicks of at PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh on November 15 before heading to Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio on November 16. A pair of two-night stands close out DMB’s brief run of shows, featuring dates at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut on November 19-20, before closing the tour down in style with a high-profile stint at Madison Square Garden in New York on November 22-23.

Prior to DMB’s headlining tour, the group is set to play a string of US festivals at the end of September, including Bourbon & Beyond Festival in Louisville, Kentucky, the Pilgrimage Festival in Franklin, Tennessee. and Oceans Calling Festival in Ocean City, Maryland. The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony will take place on October 19, and in addition to Dave Matthews Band, this year’s class of  fellow inductees will include Ozzy Osbourne, Cher, A Tribe Called Quest, Mary J. Blige, Peter Frampton, Foreigner, and Kool & The Gang. (Consequence of Sound)

Back in 2023, Imagine Dragons recorded a song called “Children of the Sky” for the video game Starfield. The Las Vegas pop rock band has yet to play the song live on their current Loom World Tour because they are apparently saving it for a special occasion. “Children Of The Sky” is set to make its live debut at Imagine Dragons’ upcoming Hollywood Bowl show on October 27, with the special one-night-only performance featuring accompaniment from the Los Angeles Film Orchestra led by composer Inon Zur. Then things get truly interesting. The song will then be “transmitted back to Earth from the surface of the Moon as part of Lonestar’s Freedom Mission flying with Intuitive Machines to the South Lunar Pole in early 2025,” according to a press release. “Our goal is to inspire the next generation of kids to be excited about the future of space and technology, which is why we chose ‘Children of the Sky’ as the first song in history to be broadcast from the Moon,” said Ryan Micheletti, an investor in Lonestar. (Uproxx)

The organizers of Desert Daze have announced that the four-day independent music festival has officially been canceled. Desert Daze was originally scheduled for Oct. 10-13 in Lake Perris, California, and as was set to feature high profile artists like Jack White, Fleet Foxes, Cigarettes After Sex, De La Soul, Danny Brown, Thundercat, Liz Phair and more. The 2023 iteration of the festival was postponed, and event organizers were hoping to make a successful return this year, but the cost of running a festival proved to be too expensive. “As an independent festival, an increasing rarity in today’s festival market, Desert Daze is run by a small team of people who love live music and this community,” a Desert Daze spokesperson wrote in a statement. “Unfortunately, due to rising production costs and the current volatile festival market, it is no longer possible to execute the weekend as planned.” All Desert Daze festival pass holders will be refunded via their original point of purchase. (Variety)