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“We’ve just unveiled our brand-new single, “Avatar – The Final Incarnation,” a track written during the “Aspiral” sessions,” writes Epica. “In Hindu philosophy, Kalki represents the final avatar who restores balance at the end of the age,” noted Epica guitarist/vocalist Mark Jansen “That idea of breaking free from cycles — through self-realization, detachment from desires, and inner transformation — resonates…

Creed and Limp Bizkit will play the two-day Summer of ’99 and Beyond festival taking place on July 18th and 19th in Tinley Park, IL. Limp Bizkit will headline the first night with performances by Cypress Hill, Sevendust, Kittie, Puddle Of Mudd, Magnolia Park, The Pretty Wild and Slay Squad at the Credit Union 1…

Three Days Grace are only the second act in the forty-four-year history of Billboard’s Mainstream Rock Airplay chart to earn their twentieth #1, “Kill Me Fast” (dated 12/13). Only Shinedown has logged more #1s (21). “Kill Me Fast”is the band’s third #1 in a row, starting with “Mayday,” in January. Kill Me Fast Three Days Grace…

U2 come in second on Pollstar’s list of the Top 25 “Most Popular Touring Artists Of The Millennium” (dated 12/12), based on concert ticket sales from January 1st, 2001 to the end of 2025. Coldplay topped the list with 24.8 million tickets sold, followed by U2, with 20.2 million tickets sold. The list also includes: Metallica: #8…

KISS was recognized (on 12/7) at the Kennedy Center Honors in Washington D.C. A day earlier, the original KISS surviving members were among the latest Kennedy Center honorees presented with their medals by President Donald Trump during an Oval Office ceremony. Formed in New York City in 1973 by Paul Stanley, Gene Simmons, Ace Frehley and Peter Criss, KISS rose to prominence…

Aerosmith, Yungblud and Country singer Lainey Wilson have released “Wild Woman,” a track from Aerosmith and Yungblud’s collaborative EP “One More Time.” “I’m really hyped to have Lainey Wilson jump on this record with us,” enthused Yungblud. “I have been a fan of her for a while. Her life story is truly inspirational. With this record, we really needed a female vocalist who…

Mammoth (formerly Mammoth WVH), led by Wolfgang Van Halen, has announced a 2026 headlining tour. The 19-date trek will kick off on March 5th in Buffalo and conclude on April 4th in Prior Lake, MN. The End Mammoth has logged three #1s on the Billboard Mainstream Rock Songs Airplay chart: “The End,” “Distance” and “Don’t Back Down.” “The…

“Asking For A Friend” is the Foo Fighters 15th song to top Billboard’s Mainstream Rock Airplay chart (dated 12/6). Asking For A Friend “Asking For A Friend” takes over the #1 spot from Five Finger Death Punch (featuring Babymetal). “The End” was FFDP’s 17th chart leader. Only FFDP, Three Days Grace and Shinedown have scored more…

Evanescence has announced a world tour for 2026. The trek will kick off in West Palm Beach, FL and run through the end of October. Following the North American dates, the band will head for Europe. Support on the run will come from Spiritbox, K. Flay and Nova Twins for selected dates. . “It’s going to be a…

Volbeat 11/1 Volbeat Score Twelfth #1 Volbeat’s single, “Time Will Heal,” is the band’s twelfth #1 on the Billboard Rock Mainstream chart. “Time Will Heal” and “By A Monster’s Hand,” which topped the chart earlier this year, are from Volbeat’s ninth album, “God Of Angels Trust.” Five Finger Death Punch Babymetal 11/1 Five Finger Death Punch Collab With Babymetal Scores Vocalist Ivan…