This Week in Rock

“Some Kind Of Feeling” is the title track from Orianthi’s upcoming album, due next year. Earlier this year, Orianthi released lead single “First Time Blues” featuring guitarist Joe Bonamassa. “‘First Time Blues‘ is about that feeling of when you first feel brokenhearted,” shared Orianthi. “It doesn’t change throughout life if you really have the strength to love and…

Linkin Park will launch the “From Zero” North American tour next year, The trek will launch at the end of January in Mexico before heading to Japan, with the U.S. leg beginning in April (Sick New World Festival). Following appearances at Sonic Temple and Welcome to Rockville festivals, Linkin Park will head for Europe, before…

Megadeth and frontman Dave Mustaine have agreed to pay $1.4 million to resolve allegations that they still owed commissions to former manager Cory Brennan after he was “unceremoniously” fired and replaced by Mustaine’s son. The deal resolves claims related to a lawsuit filed last year by Brennan and his Five B Artist Management, which alleged that Mustaine was refusing…

Epica have released the single “Arcana.“ It marks the band’s first new release since the ’22 collaboration EP “The Alchemy Project,” which featured guest artist on each song. “‘Arcana’ guides you through the universal stages of spiritual evolution in life,” writes the Symphonic Metal band. “The music contains classic Epica elements but has some vibes that might remind you of…

As I Lay Dying have shared “The Void Within,” the latest single from “Through Storms Ahead,” which is due Friday. The single drops after band turmoil left vocalist Tim Lambesis the only remaining member. He plans to add new members and play the Rockville Festival next May. “Through Storms Ahead,” As I Lay Dying’s eighth full-length studio album,…

The Download Festival will take place from June 13th to 15th at England’s Donington Park.  Green Day (pictured above), Sleep Token and KoЯn have been announced as the headliners. It’s each band’s first time as a Download headliner. Bullet For My Valentine, Jimmy Eat World, Jinger, Spiritbox and Jerry Cantrell, will be among the approximately one-hundred…

My Chemical Romance will celebrate “The Black Parade” this coming summer performing the full album in only 10 cities across North America. Tickets go on sale this Friday (11/15). Tour Dates: Ticket Information July 11, 2025 – Seattle, WA – T-Mobile Park – Special guest: Violent Femmes July 19, 2025 – San Francisco, CA – Oracle Park –…

Machine Head have announced a North American tour that will include In Flames, Lacuna Coil, and Unearth. The five-week trek begins in Oakland and concludes with a handful of dates in Canada. Also, Machine Head and Lacuna Coil will play the Sick New World Festival on April 12th. Presale will begin November 14th with general on-sale…

The White Stripes have dropped their copyright infringement lawsuit against Donald Trump over the unauthorized use of “Seven Nation Army” in a campaign video released earlier this year. In the complaint, which was filed amid Trump’s campaign for re-election, the White Stripes noted that they “vehemently oppose the policies adopted and actions taken by defendant Trump…

Papa Roach and Rise Against have announced a joint tour that will launch next March and run through early April. A second leg will begin in September and conclude in early October. Locations and dates are below. The trek will celebrate the 25th anniversary of Papa Roach’s sophomore set “Infest” while Rise Against will mark over…