This Week in Rock

Ghost’s “Rite Here Rite Now“ will launch in cinemas globally on June 20th and June 22th only. The feature-length film, directed by Ghost’s Tobias Forge (pictured) and Alex Ross, combines never-before-seen L.A. concert footage filmed last year, with a narrative story that picks up plot threads from the band’s long-running “Chapters“ series. Full trailer launch and cinema tickets…

Sammy Hagar has received the 2,779th star on the Hollywood Walk Of Fame. The Red Rocker and vocalist for Van Hagar (a.k.a. Van Halen) was honored during a 4/30 ceremony at 6212 Hollywood Boulevard in Hollywood. Hagar was recognized in the Recording category. Following a stint with Montrose, Hagar embarked on a solo career that is best remembered…

Slipknot’s extensive North American “Here Comes The Pain” tour will get underway in August following next month’s festival dates. As previously stated, the band will play Knotfest Iowa on September 21st.  Slipknot recently confirmed that former Sepultura drummer Eloy Casagrandes is an official member. He replaced Jay Weinberg who was fired last year. But the…

Creed’s “Summer of ’99” cruise will sail into 2025. The band, with singer Scott Stapp and guitarist Mark Tremonti, revealed the news while on board the second “Summer of ’99” cruise – “Summer of ’99 and Beyond.” ’99 was the year the band released their sophomore album “Human Clay,” which sold over 11.5 million copies…

Slipknot have revealed that drummer Eloy Casagrande, who has already performed two shows with the band, is officially a member.  Casagrande was in Sepultura.  He joined Slipknot in February, replacing former drummer Jay Weinberg, who was fired in 2023. Slipknot’s current keyboardist is still a mystery. He replaced longtime member Craig Jones last year. ###

Marilyn Manson has announced headlining shows for this summer. The 30-date arena/amphitheater trek, Manson’s first run in five years, is slated to kick off on August 2nd at Hersheypark Stadium in Hershey, PA, with support by Five Finger Death Punch. Locations, Dates & Ticket Information ###

Slipknot will headline the Knotfest Iowa festival which will take place on September 21st at Waterworks Park in Des Moines. Ticket Information This year’s event will celebrate 25 years of the self-titled album in the band’s Iowa birthplace. “It’s not just the shows, but the environment created around it,” explained Slipknot’s Shawn “Clown” Crahan. “A day dedicated…

Blink-182 has announced a new 30-date North American addition to their reunion tour with guitarist/vocalist Tom DeLonge. The trek, with support from Pierce The Veil, will launch June 20th in Orlando and conclude August 15th in Toronto. Fans will be seeing a show with added production elements. “One More Time,” the title of Blink-182’s most…

The Smashing Pumpkins have officially named Kiki Wong as their touring guitarist following last October’s departure of longtime guitarist Jeff Schroeder.   Earlier this year, the Pumpkins launched an open audition looking for a touring guitarist. Over 10,000 applications were submitted.   “Kiki joins the band’s touring lineup of Billy Corgan, Jimmy Chamberlin, and James Iha,…