July 5th – July 11th

7/5 Megadeth Cancels – Fans React

Megadeth is forced to cancel its appearance at the EvilLive festival in Lisbon due to “technical issues” beyond the band’s control.

Fans boo loudly, chant for refunds and throw plastic cups toward the stage while the crew is dismantling the equipment.

7/7 Bon Jovi Returns

Bon Jovi returns to the stage after a four-year touring absence due to frontman Jon Bon Jovi’s vocal issues.

“I haven’t heard the roar of a crowd in four years,” Jon Bon Jovi tells the audience.

The “Forever” tour begins with nine shows at New York’s Madison Square Garden.

Bon Scott

7/7 Bon Scott Is On The Money

The limited-edition Bon Scott 80th-anniversary minted bars capturing the rebellious spirit and enduring legacy of the AC/DC icon, are available.

Crafted in 99.99% pure gold and silver, each bar features the Bon Scott logo and crest with the inscription “Bon Scott 80 Years.”

Scott, born 7/9/46 in Scotland, was in AC/DC from 1974 until his death in 1980.

7/8 Yungblud Bails On Canadian Festival

Scheduled to perform at The Cowboys Music Festival on July 12th in Calgary, Yungblud posts a statement: “I apologize for not being there with you all this weekend — I’m currently in a place where I’m working on myself and taking time off at home in the U.K. I’m taking this extremely seriously. I will never take any of this for granted.”

7/8 Bonnie Tyler Passes Away

The singer best known for1983’s chart-topping hit “Total Eclipse Of The Heart,” plus “It’s a Heartache” and “Holding Out For A Hero,” dies at the age of 75 after a two-month long health battle.

Earlier in the year, Tyler underwent emergency surgery in Portugal for a perforated intestine. Weeks later her family said she “remained very unwell” and in intensive care.

Tyler released 18 studio albums, with the most recent being 2021’s “The Best Is Yet to Come.”

7/9 Bon Scott Tribute

The third annual Bon’s Birthday Bash is held in New York City at The Cutting Room. The only U.S. tribute event authorized by the Bon Scott estate, the Birthday Bash features singer Corey Glover of Living Colour.

The one-night event celebrates of the voice, swagger, and spirit that helped define AC/DC’s early era.

7/10 Rock Hall Exhibit Honors Women

“Women In Metal: You Will Know My Name,” an exhibit featurette, opens at the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame in Cleveland.

“Women have been pivotal influencers and changemakers in the Metal genre since its inception,” says Rock Hall assistant curator Haley Cronin.

7/10 Eric Bass Deals With Metal Health Issues

Shinedown’s bassist/producer announces he will miss the band’s upcoming tour. Bass posts a statement: “I had a pretty serious mental health crash, I guess you could say, a few weeks ago, couple of weeks ago. And I don’t really feel it’s the wise thing for me to do to go out on tour right now.”

Turnstile

7/10 Turnstile Are Guest Splashers

The Baltimore Orioles deem their game against the Kansas City Royals as Turnstile Night. Fans who purchase a special ticket package receive a limited-edition Turnstile Orioles jersey.

All Turnstile band members serve as “guest splashers” dousing fans with celebratory sprays of water.

7/11 Five Finger Death Punch Log Eighteenth #1

Five Finger Death Punch earn its 18th #1 single on Billboard’s Mainstream Rock Airplay chart with “Eye Of The Storm.“

The song is from the band’s upcoming tenth album, “Legacy,” which will arrive digitally on July 31st with CD/vinyl/cassette versions landing September 18th.

Meanwhile, Five Finger Death Punch’s previous #1 hits “Welcome To The Circus” (2022) and “Darkness Settles In” (2021) are officially RIAA-certified gold records

7/11 Metallica’s “ReLoad” Returns To The Billboard Charts

The “ReLoad” super deluxe box set arrived on June 26th, 2026 and includes a remastered version of the album by Reuben Cohen, live recordings, rough mixes, and demos.

It lands in the Top 10 on six different Billboard charts (#! on Top Hard Rock Albums).