Rock music continues to evolve and thrive, with a constant stream of news and updates emerging from both established and independent artists. Stay informed on the latest happenings in the world of rock, from album releases and tour announcements to band breakups and reunions. This roundup compiles the top Rock Music News stories from various online sources.
Breaking News in the Rock World
Band Breakups and Reunions: REO Speedwagon frontman Kevin Cronin recently addressed the “heartbreaking” end of the band, explaining the situation surrounding their retirement in a social media interaction with a fan. In contrast, Home Grown discusses their reunion and future plans in a recent interview.
New Music Releases: A plethora of artists have unveiled new music, including NEEDTOBREATHE’s collaboration with Tori Kelly on “I’ve Got A Story,” Magnolia Park’s new track “WORSHIP,” and The Wildhearts’ single “I’ll Be Your Monster” featuring Jorgen Munkeby. Billy Idol announced his new album “Dream Into It” with the lead single “Still Dancing,” while Mayday Parade released “Towards You” in celebration of their 20th anniversary. Rock legend Don Airey shared his new song “Moon Rising.” Elsewhere, Monstrosa’s new single “778” is making waves in the alternative metal scene. J Prozac’s new single “Take Me Away” is available for pre-order, and Knife Proof Earmuffs released their album “One Of Them Real Good Times.”
Tour Announcements: My Morning Jacket added new U.S. tour dates in support of their upcoming album. Stereolab announced a world tour commencing in May. ’68 announced a North American tour with Silly Goose and Islander, while Foxy Shazam will be touring with The Number 12 Looks Like You and Lobby Boxer. Young Widows announced a spring tour with Kowloon Walled City and Rid Of Me. Ill NiÑo will tour Australia for the first time in eight years with special guests Adema.
Festival Updates: Limp Bizkit and House Of Protection were added to the Reading & Leeds Festival lineup. Slayer, Avenged Sevenfold, Deftones, and Bring Me The Horizon will headline Louder Than Life 2025. Blink-182, Panic! At The Disco, Bad Religion, Weezer, The Offspring, and Gaslight Anthem will play When We Were Young Festival 2025. The full lineup for Rocklahoma 2025 has been revealed, featuring over 40 artists. Warped Tour announced the lineups for all three of its 2025 dates.
Other Notable News: Former Carnivore and Crumbsuckers guitarist was arrested for sexual assault of a child. Combust premiered their new single and music video “N.Y.H.C.” featuring Danny Diablo. Dying Wish premiered their new music video “I Brought You My Soul (Your World Brought Me Despair)”. Architects released their new single “Brain Dead” from their upcoming album “The Sky, The Earth & All Between.” Employed To Serve released a new single and video for “Fallen Star”. Former Annihilator frontman Coburn Pharr passed away at 62. Centinex canceled all shows and postponed their new album due to their vocalist’s cancer diagnosis. Ozzy Osbourne is preparing for his final show. The Mars Volta performed a new, unannounced album live.
Keeping Up with the Rhythm of Rock
The rock music landscape is constantly shifting, with new sounds and stories emerging every day. From heavy metal to punk rock, there’s always something exciting happening in the world of rock. Stay tuned to rockscapes.net for ongoing coverage of rock music news and updates.
