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Billy Corgan says rock didn’t just fade, it was pushed out of mainstream culture. Speaking with Conrad Flynn on The Magnificent Others Podcast, he recalled a late‑’90s shift where MTV “suddenly decided rock was out” even though the genre was still huge. Corgan said he “saw the gravity shift” as rap took over and standards changed overnight. Today, he points to the irony: rock sells massive tickets worldwide, yet barely appears in mainstream media. For him, the industry “purposely dialed down the ability of rock stars to have a voice.” 📸 - The Magnificent Others Podcast

In a new interview with Rolling Stone Brasil, James “Munky” Shaffer revealed that Korn have written nearly 40 songs while working on the follow‑up to Requiem. “We’ve written probably almost 40 songs… rewrote ’em, and got rid of ’em, and tore ’em apart, and rebuilt ’em.” Munky said the band slowed the process intentionally: “We didn’t want to release something mediocre.” He added the new material is still guitar‑driven and bass‑heavy, without “anything too far out of left field.” Shaffer also addressed Fieldy’s gradual disengagement before stepping away in 2021: “On the last couple of records, he kind of checked out… he just kind of lost his ambition.” Despite that, Munky stressed there’s no bad blood: “We want him to be happy.” Jonathan Davis called the new songs “the best music in our lives right now,” while Brian “Head” Welch praised the band’s slower creative pace. 📸 - SamGrantProductions / YouTube

In a new interview on SiriusXM's "Trunk Nation With Eddie Trunk", Jason Newsted said he doesn’t believe Metallica should ever remix …And Justice for All, despite decades of debate over the album’s nearly inaudible bass. “I don’t think that you should go back and mess with things like that… It’s what it is,” Newsted explained, adding that fans still talk about the record “because it was so fucking bizarre.” He also pointed to Lars Ulrich’s long‑standing approach to mixing, noting the handwritten note on the No Life ’Til Leather demo: “Turn bass down on stereo.” 📸 - BillBurrOfficial⁩ / YouTube

Dirk Verbeuren has now been behind the kit for Megadeth for a decade, and in a new interview he reflected on the surreal journey from being a teenage fan to joining the band. In a new interview with Brazil's TV Braba, Verbeuren recalled seeing Megadeth live in 1990 on the Clash of the Titans tour and described the honor of continuing the legacy of past drummers like Nick Menza and Gar Samuelson. He praised Dave Mustaine as a true pioneer: “To me, Dave is the guy who invented thrash metal. He wrote a lot of the iconic early stuff that kind of defined what that genre sounded like… Dave is the ultimate rock god.” He also noted the technical challenge of playing Megadeth’s catalog, from the breakneck speed of Killing Is My Business… to classics like Symphony of Destruction and Hangar 18, calling every set “a true test of endurance and stamina.” 📸 - brabadrums⁩ & T13_cl

25 years ago, Drowning Pool released their breakout single “Bodies”, a track that defined the nü‑metal era and powered their debut album Sinner to platinum success.

In a new interview with Chile’s Rockaxis TV, Randy Blythe said the state of the world directly shaped the lyrics on Lamb of God’s new album Into Oblivion. Blythe pointed to global instability and historical patterns of power consolidation, saying: “There’s patterns throughout history… it never ends well.” Asked what needs to change, he emphasized the role of younger generations: “Young people need to become politically aware, politically engaged in the process… and vote for candidates that speak to working‑class people... not billionaires, not corporate profits.” Blythe also noted that corruption repeats when politicians rely on corporate money: “If you take money from a corporation, then you owe that corporation.” 📸 - TheJastaShow / YouTube

Geezer Butler of Black Sabbath has joined one of the largest coordinated dog rescues in recent U.S. history, supporting the effort to rehome 1,500 beagles removed from Wisconsin‑based Ridglan Farms. Appearing at a press conference alongside Debbie Gibson, Butler praised the operation led by the Center for a Humane Economy. “I’ve loved animals my entire life… This rescue represents compassion in action and a growing recognition that we can pursue better science without animal suffering.” Gibson echoed the sentiment, calling the mission “a shift in consciousness” as organizations triage, treat, and place the dogs with rescue groups and families nationwide. The operation comes as federal reforms accelerate around animal testing, with new legislation pushing for modern, human‑based research methods. 📸 - Q1043NewYork / YouTube

Foo Fighters are the latest guests on NPR’s Tiny Desk Concert, delivering a five‑song set featuring “Spit Shine,” “Learn To Fly,” “Child Actor,” “My Hero,” and “Everlong.” The band has been everywhere promoting their new album Your Favorite Toy, with recent appearances on Saturday Night Live UK, The Late Show With Stephen Colbert, and now NPR’s iconic series. 📸 - nprmusic / YouTube

Breaking Benjamin have dropped their dark new single “Something Wicked,” marking the next chapter ahead of their upcoming full‑length album. Frontman Benjamin Burnley said the track is the result of pushing themselves harder than ever: “We pushed every boundary we’ve previously had… ‘Something Wicked’ was the result.” The band’s return follows 2024’s “Awaken,” their first new music since 2018, which hit No. 1 on Rock Digital Songs and surpassed 131 million streams. Breaking Benjamin will head to Europe this summer with Chevelle and Return To Dust, and recently debuted new drummer Brian Medeiros at Welcome To Rockville.

During Bring Me The Horizon’s May 11th show at the Enterprise Center in St. Louis, Oli Sykes was struck in the head by a phone thrown from the crowd during “Happy Song.” Sykes briefly confronted the audience, asking “who the f** threw that?”, but finished the set. On social media, Sykes later confirmed he suffered a mild concussion: “The phone to the head definitely smarted… I ended up with a mild concussion, but the swelling’s gone down.” He added that singing afterward felt “disorienting” but said he expects to be fine for the next show. 📸 - heavenishiding / X

On the Nick Nocturnal Podcast, Misha Mansoor said most bands “aren’t going to survive the next few years” without side hustles, adding that touring costs have “doubled to tripled” and that many support acts now need guarantees “a lot more than they’re worth” just to stay solvent. On X, Fit For A King bassist Ryan “Tuck” O’Leary fired back: “Rich guy in a band said you need a side hustle because he doesn’t understand how budgets work… This rhetoric is unhealthy for young musicians.” Tuck also argued that many bands are surviving: “Bands are also charging double for shirts and getting paid a lot more.” 📸 - AltomusicNY & niknocturnalpodcast

In the debut episode of Gnarly Origins, Zakk Wylde reflected on his early years and shared the advice he gives young musicians: “Be like Jimmy Page… Dedicate your life to it, ’cause you don’t wanna have some crummy job that you hate.” Wylde said the goal for most musicians is simple: “Just to be able to play and pay your bills… If you become a multimillionaire or billionaire playing music, awesome. But the whole thing is to be able to just pay your bills and just be able to do that all day.” He added that even without Ozzy Osbourne, music would have defined his life: “Everything would revolve around music… It’s your book. It’s your movie. Write it.” 📸 - AllisonHagendorf⁩ / YouTube

In a new interview at The Europe Drum Show, drummer Jason Bowld said he has finished recording drums for Bullet For My Valentine’s eighth album, adding: “It’s gonna be finished probably by June… We’re looking to release it in January [2027]. We need to time it right and build up promo and have five singles, maybe, before it comes out.” Last year, Matt Tuck described the new material as a mix of Bullet For My Valentine, Fever and The Poison, saying: “feels like it's a mash-up of all those really big moments… Could it be the most definitive Bullet record yet? Possibly.” Guitarist Michael “Padge” Paget previously said the album will be “super heavy” with new tunings, adding that all the classic Bullet trademarks are still there. 📸 - QelloConcerts / YouTube

Shinedown hit the American Idol season 24 finale with a two‑song performance alongside former contestant Philmon Lee, who previously impressed Carrie Underwood with his rendition of their “Simple Man” cover. They opened with “Searchlight” from Ei8ht, with Lee joining Brent Smith on vocals, and closed with a high‑energy run of “Second Chance.” The finale aired May 11 on ABC, with appearances from Mötley Crüe, Jason Mraz, Nelly, En Vogue, Tori Kelly, Blues Traveler, and Gin Blossoms. 📸 - American Idol

In a new interview with 99.7 The Blitz, Adam Jones said TOOL are still in talks for a Las Vegas Sphere residency: “We were supposed to open that place… They have been really enthusiastic about us playing there, so we’ve been talking to them since it opened about doing some kind of residency. And there's just a lot of production details and budgeting and money and timing. So it's complicated. But I think we will do it at some point.” Drummer Danny Carey previously added: “We’re hoping when we release the new record, maybe do a stint at the Sphere… It’s a very expensive endeavor, and it takes a while to get into the black. I think you have to play quite a few shows before you make any money.” With residencies from U2, Phish, Dead & Company, The Eagles and soon Metallica, fans have long believed TOOL’s cinematic visuals are tailor‑made for the venue. 📸 - gibsonguitar / YouTube

22 years ago, Killswitch Engage dropped The End of Heartache, a landmark metalcore album that helped define the 2000s. With tracks like the title song and “Rose of Sharyn,” the record became one of the band’s most influential releases and remains a fan favorite decades later.

From Ashes to New have officially scored their first No. 1 at Rock Radio with “Drag Me.” The band celebrated the milestone writing: “We’ve never had a #1 at Rock Radio until now… every station that took a chance on this song, every fan that streamed it, shared it, and requested it.. this belongs to all of us.”

After last week’s cryptic video sparked breakup rumors, Greta Van Fleet have officially shut everything down by posting in‑studio footage of a brand‑new song, and an enthusiastic message: “We’re back, baby!” The clip shows the band performing an unreleased track fans are already calling “Play Your Games.” According to Genius, it’s tied to GVF4, a working title for their next project rumored for May 29 and produced by Dave Cobb. GVF haven’t played live since 2024 and haven’t released new music since 2023, making this return one of their most anticipated moments in years. 📸 - Greta Van Fleet / Instagram

Red Hot Chili Peppers have sold the rights to their entire recorded catalog to Warner Music Group in a deal valued at over $300 million, according to The Hollywood Reporter. The acquisition was made through WMG’s joint venture with Bain Capital and represents nearly half of the $650 million the venture has spent so far. This marks the band’s second major catalog sale, after selling their publishing rights in 2021, and further cements the Chili Peppers as one of the most valuable rock acts in the world, with hits like “Californication,” “Scar Tissue,” “Under the Bridge,” and “Can’t Stop.” 📸 - AppleMusic / YouTube

YouTube guitarist Stevie T just pulled off one of the wildest full‑circle moments ever, starring in an official Kars4Kids commercial after years of roasting their infamous jingle. Stevie says the charity reached out after loving his parody and gave him a budget to create a “less annoying rock version” of the ad, this time featuring real kid musicians instead of actors pretending to play. “They actually enjoyed me making fun of them!” he joked. He documented the entire process on his channel, and the new commercial is now airing across North America on TV and radio.

Black Veil Brides have officially released their seventh studio album Vindicate today, marking a major new era for the band. Alongside the album, they also dropped the music video for “Cut,” a live‑action reimagining of The Corpse Bride featuring Andy Biersack and Lilith Czar. BVB now head into a massive run of U.S., Canadian, and European shows in support of Vindicate.