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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

Nickelback just released a new song, “Bones for the Crows,” marking their first new material since 2022’s Get Rollin’. The track is a reworked version of a song they originally made for the mobile game Dungeon Hunter 6, which had never been officially released on streaming until now.

Black Veil Brides have revealed details of their long‑awaited 7th studio album, Vindicate, set for release May 8 via Spinefarm. Frontman Andy Biersack says the record is rooted in “revenge and vindication,” emotions that can fuel growth or become destructive: “At its core, this album is about resilience. It’s for anyone who’s ever had their dreams doubted or their fire challenged by people who couldn’t see their vision.” The 14‑track LP includes previously released singles Certainty, Bleeders and Hallelujah, alongside the brand‑new title track Vindicate.

AC/DC guitarist Stevie Young has been hospitalized in Buenos Aires just days before the band’s scheduled shows in Argentina. A spokesperson told Reuters: “Out of an abundance of caution, [Stevie] was admitted to a local hospital where he is undergoing a full battery of tests. Stevie is doing well and is in good spirits. He is looking forward to getting on stage on Monday.” AC/DC is set to perform in Buenos Aires on March 23, 27 and 31 as part of the South American leg of their Power Up tour. 📸 - PwrUpTour / YouTube

Dee Snider has opened up about why he stepped away from Twisted Sister’s 50th‑anniversary reunion tour. On The Jasta Show, Snider revealed ongoing health challenges: “I’m not dying anytime soon. But I am dealing with issues that if I don’t deal with them, I could kill myself.” He added: “My body’s been causing me problems with growing arthritis… it hurts all the time.” Snider said his children urged him to stop: “My kids sat me down and said, ‘Please stop… because you are gonna kill yourself.’” Twisted Sister will move forward with Sebastian Bach fronting the band for their fall 2026 shows. 📸 - TheJastaShow / YouTube

Remembering Randy Rhoads, one of rock’s most influential guitarists. His work with Ozzy Osbourne on Blizzard of Ozz and Diary of a Madman helped redefine heavy metal before his tragic death in 1982 at just 25. 📸 - ozzyosbourne / YouTube

Dave Grohl has opened up about coping with the loss of Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins in an interview with Mojo. “Losing Taylor was never meant to be… it was so unfair. I still have a hard time making sense of it”. He admitted: “I think I was afraid of silence… I was definitely using [music] as a crutch for some broken limb.” Rather than disband, Foo Fighters honored Hawkins with tribute shows, released But Here We Are in 2023, and now prepare to release Your Favorite Toy in April with new drummer Ilan Rubin. 📸 - premierguitar & APArchive

Trafalgar Releasing has dropped the trailer for Iron Maiden: Burning Ambition, a feature‑length documentary charting the band’s five‑decade journey. The film, directed by Malcolm Venville, will premiere in theaters worldwide for a limited run starting May 7, with tickets on sale now. It includes reflections from Javier Bardem, Lars Ulrich, and Chuck D alongside the band. Formed in East London in 1975, Iron Maiden have released 17 studio albums, sold over 100 million records, and performed nearly 2,500 shows across 64 countries.

Happy 60th birthday to Jerry Cantrell. Known for his work with Alice in Chains and his solo projects, he remains one of rock’s most influential guitarists and songwriters. 📸 - gibsonguitar / YouTube

This is my friend David. David is a hero to me. He crossed over to the other side yesterday. We became friends about a year ago, and I watched him face every health challenge with incredible bravery, strength, positivity, trust, and faith, while still being honest about the fears along the way. He encouraged so many people with his attitude throughout his entire journey. Just last week, he encouraged me to stay grateful while I’ve been dealing with some minor but long term health issues. Some would say he lost his battle… but the higher truth is, David triumphed over it 🤍

Shinedown drummer Barry Kerch surprised a woman at a grocery store by paying for her groceries. The clip quickly went viral, with fans praising his generosity. Winn-Dixie also joined the conversation, replying to a comment that said “The winndixie in St. Augustine has one of the best cashiers too!” with: “People like you >”. 📸 - boosbrewsbbq / Instagram

Catch Your Breath have announced their upcoming single ‘Blood Money’, now available to pre‑save.

On March 17, 2003, MTV debuted ‘Punk’d’, the hidden-camera prank show hosted by Ashton Kutcher. The series quickly became a pop culture phenomenon, catching celebrities off guard with elaborate pranks and unexpected setups. Kutcher’s role as host and mastermind made the show one of MTV’s most talked-about programs of the 2000s.

Switchfoot have confirmed their new album Forever Now will be released Friday, June 26. The band compared the process to climbing a mountain: “Making an album is like climbing a mountain - an intentional step forward for the band and the story we are telling.” Pre-save link is available now.

Kid Bookie has released his new single “Blame”, featuring Slipknot frontman Corey Taylor. The track continues their long-running collaboration and shows Bookie pushing further into new territory ahead of his upcoming album later this year. 📸 - kidbookie⁩ / YouTube

Limp Bizkit will play back-to-back shows at The Truth, Nashville’s brand new 4,400-capacity venue, on October 11th and 12th. The venue, backed by Live Nation & AJ Capital, is set to open this October. Pre-sales for the shows start Thursday, March 19th, with general on-sale beginning Friday, March 20th. 📸 - Lollapalooza

Happy birthday Billy Corgan! 🎂 Frontman of The Smashing Pumpkins and one of the most influential figures in alternative rock. 📸 - howardstern / YouTube

On this day in 1992, Pearl Jam took the stage at Kaufman Astoria Studios in New York for their unforgettable MTV Unplugged set. The show captured the band in their early grunge era and remains one of the most memorable performances of the series.

Avenged Sevenfold, Good Charlotte and A Day To Remember have confirmed a massive one-off show at BMO Stadium in Los Angeles on August 30th, with additional artists still to be announced Early access for A7X & GC Rewards Members opens Tuesday, with artist pre-sale starting Thursday, March 19 at 10AM PT. General on-sale begins Friday, March 20 at 10AM PT.

Linkin Park have hit another massive milestone, 'Somewhere I Belong' has officially crossed 1 billion streams on Spotify, becoming their 7th track to reach the mark. Originally released in 2003 as the first single from Meteora, the song now joins the ranks of rock and metal classics that have broken the billion barrier, alongside hits from AC/DC, Metallica, Nirvana, Green Day, and more. With seven songs over a billion streams, Linkin Park continue to prove their enduring impact on rock and nü-metal worldwide. 📸 - LinkinPark / YouTube

Former Kiss guitarist Vinnie Vincent has unveiled his new record Guitarmageddon, and it comes with a jaw-dropping $2,000,000 price tag. Vincent, who played with Kiss between 1982 and 1984, is offering the 10-track album in master format only, complete with artwork files, posters, and a perpetual license to use the “Vinnie Vincent Invasion” name. Individual songs can also be purchased for $200,000 each. He calls it “one of the greatest rock albums of all time,” putting it in the same league as Wu-Tang Clan’s Once Upon a Time in Shaolin, which sold for $2M in 2015. 📸 - therockexperiencewithmikeb8365 / YouTube