Aerosmith's Joe Perry has assembled a star-studded lineup for the upcoming North American summer tour for The Joe Perry Project. The group will feature the Black Crowes' singer Chris Robinson, Stone Temple Pilots' bassist Robert DeLeo and drummer Eric Kretz, along with Perry’s Aerosmith bandmates Brad Whitford and Buck Johnson. The 8-date tour will kick off on August 13 in Tampa, and finishes on August 23 in Port Chester, New York, and will include a special hometown show in Boston on August 19. General on-sale for tickets starts on Friday (May 9th). The shows will feature a blend of JPP classics, along with a mix of hits by STP, Black Crowes, and Aerosmith. “It's time to let the music do the talkin’ again,” Perry stated. “I’m really excited about the JPP line up this year! They’re all busy as hell but thankfully they’re able to carve out some time for this run.” (Consequence of Sound)

In an  interview with prog-rock site Sea of Tranquility, Rush guitarist Alex Lifeson shared that he recently had a spontaneous jam session with Metallica's Kirk Hammett and Rob Trujillo. “They came over after dinner and we played for a few hours, and it was great,” Lifeson said. “When you play with great musicians like those guys are, the places you go, it’s just unbelievable. I loved every second that we did that. The three of us just were oozing with enthusiasm. And that’s pretty cool.” The impromptu jam likely occurred while Metallica was in Toronto in late April for their pair of shows at Rogers Centre. During their second night on April 26th, Hammett and Trujillo paid tribute to Rush by performing a rendition of their 1978 classic, “La Villa Strangiato,” during the duo’s instrumental cover break, a recurring segment during Metallica’s current live sets. Metallica continues their M72 World Tour with a pair of upcoming shows in Columbus, Ohio this weekend. (Consequence of Sound)

In an emotional Instagram video shared on Wednesday (May 7), 3 Doors Down singer Brad Arnold revealed that he has been diagnosed with Stage 4 kidney cancer. “Got some not so good news for you today,” Arnold shared in the clip. “So, I’d been sick a couple of weeks ago and then went to the hospital and got checked out, and actually got the diagnosis that I had a clear cell renal cell carcinoma that had metastasized into my lung. And it’s stage four, and that’s not real good.” The singer went on to express his unwavering courage and faith in the face of the diagnosis, stating, “I have no fear. I really sincerely am not scared of it at all. And I’d love for you to lift me up in prayer every chance you get.” The announcement led to the immediate cancellation of all of the band's scheduled tour dates, including their headlining shows, festival appearances, and support dates with Creed, as well as an upcoming performance at Morgan Wallen's Sand In My Boots festival. (Variety)

The Who's Pete Townshend and Roger Daltrey are set to announce a special upcoming project named, "The Song Is Over," sparking speculation about a potential farewell tour. The rock legends will hold a press event in London on Thursday (May 8), inviting questions from fans through their social media channels for what the duo are calling a “special announcement followed by an exclusive Q&A session.” The project's cryptic title draws its name from the band’s classic 1971 track, which was featured on their celebrated album, Who’s Next. Considering the band members' advancing ages – Townshend turns 80 on May 19, and Daltrey is 81 – the likelihood of a farewell tour seems to be high. Though the Who have a long history of so-called “farewell” tours, with their first one dating all the way back to 1982, which was their last trek with drummer Kenny Jones, who replaced their original drummer Keith Moon after his death in 1978. The Who’s current drummer, Zak Starkey, was recently fired – then immediately rehired – by the band. (Rolling Stone)

On Tuesday (May 6), Matchbox Twenty frontman Rob Thomas announced dates and details of his 2025 US solo tour. The 25-date The All Night Days Tour will be in support of the 53-year-old singer’s upcoming sixth studio album, All Night Days. The trek kicks off on August 1 in Atlanta, and continues through cities such as Nashville, New York, Boston, and Las Vegas, before finishing September 6 in Los Angeles, with The Lucky and A Great Big World opening select dates. Artist presale begins May 7th, with general on-sale starting May 9. This tour marks Thomas's first solo venture in six years, following his 2019 Chip Tooth Tour, and will feature a mix of solo and Matchbox classics, along with new songs. “After such amazing Matchbox shows in 2023 and 2024, it’s so great to revisit the solo catalog and share them with everyone!” Thomas said in a press release. “It’s also a great way to celebrate my new album, All Night Days, and the 20th anniversary of my first solo album, …Something To Be!” (Consequence of Sound)

Mudvayne and Static-X will celebrate the 25th anniversaries of their respective landmark albums, L.D. 50 and Wisconsin Death Trip, on a fall 2025 US tour, where they will be joined by opening act Vended. The 30-city trek will begin on September 11th in Dubuque, Iowa, and conclude on October 26th in Uncasville, Connecticut, with stops in major music markets like Chicago, Denver, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Dallas, and Boston along the way. A pre-sale will start on May 6th, followed by general ticket sales on May 9th at 10 a.m. Both albums are recognized as pivotal releases in the nu-metal scene of the early 2000s, with Mudvayne continuing their 2021 reunion after a decade-long hiatus, while Static-X has been touring with new vocalist Xer0 since 2018 after the passing of original singer Wayne Static in 2014 . Vended, featuring the sons of Slipknot's Corey Taylor and Shawn "Clown" Crahan, released their debut album in 2024. (Consequence of Sound)

Pierce the Veil have just shared their latest single, "Kiss Me Now," along with a music video for the track that is directed by Yafate Shifraw. The song is featured on the band’s deluxe edition reissue of their recent record, The Jaws of Life, which is due out on Friday, May 9. “Lyrically, ‘Kiss Me Now’ is a love song to my wife, Danielle, exploring the concept of fear of time passing by too fast,” says frontman Vic Fuentes. “If you spend your life waiting for the perfect moment to do something, it may never come. I tend to overthink things, and this song reminds me to give in more often.” The new expanded album will also include Pierce the Veil’s cover of Radiohead's "Karma Police," with the band set to kick off their I Can’t Hear You Tour on May 13 in Charlotte, North Carolina, with opening acts Sleeping with Sirens and Daisy Grenade. (Rolling Stone)

Linkin Park are releasing an expanded deluxe edition of their chart-topping 2024 reunion album, From Zero, on May 16. While on tour supporting that record, the group wrote a series of new songs that will be featured on the upcoming release, including the bonus tracks, "Up From the Bottom" and "Let You Fade," which were completed after the original recording sessions with new singer Emily Armstrong. “That piano and vocal thing was the second demo [we recorded during the initial sessions],” singer/guitarist Mike Shinoda said of “Let You Fade.” “Of the three it’s probably my favorite.” The band has an extremely busy touring schedule that will keep them on the road for most of 2025, with a two-hour set packed with so many new hits and classic fan favorites that Armstrong jokes, “I think we should play four hours.” (Billboard)

On Monday (May 5), the Steve Miller Band announced the dates and details of their new US tour which will stretch from late summer to early November, including a previously confirmed six-show run of dates in the northeast in August 2025. These dates represent the band's first confirmed shows of the year, aside from a lone performance in Oklahoma last February. The 28-date jaunt kicks off in Bethel, New York, on August 15, and includes stops in cities like Gilford, Syracuse, Atlantic City, Saint Paul, Memphis, Hunstville, Tuscaloosa, Tampa, Las Vegas, Saratoga, San Diego, and Los Angeles, before concluding with a November 8th show at the Honda Center in Anaheim, California. Ticket sales for the new tour dates will start with a pre-sale on Wednesday, May 7th at 10:00 a.m., followed by a general on-sale on Friday, May 9th. (Consequence of Sound)

Singer-songwriter Jake Holmes has reignited a legal dispute with Led Zeppelin's Jimmy Page over songwriting credits for "Dazed and Confused." Holmes, who originally wrote and recorded “Dazed and Confused” in 1967, has filed a new copyright infringement suit alleging that he hasn’t received proper credit and royalties for his early versions performed by the Yardbirds, including a version featured in the new documentary, Becoming Led Zeppelin. “The Yardbirds performance of ‘Dazed and Confused’ in the film is a performance of the Holmes Composition,” the lawsuit states, adding: “Defendants have thus committed multiple acts of willful infringement by continuing to use the Holmes Composition without authorization..” A previous lawsuit that was settled in 2010 resulted in a credit change for Led Zeppelin's version, which is now listed as “inspired by Jake Holmes.” Page’s lawyers have yet to issue a comment on the new lawsuit. (Rolling Stone)

On Tuesday (May 6), Yungblud took to Instagram to reveal that his new album, Idols, will be released on June 20 as a part of a planned double LP. According to Dominic Harrison, who performs under the Yungblud moniker, his fourth album is “a love letter to self-reclamation … to rock music … [and] to life in all it’s f–king madness.” The 12-track project was recorded in Leeds, near the singer’s hometown of Doncaster, England, and it features previously released singles, "Hello Heaven, Hello" and "Lovesick Lullaby." The album was produced by Yungblud’s frequent collaborator Matt Schwartz, along with Bob Bradley, and touring guitarist Adam Warrington, and marks his first release under Island Records (U.K.) and Capitol Records (U.S.) after leaving Geffen/Interscope. Yungblud's previous albums, Weird! and Yungblud, both hit No. 1 on the U.K. Charts, with his self-titled release reaching a career high peak of No. 45 on the Billboard 200 album chart. (Billboard)

During a recent appearance on an episode of Ann Wilson's After Dinner Thinks podcast, Chappell Roan praised the Heart singer, while reminiscing about the power she felt covering their classic hit,"Barracuda," at the Austin City Limits festival in 2024. “You’re rockin’ mama! I’m rockin’ because you rockin’, really, truly,” Roan praised Wilson. “I think you have the best voice in rock.” Roan and fellow guest Lucy Dacus discussed the transformative power of rock music with Wilson, while contrasting that electric energy with pop. Roan went on to proclaim that “Barracuda” is the “coolest song ever,” while admitting that performing the track live made her “feel like a rock star.” Wilson went on to share her approach to singing the rock anthem with the young musicians, saying,  “A song like that… you can’t hold it in. It has to be an independence of the soul where you just let it go. This is a physical event.” (Billboard)

On Tuesday (May 6), the lineup was revealed for the 2025 Austin City Limits Festival, which will showcase a diverse set of headliners such as Sabrina Carpenter, Hozier, Doja Cat, Luke Combs, and The Strokes. ACL will take place across two weekends in Austin’s Zilker Park from Oct. 3-5 and 10-12, with performances spread out over nine stages. In addition to the headliners, the festival will also feature appearances from Cage the Elephant, T-Pain, Empire of the Sun, DJO, Pierce the Veil, Rilo Kiley, Maren Morris, Mk.gee, Zeds Dead, Rainbow Kitten Surprise, Modest Mouse, Wet Leg, King Princess, and many more. The event is once again set to stream on Hulu, which will air select live performances and interviews during the first weekend, with a full broadcast schedule to be announced later in the summer. A variety of three-day ticket packages went on sale on Tuesday (May 6), with single-day tickets available at a later date. (Billboard)

On Monday (May 5), James announced the dates and details of their 2025 North American tour, where the Manchester rock band will perform their beloved 1993 album, Laid, in its entirety for the first time ever. The 20-date trek marks their first full North American headline tour in 15 years, and it kicks off on September 3rd in Atlanta, including stops in Nashville, Brooklyn, Toronto, Chicago, Los Angeles, and Seattle, before finishing October 5 in Vancouver. The general on-sale begins on Friday, May 9th, with an artist pre-sale starting Wednesday, May 7th. “So looking forward to returning to North America,” vocalist Tim Booth said in a statement. “This time the album Laid will be the centrepiece of the set lists with the addition of deep cuts and favorites. Catch us before the end of the world and soak in the uplift of our nine piece love bomb.” James has also lined up a series of spring and summer European festival dates before their North American tour. (Consequence of Sound)

Morrissey is planning to resume his North American tour after being hospitalized with a severe sinusitis attack, leading to the postponement of shows in San Diego, Rancho Mirage, California, and Tucson, Arizona. The rescheduled dates are set for October 24, January 6, 2026, and October 21, respectively. Morrissey’s next scheduled show is in San Antonio on Thursday (May 8), with additional dates in Oklahoma, Missouri, Georgia, and Florida. Fans were informed of Morrissey’s health issues through an Instagram post on Saturday (May 3), which stated that the former Smiths frontman “contracted a severe sinusitis attack and was treated at Coronado Hospital in San Diego. Morrissey, the band and crew, are very appreciative of those who convey understanding at difficult moments during tours.” Morrissey’s previous shows have featured a selection of new songs from as-yet-unreleased albums, Bonfire of the Teenagers and Without Music the World Dies, although release dates for those projects remain uncertain. (Rolling Stone)

Following the recent announcement of Soundgarden’s Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction, the band’s founding guitarist Kim Thayil has revealed six bands that he believes deserve that same recognition. "I did an interview last week, and the first thing I said was Alice in Chains, and next thing I said was Iron Maiden," Thayil told Rolling Stone, before adding "The third thing I said was Sonic Youth. And yes, the next thing I said was The New York Dolls." Thayil then responded enthusiastically to two suggestions by the interviewer, adding, “The Pixies, I 100 percent agree. And Motörhead, I, what, 200 percent agree?" The guitar legend then hinted at the possibility of Soundgarden performing at the ceremony, while mentioning their potential plans for guest singers joining the group. “It’s up to the Hall how they develop their program, but we would love to play there,” Thayil admits, before adding that possible guest vocalists would be chosen from "a few people we’ve performed with who would be the first ones for the call." (Loudwire)

As Black Sabbath prepares for their final live show in Birmingham, England on July 5, the band's founding bassist Geezer Butler expressed that he is feeling anxious ahead of the highly-anticipated performance. “I’m already having palpitations,” Butler recently shared with The Guardian. “In fact, I had a nightmare last night. I dreamed everything went wrong on stage and we all turned to dust. It’s important that we leave a great impression, since it’s the final time that people will experience us live. So it has to be great on the night.” The Back to the Beginning charity concert will feature the reunion of the classic Sabbath line-up for the first – and last – time in two decades, including singer Ozzy Osbourne, guitarist Tony Iommi, Butler, and drummer Bill Ward, along with performances by other heavy metal titans like Metallica, Slayer, Anthrax, and many more. (Billboard)

On Monday (May 5), David Lee Roth announced the dates and details of his Summer 2025 US tour, marking the Van Halen legend’s first live trek in five years. Diamond Dave’s 14-date tour stretches from late July through mid September, starting in Hollywood, Florida, on July 31, and concluding in Napa, California on September 14, while making stops in Tampa, Atlantic City, Cincinnati, and St. Louis along the way. Ticket pre-sale begins on Tuesday (May 6), with a general on-sale scheduled for Friday (May 9). This announcement follows the 70-year-old singer's first full concert in five years at the M3 Rock Festival, where he performed a set comprised entirely of Van Halen classics to an overwhelmingly positive response. Other than a few corporate gigs over the past few years, Roth’s last official show was opening for KISS back in March of 2020. (Consequence of Sound)

Primus has collaborated with Tool frontman Maynard James Keenan on their brand new single, "Little Lord Fentanyl." The track marks Primus’ first release in three years, and their initial recording featuring their new drummer, John Hoffman. A press release describes the track as a "twisted fable steeped in groove and dark humor," with the song showcasing Hoffman’s playful rhythms paired with the funky bass of Les Claypool, who shares vocal duties with Keenan. The release of the track coincides with Primus’ ongoing Sessanta V2.0 tour with Keenan’s other bands A Perfect Circle and Puscifer, which is set to conclude on June 7th in Auburn, Washington. Primus will then embark on their own summer headlining dates on their Onward & Upward Tour, which will feature support from Ty Segall and MonoNeon on select dates. (Consequence of Sound)

The Black Keys' track "The Night Before" claims the top spot on the Alternative Airplay chart this week. This marks the Ohio-based garage rock duo’s eighth No. 1 single of their career, tying them with U2 and Weezer for the seventh most No. 1s of all time. The Black Keys notched their first No. 1 since “Beautiful People (Stay High)” led for two weeks in March 2024, with the duo first topping the Alternative Airplay in 2010-11 with “Tighten Up.” The band’s other No. 1s were “Wild Child” (2022), “Lo/Hi” (2019), “Fever” (2014), “Gold on the Ceiling” (2012), and “Lonely Boy” (2011-12). “The Night Before” is the lead single from their upcoming album, No Rain, No Flowers, though no official release date for that record has been confirmed as of yet. The track previously spent three weeks at No. 1 on Adult Alternative Airplay and currently sits at No. 3 on the list, while also holding the No. 6 spot on the Rock & Alternative Airplay chart. (Billboard)