Heavy Music News
Kansas singer Ronnie Platt diagnosed with thyroid cancer
The classic rock band has canceled two concerts as the vocalist undergoes surgery. Kansas Singer Ronnie Platt Diagnosed with Thyroid Cancer Spencer Kaufman
Rick Buckler, Drummer for The Jam, Dead at 69
Tributes have come in from his Jam bandmates Paul Weller and Bruce Foxton. Rick Buckler, Drummer for The Jam, Dead at 69 Spencer Kaufman
Layne Staley’s lost journals to be published as book titled This Angry Pen
Collecting the late singer's "never-before-seen poetry, raw handwritten lyrics, intimate scribblings, and heartfelt notes." Layne Staley’s Lost Journals To Be Published as Book Titled This Angry Pen Spencer Kaufman
Alice in Chains announce spring 2025 tour dates
The Seattle legends will play headlining gigs in Connecticut, Tennessee, and Alabama in May. Alice in Chains Add US Headlining Shows Surrounding Spring 2025 Festival Dates Jon Hadusek
Guns N’ Roses and Tool added to star-studded final Black Sabbath show
Among the other additions are Rival Sons, Mike Bordin, Vernon Reid, and host Jason Momoa. Guns N’ Roses and Tool Added to Star-Studded Final Black Sabbath Show Spencer Kaufman
Post Malone fronts Nirvana reunion at SNL 50th anniversary concert
A surprise rendition of "Smells Like Teen Spirit." Post Malone Fronts Nirvana Reunion at SNL 50th Anniversary Concert: Watch Spencer Kaufman
Plane owned by Vince Neil involved in fatal crash, girlfriend injured
The rock singer was not aboard the flight but his girlfriend was hospitalized with injuries. Plane Owned by Mötley Crüe Singer Vince Neil Involved in Fatal Crash Heavy Consequence Staff
New York Dolls frontman David Johansen reveals stage 4 cancer battle
The rock legend is "bedridden and incapacitated" after breaking his back in two places. New York Dolls Frontman David Johansen Reveals Stage 4 Cancer Battle Spencer Kaufman
Primus announce John Hoffman as new drummer after open audition
The relative unknown beat out more than 6,000 fellow drummers for the coveted slot. Primus Announce John Hoffman as New Drummer After Open Audition Spencer Kaufman
Meshuggah announce remastered edition of Immutable, unveil “Ligature Marks” live video
The new version of the Swedish metal band's latest album times nicely with a North American tour. Meshuggah Announce Remastered Edition of Immutable, Unveil “Ligature Marks” Live Video: Watch Spencer Kaufman
Dave Jerden, Jane’s Addiction and Alice in Chains Producer, Dead at 75
The studio veteran also worked on albums by Talking Heads, Social Distortion, Red Hot Chili Peppers, The Offspring, and more. Dave Jerden, Jane’s Addiction and Alice in Chains Producer, Dead at 75 Spencer Kaufman
Rage Against the Machine to release rare live recordings from first-ever tour in 1993
The 2-LP vinyl release boasts "completely untouched and unmixed live recordings" from RATM's 1993 tour. Rage Against the Machine’s Live On Tour 1993 Among Highlights of Record Store Day 2025 Spencer Kaufman
