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Iron Maiden's Bruce Dickinson joins Billie Joe Armstrong and the Coverups at the Fandom/Z2 Comic-Con party in San Diego on July 23, 2026 (photo: Bryan Beasley) Comic-Con is no stranger to surprise cameos, but last night’s (July 23) Fandom/Z2 party delivered one of its biggest yet when Iron Maiden frontman Bruce Dickinson unexpectedly joined Billie Joe Armstrong’s cover band the Coverups for a roaring rendition of Mott the Hoople’s “All the Young Dudes.” The unannounced appearance took place at FLOAT […]

The Iron Maiden and Green Day frontman united onstage at The Coverups show in San Diego. Continue reading…

Grab your platform shoes and step into a visual time capsule featuring 79 photos of everyday 1970s fashion in all its wild, unfiltered, and unforgettable glory. Continue reading…

Being in both bands at the same time was not an option. Continue reading…

These are the 25 oldest rock and metal bands that have been together for over four decades and have never stopped or broken up. Continue reading…

Red Rocker invites his counterpart to join his band for Las Vegas residency, even it’s just to compare the shows. Continue reading…

Andy LaRocque's replacement in King Diamond has been revealed. Continue reading…

See the 29-song setlist and photos from Guns N' Roses' North American tour kickoff on July 23 in Raleigh, North Carolina. Continue reading…

Michael Stipe performing on "Jimmy Kimmel Live" on June 2, 2026 (photo: ABC). Michael Stipe is offering another glimpse into his long-gestating solo era. The former R.E.M. frontman today (July 24) unveiled “Hum Desiderata,” a new spoken word and musical work created for the latest edition of the online sound/art platform Joyfully Waiting. Click here to sample it.Rather than a conventional single, the piece pairs Stipe’s recitation of Max Ehrmann’s beloved poem “Desiderata” with an instrumental version of his unreleased […]

A White Stripes single from 1998 just sold for $25,000 — and it originally went for six bucks at the counter. Continue reading…

Jon Bon Jovi was clearly struggling during the shortened performance. Continue reading…

The Avalanches The Avalanches are keeping a busy 2026 rolling with another high-profile collaboration, this time reuniting with Yeah Yeah Yeahs frontwoman Karen O for the wistful new single “Blue Shadows.” The track marks the second collaboration between the artists following “Dial D For Devotion” from the Avalanches’ acclaimed 2020 album We Will Always Love You. It’s also the Australian duo’s third new release of the year, following “Every Single Weekend” with Jamie xx and “Together,” featuring Nikki Nair, Jessy […]

Martin Garrix and U2 Martin Garrix and U2 have finally unveiled “Fireflies,” a long-gestating collaboration that brings the Dutch EDM superstar together with all four members of the Irish rock icons for the first time. Out now via Darkroom Records, the track blends Bono’s soaring vocals and U2’s arena-sized sensibilities with Garrix’s polished electronic production. It made its live debut last weekend during Garrix’s Tomorrowland headlining set in Belgium, where U2 guitarist the Edge surprised festival-goers by joining him onstage.More […]

From seedy Sunset Strip origins to the top of the world. Continue reading…

She put her own spin on the Beatles, Bob Dylan and more. Continue reading…

This million-selling comeback underscored his remarkable staying power after more than 10 years away. Continue reading…

Charli xcx at Roskilde Festival in Denmark on July 2, 2025 (photo: Joseph Okpako / WireImage). A day before the release of the new album Music, Fasion, Film, Charli xcx is the guest on the latest installment of the SPIN Presents Lipps Service podcast, speaking with host Scott Lipps about creativity, reinvention and building a singular career in pop music. She also weighs in on nearly walking away from music, working with A.G. Cook, growing up during the MySpace era, Martin Scorsese, John […]

John Prine in Nashville in 2017 (photo: Rick Diamond / Getty Images for The Green Room). John Prine’s 80th birthday celebration is getting even bigger. Ahead of what would have been the legendary songwriter’s 80th birthday on Oct. 10, Oh Boy Records has announced Found Dogs, a newly curated archival collection arriving the day before that digs back into the sessions for Prine’s beloved 1995 album Lost Dogs & Mixed Blessings. The release coincides with a slate of previously announced […]

(photo: Georgia Mitropoulos) Stef Chura is back with her first album in seven years — and she’s brought a pair of R.E.M. legends along for the ride.The Detroit singer/songwriter will release Dancing Alone on the Concrete on Oct. 2 via Saddle Creek, led by the new single “Danny,” which features guest performances from R.E.M.’s Peter Buck and Mike Mills. The collaboration came together organically during the album’s recording sessions at Athens, Ga.’s Chase Park Transduction studio with producer Robert Schneider […]

Chad Hugo ‘Jumps’ Back With Debut Solo Single Chad Hugo is stepping back into the spotlight. The influential producer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist has unveiled “Jumpupw!nya,” his first major solo release ever, which pairs with Tierra Whack and Leikeli47 for a shape-shifting new single and an equally surreal video directed by Kid. Studio. The track marks the beginning of what Hugo describes as a new creative chapter after decades spent helping redefine the sound of hip-hop, pop, R&B and alternative music […]

Phish in April 2026 at Sphere in Las Vegas (photo: Rich Fury / Sphere Entertainment / Getty Images for Sphere Entertainment). Phish turned the clock all the way back Wednesday night (July 22) at New York’s Madison Square Garden, opening its five-night stand with a show that doubled as a loving tribute to the band’s early years emerging from the Vermont club scene. The concert marked Phish’s 92nd performance at the famed arena, and the quartet celebrated by performing a […]