The genre is experiencing a mainstream renaissance that's seeing acts other than Metallica sell out huge venues
Rock Wire:
Bruce Springsteen Announces 2026 U.S. Tour Dates
Foo Fighters Announce 2026-2027 Tour of Australia and New Zealand
Breaking Benjamin Announce 2026 Tour with Chevelle, Starset, and Kami Kehoe
Shinedown Announce 2026 World Tour with Major Special Guests, Confirm New Album ‘EI8HT’
WATCH: Ghost Release New Music Video for “Umbra”
WATCH: Down Release Funk Metal Cover of Dr. John’s “Right Place, Wrong Time”
WATCH: Don Broco and Nickelback Join Forces on New Song “Nightmare Tripping”
Nevermore Reveal New Lineup, Plot First Show Since 2011
W.A.S.P. Announce 2026 Tour with KK’S Priest, Playing Hits from Their First Four Albums
The Black Keys Announce 2026 World Tour
Simple Plan Announce 2026 Summer Tour with Bowling for Soup and 3OH!3
3 Doors Down Hit “Here Without You” Returns to No. 1 After Death of Brad Arnold
WATCH: Green Day Perform Medley of Hits During Super Bowl Pre-Game Show
3 Doors Down Singer Brad Arnold Dies at 47 After Cancer Battle
Creed and Shinedown Pull Out of the Rock The Country Festival
Dee Snider Retires from Twisted Sister, Band Cancels All Upcoming 50th Anniversary Shows
The Black Keys Announce New Album, Release Lead Single “You Got to Lose”
WATCH: Def Leppard Play New Song “Rejoice” for the First Time in Las Vegas
Van Halen Releasing Expanded ‘5150’ 40th Anniversary Edition
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Concert Reviews
Category: Concert Reviews
August 17, 2025August 21, 2025by Matt BishopIn Alternative RockConcert ReviewsFeaturesHard RockNu Metal
Review + Photos: Linkin Park Start from Zero at Sold-Out Show in South Philly
The band's rise from the ashes of tragedy has been incredible to witness
Review + Photos: Despite the Storm, The Doobie Brothers Take the Stage Late and Deliver
Fans waited out the weather to see the classic rock icons play a fantastic set Last night, the storm wasn’t strong enough to derail The Doobie Brothers. Despite several weather delays that pushed the show back nearly two hours, the classic rock icons eventually took the stage in front of a capacity crowd at Freedom...
Review + Photos: Ghost Kick Off North American Skeletour with Goliath Performance
The band is bringing arena-sized hard rock to a new generation
Review + Photos: 311 Kick Off Summer Tour Down the Shore in Atlantic City
A band synonymous with summer launching their tour in one of season's biggest destinations is quite poetic
Review + Photos: Billy Corgan Gives Fans an Intimate Smashing Pumpkins Experience at Sold Out Show in South Philly
The Smashing Pumpkins mastermind is cementing his legacy as one of music's most accomplished performers





