Month: December 2025

Foo Fighters have revealed dates for their 2026 stadium tour of North America, taking place across the United States and Canada in August/September. The tour will mark the band’s first major run since 2024’s Everything or Nothing at All Tour.

Frontman Dave Grohl said in a statement: “Since our return to the stage in San Luis Obispo five weeks ago, we have been reminded of why we love and are forever devoted to doing this Foo Fighters thing From reuniting as a band and staring at a list of 30 years worth of songs to brush off, to reimagining versions with the incredible blessing of the one and only Ilan Rubin behind the drums, to reconnecting with our amazing fans and blasting them with everything we’ve got (no matter the size of the venue) because we would not be here without them, we have the most solid core. And the sun is finally rising over the horizon.”

The 12 new dates will kick off on August 4 at Rogers Stadium in Toronto, Ontario, making stops in major cities including Ford Field in Detroit; Soldier Field in Chicago; Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia; Nationals Park in Washington, DC; BC Place in Vancouver; and Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas.  New dates/cities are expected to be added in the coming weeks.  Queens of the Stone Age will serve as direct support on all dates (except for the show on September 12th in Fargo), with punk-rock bands Mannequin Pussy and Gouge Away also appearing at select dates. Tickets details can be found: HERE.

Along with the tour dates, Foo Fighters shared the new song ‘Asking for a Friend,’ the follow-up to their most recent single, ‘Today’s Song.’  Stream ‘Asking for a Friend’ – HERE.

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Static-X will release a 25th anniversary edition of their debut project Wisconsin Death Trip, available on December 12th. Released in 1999, Wisconsin Death Trip featured the iconic lineup of Wayne Static, Koichi Fukuda, Tony Campos, and Ken Jay and featured the hit songs “Push It,” “ I’m With Stupid,” and “Bled For Days.”

In anticipation of the new box set, the band have shared the visualizer for the bonus track ‘Down,’ which features never-before-seen images by original band photographer Exum, and actual video filmed on the set of the 1998 photoshoot.  The band shares: “We’ve always known there were gems buried in the Wisconsin Death Trip archives, but seeing Exum’s images come to life in this new visualizer feels like stepping back into 1998. ‘Down’ was a track we always loved and giving it this new visual energy is our way of celebrating Wayne, the album, and the fans who have kept this music alive for 25 years.”  

The band’s Wisconsin Death Trip lineup of Tony Campos, Koichi Fukuda, & Ken Jay – in addition to current vocalist/guitarist Xer0 – will be on the road throughout 2025. In addition to their previous festival appearances at Louder Than Life and Aftershock, the band will serve as support for Mudvayne on their headlining tour in addition to performing their own headlining shows.

Limited edition deluxe versions of Wisconsin Death Trip include signed prints, laser engraved ID tag, ID bracelet with QR code linking to the full 8mm BTS video footage of the Wisconsin Death Trip photo shoot, pill bottle, stickers and more and is only available at www.static-x.com.

Take a look at the visualizer for ‘Down (25th Anniversary Edition)’ – HERE.

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Kiss is marking the 50th anniversary of Dressed to Kill with an expansive super deluxe box set.

The collection includes 107 tracks—78 of which have never been released—spread across five CDs, eight LPs, and a Blu-ray Audio Disc. The album’s original 1975 recordings have been newly remastered by Bernie Grundman using the original stereo analog tapes. A second disc offers 23 demos, alternate versions, and instrumental takes from sessions at Larrabee Sound and Electric Lady Studios. Among the highlights are two previously unheard songs, “Mistake” and “Burning Up With Fever.”

Fans will also get to experience two complete live shows from the 1975 Dressed to Kill Tour: one recorded at Cobo Arena in Detroit, Michigan, on May 16, and another from the RKO Orpheum Theatre in Davenport, Iowa, on July 20. Both concerts have been freshly mixed by renowned producer and engineer Eddie Kramer using the original multi-track analog recordings.

The Blu-ray Audio disc features a new mix of Dressed to Kill by David Frangioni, presented in Dolby Atmos and 5.1 Surround Sound.

A special picture disc edition rounds out the release, packaged in a foil-wrapped premium jacket accented with gold 50th-anniversary details, spot-gloss Kiss logos, and a double-sided poster. Limited to just 1,000 copies worldwide, each LP will feature a unique number and will be sold exclusively through the official Kiss online store.

Fans can also purchase Dressed to Kill anniversary merchandise to commemorate the release; head to the band’s online store: HERE.

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Guns N’ Roses have officially released two new singles — “Nothin’” and “Atlas” — marking their first releases since 2023.   The band have Guns N’ Roses have been releasing new material in recent years, in conjunction with their sold-out tours across the globe, including 2023’s “The General” and “Perhaps.”

On December 12th, “Nothin’” and “Atlas” will be available for pre-order on 7-inch vinyl, a Guns N’ Roses store exclusive cassette, and a Japan exclusive SHM-CD.  Head HERE for details.

The band recently announced their 2026 world tour across Europe and North America next spring/summer. GN’R recently completed a run of shows across Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and Latin America earlier this year.

The 2026 dates kick off in Mexico on March 28 and continue through April with nine huge shows in Brazil. The band will make two stops in Florida in May, before a series of European shows in June/July as well as a previously announced slot at the UK’s Download Festival. After stops in the Netherlands, Germany, France, and Belgium, the band returns to North American with a show in North Carolina on July 23, with dates through September 19 in Georgia.

In addition, GN’R will co-headline the ‘Welcome to Rockville’ festival in May alongside Foo Fighters, Bring Me The Horizon, and My Chemical Romance. Other confirmed festival appearances include Monsters of Rock (Brazil) and Tecate Pa’l Norte (Mexico). Head to Ticketmaster for details.

For additional tour info, head to the band’s website.

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Megadeth have announced the global cinematic event, Megadeth: Behind The Mask, which will premiere in more than 1,000 cinemas across over 35 countries on Thursday January 22, 2026. The one-night-only screening premieres one day prior to the release of the band’s self-titled final studio album, due out January 23rd.

Megadeth: Behind The Mask “pulls back the curtain on 40 years of Megadeth, sharing untold stories from the band’s past and the creative fire that still drives them. Woven through the film is the world premiere of the new self-titled album, played in full, with Mustaine offering track-by-track reflections on what will be the band’s last studio statement. The result is an immersive celebration of one of the most influential bands in Metal history and a powerful closing chapter to a four-decade career.”

Frontman Dave Mustaine shares: “This listening event is going to be amazing. I can’t wait to share it with thousands of my closest friends around the world. I have so much gratitude for everyone who helped bring this film to life, especially you, the fans! Now let’s fire this up… and pass the popcorn!”

Tickets for Megadeth: Behind The Mask go on sale on Thursday, December 11, with the official trailer also arriving on the same day. Fans can head to megadethfilm.com for more information.

Megadeth also recently announced they will host an exclusive, all-day ‘ultimate immersive listening event’ in celebration of their upcoming self-titled studio album. The one-day event, taking place just outside of Nashville in La Vergne, TN, on Saturday, January 17, 2026, will allow fans to ‘get closer to the band, the music, the stories, and the legacy than ever before.’

The experience will give attendees a chance to listen to the new album early, witness a Megadeth acoustic performance, attend a Megadeth Master Class where the band breaks down legendary riffs, songwriting, tones, and techniques—right from the stage, a band Q&A, Guitar Talk with Dave Mustaine and Gibson CEO César Gueikian where they will share special news, photo op with the band, catered dinner with Megadeth beer and House of Mustaine wine, immersive photo op experiences, autographed album-art poster, exclusive merch, and more. Fans must be 18 years of age or older to attend. For information, head HERE.

In anticipation of their final studio album, Megadeth released the single “I Don’t Care,” along with a video from director Keith J Leman. Check it out: HERE.

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