The thrash veterans’ final album has debuted at #1 on the Billboard 200, giving Dave Mustaine and company their first-ever leader on the all-genre chart. The self-titled record moved a total of 73,000 equivalent album units, 69,000 of which were traditional album sales, marking Megadeth’s biggest sales week since releasing Risk in 1999.
“After 40 years of delivering Megadeth music, playing shows around the world, I have nothing but gratitude at this moment,” Mustaine says in a statement. “Finding out that our last Megadeth record is also our first #1 only further validates my will to go out on top.”
The album Megadeth includes a version of “Ride the Lightning,” originally by Mustaine’s former band, Metallica.
Along with releasing their final album, Megadeth plans to embark on a multiyear farewell tour. Dates so far include a North American run with Iron Maiden launching in August.
Turnstile at The 68th Annual Grammy Awards, broadcasting live Sunday, February 1, 2026 on the CBS Television Network, and streaming live and on demand on Paramount+. (Alberto Rodriguez/CBS)
The winners in the rock, alternative and metal categories for the 2026 Grammys were announced Sunday during the pre-show Premiere Ceremony.
Yungblud‘s cover of Black Sabbath‘s “Changes,” which he performed at the 2025 Back to the Beginning concert, won best rock performance. Yungblud accepted the award alongside the late Ozzy Osbourne‘s widow, Sharon Osbourne.
Nine Inch Nails‘ “As Alive as You Need Me to Be,” which they recorded for the movie Tron: Ares, won best rock song.
Turnstile, who made history as the first artist to be nominated across the rock, alternative and metal categories in a single year, took home the prize for best rock album with NEVER ENOUGH and best metal performance with “BIRDS.”
Spiritbox performed their best metal performance-nominated song “Soft Spine” during the ceremony.
The Cure‘s “Alone” won best alternative music performance, while their album Songs of a Lost World won best alternative music album, marking their first-ever Grammy wins. The members could not accept the award in person due to attending the funeral for late bandmate Perry Bamonte, who died in December.
Tame Impala was also an early winner, earning best dance/electronic recording for “End of Summer.”
Flea and Anthony Kiedis of Red Hot Chili Peppers perform onstage during the 2023 Global Citizen Concert at Central Park, Great Lawn on September 23, 2023 in New York City. (Arturo Holmes/Getty Images)
Red Hot Chili Peppers have released a statement regarding the newly announced Netflix documentary, The Rise of the Red Hot ChiliPeppers.
The film, set to premiere on March 20, is said to focus on the early days of the Peppers, and specifically the artistic vision of original guitarist Hillel Slovak, who died in 1988. It includes interviews with RHCP frontman Anthony Kiedis and bassist Flea, as well as “others close to Slovak,” according to the doc’s description.
In a statement posted to the band’s Instagram, the “Californication” outfit stresses that the film is meant to be focused on Slovak, and it is not a Red Hot Chili Peppers project.
“About a year ago, we were asked to be interviewed for a documentary about Hillel Slovak,” the post reads. “He was a founding member of the group, a great guitarist, and friend. We agreed to be interviewed out of love and respect for Hillel and his memory.”
“However, this documentary is now being advertised as a Red Hot Chili Peppers documentary, which it is not,” the statement continues. “We had nothing to do with it creatively. We have yet to make a Red Hot Chili Peppers documentary.”
The band concludes, “The central subject of this current Netflix special is Hillel Slovak and we hope it sparks interest in him and his work.”
Taylor Momsen and Foo Fighters perform onstage during 2026 MusiCares Person of the Year honoring Mariah Carey on January 30, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images for The Recording Academy)
The announcement that Foo Fighters would be performing in tribute to Mariah Carey at the MusiCares Person of the Year gala may have seemed like an odd pairing. Unless, of course, you know about Carey’s secret grunge album.
Back in 1995, an alt-rock record titled Someone’s Ugly Daughter was released by a band called Chick. While nobody knew it at the time, the album featured anonymous contributions by Carey, who later revealed her involvement in the project in her 2020 memoir, The Meaning of Mariah Carey.
During the Person of the Year gala, which took place Friday in Los Angeles and honored Carey’s career achievements and philanthropic work, Foo Fighters finally brought songs from Someone’s Ugly Daughter to the live stage, including the tracks “Hermit” and “Love Is a Scam.”
For their performance, Dave Grohl and company were joined by Taylor Momsen of The Pretty Reckless on lead vocals. You can watch footage from the show via Momsen’s Instagram Stories.
Mariah Carey attends 2026 MusiCares Person of the Year Honoring Mariah Carey on January 30, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Emma McIntyre/Getty Images for The Recording Academy)
Who would’ve thought Mariah Carey‘s never-released grunge album would be part of her tribute at this year’s MusiCares Person of the Year gala?
At the Friday night event in Los Angeles artists from multiple genres lined up to pay tribute to Mimi, who was being honored not just for her musical achievements but for her philanthropy. They sang songs from throughout her career, but most surprising were performances of songs from her secret 1995 albumSomeone’s Ugly Daughter, which she recorded under the name Chick.
According toRolling Stone, those songs, including “Demented” and “Love Is a Scam,” were performed by Foo Fighters teaming with The Pretty Reckless singer Taylor Momsen, while Mariah smiled and sang along.
The night’s other performers included Jennifer Hudson doing “I Don’t Wanna Cry,” “My All” and “Vision of Love;” Laufey doing “It’s Like That;” Kesha singing “Obsessed;” Maggie Rogers singing “Honey;” Teddy Swims singing “Without You;” Charlie Puth and John Legend teaming for “I Still Believe” and “Hero,” and Adam Lambert performing “I Can’t Let Go.”
Other performers included Busta Rhymes, Billy Porter,Chanté Moore and Jermaine Dupri, while non-musical tributes were offered by SZA,Stevie Wonder, Babyface and Richard Marx. The night ended with Jon Batiste leading an all-star singalong of “All I Want for Christmas Is You,” which Mariah joined as well.
According to People, in her acceptance speech, Mariah said, “Standing here tonight surrounded by so many friendly and familiar faces — people I’ve worked with, people I’ve long admired, and even people I thought I’d never see again — [there’s] so much love, so much music, it’s overwhelming in the best possible way. It really is unbelievable.”
“Receiving this honor is one of the most profound moments of my life and career, and that’s kind of a big deal,” she added.
Covers of The Velvet Underground’s ‘Loaded’ and The Stooges’ ‘Fun House’ (Rhino)
The Velvet Underground’s Loaded and TheStooges’ Fun House are the latest albums to get a high fidelity audio release.
Both are part of Rhino High Fidelity’s series of limited-edition, high-end vinyl reissues, cut from the original master tapes. Only 5,000 individually numbered copies have been pressed on 180-gram black vinyl and are available now via Rhino.com.
Loaded, released in 1970, was The Velvet Underground’s fourth studio album, and their last with lead singer and primary songwriter Lou Reed. It featured such iconic tunes as “Sweet Jane” and “Rock & Roll.”
Fun House, also released in 1970, was The Stooges’ sophomore record. Although it wasn’t a commercial hit when released, it went on to develop a cult following and has been included on lists of the greatest albums of all time.
“Something about this record that I like is the way it begins with a couple of very short, fully structured numbers, and then slips farther and farther out of control…yet it never loses a structure of its own,” The Stooges’ Iggy Pop writes in new liner notes. “This is not a meat-and-potatoes record. It’s not ‘ten really good songs that the consumer can depend on.’”
The Kevin Parker-led outfit has now conquered Alternative Airplay twice, though “Dracula” marks Tame Impala’s first #1 hit as a lead artist. Tame Impala’s previous Alternative Airplay leader, “Neverender,” was a collaboration with Justice.
“Dracula” appears on Tame Impala’s latest album, 2025’s Deadbeat.
“Dracula” previously became the first Tame Impala song to chart on the all-genre Hot 100.
The Wolfgang Van Halen-led band has earned their fourth #1 on the Mainstream Rock Airplay tally with their latest single, “The Spell.”
“The Spell” marks the second track off the latest Mammoth album, 2025’s The End, to hit #1 on Mainstream Rock Airplay, following the title track. Mammoth’s previously led the chart with the singles “Don’t Back Down” and “Distance” off their 2021 self-titled debut.
Mammoth will launch a U.S. tour in support of The End in March, and will hit the road with Bush in April.
Harry Styles, ‘Kiss All The Time, Disco Occasionally’ (Columbia Records)
The U.K. still loves One Direction: Two former members have topped the charts in their native country.
Harry Styles has scored his third solo #1 hit wit “Aperture” on the U.K.’s Official Singles Chart, while Louis Tomlinson‘s How Did I Get Here? has topped the Official Albums Chart.
“I’m so incredibly grateful for all the passion and dedication of the fans to help make it all possible. THANK YOU!” Louis told Official Charts.
Harry’s previous chart-topper, “As It Was,” has also reentered the Singles Chart, while his previous albums Harry’s House and Fine Line have returned to the Albums Chart.
Martin Talbot, Chief Executive Officer of the Official Charts, said in a statement, “It’s precisely 15 years this year since One Direction topped the Official Singles Chart for the first time with ‘What Makes You Beautiful’ … it is fantastic to see Harry and Louis topping the Official Charts again this week. A reminder (if we ever needed one) of the timeless appeal of arguably the world’s favourite 21st Century boy band.”
Bruce Springsteen performs onstage during the Academy Museum 5th Annual Gala in Partnership with Rolex at Academy Museum of Motion Pictures on October 18, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Emma McIntyre/Oscars/Getty Images for Academy Museum of Motion Pictures)
Just two days after releasing “Streets of Minneapolis,” Bruce Springsteen performed the protest song live for the first time.
The Boss was a special guest at Rage Against the Machine guitarist Tom Morello’s A Concert of Solidarity & Resistance to Defend Minnesota, which took Friday afternoon at the downtown Minneapolis venue First Ave.
Fan-shot footage posted to social media shows The Boss taking the stage to perform “Streets of Minneapolis” before being joined by Morello for an electric “The Ghost of Tom Joad,” during which they traded verses. That version of the song appeared on Springsteen’s 2014 High Hopes.
Springsteen, Morello and the rest of the performers then performed the John Lennon song “Power to the People.”
All proceeds from the concert will benefit the families of Renee Good and Alex Pretti, who were both shot and killed by federal immigration agents in Minneapolis in January.
