Shawn “Clown” Crahan of Slipknot performs at 52nd Festival D’été Quebec on July 8, 2019 in Quebec City, Canada. (Ollie Millington/Redferns)
Slipknot percussionist Shawn “Clown” Crahan has shared an update on the progress of new material from the masked metallers.
“We’re doing the biggest thing we can do right now, which is taking a much-needed break,” Crahan tells NME. “We’re taking some real human time.”
Slipknot’s most recent album is 2022’s The End, So Far. In addition to touring behind that record, they hit the road while celebrating the 25th anniversary of their 1999 self-titled debut album.
“Everybody is writing all the time, but we have not got into a place to work on what’s been written,” Crahan says, though the band members do have “tentative” plans to link up in the near future.
“It feels very positive and everyone is looking forward to getting back at it,” Crahan says.
Bryan Adams speaks at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony, November, 2025 (Disney/Frank Micelotta)
Bryan Adams is out with a new song.
The rocker just released the new track “Anything is Possible,” one of three songs he wrote for the new animated film Charlie the Wonderdog, which is in theaters now.
The song’s accompanying video has Adams and his band performing the song in a loft-like setting, with the film’s title character making a few quick cameos throughout the clip.
Adams’ three songs appear on a new EP, Charlie the Wonderdog (Original Songs from the Motion Picture), which is out now.
Charlie the Wonderdog centers on a family pooch, voiced by Owen Wilson, who becomes a superhero after gaining superpowers. He then must face off against a cat threatening to destroy humanity.
Adams has had a lot of new music to share with fans recently. In August, he dropped the new album Roll With the Punches. He also announced in early January that in April he’ll be releasing Tough Town, which was a 10-track bonus disc that was included with the deluxe box set version of Roll With the Punches.
In addition to new music, Adams will be on tour in 2026. He’ll kick off a tour of Japan on Jan. 26, then head to the Philippines, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore and more. A complete list of dates can be found at BryanAdams.com.
‘Tenterhooks’ album artwork. (New Machine Recordings)
Silversun Pickups have shared a new song called “Long Gone,” a track off the band’s upcoming album, Tenterhooks.
“I wanted to do an acoustic song, but not a ‘slow song,'” says frontman Brian Aubert. “It had to be really kicking, and I was thinking of Johnny Marr or a Western-style Ennio Morricone vibe.”
“The sentiment is, ‘Don’t worry. This isn’t going to end badly because I’ll be gone before that,'” Aubert adds. “I’m not necessarily speaking about an event. I’m speaking about an inherent emotion, and it feels very melancholic and beautiful.”
‘Live in Tokyo, 2010’ album artwork. (InsideOutMusic)
Dream Theater is releasing a new live album, Live in Tokyo, 2010.
The set, due out March 13, was recorded during the prog metallers’ performance at Japan’s 2010 Summer Sonic festival. The show would turn out to be drummer Mike Portnoy‘s final concert with Dream Theater before leaving the band later that year.
Portnoy, of course, eventually returned to Dream Theater in 2023. Their first album with him back in the band, Parasomnia, was released in 2025.
Live in Tokyo, 2010 is part of Dream Theater’s newly relaunched Lost Not Forgotten Archives live series.
Steven Tyler performs during the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards at UBS Arena on September 07, 2025 in Elmont, New York. (Photo by Roy Rochlin/Getty Images for MTV)
The lineup for Steven Tyler‘s seventh annual Jam for Janie Grammy Awards Viewing Party has just been announced, and the Aerosmith frontman has recruited some big-name stars for the event, taking place Feb. 1 at the Hollywood Palladium in Los Angeles.
The night, hosted by Melissa Joan Hart, will include an all-star jam featuring The Black Crowes’ Chris Robinson, Cheap Trick’s Robin Zander, former Guns N’ Roses/Velvet Revolver drummer Matt Sorum, Extreme’s Nuno Bettencourt, The Go-Go’s frontwoman Belinda Carlisle and Marcus King, with more names to be added.
Money raised from the bash will go to Janie’s Fund, Tyler’s charity that helps girls who’ve been abused or neglected. Over the last decade, the organization has raised over $23 million, which has helped provide 350,000 days of counseling and trauma-informed care for more than 2,200 girls and young women, according to a press release.
“For 10 years, Janie’s Fund has provided hope, compassion and healing to girls and young women who have survived trauma. Through our programs, we’ve uplifted and empowered countless girls and women, and it warms my heart to see them transform into confident individuals,” says Tyler. “As we look to the next 10 years, we’ll continue to use our voices and platforms to support these young women, and make sure they’re receiving the quality care they deserve.”
ohn Fogerty performs onstage for the 24th Annual Americana Honors & Awards at Ryman Auditorium on September 10, 2025 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Erika Goldring/Getty Images for Americana Music Association)
John Fogerty is the latest artist to take part in NPR’s Tiny Desk concert series.
The Rock & Roll Hall of Famer, joined by his sons Tyler Fogerty and Shane Fogerty, treated the audience to five songs, starting with the classic “Proud Mary,” which he called “the first good song I wrote.”
He explains that he wrote the song in 1968 after receiving an honorable discharge from the Army Reserve.
“I opened my discharge [papers] up, and I was really, really, really happy,” he said. “I went right in the house, picked up my Rickenbacker guitar and started strumming, and the very first line that came out of me was, ‘Left a good job in the city. Workin’ for the man every night and day.'”
The set list also included “Change in the Weather,” “A Hundred and Ten in the Shade,” “Long As I Can See the Light” and “Have You Ever Seen the Rain.”
Fogerty will be heading to Las Vegas later this year. He’ll launch a three-show residency at Planet Hollywood on March 18. A complete list of dates can be found at JohnFogerty.com.
When Bruno Mars first put tickets for his upcoming The Romantic Tour on sale, he broke his concert promoter Live Nation’s record for the biggest single-day ticket sales in North America ever. Now he’s broken even more records.
After adding 32 new dates to the tour, Bruno has set a record for the largest single-day ticket sales ever across North America, Europe and the U.K. for Live Nation. In addition, he set a Ticketmaster record for the most tickets sold in a single day: 2.1 million.
Bruno’s The Romantic Tour launches April 10 with two shows at Las Vegas’ Allegiant Stadium. His new album, The Romantic, is out Feb. 27. As previously reported, his opening acts will include his Silk Sonic partner Anderson .Paak and, depending on where he’s playing, Victoria Monét, RAYE and Leon Thomas.
‘Don’t Be Dumb’ cover art (A$AP Worldwide/RCA Records)
It’s been a long eight years, but A$AP Rocky has finally dropped a new album. Don’t Be Dumb is now available on streaming services, marking his first studio release since 2018’s Testing. There are also exclusive vinyls available in partnership with Quince and Bilt.
The album includes previously released singles “Punk Rocky” and “Helicopter$,” as well as guest appearances from BossMan Dlow, Brent Faiyaz, Danny Elfman, Doechii, Gorillaz, Jon Batiste, Jessica Pratt, Slay Squad, Thundercat, Tyler, The Creator, Westside Gunn and will.i.am. It’s split into two discs, with 15 tracks on the first and two on the second.
There’s speculation that a few songs throw subliminal shots at Drake, including “No Trespassing,” “Playa” and most notably “Stole Ya B****.”
On “Stole Ya B****,” Rocky raps, “First you stole my flow, so I stole yo’ b****/ If you stole my style, I need at least like ten percent … N***** getting BBLs, lucky we don’t body shame/ Throwin’ dirt on Rocky name, turn around and copy game … First you was my bro, p**** n**** switched/ Turned into a opp, f*** his block, he a b****.” The lyrics appear to reference their former friendship; Rocky’s relationship with Rihanna, whom Drake previously dated; and a nod to viral jokes like “BBL Drizzy,” which Metro Boomin popularized amid the Kendrick Lamar and Drake rap beef.
Addressing the rumors on TheNew York Times’ Popcast, Rocky downplayed the idea that the song was specifically for Drake, saying it’s for “whoever feel like it’s about them.”
He added that their fallout took place after “people who started out as friends and just became foes, seemed like they was unhappy for me … started sending shots.”
Rocky will be the musical guest on the Jan. 17 episode of Saturday Night Live.
Alice Cooper, Johnny Depp and Joe Perry of Hollywood Vampires perform at The Greek Theatre on May 11, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. (Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images)
Hollywood Vampires are set to rise once more.
The band of Alice Cooper, Aerosmith‘s Joe Perry and actor Johnny Depp has announced a tour of the U.K. and Europe, marking their first live shows in three years. The outing begins Aug. 12 in London and runs into the beginning of September.
Openers include The Jesus and Mary Chain and The Damned, depending on the date.
“We’re looking forward to incredible crowds, massive energy and more unforgettable nights,” the Vampires say. “See you all soon!”
Presales begin Jan. 20 at 10 a.m. local time, and tickets go on sale to the general public on Jan. 23 at 10 a.m. local time. For the full list of dates and all ticket info, visit HollywoodVampires.com.
Hollywood Vampires have released two albums, 2015’s self-titled debut and 2019’s Rise, featuring a mix of covers and original material.
The Who is set to reissue their 1973 rock opera, Quadrophenia, with high-fidelity audio.
The Rock & Roll Hall of Famers will release the album on SDE Blu-Ray audio, which will contain 2025 Dolby Atmos, 5.1 and Stereo mixes by longtime associate Richard Whittaker.
The Blu-ray also includes instrumental mixes of the album in Atmos, 5.1 and Stereo; the Quadrophenia 5.1 EP previously released as part of the 2011 Quadrophenia Director’s Cut box set;and the 2013 Stereo remaster of the album.
Quadrophenia on SDE Blu-ray will be released Feb. 27 and is available for preorder from now until Jan. 29 at 7 p.m. ET.
Released in 1973, Quadrophenia was The Who’s second full rock opera following 1969’s Tommy. It featured such classic songs as “The Real Me,” “Love, Reign O’er Me” and “5:15.”
Set in Brighton, England, in 1965, the story follows a young working-class mod named Jimmy on a journey of self-discovery. The album’s title was inspired by Jimmy’s four-way “split personality,” with each member of the band representing a different facet of his personality.
