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Rock News

Liam Gallagher Declares Oasis Concerts Are Safe Spaces For Cheaters: "We Don't Have That Coldplay Camera"
During Oasis' final show of a five-night stand in their hometown of Manchester on Sunday night (July 20), frontman Liam Gallagher took a dig at Coldplay while reassuring the audience that anyone cheating on their partners would be safe at their show. G...
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Zach Bryan Brings Out Bruce Springsteen And Kings of Leon's Caleb Followill To Perform "Atlantic City" During Jersey Show
Zach Bryan concluded his three-night stand at New Jersey's MetLife Stadium on Sunday night (July 20), and to mark the occasion, the country superstar surprised the sold-out crowd by bringing out special guests Bruce Springsteen and Caleb Followill from...
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My Chemical Romance Cover Smashing Pumpkins' "Bullet With Butterfly Wings" During San Francisco Show
During their Long Live The Black Parade Tour stop in San Francisco on Saturday night (July 19), My Chemical Romance paid homage to the Smashing Pumpkins with a cover of "Bullet With Butterfly Wings." This marks the first time that MCR have covered the ...
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Five Finger Death Punch Extend Their Record Streak Of No. 1s On Mainstream Rock Airplay Chart With "I Refuse"
Five Finger Death Punch continues its historic streak on Billboard's Mainstream Rock Airplay chart, as "I Refuse" becomes the band's 12th consecutive No. 1 single, and their 16th overall. This reworked version of the Las Vegas band's 2018 track feature...
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Def Leppard Announces 2026 Las Vegas Residency At Caesars Palace
On Monday (July 21), Def Leppard announced the dates and details of their third Las Vegas residency, which is set to take place at the Colosseum at Caesars Palace from February 3-28 in 2026. The new 12-show run is officially titled, Def Leppard: Live a...
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Billy Joel Shares First Public Health Update Following His Brain Disorder Diagnosis
During a recent appearance on Bill Maher's Club Random podcast, Billy Joel opened up about his health issues for the first time since he was diagnosed with a brain disorder. "I feel fine," the 76-year-old singer told the host, while adding, "My balance...
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Wet Leg Dethrones Oasis To Score Their Second U.K. No. 1 Album With 'Moisturizer
Isle of Wight indie rockers Wet Leg have secured their second consecutive U.K. No. 1 album with Moisturizer, which overtakes Oasis by debuting atop the Official Albums Chart. In a playful Instagram reel, singer/guitarist Rhian Teasdale vowed to shave h...
Jul 21, 2025

Paul Simon Performs His Rarely-Played 1973 Hit, "Kodachrome," After Fan Offers Him $20
During his concert at the Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles on Wednesday (July 16), Paul Simon initially dismissed a fan who shouted out for "Kodachrome" during his encore. "I don't take requests, but I'll do some of it for $20," Simon replied. I...
Jul 21, 2025