Rock

Black Sabbath bassist Geezer Butler joined Jack Black’s tribute band, Jack Sabbath, to perform "War Pigs" at Tom Morello’s Power To The People festival on October 3.

Sass Jordan, the Juno Award-winning rock singer and longtime "Canadian Idol" judge, passed away on October 2 at the age of 65, surrounded by her family.

Slash featuring Myles Kennedy & The Conspirators have announced their fifth studio album, Flying Blind, set for release on February 26, 2027, alongside an extensive 2027 world tour.

The Chicks kicked off their Taking the Long Way 20th Anniversary tour at the Fox Theatre in Detroit on Sept. 30, 2026.

The Flaming Lips will release a comprehensive 20th anniversary deluxe edition of their 2006 album, At War With the Mystics, on November 13.

A Perfect Circle has released a new single titled "To Whom It May Concern" and announced an extensive North American tour scheduled for the spring of 2027.

The 2026 MTV Video Music Awards delivered 8.43 million viewers on September 27, marking the program's highest audience since 2015 and a 51% increase from the previous year.

Pearl Jam performed a surprise set with drummer Abe Laboriel Jr. at the Ohana Festival in Dana Point, California, on Friday, Sept. 25, 2026.

Producer Todd Rundgren criticized Taylor Swift in a recent interview, claiming the pop star has ruined music and labeling her the "apotheosis of mediocrity."

Rocker Nene Royal was crowned the season 21 winner of America’s Got Talent on September 24, 2026, following a finale performance with Linkin Park in California.