Hard rock

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

Papa Roach has withdrawn from their scheduled performance at the Louder Than Life festival in Louisville, Kentucky, following an unexpected health emergency involving bassist Tobin Esperance.

AC/DC guitarist Angus Young signed a fan's baby during a surprise appearance at a Toronto pop-up event on Wednesday night following the cancellation of a scheduled stadium concert.

Frontman Gerard Way hinted at a possible new My Chemical Romance album during the band's tour-closing performance at the Alamodome in San Antonio on Saturday, September 12.

The first-ever authorized feature-length documentary on Def Leppard, titled "Long Live Def Leppard," is scheduled for a North American theatrical release in early 2027 via Bleecker Street’s Crosswalk.

Legendary drummer Alex Van Halen was appointed Knight in the Order of the Netherlands Lion during a royal ceremony in Nijmegen on September 1, 2026.

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees Rush have announced four additional U.S. arena dates for their 2026 "Fifty Something" tour following a highly successful launch and strong fan demand.

British heavy metal legends Iron Maiden kicked off the North American leg of their "Run For Your Lives" world tour with sold-out shows at Toronto's Scotiabank Arena on August 29, 2026.

Ghost has announced the 2 Big To Rig (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) will be released on August 27, following the worldwide theatrical debut of their concert film on August 26.

Foo Fighters performed their first-ever show at the Hollywood Bowl on Saturday, August 22, joining the Los Angeles Philharmonic for a career-spanning set.