Rock News Weekly

Rock News Weekly
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Tune in every week for the latest in Rock, Metal, Indie, Grunge, Alt & Classic Rock news, This week's New Releases, "This Week In Music History" Trivia, Movies, Pop Culture & More I have worked in Rock Radio for over 20 years, terrestrial on FM, AM & online. These are stories that we come across during the week that we like to share here and discuss freely, without the censorship and time constraints of national broadcast radio. We try to take a humorous but informative approach to rock news and throw in our self-produced parody commercials for fun. We make no money from this. Thanks : )

  1. 5D AGO

    Metallica announces eight show Sphere residency in Las Vegas this October, Former Live band members sue lead singer Ed Kowalczyk, William Shatner's heavy metal album & more! Week of 3/2/26

    Metallica announces eight show Sphere residency in Las Vegas this October, Former Live band members sue lead singer Ed Kowalczyk over his continued use of the band’s name, William Shatner announces he is making a heavy metal album with over 30 guest musicians contributing, a new Iron Maiden documentary ‘Burning Ambition’ will hit theaters in May,  Foo Fighters announce their 12th studio album ‘Your Favorite Toy’ and released the title track as the first single, Steve Perry speaks out and shuts down rumours that he will join Journey on stage at a show during their Final Frontier tour this year, Rush expands their reunion tour with 24 additional international dates & more… PLUS ‘This Week in Rock & Roll History Trivia’, Rock Birthdays, ‘The Best & Worst Rock Album Artwork of the Week’ & much more! All of our links are up at www.rocknewsweekly.com every Monday, where you can check out the full episode on 8 different platforms (including Amazon Audible & Apple/Google Podcasts) Watch us LIVE, chat with us & more… Every Sunday around 2pm PST @ https://www.twitch.tv/rocknewsweekly Watch all of our videos, interviews & subscribe at Youtube.com/@rocknewsweekly Follow us online: Instagram.com/rocknewsweekly Facebook.com/rocknewsweekly Twitter.com/rocknewsweekly TikTok.com/@rocknewsweekly #BurningAmbition #YourFavoriteToy #MetallicaSphere #Rush50 #WilliamShatner #Rock #News #RockNews #RockNewsWeekly #RockNewsWeeklyPodcast #Podcast #Podcasts #Metal #HeavyMetal #Alt #Alternative #ClassicRock #70s #80s #90s #Indie #Trivia #RockTrivia #RockBirthdays #NewMusic #NewMusicReleases

    41 min

  2. FEB 23

    Danny Carey reveals that Tool is in talks for a Las Vegas Sphere residency for 2027, Jimi Hendrix honored in NY, Ballad Of Judas Priest documentary out later this year & more! Week of 2/23/26

    Danny Carey reveals that Tool is in talks for a Las Vegas Sphere residency for 2027 to coincide with a new album release, Jimi Hendrix is honored in New York this week as they co-name West Eighth Street in Greenwich Village to “Jimi Hendrix Way” to pay tribute to his legendary Electric Lady Studios,  the lead singer for an Italian heavy metal band won the bronze medal for the men’s downhill skiing finals at the Olympics earlier this month, Rage Against The Machine guitarist Tom Morello debuts his heavy metal documentary ‘The Ballad Of Judas Priest’ at the Berlin Film Festival and teases a wider release later this year, The Lemonhead’s Evan Dando is hospitalized for mental health treatment after sending unsolicited lewd videos to a fan online & more… PLUS ‘This Week in Rock & Roll History Trivia’, Rock Birthdays, ‘The Best & Worst Rock Album Artwork of the Week’ & much more! All of our links are up at www.rocknewsweekly.com every Monday, where you can check out the full episode on 8 different platforms (including Amazon Audible & Apple/Google Podcasts) Watch us LIVE, chat with us & more… Every Sunday around 2pm PST @ https://www.twitch.tv/rocknewsweekly Watch all of our videos, interviews & subscribe at Youtube.com/@rocknewsweekly Follow us online: Instagram.com/rocknewsweekly Facebook.com/rocknewsweekly Twitter.com/rocknewsweekly TikTok.com/@rocknewsweekly #DannyCarey #Tool #Sphere #JimiHendrix #EvanDando #TheBalladOfJudasPriest #Rock #News #RockNews #RockNewsWeekly #RockNewsWeeklyPodcast #Podcast #Podcasts #Metal #HeavyMetal #Alt #Alternative #ClassicRock #70s #80s #90s #Indie #Trivia #RockTrivia #RockBirthdays #NewMusic #NewMusicReleases

    42 min

  3. FEB 16

    Ramones finally settle their estate legalities in court, Skid Row & Twister Sister are both looking for new lead singers, Bruce Hornsby's new album 'Indigo Park' & tour details - Week of 2/16/26

    The long legal battle over the rights to the Ramones’ estate has finally been decided in court with Johnny Ramone’s widow Linda taking control of all assets & future releases, Bruce Hornsby announces a new album ‘Indigo Park’ & US tour with The Noisemakers to accompany it,  Skid Row is taking their search for a new lead singer worldwide with auditions starting this month, Noel Gallagher is named the Brit Awards ‘Songwriter of The Year’ for 2026 and will be attending the ceremony in his home town of Manchester next week, Dee Snider sadly resigns from Twisted Sister and cancels their 50th anniversary world tour due to recent health concerns … PLUS ‘This Week in Rock & Roll History Trivia’, Rock Birthdays, ‘The Best & Worst Rock Album Artwork of the Week’ & much more! All of our links are up at www.rocknewsweekly.com every Monday, where you can check out the full episode on 8 different platforms (including Amazon Audible & Apple/Google Podcasts) Watch us LIVE, chat with us & more… Every Sunday around 2pm PST @ https://www.twitch.tv/rocknewsweekly Watch all of our videos, interviews & subscribe at Youtube.com/@rocknewsweekly Follow us online: Instagram.com/rocknewsweekly Facebook.com/rocknewsweekly Twitter.com/rocknewsweekly TikTok.com/@rocknewsweekly #Ramones #BruceHornsby #SkidRow #BritAwards2026 #DeeSnider #Rock #News #RockNews #RockNewsWeekly #RockNewsWeeklyPodcast #Podcast #Podcasts #Metal #HeavyMetal #Alt #Alternative #ClassicRock #70s #80s #90s #Indie #Trivia #RockTrivia #RockBirthdays #NewMusic #NewMusicReleases

    41 min

  4. FEB 9

    Beck's new Valentine's Day themed album out this week, new single from Doom Generator on Fishbone comp, Steven Drozd explains why he left the Flaming Lips after 33 years, Ozzfest 2027? & more! 2/9/26

    Operation Ivy’s Jesse Michaels give an update on more long-awaited new music from his new band Doom Generator,  Beck announces a new album coming out on Valentine's Day filled with rarities, soundtrack selections and covers, Steven Drozd explains his sudden departure from the Flaming Lips after 33 years with the band, Sharon Osbourne is in talks with Live Nation to revive the Ozzfest festival brand to possibly tour in 2027, Slash confirms that the upcoming Guns N' Roses album will indeed feature new original material, not more older vault recordings… PLUS ‘This Week in Rock & Roll History Trivia’, Rock Birthdays, ‘The Best & Worst Rock Album Artwork of the Week’ & much more! All of our links are up at www.rocknewsweekly.com every Monday, where you can check out the full episode on 8 different platforms (including Amazon Audible & Apple/Google Podcasts) Watch us LIVE, chat with us & more… Every Sunday around 2pm PST @ https://www.twitch.tv/rocknewsweekly Watch all of our videos, interviews & subscribe at Youtube.com/@rocknewsweekly Follow us online: Instagram.com/rocknewsweekly Facebook.com/rocknewsweekly Twitter.com/rocknewsweekly TikTok.com/@rocknewsweekly #Beck #StevenDrozd #FlamingLips #OzzFest2027 #GunsNRoses #Rock #News #RockNews #RockNewsWeekly #RockNewsWeeklyPodcast #Podcast #Podcasts #Metal #HeavyMetal #Alt #Alternative #ClassicRock #70s #80s #90s #Indie #Trivia #RockTrivia #RockBirthdays #NewMusic #NewMusicReleases

    55 min

  5. FEB 2

    The Doors’ John Densmore and Public Enemy’s Chuck D have formed a new musical project called DoPE, the Eagles make music history with quadruple diamond, Beach Boys long-lost album & more! 2/2/26

    Foo Fighters’ Dave Grohl told fans at a recent show in Australia that their follow up to 2023’s ‘But Here We Are’ has already been recorded, the Eagles make music history as they now have the first quadruple diamond certified album and are celebrating with a special clear vinyl edition of their greatest hits, The Doors’ John Densmore and Public Enemy’s Chuck D have formed a new musical project called DoPE with new music set to be released on Record Store Day this April, The Beach Boys will be releasing a long-lost, unheard album from 1977 in an all new box set deluxe release featuring 35 unreleased tracks with new interviews… PLUS ‘This Week in Rock & Roll History Trivia’, Rock Birthdays, ‘The Best & Worst Rock Album Artwork of the Week’ & much more! All of our links are up at www.rocknewsweekly.com every Monday, where you can check out the full episode on 8 different platforms (including Amazon Audible & Apple/Google Podcasts) Watch us LIVE, chat with us & more… Every Sunday around 2pm PST @ https://www.twitch.tv/rocknewsweekly Watch all of our videos, interviews & subscribe at Youtube.com/@rocknewsweekly Follow us online: Instagram.com/rocknewsweekly Facebook.com/rocknewsweekly Twitter.com/rocknewsweekly TikTok.com/@rocknewsweekly #FooFighters #Eagles #BeachBoys #JohnDensmore #DoPE #Rock #News #RockNews #RockNewsWeekly #RockNewsWeeklyPodcast #Podcast #Podcasts #Metal #HeavyMetal #Alt #Alternative #ClassicRock #70s #80s #90s #Indie #Trivia #RockTrivia #RockBirthdays #NewMusic #NewMusicReleases

    37 min

  6. JAN 26

    Henry Rollins officially releases The Adverts 7" demos, Poison officially cancel their 40th anniversary tour, Alice Cooper & Hollywood Vampires are back with a European & US tour! Week of 1/26/26

    Henry Rollins reveals the details of the newly discovered demos from UK punk legends The Adverts and their new 7” he is releasing in a unique collaboration with In The Red Recordings, Ian MacKaye and his own record label 2.13.61, Poison officially cancels their upcoming 40th anniversary tour due to disagreements over revenue splits within the band, Alice Cooper & Joe Perry are back with Johnny Depp and Tommy Hendrickson for a Hollywood Vampires reunion tour in Europe & the US later this year, and at least some rock will be at Super Bowl 60 this year as Bay Area legends Green Day are confirmed to perform during the opening ceremony on Feb 8th… PLUS ‘This Week in Rock & Roll History Trivia’, Rock Birthdays, ‘The Best & Worst Rock Album Artwork of the Week’ & much more! All of our links are up at www.rocknewsweekly.com every Monday, where you can check out the full episode on 8 different platforms (including Amazon Audible & Apple/Google Podcasts) Watch us LIVE, chat with us & more… Every Sunday around 2pm PST @ https://www.twitch.tv/rocknewsweekly Watch all of our videos, interviews & subscribe at Youtube.com/@rocknewsweekly Follow us online: Instagram.com/rocknewsweekly Facebook.com/rocknewsweekly Twitter.com/rocknewsweekly TikTok.com/@rocknewsweekly #HenryRollins #TheAdverts #HollywoodVampires #Poison #GreenDaySuperBowl #Rock #News #RockNews #RockNewsWeekly #RockNewsWeeklyPodcast #Podcast #Podcasts #Metal #HeavyMetal #Alt #Alternative #ClassicRock #70s #80s #90s #Indie #Trivia #RockTrivia #RockBirthdays #NewMusic #NewMusicReleases

    41 min

  7. JAN 19

    Flea's new solo album & tour, members of The Police are paid $800k in their current court case over royalties, John Lydon takes the cash from The Masked Singer UK to record a new album & more! 1/19/26

    Flea revealed that his new solo album ‘Honora’ will be coming out on March 27th and also announced a small accompanying NA and UK tour to support it,  Bandcamp has become one of the first major music streaming platforms to ban music that is fully generated or relies heavily on AI, Sting has paid $800k in unpaid royalties so far to his Police bandmates since their legal battle in court kicked off in late 2024, ex-Sex Pistols singer John Lydon admits he appeared on the recent season of The Masked Singer UK so he could get the money to record a new PIL album, A new documentary about Paul McCartney’s band Wings will debut on Amazon Prime Video on February 27… PLUS ‘This Week in Rock & Roll History Trivia’, Rock Birthdays, ‘The Best & Worst Rock Album Artwork of the Week’ & much more! All of our links are up at www.rocknewsweekly.com every Monday, where you can check out the full episode on 8 different platforms (including Amazon Audible & Apple/Google Podcasts) Watch us LIVE, chat with us & more… Every Sunday around 2pm PST @ https://www.twitch.tv/rocknewsweekly Watch all of our videos, interviews & subscribe at Youtube.com/@rocknewsweekly Follow us online: Instagram.com/rocknewsweekly Facebook.com/rocknewsweekly Twitter.com/rocknewsweekly TikTok.com/@rocknewsweekly #Flea #Sting #Bandcamp #JohnLydon #ManOnTheRun #Rock #News #RockNews #RockNewsWeekly #RockNewsWeeklyPodcast #Podcast #Podcasts #Metal #HeavyMetal #Alt #Alternative #ClassicRock #70s #80s #90s #Indie #Trivia #RockTrivia #RockBirthdays #NewMusic #NewMusicReleases

    40 min

  8. JAN 12

    Black Sabbath’s Geezer Butler & his AI demos, Alex Van Halen reveals he’s digging into the Van Halen vaults with Steve Lukather, David Bowie’s childhood home will be a museum - Week of 1/12/26

    Black Sabbath’s Geezer Butler explains why he’s using AI vocals on his demos for his new upcoming solo album, Alex Van Halen reveals he’s digging into the Van Halen vaults and working with Toto’s Steve Lukather on a new musical project, David Bowie’s childhood home in southeast London will be open to the public as a museum starting in 2027, Peter Gabriel’s new album will be released with a schedule based on the phases of the moon; releasing individual singles every month, and we’ll watch the viral video of a stage dive fail of a fan literally ‘bound for the floor’ at a Local H show in Wisconsin… PLUS ‘This Week in Rock & Roll History Trivia’, Rock Birthdays, ‘The Best & Worst Rock Album Artwork of the Week’ & much more! All of our links are up at www.rocknewsweekly.com every Monday, where you can Check it out on 8 different platforms (including Amazon Audible & Apple/Google Podcasts) Watch us LIVE, chat with us & more… Every Sunday around 2pm PST @ https://www.twitch.tv/rocknewsweekly Watch all of our videos, interviews & subscribe at Youtube.com/@rocknewsweekly Follow us online: Instagram.com/rocknewsweekly Facebook.com/rocknewsweekly Twitter.com/rocknewsweekly TikTok.com/@rocknewsweekly #GeezerButler #DavidBowie #AlexVanHalen #PeterGabriel #LocalHStageDive #Rock #News #RockNews #RockNewsWeekly #RockNewsWeeklyPodcast #Podcast #Podcasts #Metal #HeavyMetal #Alt #Alternative #ClassicRock #70s #80s #90s #Indie #Trivia #RockTrivia #RockBirthdays #NewMusic #NewMusicReleases

    48 min
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Tune in every week for the latest in Rock, Metal, Indie, Grunge, Alt & Classic Rock news, This week's New Releases, "This Week In Music History" Trivia, Movies, Pop Culture & More I have worked in Rock Radio for over 20 years, terrestrial on FM, AM & online. These are stories that we come across during the week that we like to share here and discuss freely, without the censorship and time constraints of national broadcast radio. We try to take a humorous but informative approach to rock news and throw in our self-produced parody commercials for fun. We make no money from this. Thanks : )

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  • Creator
    Rock News Weekly
  • Years Active
    2018 - 2026
  • Episodes
    405
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