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. 6d ago

    Cruise To The Edge announces their 2027 dates, Robert Plant tour dates with a stop at Hardly Strictly Bluegrass Festival, Soul Asylum world tour, Jack White new album & more! 6/15/26

    Cruise To The Edge announces their 2027 dates and prog-rock focused lineup including Kansas, Steve Hackett, Asia & many more, ex-Led Zeppelin front man Robert Plant announces more solo dates including a free concert at Hardly Strictly Bluegrass at Golden Gate Park in San Francisco, Soul Asylum announces a new live album and ambitious world tour for this summer; covering four continents in just three months, Jack White announces his seventh solo album ‘Frozen Charlotte’ coming out July 10th, and Rush made their triumphant return to the stage after 11 years as they kicked off their ‘Fifty Something’ tour with new drummer Anika Nilles and 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 #CruiseToTheEdge #RobertPlant #SoulAsylum #FrozenCharlotte #AnikaNilles #Rock #News #RockNews #RockNewsWeekly #RockNewsWeeklyPodcast #Podcast #Podcasts #Metal #HeavyMetal #Alt #Alternative #ClassicRock #70s #80s #90s #Indie #Trivia #RockTrivia #RockBirthdays #NewMusic #NewMusicReleases

    23 min

  2. Jun 8

    Sepultura's final show in Sao Paolo, Metallica 94k fan record at Olympic Stadium in Berlin, long-lost Guns N Roses documentary surfaces after 30 years & more! Week of 6-8-26

    Sepultura announces their final show will take place at the Sao Paolo Arena in November later this year, Metallica set a new attendance record in Germany with over 94,000 fans at the Olympic Stadium in Berlin, a long-lost Guns N Roses documentary from their turbulent Use Your Illusion Tour surfaced online for the first time in over 30 years, a new drinking establishment called ‘Shane MacGowen’s Pub’ is coming to the East Village in New York City with approval of the late Pogues frontman’s family, Jack White opens his first art exhibit in London featuring physical art he made from random objects, interactive installations, unique furniture and 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 #Sepultura #Metallica #GunsNRoses #JackWhite #ShaneMacGowan #Rock #News #RockNews #RockNewsWeekly #RockNewsWeeklyPodcast #Podcast #Podcasts #Metal #HeavyMetal #Alt #Alternative #ClassicRock #70s #80s #90s #Indie #Trivia #RockTrivia #RockBirthdays #NewMusic #NewMusicReleases

    14 min

  3. Jun 2

    Riot Fest announced their 2026 lineup featuring Tool, Angine De Poitrine, Iggy Pop & many more, Kim Thayil's new book about his life in Soundgarden, Beartooth's Caleb Shomo comes out & more! 6/1/26

    Riot Fest announced their 2026 lineup featuring Tool, Angine De Poitrine, Iggy Pop & many more, taking place September 18th - 20th at Douglas Park in Chicago, Soundgarden’s Kim Thayil announces his new book and gives an update on the status of the band and how they are currently working with decade-old demos featuring late vocalist Chris Cornell for their upcoming release, a new public Jimi Hendrix exhibit will open June 19th at his former London home giving fans a glimpse into his personal life from that era, Beartooth frontman Caleb Shomo comes out as gay and ends his 14-year marriage with support from his ex-wife, Tom Morello announced the Power To The People festival in DC with Foo Fighters, Dropkick Murphys, Dave Matthews Band and 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 #RiotFest #Soundgarden #JimiHendrix #CalebShomo #PowerToThePeopleFestival #Rock #News #RockNews #RockNewsWeekly #RockNewsWeeklyPodcast #Podcast #Podcasts #Metal #HeavyMetal #Alt #Alternative #ClassicRock #70s #80s #90s #Indie #Trivia #RockTrivia #RockBirthdays #NewMusic #NewMusicReleases

    19 min

  4. May 26

    Anthrax's first new album in 10 years 'Cursum Perficio', Static-X cancels rest of tour due to undisclosed medical issues, Jack Osbourne talks Ozzy & Sharon biopic details & more! Week of 5/25/26

    Static-X cancel the remainder of their 2026 tour due to serious undisclosed medical issues within the band, Anthrax will release ‘Cursum Perficio’ on September 18th, their 12th studio album and first new release in over 10 years, Gene Simmons announces the Rock Legends Expo in Las Vegas featuring Stewart Copeland, Geezer Butler & more special guests, Jack Osbourne confirms that a script has been completed for a Sharon & Ozzy biopic with a possible release date in 2028, and even though The Rolling Stones new album Foreign Tongues is coming out July 10th, Keith Richards confirms that there will be no touring action from the band this year … 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 #StaticX #Anthrax #CursumPerficio #RockLegendsExpo #TheRollingStones #Rock #News #RockNews #RockNewsWeekly #RockNewsWeeklyPodcast #Podcast #Podcasts #Metal #HeavyMetal #Alt #Alternative #ClassicRock #70s #80s #90s #Indie #Trivia #RockTrivia #RockBirthdays #NewMusic #NewMusicReleases

    18 min

  5. May 18

    The Black Keys describe their falling out with Live Nation, Ex-Turnstile guitarist Brady Ebert claims self defense as he faces life in prison, Berzerkus Festival lineup & more! Week of 5/18/26

    The Black Keys describe their falling out with Live Nation, having to fire their manager and road crew and how that fueled their stripped down rootsy approach on their latest album, Ex-Turnstile guitarist Brady Ebert claims self defense as he faces life in prison as his charges were upgraded to first-degree attempted murder after driving his car into his ex-vocalists father, 79-year old William Yates, Zakk Wylde announces the return of his specially curated ‘Bezerkus’ festival featuring Lamb Of God, Suicidal Tendencies and others, and more good news from Jason Newstead’s camp as he reveals he is cancer free after successfully battling throat cancer last year and celebrates one year of sobriety this month & 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 #TheBlackKeys #BradyEbert #BezerkusFestival #ZakkWylde #JasonNewstead #Rock #News #RockNews #RockNewsWeekly #RockNewsWeeklyPodcast #Podcast #Podcasts #Metal #HeavyMetal #Alt #Alternative #ClassicRock #70s #80s #90s #Indie #Trivia #RockTrivia #RockBirthdays #NewMusic #NewMusicReleases

    23 min

  6. May 11

    The Rolling Stones confirm artwork & guest list on their 25th studio album Foreign Tongues, Ozzy's secret cologne, missing instruments return home to Richie Sambora, Ra Diaz & more! Week of 5/11/26

    The Rolling Stones confirm the artwork & artist guest list of their 25th studio album titled ‘Foreign Tongues’ after revealing a social media puzzle with their fans, Ozzy Osbourne had a secret cologne he used for 30 years and now it’s getting a limited edition release that benefits his Parkinson's charity, Dave Grohl reveals he changed the name of the latest Foo Fighters album after the initial title was too similar to the blockbuster musical ‘Wicked: For Good’ that was released last November, and some good news as lots of rare stolen instruments found their ways back home this week as Richie Sambora was finally reunited with his stolen 1976 Gibson Explorer after 41 years, and Korn’s Ra Diaz recovered all 15 different custom basses that were stolen from him right before Korn’s upcoming South American tour & 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 #ForeignTongues #No88 #YourFavoriteToy #RichieSambora #RaDiaz #Rock #News #RockNews #RockNewsWeekly #RockNewsWeeklyPodcast #Podcast #Podcasts #Metal #HeavyMetal #Alt #Alternative #ClassicRock #70s #80s #90s #Indie #Trivia #RockTrivia #RockBirthdays #NewMusic #NewMusicReleases

    26 min

  7. May 4

    Ramones announce special releases & festivities including a brand new installation at the Punk Rock Museum in Las Vegas this 4th of July, Travis Barker documentary on his 2008 plane crash - 5/4/26

    Ramones announce special releases & festivities including a brand new installation at the Punk Rock Museum in Las Vegas this 4th of July all in celebration of the 50th anniversary of their debut album released in 1976, A British High Court judge rejected copyright claims from heirs of Jimi Hendrix Experience members Noel Redding and Mitch Mitchell, ruling they have no rights to royalties from Hendrix's catalog,  A new documentary titled Travis Barker: Louder Than Fear will be released this summer, focusing on the Blink-182 drummer's life after his infamous 2008 plane crash, Metallica announce super deluxe boxset for the 30th anniversary of ReLoad that will be released this summer, Coal Chamber drummer Mikey Cox announces his cancer-free status after a 1-year battle with Stage 3 cancer & 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 #Ramones50 #TravisBarker #JimiHendrix #MikeyCox #MetallicaReLoad  #Rock #News #RockNews #RockNewsWeekly #RockNewsWeeklyPodcast #Podcast #Podcasts #Metal #HeavyMetal #Alt #Alternative #ClassicRock #70s #80s #90s #Indie #Trivia #RockTrivia #RockBirthdays #NewMusic #NewMusicReleases

    45 min

  8. Apr 27

    Iron Maiden will not attend their induction into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame, Slayer announce 40th anniversary shows, Jason Newstead's band hits the road this summer & more! Week of 4/27/26

    Iron Maiden will not attend their induction into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame due to scheduling conflicts with their upcoming Australian Tour, Slayer announce two special shows in the U.S. to celebrate the 40th anniversary of ‘Reign In Blood’ by performing the album in its entirety,  former Metallica bassist Jason Newstead will embark on his first ever U.S. headlining tour with his Chophouse Band and Blackberry Smoke, the sons of Motorhead’s Phil Campbell announce a few memorial shows in the UK to honor their late father with their family-centric ‘Bastard Sons’ band, CBGB festival returns to New York for its second year with Patti Smith, Interpol, Morrissey & 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 #IronMaiden #Slayer #JasonNewstead #PhilCampbellsBastardSons #CBGBFest  #Rock #News #RockNews #RockNewsWeekly #RockNewsWeeklyPodcast #Podcast #Podcasts #Metal #HeavyMetal #Alt #Alternative #ClassicRock #70s #80s #90s #Indie #Trivia #RockTrivia #RockBirthdays #NewMusic #NewMusicReleases

    49 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
    420
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